DIG2030C - Digital Video and Sound

Academic Dean’s Contact Information

LAKELAND DEAN’S OFFICE: LLC 2255              PHONE: (863) 297-1024
WINTER HAVEN DEAN’S OFFICE: WSC 101      PHONE: (863) 297-1020

Polk State College Mission and Program Outcomes

Polk State College, a quality driven institution, transforms lives through the power of education by providing access to affordable associate and baccalaureate degree programs, career certificates and workforce employment programs, delivered by diverse, qualified faculty and staff. In line with this purpose, Polk State’s Associate in Science and baccalaureate degree programs develop competence in career areas. This course focuses on the development of competencies related to the following program outcomes:

1. Develop fundamental skills using computers and computer software packages that are necessary to produce printed and computer-delivered publications.
2. Use computer software with proficiency to support desktop publishing needs, including image acquisition, image creation and manipulation, and integration of textual content with digital graphics.
3. Use electronic multimedia aesthetics and technical principles associated with the production process from design to creation of a product.
4. Apply the process of design and development of multimedia presentations with special regard to client relations.

 
Course Objectives:
Through successful completion of this course, the student is able to:

1. Describe the video production process and people involved.
2. Explore, assess, and incorporate  the elements of a good story.
3. Create a short story with a message or edit an existing story for video production.
4. Describe the basic concepts of visual storytelling for different genres.
5. Evaluate the various software used for screen writing.
6. Develop a script using an appropriate format (i.e., A/V format).
7. Construct a sample budget, schedule, list of personnel, and timeline.
8. Dramatize a simple scene based on an existing script.
9. Show familiarity with standard video-related terms, concepts, and ideas.
10. Demonstrate fluency with the features and tools of the video creation equipment, hardware, and software.
11. Describe video formats, sizes, concepts, and video-related terminologies.
12. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of audio and video equipment and accessories.
13. Demonstrate creative control of lighting, composition, and exposure.
14. Apply creative use of audio, balance, and audio tools and formats.
15. Describe various shot types, angles, and techniques for composition.
16. Describe various formats for video presentation and distribution.
17. Recommend video tools and techniques given a certain budget, genre, and audience.
18. Compose, capture, and edit digital video and audio according to recommended principles.
19. Apply principles of effective editing to manipulate video, audio, images, titles, and related media.
20. Create a digital video using appropriate techniques that incorporate a clear message for a targeted audience.
21. Export a finished video in a format appropriate for DVD, web, and mobile devices.
22. Create two or more finished videos for addition to the personal portfolio. 

 

Course Content:

• Analyses and impact of memorable movies, ads, TV shows, web videos, and scenes 
• Preproduction, the production process, and postproduction: people, teams, budgets, and timelines
• Screenwriting, story development, visuals, scripts, storyboards, shot list, and related software
• Writing for an audience, writing with purpose, sharing responsibility, and selling ideas
• Video concepts, formats and terminology; transition to digital video, HD, and codecs
• Evaluating cameras, image quality: lens, features, types, interface, controls, and accessories
• Using video equipment: angles, depth of field, aspect ratio, framing, motion, zoom, and aperture
• Camera usage: mounts, safety issues, movements, pan and zoom, white balance, and gain
• Audio concepts: microphone types, wireless microphones, and the environment
• Sound concepts: sound control, sound recording, audio post production, and sound effects
• Lighting: types of lights, wattage, light quality, lighting people, video lighting, and special lighting
• Composition: headroom, framing, eye lines, lead room, dolly shots, handholding, and exposure
• Lights: safety, shadows, color, lighting techniques, and light meters
• Using DSLRs and other non-standard video-capture devices
• Editing equipment and workstation configuration; CPU, RAM, monitors, and backups
• Video-editing software: video capture and acquisition, linear-editing principles, and rendering
• Drag and drop, cuts, ripple and roll, slip, slide, effects, and titles; importing media, images, and audio
• Sound editing: audio fixes, cleaning, equalizer use, vocal problems, sound effects, music, and licensed material
• Color correction: luminance, chroma, fixing camera shakes, and mixing different media
• Mixing multimedia elements to create a visually appealing finished product
• Compression options: exporting for web use and exporting video to various formats
• Finishing and archiving for portfolio development

Textbook and Other Requirements

Textbook information is provided in the course syllabus, at the campus bookstore, on the campus bookstore website (www.polk.bncollege.com), or via the “Shop Textbook” button on the PASSPORT schedule of classes.

