General Information
College Name	Richland College Community College
Division	School of Human and Academic Development
Semester	Fall 2008
Instructor Information
Name	Tonya McMillion
Instructor Profile	Check me out on YouTube.com (search: Tonya McMillion)
Telephone	972-238-6347/ If I am not in the office I well return your call within 24 hours
E-mail Address	Tonya.McMillion@dcccd.edu (I return emails within 24 hours)
Office Number	E20B
Office Hours	Wed. 9:00am – 11:00am, Thursday 9:30 – 10:30
Course Information
Course Number	COMM 1337/ARTV 1351
Section Number	8001
Credit Hours/Required Lab	3.0 /6 Hours per week (ARTV 1351) 5 hours per week (COMM 1337)
Class Meeting Time
Course Title	Television Production II/ Digital Editing: Digital Movie Making with Final Cut Pro
Course Description	Producing and editing videos and sound for multimedia or web productions. Emphasizes capture, editing and outputting of video using a desktop digital video workstation
Course Prerequisites	None
Course Objectives/ Learning Outcomes	Utilize the elements and hardware/software components of multimedia; produce an interactive multimedia presentation; select optimal multimedia strategies for various delivery systems; and examine multimedia industry career opportunities. After successful completion of this course, the student should be able to: Use digital video capture and output methods; apply appropriate compression schemes for various outputs; integrate still graphics and animation into a production; apply principles of video production; and identify the components of a digital video system.
Scan Skills/Evaluation Procedures	The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) was appointed by the Secretary of Labor to determine the sills people need to succeed in the world of work. Richland College is determined to prepare you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today’s dynamic work environment. Towards this goal, these workplace competencies and foundation skills have been designed into the curriculum for this course: · Writing – communicates thoughts, ideas, information, and messages in writing; creates documents such as letters, directions, manuals, reports, graphs, and flow charts · Listening – receive, attend to, interpret, and respond to verbal messages and other cues · Responsibility – exert a high level of effort and persevere toward goal attainment · Material and Facilities – acquire, store, allocate, and use materials or space efficiently · Participates as a member of a team – contributes to group effort · Exercise leadership – communicate ideas to justify position, persuade and convince others, responsibly challenge existing procedures and policies · Negotiate – work toward agreements involving exchange of resources divergent interests · Works with Diversity – work well with men and women from diverse backgrounds
Course Information
Required/ Recommended Materials	DVD, DVD-RWs, Hard Drive (at lest 4GB), headphones
Name/ISBN # for Textbook	Digital Moviemaking, Lynne S. Gross and Larry W. Ward #0-495-05034-2
Evaluation Procedures	Weekly terminology quizzes (on ecampus) Projects Portfolios Reflection Papers Participation/Discussion Meeting Deadlines
Grading Scale	A= 90-100% B= 80-89% C= 70-79% D= 60-60% F = 0-59%
Grading Policy	You will have one week after grade is given to dispute. Please review your grades diligently
Attendance Policy	While Richland College does not have a formal attendance policy, students are expected to attend class regularly. If you know you will be missing class (es) this semester, please speak to your instructor about day(s) you will be missing so you can receive information on the lesson(s) and assignment(s) you will miss. If you are unable to attend class, please email the instructor or leave a message for the instructor at (972) 238-6347 BEFORE THE CLASS BEGINS. Students who will be absent from class for the observance of a religious holiday will be allowed to makeup examinations or assignments missed that day IF their instructor was notified not later than the 15th day of the semester. Please refer to the college catalog Student Obligations -- Attending Classes section. It is imperative students arrive to class on time and remain in class the entire session each week.
Food and Drink Policy	No eating or drinking is allowed in the classroom
Multimedia Lab Hours	The Multimedia Learning Center (972-238-6001) is located in Thunderduck Hall, T246. Fall Hours M-Th 9:00am – 9:45 pm F 9:00am – 4:45pm Sa: Noon – 4:45pm All multimedia (credit and continuing education) students must show a Student ID card to use the lab and check out any equipment. Student IDs are available at the Student ID office, T241.
Web server posting policy	The Richland Student Web Server is open to all users of the World Wide Web. Any information students or instructors place in their files is readable by any user of the World Wide Web
Computer/Internet use policy	Currently enrolled Richland College students have access to the Multimedia lab and classroom computers for Multimedia educational and instruction purposes only. Please use the Del Rio computer lab for non-multimedia activities Students using their own laptops must use the wireless connection in Thunderduck Hall and cannot use the Multimedia lab and classroom computer data lines to access the internet. You are required to show your Richland Student ID when requested by lab personnel. You are expected to follow lab policies as well as student code of contact specified in the catalog
Handheld devices policy	Please turn OFF all cell phones/MP3 players during class. Any device ringing during class will result in 2 points deducted from the course grade, 5 more points for second occurrence, 10 more points for 3^rd occurrence and so on. You will be able to make your calls during breaks.
Participation policy	Course participation is required. Ask questions and be involved with the lesson. Students should not surf the Net, play games, send emails or work on unrelated homework/projects during class. Students should not disturb your neighbors during lectures and demos.
End of each class policy	When you leave class for the day: Delete all file from your workstation and empty the trash Pick up and throw away any trash around your seat If you are the last class in the classroom shut down your computer and turn off your monitor
Attention continuing education students	To receive a certificate for this course, you must make a grade of “C” or higher as a final grade. A grade average of 69% or lower is failing. Continuing education will not mail your certificate to you. If you do not receive your certificate the last day of class pick it up at the Continuing education front desk
Multimedia Web Site	http://ww.rlc.dcccd.edu/multimedia
Institution Policies
ADA Statement	If you are a student with a disability and/or special needs who requires accommodations, please contact the college Disability Services Office.
