Course Descripons - The Art Institutes

Course Descrip� ons
DFV302 Media Theory & Cri� cism (4 credits)
In this course, students explore the diff erent theories and approaches
to media and their impact on society and culture so
as to inform and enrich their own work. (Prerequisite: DFV101,
DFV201)
DFV305 Media Composi� ng (4 credits)
Focused on concepts and techniques of composi� ng and integra-
� on, this course enables students to assemble digital video and
graphical elements to achieve an overall design and prepare
the fi nal product for delivery. Students learn to shoot subjects
against a green or blue screen and apply post-produc� on eff ects
to the layered composite digital video materials to create a short
video. (Prerequisite: VFX250) Sequence: follows DFV200, DFV225,
DFV230) for DFV majors.
DFV312 Short Form Produc� on (4 credits)
Students learn to capture a live performance event and turn
it into a short video composi� on. Using one or more cameras,
students learn to capture a live event and apply post-produc� on
techniques to create a short piece with a thema� c composi� on.
Students learn the produc� on management skills to organize
a crew, schedule a produc� on and u� lize appropriate produc-
� on management methods and documenta� on. (Prerequisite:
DFV120, DFV225, DFV300)
DFV315 Ac� ng & Direc� ng (4 credits)
This course exposes students to the role and responsibili� es of a
director in helping actors bring their characters to life. Ac� ng fundamentals
are studied through classroom exercises, assignments,
observa� ons and cri� ques. In addi� on, this course helps students
understand the process of reading a script, conceiving a vision
and communica� ng it to cast members to enhance performance.
(Prerequisite: DFV300)
DFV320 Produc� on Audio (4 credits)
This course introduces students to the equipment, techniques,
protocols, and procedures used in on-site recording for fi lm and
television. Topics include power requirements and electrical
noise, acous� c isola� on, loca� on mixing, audio post-produc� on
tools and processes, fi eld and post synchroniza� on, sampling
sounds and environments, microphone placement, wireless microphones,
and communica� on and audio processing in the fi eld.
(Prerequisite: DFV120) Sequence: follows DFV220 for DFV major.
DFV325 Documentary Produc� on (4 credits)
Working alone or in produc� on teams, students conceptualize,
design and execute a digital produc� on of a non-fi c� onal
documentary video on a chosen topic for a targeted audience.
Students shoot interviews, gather suppor� ng video footage,
record audio and subsequently edit the footage into a completed
fi nal piece. (Prerequisite: DFV200, DFV225, DFV230, DFV300)
DFV330 Por� olio Prepara� on I (4 credits)
A design por� olio is assembled and refi ned in prepara� on for
use in seeking industry employment. Students select representa-
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� ve projects showcasing their personal styles and demonstra� ng
overall conceptual skill and technical mastery. Students compile
the fi rst 50% of their por� olio materials to be fully completed in
DFV430. (Prerequisite: DFV300, DFV305, DFV325)
DFV360 Advanced Edi� ng (4 credits)
Focusing on advanced edi� ng systems and methods, this course
enables students to process audio and video elements in media
content and organize the content for total eff ect and fi nal delivery.
Students apply a comprehensive set of cri� cal and evalua� ve
skills to make sound judgment calls and sophis� cated edi� ng
decisions. (Prerequisite: DFV225, DFV325)
DFV365 Sound Design (4 credits)
This course addresses the design of a sound track for a short
digital fi lm or video. Students learn how to design an appropriate
sound track for a specifi c produc� on according to its rela� on with
the fi nal product including issues rela� ng to dialog acquisi� on,
fi eld recording, mul� -track edi� ng, sound eff ects, foley, ADR and
audio post-produc� on. Students learn about the audio produc-
� on industry and how it relates to digital fi lmmaking and video
produc� on. Sequence: follows DFV120, DFV225, DFV325 for DFV
majors
DFV407 Internship (4 credits)
Through a fi eld internship experience, students are able to apply
their skills in a real and prac� cal situa� on. The main objec� ves of
the internship are to allow students the opportunity to observe
and par� cipate in the opera� on of successful businesses related
to their fi elds of study. Students gain the experience they need to
enter the fi eld upon gradua� on. (Prerequisite: Permission from
Director required. Interna� onal students need signed approval
from the Interna� onal Student Advisor.)
DFV430 Por� olio Prepara� on II (4 credits)
A design por� olio are assembled and refi ned in prepara� on for
use in seeking industry employment. Students select representa-
� ve projects showcasing their personal styles and demonstra� ng
overall conceptual skill and technical mastery. A video por� olio
on DVD or VHS tape is supplemented by a print por� olio
documen� ng the design and produc� on process. (Prerequisite:
DFV360, DFV312, DFV330, VFX350)
DFV441 Senior Project I (4 credits)
This course presents lectures on contemporary trends and advanced
skills in digital fi lmmaking and video produc� on technique.
Students create a complete pre-produc� on plan for a short
digital fi lm produc� on. (Prerequisite: DFV315, DFV325, DFV330)
DFV451 Senior Project II (4 credits)
The student applies advanced crea� ve and produc� on skills to
shoot and edit an original short digital fi lm produc� on employing
the skills learned throughout the program. (Prerequisite: DFV365
and either DFV407 or DFV441)