Revised 08/2020

ART 208 - Video Techniques (3 CR.)

Course Description

Addresses the fundamentals of video technology and non-linear video editing. Focuses on the aesthetics of time-code editing using current industry software. Teaches a student to shoot and capture video and record and edit sound, and combine artwork, animation, video, and sound in the creation of professional-quality original video projects. Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

Teaches students the principal concepts and techniques of video production. Includes techniques for sound editing and development of original video.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

None.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Transfer animated projects and other computer generated art work to video, incorporating sound and visual effects
• Utilize typographic design techniques for titles and captions
• Create an animation
• Incorporate original video into a multimedia product
• Identify and use video and sound formats
• Understand and use basic terminology regarding video techniques
• Edit various components into a multimedia video project
• Write a script treatment and final script
• Develop a plot/storyline and translate it to visual terms through the use of storyboards

Major Topics to Be Included

• Critical analysis of various editing styles
• Examination of the relationship between sound and images
• Script progression and continuity
• Lighting
• Visual effects
• Use of real time, delayed time, and recorded time
• Video as document
• Video's relationship to other media and practices
• Critiques and work presentation