Religious Holidays	Absences for observance of a religious holy day are excused. A student whose absence is excused to observe a religious holy day is allowed to contract with the instructor to take a make-up examination or complete an assignment within a reasonable time after the absence.
Academic Honesty	Scholastic dishonesty is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. As a college student, you are considered a responsible adult. Your enrollment indicates acceptance of the DCCCD Code of Student Conduct published in the DCCCD Catalog at http://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0506/ss/code.cfm (Select Purpose)
Withdrawal Policy	If you are unable to complete this course, it is your responsibility to withdraw formally. The withdrawal request must be received in the Registrar’s Office by: September 8 (M) - 12th Class Day. Last day to drop a course without receiving a "W" grade on transcript. November 13 (R) - Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade of "W". Failure to do so will result in your receiving a performance grade, usually an “F.” If you drop a class or withdraw from the college before the official drop/withdrawal deadline, you will receive a “W” (Withdraw) in each class dropped. You may drop a course at the Admissions Office (T170), the Advising Center (T180) or the Advising Center (T162). Please consult with your instructor if you are thinking of dropping the course. For more information about drop deadlines, refer to the current printed Credit Class Schedule, contact the Admissions/Student Records office at 972-238-6100 or 6101 (Thunderduck Hall, T170), or contact the division office.
Repeating this Course	Effective for Fall Semester 2005, the Dallas County Community Colleges will charge additional tuition to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. All third and subsequent attempts of the majority of credit and Continuing Education/Workforce Training courses will result in additional tuition to be charged. Developmental Studies and some other courses will not be charged a higher tuition rate. Third attempts include courses taken at any of the Dallas County Community Colleges since the Fall 2002 Semester. See Third Attempt to Enroll in a Course at http://www.dcccd.edu/thirdcourseattempt/
Financial Aid	If you are receiving any form of financial aid, you should check with the Financial Aid Office before withdrawing from classes. Withdrawals may affect your eligibility to receive further aid and could cause you to be in a position of repayment for the current semester. Students who fail to attend or participate after the drop date are also subject to this policy.
Disclaimer Reserving Right to Change Syllabus	The instructor reserves the right to amend this syllabus as necessary
Six Drop Rule	Remember that once you have accumulated six (6) non-exempt drops, you cannot drop any other courses with a “W”. Therefore, please exercise caution when dropping courses in any Texas public institution of higher learning, including all seven of the Dallas County Community Colleges. For more information, you may access: https://www1.dcccd.edu/6drop

Course Outline	Chapter
Week One: Lecture	Introduction
Week One: Lab	FCP Introduction, Interface, File Management FTP, Shortcut Keys + discussion Chapter One
Week Two: Lecture	Unit One: Planning the Movie
Week Two: Lab	TV Studio + Camera introduction FCP: Editing Clips on the timeline
Week Three: Lecture	Unit Two: cameras
Week Three Lab	Project 1: editing in camera exercise – PSA on any organization on campus (30 seconds)
Week Four: Lecture	Unit Three: Approaches to image capturing
Week Four: Lab	Project 1 Due: Class Critiques Project 2: Capture images, create PSA
Week Five: Lecture	Unit Four: Lighting
Week Five: Lab	Project 2: Due, Class Critiques Lighting Classroom FCP: Refine FCP PSAs
Week Six: Lecture	Unit Five: Approaches to lighting
Week Six: Lab	Project 3: The Horror Film FCP: Advanced Workspace
Week Seven: Lecture	Unit Six: Microphones and recorders
Week Seven: Lab	Project 3: Due, Class Critiques Project 4: The Voice Over FCP: Transitions
Week Eight: Lecture	Unit Seven: Approaches to Sound Recording FCP: Mixing Audio
Week Eight: Lab	Project Four: Due + Class Critiques Project 5: Titles
Week Nine: Lecture	Unit Eight: Directing
Week Nine: Lab	Project 5: Due Project 6: Planning the Movie (Pairs)
Week Ten: Lecture	Unit Nine Editing:
Week Ten: Lab	Project 6: Due + Class Critiques FCP: Effects/Motion Project 7: Storyboarding
Week Eleven: Lecture	Unit Ten: Approaches to Editing
Week Eleven: Lab	Project Seven: Storyboarding (Guest Speaker) your movie
Week Twelve: Lecture	Unit Eleven: Enhanced sound and picture
Week Twelve: Lab	Project Seven: Due Project Eight: Shooting the movie FCP: Advanced Effects: Filters
Week Thirteen: Lecture	Unit Twelve: Approaches to enhanced sound and picture
Week Thirteen: Lab	Project Eight: Due Project Nine: Capturing Movie FCP: Finishing and Outputting
Week Fourteen: Lecture	Unit Thirteen: The final stages of Moviemaking
Week Fourteen: Lab	Project Nine Due Project Ten: Editing the Movie
Week Fifteen: Lab	Project Ten: (continue – edit movie), Adding effects, credits, sound effects
Week Fifteen: Lab	Project Ten: Due Project Eleven: Portfolio
Week Sixteen	Final Project: Portfolios Due (on DVD)+ Class Critiques