2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

FILM V02 - FILM PRODUCTION - 3 Units
Recommended preparation: FILM V01
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course is an introduction to the film and video production
process including scripting, story boarding, pre-production planning,
budgeting, casting, shooting, lighting, sound, and editing in both
studio and location settings. Students will write, produce, direct,
and edit a personal project and participate in group assignments and
projects.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
FILM V03A - NON-LINEAR EDITING I - 3 Units
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory Weekly
This course is an overview of desktop non-linear video editing,
including acquiring digital video and combining and editing source
material to create complete digital movies. Topics include: basic
editing techniques; cuts and transitions; adding and altering audio;
titling, keying and transparency; and, applying filters and effects.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
FILM V03B - NON-LINEAR EDITING II - 3 Units
Prerequisite: FILM V03A
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces advanced studies in concepts and
techniques of desktop non-linear editing including both technical
and aesthetic issues. Topics will include large-project management,
creating edit decision lists (EDLs), and client-based editing.
The collaborative aspect of editing and how editing fits into the
production workflow will be emphasized. Current trends and styles in
editing will be discussed.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
FILM V04 - DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: FILM V02
Recommended preparation: FILM V01
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course deals with advanced concepts and production skills
specific to documentary filmmaking. Included are selected national
and international documentary screenings and discussions, and
practical exercises from conceptualization through post-production
that culminate in the production of a short documentary.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Transfer credit: CSU.
FILM V05 - NARRATIVE FILMMAKING - 3 Units
Prerequisite: FILM V02
Recommended preparation: FILM V01
Hours: 6 lecture-laboratory weekly
This course introduces advanced concepts and production skills
specific to narrative filmmaking, including scripting, story boarding,
pre-production planning, budgeting, casting, shooting, lighting, sound
and editing. Students write, produce, direct, and edit a personal
narrative project and participate in a group narrative project. Current
trends and styles in production are discussed.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 2
times. Transfer credit: CSU.
FILM V89 - WORKSHOPS IN FILM - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Courses with same title may not be
repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Transfer credit:
CSU.
FILM V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN FILM - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum.
Students are accepted only by a written project proposal approved
by the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Transfer credit: CSU.
FRENCH
Intermediate French (FREN V03, V04) not offered 2010-2011
FREN V01 - ELEMENTARY FRENCH I - 5 Units
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This course provides training in communication, comprehension,
pronunciation, elementary principles of grammar, reading of
prose, and simple composition. Progress in oral-aural skills will be
emphasized throughout the course and supplemented by outside use
of the language laboratory. Cultural material is given to stimulate
interest in and develop an understanding and appreciation of the
French-speaking peoples and countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 1. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
FREN V02 - ELEMENTARY FRENCH II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V01 or 2 years of high school French or
equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
This course provides continued training in communication,
comprehension, pronunciation, principles of grammar, reading of
prose, and simple composition. Progress in oral-aural skills will be
emphasized throughout the course and supplemented by outside use
of the language laboratory. Cultural material is given to stimulate
interest in and develop an understanding and appreciation of the
French-speaking peoples and countries.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 2. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
FREN V03 - INTERMEDIATE FRENCH I - 5 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V02 or 3 years of high school French or
equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Review of French grammar: students are given the opportunity
to increase their oral and written proficiency in the language and
to read selections drawn from the works of well-known authors;
the language laboratory will be used to reinforce and practice
grammatical concepts and communicative functions.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 3. Transfer credit: CSU;
UC.
FREN V04 - INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II - 5 Units
Prerequisite: FREN V03 or equivalent
Hours: 5 lecture weekly
Further study of grammatical principles with special emphasis on
building communicative skills in French. Reading and discussion of
essays, periodicals, short stories, drama and poetry used to increase
vocabulary, fluency and cultural understanding.
Field trips may be required. Formerly Fr 4. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
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