ClassInfo

DC 120 Video Editing for Non-Majors

Raphael Nash

Winter 2013-2014
Class number: 20342
Section number: 201
MW 11:20AM - 12:50PM
STDCT 00331 Lincoln Park Campus

Summary

Over the course of 10 weeks, we will explore the following questions and their answers:

What is the Editor?s Job? It is to illustrate a fictional / non-fictional, narratives for audiences using video footage, sound, text and/or special effects.

What are the average viewers expectations of editing? Usually, they unknowingly expect Synced Audio, Clear audio, Gapless Cuts, & Continuity. As an editor, most of your job is to make editing "Invisible".

We will explore the use of Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 as a non-linear editing tool.

Via vocabulary, readings, demonstrations, screenings, exercises & projects, our goal is to Analyze, Understand & Create on a consistent basis.



Texts

Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 Classroom in a Book ISBN: 978-0321822475


Grading

Exercises - 5%
Quizzes - 30%
Project 1 - 20%
Project 2 (Mid Term) - 20%
Project 3 (Final) - 25%



Projects



Montage Project -
Intro to Montage & Basic Premiere CS6
Will use found or taken photos, text and music
1-3 min piece based on one of three themes: TBD
The purpose is to creatively promote for or against the theme
Photos and music can be taken from Internet
Text should include facts and statistics
Concepts: Transitions, Scaling, Cropping

Continuity Project -
Basic Sequence / Scene Editing
Will use existing footage, audio, text and music
2-3 min scene consisting of a few sequences
The class will be provided with raw footage from a scene to edit
Concepts: Shot sizes, Cutting on Action, Jump Cuts

Movie Trailer Project -
Montage and Narrative Editing combined
Will use entire films, sound effects, text and music
1:30 - 2 min movie trailer for one of three films: TBD
The purpose is to identify key scenes, characters, spoken lines and imagery to best illustrate the themes, summarize the plot and promote the motion picture.
Concepts: Pacing, Compostion

Final Exam: 3/19/14 - 11:45am-2:00pm


Additional Needs

150 GB Minimum - Firewire 800 external hard drive (preferred) and/or USB 3.0 Flash drive


Class overview and introductions

Introduction to Adobe Premiere CS6, completion of Exercise 1 (all in-class), and export & upload procedures. Continue interface introduction, review terminology, and demo for Exercise 2. Exercise 2 Due, introduction & demo for Project 1, and class votes on topics. Quiz 1 & Project 1 workshopping. Project 1 Due - class screenings, and introduction to Continuity Editing. Screenings and Exercise 3 recording. Exercise 3 workshopping & in-class written exercise. Exercise 3 Due - class screenings, and introduction to Project 2. Quiz 2, and Project 2 workshopping. Project 2 workshopping and peer critique. Project 2 due. In-class screening, and introduction to movie trailers. Final Project workshopping. Quiz 3, and Final Project workshopping.

School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296