DMA 108 - Video Fundamentals

5 CR

Introduces the use of video across media through instruction and hands-on experiences. Students study video technologies, basic equipment operation, video composition, basic lighting and audio production, delivery platforms and standards, and visual storytelling while gaining an understanding of the pre-production, production and post-production phases of media development.

Recommended: Recommended prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: DMA 100.
Course Outcomes

Accurately describe the activities and purpose of pre-production, production and post-production phases of media project development
Use storyboards as planning tools
Describe the basic processes of scriptwriting
Display an understanding of filming techniques
Describe the principles of aspect ratio, frame rate & resolution
Display familiarity with basic lighting principles
Utilize digital video editing software
Perform basic editorial capture, organization and output strategies
Create simple titles and effects for video
Describe video delivery platforms and standards and the impact these have on design decisions

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