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GA2310:03

Audio Video Editing for Digital Media

Townsville

HECS Band 1

13 hours lectures, 13 hours tutorials, 26 hours practicals. Semester 1 and 2.

Available to all students, however, a quota applies and preference will be given to BCommunication Design, BPhotog and BTheatre students.

Staff:

Mr R Kelley.

An introduction to basic sound and video editing techniques using desktop computers and the DV (digital video) format. Students will undertake a series of lectures, tutorials and practical exercises designed to develop a broad understanding of digital audio and video recording, editing, storage and compression methodologies. Students will digitise and edit video and audio using Final Cut Pro, a non linear editing (NLE) program. The subject will cover basic image manipulation using key frames, filters and titles. Students will learn how to export digital media in a variety of formats suitable for use in basic television, web and multimedia applications.

Emphasis is placed on the practical application of theoretical knowledge needed by the independent filmmaker, video journalist or multimedia professional. Practical exercises are designed to develop audiovisual storytelling skills.

Learning Objectives:

familiarity with "consumer level" (semi-professional) digital audio and video recording technologies;

familiarity with desktop computer non-linear editing software;

ability to edit and modify digital sound and video through several intermediate production phases, saving these files in a manner suited for use in the selected production environment;

demonstrate a basic understanding of traditional editing concepts and apply this knowledge in the formulation of conceptually stimulating digitally based audio and video solutions;

ability to synchronise video, animation and sound as required in a multimedia production;

ability to work as part of a creative team, producing work within budget and appropriate to the project specifications.

Assessment by three practical assignments (15% each) (45%); major project (55%). Attendance of less than 80% at practical workshops will render students ineligible for assessment unless prior written approval has been obtained from the lecturer, academic adviser and Head of College.