CMS 4410 Digital Video Production Syllabus-Harris Spring 2013
CMS 4410 Digital Video Production Syllabus-Harris Spring 2013
Course Description:
CMS4410 is a production course focusing on the aesthetic and communicative aspects of digital
video. Class projects will result in a portfolio of work integrating sound, typography, moving
images, and music.
Credit Hours:
Catalog Description:
Computer Requirement:
To properly access the course content you will need to download the
following free software:
• Adobe Reader (needed to access files in PDF format):
http://get.adobe.com/reader/
• Adobe Flash (needed to access video content):
http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
http://www.clayton.edu/vpa/cms
This course provides support for the following CMS learning outcome:
CMS 4410 is an elective course in the Communication and Media Studies program:
Course Outcomes:
1. A basic understanding and initial mastery of the three primary phases of video
creation: pre-production, production, and post-production
2. A basic understanding and initial mastery of appropriate techniques/uses for
camerawork, lighting, sound design, and editing as each contributes to the
meaning of video texts.
3. The ability to make appropriate aesthetic choices among different approaches to
media-making according to the attributes listed in #2.
4. The ability to effectively analyze and critique media produced/viewed in the
course.
Term:
Instructor Information:
Instructor:
Class Meetings:
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Textbook Information:
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Evaluation:
TOTAL 1000
Grading:
B 800-899 points
C 700-799 points
D 600-699 points
The mid-term grade in this course, which will be issued on February 25, reflects
approximately 30% of the entire course grade. Based on this grade, students
may choose to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of "W." Students
pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal form, available in the Office
of the Registrar, or withdraw on-line using the Swan by mid-term, which occurs
on March 1. Instructions for withdrawing are provided at this link.
Course Policies:
General Policy
Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student
Handbook, and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities.
Missed Work
Without a valid excuse, a grade of zero points will be assigned for the missed
work. If a valid excuse is provided:
Academic Dishonesty
Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable standards may
constitute academic misconduct. The most common forms of academic
misconduct are cheating and plagiarism. All instances of academic dishonesty
will result in a grade of zero for the work involved. All instances of academic
dishonesty will be reported to the Office of Student Life/Judicial Affairs. Judicial
procedures are described beginning on page 14 of the Student Handbook
(Procedures for Adjudicating Alleged Academic Conduct Infractions
http://www.clayton.edu/Portals/5/DisruptiveClassroomBehavior.pdf
Writing Assistance
The Writers’ Studio 224 is located in the A&S building, room 224. There you can
talk with trained writing consultants about your writing projects. They are
available to work with you at any stage of your paper, from generating ideas to
organizing your paper to understanding how to format it correctly. The service is
free; you may drop in and wait for a consultant or sign up for a regular
appointment. But remember: you, not your consultant, are ultimately responsible
for the quality and content of the papers you submit.
Aside from meeting with consultants one-with-one, you can also participate in
consultant-led writing workshops. In these workshops, consultants will guide you
in discussions and activities important to academic writing topics. Consultants
and student-writers will collaborate on ways to apply writing concepts and
strategies to specific writing situations. You will be identify, analyze, integrate,
and synthesize writing principles through a series of writing exercises.
Remember that we are here to collaborate with you as you develop your own
experiences as a student-writer.
http://www.clayton.edu/arts-sciences/english/writersstudio
Other Policies
Operation Study
At Clayton State University, we expect and support high motivation and
academic achievement. Look for Operation Study activities and programs this
semester that are designed to enhance your academic success such as study
sessions, study breaks, workshops, and opportunities to earn Study Bucks (for
use in the University Bookstore) and other items
Important dates: