MONROE HIGH SCHOOL
HONORS Film Production Studio II Syllabus

IN THIS COURSE STUDENTS WILL:
*Learn and demonstrate proficiency of professional video editing techniques using Adobe Premiere Pro CC and related software.
*Learn components of the Adobe Creative Suite CC including Adobe Story, Adobe Audition & Adobe After Effects.
*Produce original video projects demonstrating application of editing skills and concepts learned throughout course.
*Develop understanding of various elements/strategies utilized to effectively communicate persuasive and informational messages to identified audiences.
*Develop effective use of creating and crediting a variety of resources utilized in visual projects.
*Apply and strengthen critical-thinking skills to effectively analyze and evaluate various projects—identifying and defending why some approaches/solutions to visual communication might be better than others.
*Develop effective time-management skills necessary to plan and organize for successful completion of projects.

ADOBE CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE (ACA) EXAM & COURSE OBJECTIVES:

A-REVIEW/DEMONSTRATE FILM PRODUCTION I CONCEPTS

1.00        Review, Understand and Demonstrate Basic Pre-Production Concepts
1.01        Review/demonstrate use and care of film/production equipment
1.02        Review and understand copyright issues as they relate to film production
1.03        Review and explore careers in film production
1.04        Review of appropriate procedures for filming in and out of the school environment
1.05        Review/Demonstrate appropriate filming techniques (shot composition/angles/Rule of Thirds…)

B-PREPARE TO CREATE VIDEO PROJECTS UTILIZING ADOBE SUITE SOFTWARE
2.00        Plan the Video Production Workflow
2.01        Understand and learn the role of each component in the production suite
2.02        Work with media files in video production
2.03        Understand real-time playback and editing

3.00        Organize Media Files for Projects Utilizing Production Suite Components
3.01        Explore Adobe Bridge
3.02        Work with metadata
3.03        Explore Adobe Story
3.04        Explore Adobe Prelude               

C-APPLY EDITING TECHNIQUES UTILIZING ADOBE PREMIERE PRO

4.00        Utilize Tools and Techniques to Optimize Performance
4.01        Create a new project and import assets in the media browser
4.02        Organize media in the Project Panel for optimal performance
4.03        Create a sequence in the timeline
4.04        Work with audio
4.05        Refine a story
4.06        Utilize markers and snap tools for to enhance editing
4.07        Create/complete a rough cut               

5.00        Perform Advanced Editing Techniques
5.01        Create version edits
5.02        Analyze appropriate use and application of transitions
5.03        Create effects
5.04        Utilize keying and compositing techniques
5.05        Design and develop titles utilizing title tools
5.06        Analyze and stabilize footage with the warp stabilizer
5.07        Render a timeline               

D-CREATE AND APPLY MOTION GRAPHICS UTILIZING ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS
6.00        Perform Basic Motion Graphics Techniques
6.01        Understand the concepts of compositing and animation
6.02        Understand the After Effects User Interface
6.03        Understand and utilize dynamic link
6.04        Create a motion graphic and new composition
6.05        Work with layers               

7.00        Perform Advanced Motion Graphic Techniques
7.01        Increment After Effects Projects
7.02        Explore Adobe Illustrator
7.03        Create 3D extrusions and transfer modes in After Effects
7.04        Explore Adobe Photoshop Extended
7.05        Understand and apply motion blur
7.06        Create animated effects and masks with After Effects
7.07        Compose an outro motion graphic and integrate a composition into the Premiere Pro timeline              
E-MONITOR AND ADJUST AUDIO UTILIZING PREMIERE PRO AND ADOBE AUDITION
8.00        Create a Final Edit Sequence in Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition
8.01        Monitor and analyze audio
8.02        Understand and edit utilizing audio tools in Premiere Pro and Audition
8.03        Create multi-track mix and finish in Audition
8.04        Create final audio mix               

F-FINISH, RENDER AND OUTPUT
9.00        Utilize Adobe Software to Finalize Projects
9.01        Preserve final audio edit in Premiere Pro
9.02        Understand and utilize color-correction techniques in Premiere Pro and SpeedGrade
9.03        Utilize compression and other factors for exporting files
9.04        Export final composition utilizing Premiere Pro and Adobe Media Encoder
9.05        Render compositions in After Effects              

10.00     Explore authoring options for DVD, Blu-Ray, and the Web
10.01     Prepare the final output sequence in Premiere Pro
10.02     Explore Adobe Encore utilizing Dynamic Link
10.03     Utilize DVD navigation and programming menus
10.04     Evaluate and test a project
10.05     Output a DVD, Blu-Ray Disc, or Flash project

SUPPLIES REQUIRED: 
16+ GB Flash Drive
Headphones
HD Video Camera (optional)
Adobe Premiere Pro CC Software (optional)                      

GRADING SCALE: 
90 - 100 = A
80 -  90  = B
70 -  80  = C
60 -  70  = D
     < 60  = F    
75% of Total Semester Grade: Lessons, Quizzes/Tests, Projects
25% of Total Semester Grade: Final Exam/ACA Certification Exam (if applicable)       

LATE WORK POLICY
Video projects are a critical component of this Honors Course. They can last anywhere from 3-days to 3-weeks depending on the type of project. All projects will have a specific due date and students are expected to utilized appropriate time-management skills in order to complete and submit their projects by this given date. Based on the circumstances, there may be sufficient reason to extend a project due date for a student or the class as a whole, but this is at my discretion and only occurs for rare documented situations (such as a long-term illness, or school-related technology issues, etc.).  Any work not submitted by the due date will be a ZERO in the grade book. 

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Phone:  704.296.3130
deborah.shank@ucps.k12.nc.us

TUTORING / MAKE-UP WORK:
Tuesday & Thursday 7:30-7:50 am
Or by appointment