This course is a basic, practical, hands-on introduction to the concepts of digital media editing

2012

Designed for new media and communications majors, this is a basic, practical, hands-on introduction to the concepts of digital media editing. Students will learn the theoretical knowledge of basic production, along with the tactile and artistic skills to design and produce simple edited material. Fundamental manipulation of moving and still graphics, as well as digital sound files will be covered. Students will use digital programs such as Adobe Premiere, Adobe Encore, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Audition

Example Course Schedule

Week #1-
Subject: Course Introduction, Television Formats & Standards, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Prelude
Assigned: Hollywood Promo Project Organization (Due in Class) & Ken Burns Effect

Week #2-
Subject: Adobe Premiere Introduction,
Due: Ken Burns Effect (End of Class)
Assigned: Basic Editing Project

Week #3-
Subject: Editing Techniques Cont’d
Due: Basic Editing Project
Assigned: Written Quiz, Practical Quiz,

Week #4-
Subject: Effects, Color Correction, & Multi-Camera Editing
Assigned: Multi-Camera Editing (Due in Class)

Week #5-
Subject: Final Project Cont, Q/A
Assigned: Practical Quiz
Due: Final Project due on DVD by end of class