Course Title

Digital Media Production

Course Description

Students will master non-linear computer editing techniques as they develop and enhance visual communications through digital media.

Contact

Carrie DeMuth
405-743-5426
cdemu@okcareertech.org

Knowledge and Skills

• Apply knowledge of software, equipment, and skills related to digital media production.
• Apply knowledge of digital media production tools and applications.
• Perform digital media editing functions including importing and adding clips to the timeline using computer-generated techniques.
• Trim and edit digital media clips.
• Add cross-dissolve transitions and digital media effects that are computer-generated.
• Complete 3-point and 4-point digital media editing.
• Use a computer to produce or acquire graphics, animation, audio, and/or digital media content.
• Select appropriate transitions, such as dissolves, wipes, and zooms to enhance digital media assets.
• Utilize standard and fixed effects to apply special characteristics to digital communications.
• Utilize the ripple tool to perform non-linear editing techniques on a computer that support commitment statements with a strong sequence.
• Utilize the roll tool to perform non-linear editing techniques on a computer to support digital media products.
• Utilize the slip tool to perform non-linear editing techniques.
• Perform non-linear editing techniques utilizing the slide tool on the computer.
• Design and develop computer-generated titles.
• Utilize computer productivity tools to identify and construct appropriate “voice” for professional digital media communications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of copyright rules and legislation, including intellectual property, with the ability to predict appropriate actions when given various scenarios involving legal issues.
• Utilize word processing software to develop visual stories with emphasis on a beginning, middle, and ending through non-linear editing techniques.
• Utilize computerized productivity tools to manage pre-production requirements, including word processing for storyboarding.
• Utilize the Internet and other search tools to perform research.
• Perform budgeting functions using spreadsheet applications.
• Draft proposals, contracts, and requirements documents using word processing applications.
• Synthesize available interactive media technologies into a unified digital media production using authoring software and tools.
• Use the computer software to synchronize audio and maintain adequate decibel levels.

Accountability Measures, Assessments, or Evaluation Procedures

(Select from the following)

Adobe ACE (select one):

• Adobe Premiere
• Adobe After Effects

 Brainbench (select one):

• Flash
• Director

ODCTE:

• Media Production:  Editor

Industry Alignments

Adobe - http://www.adobe.com/support/certification

Brainbench - http://www.okcareertech.org/certify

Media Production:  Editor - http://www.okcareertech.org/testing/Skills%20Standards/Information_Career_Cluster.htm

Curriculum Resources

• Lynda Online Learning Library
• Video Communication & Production, ISBN #1-56637-798-6
• Adobe Premiere Pro Classroom in a Book, ISBN # 0-321-19378-4
• Adobe Encore DVD Classroom in a Book, ISBN # 0-321-20547-2
• Writing Companion for the Digital Artist, ISBN # 0-13-112485-4
• Photography Companion for the Digital Artist, ISBN # 0-13-113310-1
• Color Companion for the Digital Artist, ISBN # 0-13-097524-9
• Type Companion for the Digital Artist, ISBN # 0-13-040993-6
• Design Companion for the Digital Artist, ISBN # 0-13-091237-9
• Exploring Storyboarding, ISBN # 1401827152
• Exploring Digital Video, ISBN # 1401842992
• Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0 Revealed Projects Workbook, ISBN 978-1-4188-6046-2, ISBN 978-1-59863-028-2
• Video:  Digital Communication & Production, ISBN 978-1-59070-767-8
• http://www.cybercollege.com
• Shoot Like A Pro!  Digital Photography Techniques, ISBN # 0072229497
• How to Do Everything with Adobe Encore DVD, ISBN # 0072231904
• The Digital Filmmaking Handbook, 2nd edition, ISBN # 1-58450-098-0
• Course Technology Design Series books
• iLife ’06, ISBN 0-321-42685-1
• www.atomiclearning.com
• www.apple.com/ilife/tutorial
• http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/ts/viewTrack.do?number=239681

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