The Gordon Rule

This is not a Gordon Rule course.

Student Help

The professor is available for help during posted hours and by appointment during other non-class hours. Students are encouraged to seek assistance from the professor. To further the educational process, the campus Learning Resources Centers, comprised of the Teaching/Learning and Computing Center (TLCC) JDA Student Success Center, and library, are available for student use. Each resource provides qualified staff and up-to-date equipment and facilities to promote students’ academic success. The TLCCs and JDA Student Success Center provide tutoring services, computing resources, and other instructional support. The library provides information resources, individual and group study space, research assistance, information literacy instruction, and computing resources. Each facility provides free wireless access to the Internet. Polk State College Library, Student Success Center, and TLCC hours of operation and tutoring schedules are posted at each facility and on the College website.

Withdrawing From a Course

Students may officially withdraw from course(s) during any given term, provided they follow the appropriate policy and procedure. Following the conclusion of the Drop/Add Period, a student may officially withdraw without academic penalty from any credit course, provided he or she has submitted the appropriate forms to the Student Services Office no later than the published deadline. The published deadline reflects approximately (but no more than) 70% of the term, based upon the course’s scheduled duration. It is the student’s responsibility to submit these withdrawal forms; failure to do so may result in a grade of F in the course. Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is allowed only three attempts in any one course: one initial enrollment and two repeats. A student is not allowed to withdraw from a third course attempt. Limited admission programs may have specific guidelines regarding course withdrawal that vary from this policy. Individuals should refer to the student handbook for that program for more information. If a student stops attending class, the grade earned, usually an F, is assigned and posted. Prior to withdrawing from a course, the student should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine what impact, if any, withdrawal from the course will have on his or her financial aid status. A student cannot use course withdrawal to avoid academic dishonesty penalties. A student who has been penalized for academic dishonesty in a course is not eligible to withdraw from the course.

Repeating a Course

Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is allowed only three attempts in any one college credit course: one initial enrollment and two repeats. Under certain circumstances, a student may petition to repeat a credit course beyond the three attempts. Limited admission programs may have specific guidelines regarding repeating a course that vary from this policy. Individuals should refer to the student handbook for that program for more information. The student should be aware that repeating a course may result in a higher course cost. A course cannot be repeated unless the previously earned grade is a D, F, or W (the Polk State College Catalog provides further details regarding this process). Prior to repeating a course, the student should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine what impact, if any, repeating the course will have on his or her financial aid status.

Academic Dishonesty

Each student is responsible for his or her work. It is assumed that each student is honest and will abide by this standard; however, in the event that there is an indication or suspicion of cheating/plagiarism, the situation shall be dealt with in accordance with the published College policy. Copies of this policy are available in the Student Services Office. Students should also refer to the course syllabus for more specific information.

Information Technology Access/Use Policy

All individuals who employ the information technology resources provided by Polk State College (this includes, but is not limited to, telephones, computers, the Polk State College Local Area and Wide Area Networks, and the Internet) must use these resources for academic purposes only. Use of these resources is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use can result in revocation or suspension of this privilege.

Equal Access/Opportunity

Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission to the College. Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Valparisa Baker
Director, Equity & Diversity (Title IX Coordinator)
999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299
Office: WAD 227, 863.292.3602 Ext. 5378, vbaker@polk.edu.

Equal Opportunity For Students With Disabilities

The College complies with The Americans with Disabilities Act and provides equal educational opportunity for qualified individuals. A student with a disability who requires special accommodations or auxiliary aids under The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Student Services Office on either campus and speak with a Disability Services Advisor or the Coordinator of Disability Services. Note: Limited admission programs may have performance restrictions that apply. Restrictions (where applicable) are outlined in each program’s student handbook.

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