MEA1002 Creative Editing

Contents

• Staffing
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Graduate qualities and skills
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

RATIONALE

This course provides an introduction to digital video editing and special effects using 2D techniques for incorporation into creative Media Arts and Multimedia products.

SYNOPSIS

Students will develop an understanding of video editing techniques for Creative Arts, TV, film, and web, using different video formats, compressing techniques, and file formats for the deployment of video footage into creative Media production. In-computer-based camera and lighting skills, digital processing techniques, editing methods and presentational contexts will be considered for the specific requirements of video in creative Media Arts and Multimedia production.

OBJECTIVES

On completion of this course students will demonstrate:

1.

the recognition of the role of the video as an image source in creative media and multimedia production;

2.

the application of a knowledge of computer based video capture and processing techniques and systems;

3.

skills in editing and re-editing video material for new media applications;

4.

preparation of digital video materials for a specific presentational context including Internet streaming, CD, DVD and tape;

5.

communication skills appropriate to the profession by presenting a production.

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

At least three (3) blank CD-R discs

For this course, students are required to purchase an External 7200 rpm Hard Drive with Firewire. This hardware will be necessary for use over the duration of the three years of the degree course.

Bolante, A 2007, Premiere Pro. 2 for Windows, Peachpit, Berkeley.

Brenneis, L 2006, Final cut pro for Macintosh, Peachpit Press, Berkley.

Taylor, A 2006, Creative after effects 7, Focal Press, Oxford.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Recommended Programs: (1) Adobe Premiere Version 6 or later; (2) Adobe Premiere After Effects Version 5 or later

Anderson, GH 1999, Video editing and post production: a professional guide, 4th edn, Focal Press, Boston.

Block, B 2001, The visual story: seeing the structure of film, TV and new media, Focal Press, Boston.

Chapman, N & Chapman, J 2004, Digital multimedia, 2nd edn, Wiley, Chichester.

Clark, B and Spohr, SJ 2002, Guide to postproduction for TV and film: managing the process, 2nd edn, Focal Press, London.

Cohen, H, Salazar, J & Barkat, I 2009, Screen media arts, Oxford University Press, South Melbourne.

Dancyger, K 2002, The technique of film and video editing: theory and practice, 3rd edn, Focal Press, Oxford.

Hillman, D 1998, Multimedia technology and applications, Delmar Publishers, New York.

Kline, MJ 1998, A guide to documentary editing, 2nd edn, John Hopkins University Press, Baltimore.

Sun, M-T and Reibman, AR (eds) 2001, Compressed video over networks, Marcel Dekker, New York.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Students will be advised of the assessment due dates in the first week of classes for this course. This assessment item is aligned with all of the Objectives.

2.

This assessment item is aligned with Objectives 1, 3 and 4.

3.

This assessment item is aligned with all of the Objectives.

GRADUATE QUALITIES AND SKILLS

Elements of the following Graduate Skills are associated with the successful completion of this course.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the student's responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. For this course, normal class attendance consists of one 4 hour combined lecture/tutorial per week.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances and without prior approval, then a penalty of a maximum of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late, up to a maximum of 10 working days, at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade, a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   There is no exam for this course.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Given the details under (6) above, there are no deferred exams for this course. However, if any deferred/makeup work is granted, it would have to be submitted by a date set by the examiner.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm

ASSESSMENT NOTES

This version produced 11 Dec 2009.