DA 220 Film and Audio Production allows students to integrate the skills gained in DA 122 Introduction to Video and Audio to explore best professional practices as applied to the pre-production, production and post-production process of creating and delivering a short film. Students will also explore more advanced techniques relevant to sound recording, editing and mixing for web, presentation and digital video.
Prerequisites: DA 122 with a minimum grade of 50%
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Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 1 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Use cinematic storytelling techniques to write a script or treatment for a short film
- Demonstrate the use of cinematic language through the use of a digital video and/or a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera
- Use best practices for production which include project workflow, editing techniques and mastering
- Utilize self and peer assessment tools
- Demonstrate awareness of target audience and clarity of purpose in production and presentation of final project
- Edit and mix multi-track audio
- Manipulate voice, music and sound effects in a variety of creative contexts
- Plan and produce a sound track for digital video, animation and web
Teaching and Learning Approach
A combination of theory-based lecture and context-based demonstration, with regular opportunity for hands-on
participation.Learning Resources
Required:
None
Recommended:
Rose, J. (2014). Producing great sound for film and video (4th ed.). San Francisco, CA: CPM Books.Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1.Course Overview, Creative Process, Creating a Message Reaching and
2.Review Audition tools and terms, Advanced Adobe Audition 1, Selecting and Editing Music in Film
and Video
3.Cinematography, Directing, Multi Camera Shooting, Multi Camera Editing
4. Shooting Techinques, Writing - Directing - Editing
5.Film Sound Basics Revisited, Advanced Adobe Audition 2, Review: Foley and Spot Effects, Advanced Adobe Audition 3
6.Natural Lighting, Studio Lighting
7.Titling/Subtitles, Advanced Editing and Effects, Colour Correction
8.Advanced Adobe Audition 4, Advanced Adobe Audition 5
9.Case Studies, Working with Clients
10.Audio Delivery Standards & Packaging, Audio Data Compression, Integrate Key Audio Concepts
11.Professional Applications with Video
12. Integrate Key Concepts Presentation
Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Term Project #1 Plan | 1, 3, 5, 8 | 10% |
| Term Project #1 Rough Cut Video | 2, 3, 5 | 10% |
| Term Project #1 Rough Cut Audio | 6. 7. 8 | 10% |
| Term Project #1 Final Video | 2, 3, 5 | 10% |
| Term Project #1 Final Audio | 6, 7, 8 | 10% |
| Term Project #2 Plan | 1, 3, 5, 8 | 10% |
| Term Project #2 Rough Cut Video | 2, 3, 5 | 10% |
| Term Project #2 Rough Cut Audio | 6, 7, 8 | 10% |
| Term Project #2 Final Video | 2, 3, 5 | 10% |
| Term Project #2 Final Audio | 6, 7, 8 | 10% |
| Self and Peer Assessment | 4 | 0% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.