PALOMAR COLLEGE
RADIO AND TELEVISION
RTV 170 section 33530
INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO EDITING
Spring 2005
COURSE SYLLABUS
Instructor: Assistant Professor Pat Hahn
Office: U-11
Office Hours T-12-2pm Th 11-2pm
Phone: 760-744-1150 ext 2964
Website: http://daphne.palomar.edu/phahn/default.htm
Messages: Voice Mail, (24 hours) ext. 2964; or Communications
Administrative Department Assistant, ext. 2440
Class Meetings:
Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00-1:50
Text Required:
RTV 170 Student Resource Handbook, Palomar College
(Handed out in class after paying for materials handout fee at the Bookstore)
In The Blink Of An Eye 2 Walter Murch, Silman-James Press, 2001
Final Cut Pro Beginners, Michael Rubin, Peach Pit Press, 2003
Recommended, as reference and
background:
http://www.videography.com/ , http://www.postindustry.com/ , http://www.editorsnet.com/
, http://www.cinematographer.com/ , http://www.cinematographer.com/magazine/0,1210,26264,00.html
Materials handout fee: Payable at the bookstore, entitles each student to:
1. A copy of the Student Resource Handbook
2. Use of computer storage disks during class.
3. Miscellaneous handouts and tape supplies used during computer lab.
Course Description: An introduction
to the use and operation of analog and non-linear computer video editing
systems. Special emphasis on the disciplines and techniques of broadcast
television video editing. Provides an introduction to the use of Final Cut Pro
4 editing software for non-linear video editing. Incorporates basic computer
literacy essential to employment in the industry. Principles and
techniques of computer assisted videotape editing. Theory and practice of
off-line and on-line SMPTE time code editing using the Grass Valley computer
edit controller. Emphasis on controller initialization and set-up, SMPTE
time-code management, operation of time base correctors, a-b roll editing, and
edit list management and storage. Application of operational and aesthetic
editing principles to specific editing projects.
Grading: Students will be evaluated on a combination of objective and subjective criteria. Your final grade is based on the following approximate scores:
Tests and Quizzes 200 pts.
GV Performance exam 230 pts.
Final Exam 100 pts.
Written assignments 650 pts. each q/a or demo worth 10pts
Lab Assignments 395 pts.
Editing Lab Assignment Report Sheets 140 pts. each worth 20 pts.
Attendance, Lab Hours, Participation 320 pts.
Total: 2035 possible pts.(subject to change)
Tests: Will include a combination of multiple choice, true and false and essay. You will need scantrons and a blue essay book.
Written Assignments will include: Three typed questions and answers for each workbook chapter and each assigned “Blink of an Eye” assignment. These will be discussed in class. Also included will be EDL assignments.
Example of Q & A. What is the main advantage of collaborative editing? Speed is the main advantage while the main risk is coherence.
Labs: For obvious reasons students must have flexibility to schedule lab time at hours other than normal class time. You can schedule no more that 4 hours per week in the U-building. Tutorials, special instructional and orientation sessions, and special consultation with course material can be scheduled.
The
completion of lab assignments on time is the responsibility of the student.
For
the most part, you will be working on your own. Don't let yourself get behind! It is easy to get lost. A
lab evaluation report will be required by each student for each lab assignment. Due to the
expensive and delicate nature of the equipment used in this class, there will
be detailed guidelines and policies for equipment and lab use. A copy of these
policies is in each of the editing labs. Disregard for policies of use or the
lack of proper care of equipment in the labs will result in the student being
prohibited from using the lab equipment.
Lab Assignments Report Sheet: Each member of the class will complete numerous lab exercises covering the topics presented in the class. The student is expected to keep a record of progress for each assignment. The lab assignment report sheet is due with each completed assignment.
Regular attendance is required for success in any college course. The instructor has the option of dropping any student for excessive absence, defined as in excess of 6 hours, or for violations of conduct rules as set forth in the College's Student Handbook. Violations include the use of foul or obscene language, which will not be tolerated in class during discussions or productions. Students are responsible for understanding these rules and the Grading Policy as set forth in the Schedule and Catalog and for completing the Drop Process if leaving the class.
Instructional Associate : For this semester the support personnel available to this class are: Instructional Associate: Greg Baker Room U-1 Ph. 760-744-1150 ext 2447
The prime responsibility of this person is
to support and assist students in learning to operate the editing equipment
and to complete editing assignments. His job is not to do your editing job for
you. He is available throughout the semester to provide student assistance.
It is strongly urged that you use his services. If you need special help,
please see me or schedule time with the Instructional Associate.
Labs:
For
obvious reasons students must have flexibility to schedule lab time at hours
other than the normal class time.
The completion of lab assignments on time is the responsibility of the student. For the most part, you will be working on your own. Don’t let yourself get behind! It is easy to get lost. A weekly lab evaluation report will be required of each student. Due to the expensive and delicate nature of the equipment used in this class, there will be detailed guidelines and policies for equipment and lab use. Disregard for policies of use or the lack of proper care of equipment in the labs will result in the student being prohibited from using the lab equipment.
SPECIAL NOTE: The lab for this class in GJ-2 is a shared facility with other departments. The lab supervisor Jerry Plack maintains the settings, files, Windows appearance, and other set-up details. THEY ARE NOT TO BE CHANGED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. IF YOU HAVE ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTERS AND ARE CAPABLE OF MAKING SUCH CHANGES --- DO IT ON YOUR COMPUTER AT HOME, NOT ON OUR COMPUTERS. ANYONE CAUGHT VIOLATING THIS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DROPPED FROM THE CLASS. THERE WILL BE NO SECOND CHANCES!!! This is serious!