CISG 109 Digital Media Tools

This course introduces the basics of video production utilizing a personal camcorder and video editing equipment. Students study video technologies, basic equipment operation, basic lighting principles and audio recording fundamentals.

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

CISG 109Digital Media Tools

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Information Technology

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Grading Method

Letter grade

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course introduces the basics of video production utilizing a personal camcorder and video editing equipment. Students study video technologies, basic equipment operation, basic lighting principles and audio recording fundamentals.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• To develop the student’s ability to work as an effective and participating member of a team, demonstrating positive "people" skills.
• To demonstrate that the student has learned the elements of digital production.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Understand and demonstrate operating video editing equipment. Understand and be able to use different shooting techniques. Understand different video formats. To develop the student’s ability to work independently and follow oral and written instructions. To develop the student’s ability to work as an effective and participating member of a team, demonstrating positive "people" skills. Understand and demonstrate the basic principles of lighting in video productions. Understand and demonstrate the basic principles of audio in video productions. Understand basic scriptwriting and storyboard.

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

How To vide project Assignments for camera usage

Required Exams

Midterm project Final project

Required Materials

Headphones Portable hard drive (formatted for both platforms) Google Drive Adobe CC license Notebook Pen and highlighter. Purchase Adobe license by beginning of second week at Adobe.com – "Special offers for students" link at the bottom.

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

How To vide project Assignments for camera usage Midterm project Final project