I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program / Radio-Television / Prefix and Course # / RTV 151
Course Title / Beginning Video Photography and Production
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces) / Beginning Video
Summarize the change(s) proposed / Name and course description change
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name / Signature / Date
Requestor: / Ray Ekness / 9-18-09
Phone/ email : / x-4088
Program Chair/Director: / Ray Ekness / 9-18-09
Other affected programs
Dean:
/ Peggy Kuhr / 9-18-09
III: To Add a New Course Syllabus and assessment information is required (paste syllabus into section V or attach). Course should have internal coherence and clear focus.
Common Course Numbering Review: Does an equivalent course exist elsewhere in the MUS? Do the proposed abbreviation, number, title and credits align with existing course(s)? Please indicate equivalent course/campus ß http://msudw.msu.montana.edu:9030/wfez/owa/musxfer.p_CCN_MAIN / YES / NOExact entry to appear in the next catalog (Specify course abbreviation, level, number, title, credits, repeatability (if applicable), frequency of offering, prerequisites, and a brief description.) ß
Justification: How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed?
Are there curricular adjustments to accommodate teaching this course?
Complete for UG courses. (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number).
Describe graduate increment (Reference guidelines: http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/Grad/UG.htm)ß
Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific conditions determined by the Board of Regents. Please indicate whether this course will be considered for a fee. / YES / NO
If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee?
Justification:
IV. To Delete or Change an Existing Course – check X all that apply
Deletion / Title / XCourse Number Change / From: / Level U, UG, G / From:
To: / To:
Description Change / X / Repeatability
Change in Credits / From: / Cross Listing (primary program initiates form)
To:
Prerequisites / Is there a fee associated with the course? / Y
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog (http://www.umt.edu/catalog) ß / 2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) ß
U RTV 151 Introduction to Television Production 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., JOUR 100 or consent of instr. Use of cameras, microphones, and lighting gear for field production. Use of mixer and videotape editors for post production. / U RTV 151 Beginning Video Photography and Production 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Students will understand the fundamentals of capturing quality video and audio with a video camera including framing, lighting, use of microphones, sequencing, action & reaction, rule of thirds, etc. Students will learn the basics of video editing including audio/video compatibility, sequences, shot variety and pace.
3. If cross-listed course: secondary program & course number
4. Is this a course with MUS Common Course Numbering? If yes, then will this change eliminate the course’s common course status? Please explain below. / N
5. Graduate increment if level of course is changed to UG. Reference guidelines at:
http://www.umt.edu/facultysenate/Grad/UG.htm
(syllabus required in section V) / Have you reviewed the graduate increment
guidelines? Please check (X) space provided.
6. Other programs affected by the change
7. Justification for proposed change / The name change reflects changes in the journalism business and makes the class open to all JOUR students. The description change gives an update due to new technologies and more complete idea of what the class will cover.
V. Syllabus/Assessment Information
Required for new courses and course change from U to UG. Paste syllabus in field below or attach and send digital copy with form.ßRadio-Television 151
Beginning Video Photography and Production
Autumn Semester 2010
Class meets TBD in DAH TBD
Instructor
John Twiggs
Adjunct, UM Radio-TV Department, School of Journalism
Corbin Hall 153
Office hours: By appointment
243-4565-office
728-8837-home
E-mail-
Learning Outcomes
RTV 150 Beginning Video will give you the following:
· A basic understanding of visual literacy and the aesthetic quality of the power of moving images
· A basic knowledge of a variety of video and audio software
· A basic knowledge of variety of video and audio hardware
· An understanding of how to produce, write, photograph, edit and organize creative, informative and entertaining video stories
· The ability to think critically and creatively
· How to use appropriate tools and technology
Scope and Expectations
This course is broken into three sections:
· Video Editing—The fundamentals of editing video footage including transitions, pacing and storytelling will be
· covered. Basic functions of the non-linear computer editing program Final Cut Pro 4 will be learned. Issues of computer and file management will be included as well as additional video editing techniques. There will be two projects during this section. One quiz covering the editing basics and the machines we use will be given
· Video Photography & Storytelling—The basics of field photography, operation of digital video cameras and the power of moving images in storytelling will be covered. Basic principles in sequencing, lighting and audio will also be covered. An understanding of how this process connects with editing is expected. There will be two field video photography assignments. There will be one quiz covering photography, sequencing, lighting and audio.
