COM2125 Av Postproduction 1

Intermediate · 1 credit · MDC - Media, Design, and Communication Arts

Description: Students expand on basic audio and/or video production techniques with an emphasis on following a plan, capturing content to edit and ensuring that continuity is maintained. Students understand that postproduction is stage three in the audio and video process.
Prerequisite: COM1105: Audio/Video
Parameters: Access to basic audio and video equipment, a basic studio facility and editing equipment/facility.
Supporting courses: COM2105: AV Preproduction 1 COM2115: AV Production 1

Outcomes The student will:

1 apply postproduction techniques to complete an audio and/or a video project according to a production plan
- 1.1 produce an audio and/or video project, using prepared production plans and storyboards
- 1.2 identify and employ appropriate use of file formats
- 1.3 investigate and explain emerging editing technologies and recording and editing methods
- 1.4 import audio and/or video
- 1.5 edit, manipulate and arrange imported audio and/or video in a time line
- 1.6 use audio and/or video effects to enhance the final production
- 1.7 show responsibility for assigned role(s) during postproduction
- 1.8 operate audio and/or video editing equipment in a safe and responsible manner
- 1.9 use correct terminology in describing equipment, techniques, processes and procedures
2 identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice
3 present the final work completed in this course to an audience; e.g., production plan, shot list or storyboard, edited project
- 3.1 discuss work regarding:
  - 3.1.1 how the elements and principles of design help facilitate good composition in his or her work
  - 3.1.2 the technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., quality, uniqueness
  - 3.1.3 areas of concern/difficulty (if applicable)
  - 3.1.4 the use of tools and equipment
  - 3.1.5 the relationship of the production plan to the final product
  - 3.1.6 the quality of completed project
  - 3.1.7 meeting school and community standards; e.g., appropriate language
- 3.2 participate in peer/teacher assessment
- 3.3 add the selected work to a portfolio
4 apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
- 4.1 demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
- 4.2 demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
5 demonstrate basic competencies
- 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 5.1.1 communicate
  - 5.1.2 manage information
  - 5.1.3 use numbers
  - 5.1.4 think and solve problems
- 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 5.2.2 be responsible
  - 5.2.3 be adaptable
  - 5.2.4 learn continuously
  - 5.2.5 work safely
- 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 5.3.1 work with others
  - 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 6.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 6.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities