GA2310 - Audio Video Editing for Digital Media

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

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

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 Outcomes

• ability to edit and modify digital sound and video through several intermediate production phases of the DV (Digital Video) workflow; saving these files in a manner suited for use in the selected production environment;
• To develop an ability to think visually, storyboard your ideas and communicate them to others;
• To develop an ability to work as part of a creative team, producing work within budget and appropriate to the project specifications;
• To acquire a basic understanding of editing/storytelling skills and apply this knowledge in the formulation of conceptually stimulating digitally based audio and video solutions;
• Provide familiarity with "consumer level" digital audio and video recording technologies;
• To provide familiarity with desktop computer non- linear editing software.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use and interpret different media;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coordinator:	Professor Ryan Daniel
Lecturer:	jc150361.
Contact hours:	13 hours 13 hours 13 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	In order to establish the authenticity of work submitted for assessment, attendance at practical classes is compulsory. Rolls are kept and work submitted by students with an attendance of less than 80% will not be eligible for assessment unless prior approval has been obtained in writing from the lecturer.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.