VACV246 Film Production II
Department of Arts and Communication: Cinema/Video Production
- I. Course Number and Title
- VACV246 Film Production II Course No Longer Offered
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4050
- IV. Prerequisites
- VACV145 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- Work outside of class is required. Film equipment is available to students enrolled in this class. Equipment sign-out procedures are reviewed in class, and procedures include equipment damage and late fees.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- Building on the skills from Film Production I, students explore detailed techniques of filmmaking using special equipment, synchronous sound, and laboratory processes. Students work on the development of skills and techniques through individual projects. Students produce a 7.5-minute original film.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- demonstrate an understanding of the equipment and processes used in the film industry;
- create a 7.5-minute original film;
- shoot, then edit film;
- edit films using synchronous sound; and
- plan, script, and storyboard concepts for original films.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- review, through lecture and demonstration, the basic tools of motion pictures, camera, lens, light meter, and the application of sound in motion picture production
- group exercises and experimentation with camera, lens, light meter, and film
- individual exercises, i.e., familiarization with camera, lens, and light meter while exploring concepts of time and sound
- explanation and demonstration of sound editing procedures
- editing, screening, and analysis of individual exercises
- examination of microphones, tape recorders, sound mixing, and transfer systems
- explanation and demonstration of sync sound and double-system editing procedures
- explanation and demonstration of sync sound editing on flat bed system
- produce a 7.5 minute film
- screening of film projects
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
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. Projects are assessed through critiques, oral presentations, and discussions. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 4/99; Revised 7/07; Revised 10/2010; New Core 8/2015; Revised 12/2017;Revised 5/20