COM3115 Av Production 2

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

Description: Students expand on intermediate audio and video production techniques.
Prerequisite: COM2115: AV Production 1
Parameters: Access to audio and video equipment suitable for production, including a basic studio facility; e.g., lights and green screen
Supporting courses: COM3105: AV Preproduction 2

Outcomes The student will:

1 apply advanced production techniques and strategies to produce an audio and video project
- 1.1 follow a preproduction plan
- 1.2 apply appropriate skills and demonstrate refinement
- 1.3 investigate emerging audio and video technologies or formats
- 1.4 explore refined, unique and innovative shot selections
2 use correct terminology in describing equipment, techniques, processes and procedures
3 apply production elements, such as lighting, sound and special effects, to the production
- 3.1 enhance equipment operation skills by producing an audio/video project using:
  - 3.1.1 composition
  - 3.1.2 varying focal length and focal distance
  - 3.1.3 adding and subtracting light (artificial and natural)
  - 3.1.4 postproduction editing, including cutting on movement
  - 3.1.5 special effects through the use of sound
  - 3.1.6 keying; e.g., green screen
  - 3.1.7 shooting to edit
- 3.2 analyze and apply an appropriate camera shot for the situation
4 watch ‘daily’s’ for review and recommendations
5 identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice
6 present a selection of work completed in this course to an audience
- 6.1 assess the work regarding each of the following, if applicable:
  - 6.1.1 how the elements and principles of design help facilitate good composition
  - 6.1.2 the technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., quality, ‘daily’s’, camera use
  - 6.1.3 areas of concern/difficulty
  - 6.1.4 the use of tools and equipment
  - 6.1.5 the relationship of the storyboard to the story told in the ‘daily’s’
  - 6.1.6 quality of the completed project
  - 6.1.7 meeting school and community standards; e.g., appropriate language
- 6.2 participate in peer/teacher assessment
- 6.3 add the selected work to a portfolio
7 apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
- 7.1 demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
- 7.2 demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
8 demonstrate basic competencies
- 8.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 8.1.1 communicate
  - 8.1.2 manage information
  - 8.1.3 use numbers
  - 8.1.4 think and solve problems
- 8.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 8.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 8.2.2 be responsible
  - 8.2.3 be adaptable
  - 8.2.4 learn continuously
  - 8.2.5 work safely
- 8.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 8.3.1 work with others
  - 8.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
9 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 9.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 9.2 identify steps to achieve goals