VACV140 Digital Video Editing

Department of The Arts: Cinema/Video Production

  1. Course Number and Title

    VACV140 Digital Video Editing

  2. Number of Credits

    3 credits

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    4050

  4. Prerequisites

    None

    Corequisites

    None

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    Work outside of class is required. Computer lab hours are available for student use. Departmental equipment is used in this class. Equipment sign-out procedures are reviewed in class and procedures include equipment damage and late fees. The content of the course helps prepare students to sit for certification exams.

  6. Catalog Course Description

    This course covers digital editing using current software tools. Students work with digital non-linear editing hardware and software tools, multi-track audio creation and sound sweetening. Students work with either their own footage or with exercise footage prepared by the instructor.

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. Students will:
        1. edit video using digital non-linear editing techniques;
        2. create multi-track audio elements;
        3. design electronic text and graphic for use in editing;
        4. demonstrate editing techniques using software applications; and
        5. analyze projects through critiques, oral presentations, and discussions.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. introduction to digital non-linear hardware and software
      2. creation of non-linear and computer based digital video program segments
      3. creation and implementation of electronic graphics
      4. digital field and/or studio recording assignments

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. Student assessment is based on the successful completion of assigned projects, the presentation of projects, and the demonstrated use of appropriate vocabulary in oral critiques.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      See course format.

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    Section VIII is not being used in new and revised syllabi as of 12/10/08.

Review/Approval Date - 5/07; Revised 10/2010