· Final Project & Exam—The final project will be a story that will incorporate everything learned about field video photography, video editing, sequencing and storytelling. There is also a written final exam that will cover computer editing, video photography, lighting, audio, sequencing and visual storytelling.
Academic Honesty
All students must practice academic honesty. Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or a disciplinary sanction by the University. All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code. The Code is available for review online at http://life.umt.edu/vpsa/student_conduct.php.
Same Work for Multiple Classes in J-School
You may not submit for this course any assignment that has previously or will be concurrently submitted for another class unless you receive prior approval from the professor for this course. To do so without permission will result in an “F” for the assignment and could result in an “F” for the course.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
This course is accessible to and usable by otherwise qualified students with disabilities. To request reasonable program modifications, please consult with the instructor. Disability Services for Students will assist the instructor and student in the accommodation process. For more information, visit the Disability Services website at www.umt.edu/dss/.
Attendance Policy
You are allowed two unexcused absences from this class for the semester. Each absence after that will result in a reduction of one letter grade from the student’s final semester grade.
Diversity Initiative
The School of Journalism has undertaken an initiative to create opportunities for students to tell stories of more varied and diverse groups of people. You will need to integrate one of these groups into one of semester assignments. We will discuss the groups of people and some possible story ideas during the preparation of the assignments.
Access
For after hours access to Don Anderson Hall, you will be able to enter the building using the Griz Card swipe near the southeast door. You will also be given a key code for the doors to DAH 114 and the radio studios in DAH 307-311. You will not have 24/7 access to other RTV areas of Don Anderson Hall.
Required Materials
You will need the following items for this class:
· A good set of headphones with both 1/4" phone and 1/8" mini plug connectors
· Mini-DV videotapes (Pack of four or five can cost $15-$25)
· A hard drive to backup footage and to use for archiving your work
Text Book
· There is no required textbook for this course.
Grading & Critique
Video Projects
· Video Project #1 100
· Video Project #2 100
· Video Project #3 100
· Video Project #4 200
Quizzes
· Quiz #1 100
· Quiz #2 100
Final Project/Exam
· Final Project/Exam 200
Attendance 100
· Total 1000
Semester Schedule (Subject to Change)
Week 1
Introduction to Video Editing
Why edit?
Week 2
What is a video sequence? Why we use them for storytelling
Learning Final Cut Pro non-linear digital editing system
Week 3
First editing assignment
More on sequences
More on Final Cut Pro
Week 4
Exploring more Final Cut Pro features
Continue work on editing assignment
Week 5
Second editing assignment
Adding voice narration, music, logging and video capture
Writing and editing to a script
Possible re-edit of first assignment
Week 6
Finish editing discussions
More on Final Cut Pro
Complete second editing assignment
First Quiz
Week 7
Begin working on field photography
Cover basic principles of photography
Week 8
Learn specifics of cameras
Shooting sequences
Week 9
In-class shooting assignments
Week 10
First photography assignment
Shooting close-ups
Week 11
Discussion of lighting principles
Shooting interviews
Begin research on final project idea
Week 12
Principles of gathering high quality field audio
Second photography assignment
Week 13
In-class shooting assignments-interviews
Writing rough drafts of final project scripts
Second Quiz
Week 14
Review interviews
Review second photography assignments
Week 15
Review editing basics
Prepare for final projects
Finals Week
Final Exam
Final project due
Review/Critique final project
VI Department Summary (Required if several forms are submitted) In a separate document list course number, title, and proposed change for all proposals.
VII Copies and Electronic Submission. After approval, submit original, one copy, summary of proposals and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221, .