Related Classes offered Fall Semester 2004:

TH 4322 Acting for the Camera
Description: Students prepare and perform commercial and industrial copy and scripted scenes and monologues with a focus on the function and effect of the camera and production process. The course begins by comparing camera acting to live stage acting and then continues to build a camera acting technique. Open to students who have successfully completed 1301, Beginning Acting for Non-Majors, or the 1321/1322 introductory performance sequence, or who have been auditioned and selected by the instructor.

TH 4550 Video Technology
Description: This course will be an in depth approach to the area of Video Technology. By the end of the course the student should understand and be comfortable with common approaches to lighting, camera operation, audio, and production practices for video production. This course is based both in studio as well as field. We will also discuss the specifics of video protocols and formats. The creative discussions in the class will include aesthetics, continuity, and composition. The students understanding of the topics and techniques discussed in this course will culminate in their final project. This course has no pre-requisites and is open to any student on campus who has an interest in video or film production. It is also the gateway into the other video production courses within the department including TH4560 Preproduction for Film/Video, TH5550 Video Project, TH5551 Editing & Postproduction, TH4554 Graphics and Animation for Film/Video, TH4557 Audio for Film/Video, TH5553 Video Production Design and Aesthetics, and TH5554 Multimedia Production for Live Performance. Realize we will meet only 7 Saturdays out of the term.

TH 5551 Editing and Post Production for Video and Film
Description: In the realm of film and video, editing is what makes the difference between a series of somewhat related images and a riveting and engaging story. This course will explore the concepts and techniques of editing and some basic visual effects. It will also discuss the post production process and responsibilities in the area of dramatic film/video production. The students will recieve hands on training with state of the art editing equipment and will work on putting together pieces to tell a story. The editing part of the class will be based on non-linear editing equipment such as AVID DV Express Pro, AVID Media Composer/Adrenaline, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, and Vegas Video. (Students taking this course need or have or currently be taking TH4550 Video Technology, or have instructor permission.)

TH 4555 Audio Technology
Description: This course introduces and explores the area of Audio Technology and it's manipulation. The course will discuss the components of sound and how humans hear and interpret it. Then we will explore audio equipment and discuss, demonstrate, and have hands on experience with this equipment as students learn the general operation and use of the equipment as well as how it works. Equipment which will be discussed includes Mixing consoles, record/playback, signal processors, microphones, speakers, interfaces, etc. This will include both demonstrations as well as projects which will require the students to work with and learn this equipment so they understand the basic manipulation of sound.

TH 4557 Audio for Film and Video
Description: Audio is a major component to help tell the story in any film or video project. This course will explore the different uses and techniques used in creating, manipulating, and dubbing these audio components into a moving image project. As a student in this course you will explore areas such as effects, Foley editing, over dubbing, time code and time sync, field recording, and scoring. The class will require the student to not only learn the principles of these topics but also experiment with creating sound as part of a visual story. (Any student taking this course must have taken or be taking TH4555 Audio Technology & TH4550 Video Technology, or have instructors permission.)

Related Courses offered at another time:

TH 4554. Graphics and Animation for Video.
Students explore and experiment with graphic/animation software. Video production, live performance.

TH 4556. Digital Audio and MIDI for Performance.
Hands-on computer/CPU-generated audio technology. Use of MIDI language protocol for performance in all aspects of the arts.

TH 4560. Pre-Production and Planning for Video and Film.
Forum for pre-planning video projects. Students undertake pre-production planning for a specific video project, including script development, scheduling, location scouting, casting, fund-raising, equipment lists/rentals, and permits.

TH 5550. Video Project.
Students participate in a video-shoot project serving in various positions, including camera operator, gaffer, grip, audio engineer, cast, and possibly director and director of photography.

TH 5553. Video Production Design and Aesthetics.
Use of technologies in video/film in making a statement or communicating an idea/emotion. Creativity, sensitivity to an audience. Students explore different creative uses of technologies/medium.

TH 5556. Audio Engineering.
Miking/recording techniques specific to music and dramatic dialogue. Students explore recording different styles of music. Hands-on experience in recording bands and doing final mixes to a demo CD. Field trips to professional studios and club/concert recordings.