Course Descripons - The Art Institutes

Course Descrip� ons
one hundred-seat restaurant. The project will include: Market
Analysis and Marke� ng Strategy, Opera� ng Budget, Sales Projec-
� ons, Opening Inventories, Capital Equipment, Standardized Recipes
and Cos� ng for all standardized recipes, Menu and Facili� es
Design. The course covers the components of a business plan as
well as techniques for developing and presen� ng sec� ons of the
plan. Business related competencies are reviewed and tutored as
necessary for comple� on of the project.
CUL442 Facility Management & Design (4 credits)
This course provides students with informa� on related to hospitality
facility design and maintenance. Food service layout and
design is related to opera� ng issues, new building construc� on,
and renova� ons. Planning and design of facili� es including equipment,
space and func� onal rela� onships, cost and opera� ng effi -
ciencies; emphasis on maintenance programs, safety regula� ons,
building code requirements and energy conserva� on.
DFV100 Survey of Film & Video (4 credits)
Students receive an introduc� on to the digital fi lmmaking and
video produc� on industries, the types of career paths available
and the variety of posi� ons held. In addi� on, students are
exposed to a historical overview of fi lms and television programming
to obtain a perspec� ve of the art form as a whole.
DFV101 Introduc� on to Digital Filmmaking (4 credits)
This course introduces students to the fundamental terminology,
concepts and techniques of crea� ng moving images and of
being a visual storyteller. Instruc� on is given in basic opera� on of
a digital video camera including its set-up and opera� on. Using
loca� ons, actors, storytelling and other techniques for overall
thema� c and visual eff ect, students create a simple, short digital
movie. Students demonstrate knowledge of the technical terms
of video produc� on and basic video produc� on techniques.
Sequence: follows GEN109 at ILIC for B.F.A.; follows ART100 for
programs that require it as a suppor� ng course.
DFV120 Fundamentals of Audio (4 credits)
This course inves� gates the principles of digital sound and music
recording. An introduc� on to sound includes the study of sound
characteris� cs, basic acous� cs, ergonomics and basic techniques
for fi eld recording. Waveform physics and psychoacous� cs are
also covered. The role of sound and music in video produc� on is
explained and exemplifi ed. Techniques to integrate digital audio
for anima� on, video, CD-ROM and Web applica� ons are explored.
Sequence: follows GEN109 at ILIC for B.F.A.
DFV200 Digital Cinematography (4 credits)
Students learn to use the video camera as a technical and
crea� ve tool for communica� on and art by emphasizing camera
shoo� ng aesthe� cs, technology and opera� on, as well as industry
techniques and standards of shot composi� on, framing and
sequencing. Students prac� ce interior and exterior produc� on
techniques, color correc� on, shu� er speed and aperture se� ngs,
and achieving a “fi lm look” on video. (Prerequisite: ART100)
Sequence: follows DFV100, DFV101 for DFV and VP majors.
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DFV201 Scriptwri� ng & Storytelling (4 credits)
This course focuses on the planning, scrip� ng and storyboarding
for a variety of media produc� ons. Narra� ve scrip� ng techniques
are taught. Scripts are developed with an emphasis on characteriza�
on, plo� ng, target audience, messages and script format.
This course addresses the need to communicate in wri� ng on the
job. A variety of materials must be wri� en for business: memos,
le� ers, news summaries, proposals, presenta� ons and copy for
adver� sing or marke� ng. Students learn to iden� fy the requirements
of diff erent types of wri� ng and to prepare material to
communicate clearly and eff ec� vely. (Prerequisite: GEN101,
DFV100)
DFV202 Digital Filmmaking Associate Por� olio (2 credits)
In this course each student assembles a por� olio that demonstrates
conceptual design, cra� smanship, and other skills. The
student selects and refi nes representa� ve pieces, showcasing
work that refl ects a unique style. Par� cular emphasis is placed
on iden� fying short and long term professional employment
goals and strategies and resources for achieving them.
DFV220 Studio Produc� on (4 credits)
This course introduces the student to the digital video studio,
including the studio control room where they conduct a live
television program. Students learn to work together in a produc-
� on group, develop their ability to collaborate in a live video
produc� on, operate professional video cameras, work with actors
and complete a short television program. (Prerequisite: DFV100,
DFV101, DFV120)
DFV225 Fundamentals of Edi� ng (4 credits)
This course introduces students to the edi� ng of video and
sound. The course covers the process of digital non-linear edi� ng
using contemporary so� ware tools as well as the techniques
employed in the profession of post-produc� on edi� ng for movies
and television. Sequence: follows DFV100, DFV101, DFV120 for
DFV and VP majors. DFV120 for VFX majors.
DFV230 Fundamentals of Ligh� ng (4 credits)
In this introductory ligh� ng class, the student is introduced to
basic ligh� ng concepts and terminology and how they specifi -
cally relate to media produc� ons. The student learns to iden� fy
and use various types of ligh� ng instruments and applica� ons.
(Prerequisite: DFV200) Sequence: follows DFV101 for DFV and VP
majors.
DFV300 Direc� ng & Pre-Produc� on (4 credits)
This course presents lectures and exercises on advanced preproduc�
on and produc� on techniques, including direc� ng
actors, drama� c/comedic eff ect, pre-produc� on management
documenta� on, produc� on planning documents, loca� on issues,
crew management, running an effi cient produc� on and more.
(Prerequisite: MAA221) Sequence: follows DFV201, DFV220 for
DFV majors.