Class schedule
CLASS SCHEDULE:
(subject to change)
* I reserve the right to add readings and links throughout the class as I find current examples of audio and video storytelling. Please check the course site frequently for any additions.
| Class date |
Description |
Homework/Assignments due |
Readings* |
Class 1
Jan. 17 |
- Review syllabus
- Gear overview, pick-up instructions
- Listen to audio stories
- Discuss audio story analysis assignment
- Discuss audio story idea for approval
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- Audio story idea for approval, due Jan. 24
- Recording sound assignment, due Jan. 24
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Class 2
Jan. 20 |
- Telling a story with audio
- Listen to audio stories
- Basic editing in Audacity
- Recording your voice in Audacity
- Importing sound into Audacity
- Types of sound and microphones
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- Homework: Audio story analysis, due Jan. 27
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Class 3
Jan. 24 |
- Building an audio story
- Using nat sound, ambient sound and A/interview track
- Using layers in Audacity (or Final Cut) to create rich sound
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- Audio story idea, due TODAY
- Audio recording assignment, due TODAY
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Class 4
Jan. 27 |
- In-class work on audio story
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- Audio story analysis, due TODAY
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Class 5
Jan. 31 |
- In-class work on audio story
- How to export final audio story
- Understanding audio file types
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- Progress on final story to share with class, at least 30 seconds complete due TODAY
- Homework: Work on final audio story
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Class 6
Feb. 3 |
- What makes a good video story?
- Watch video stories in class and discuss
- Discuss video storytelling analysis assignment
- How to create Final Cut projects and organize media
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- Final audio story due TODAY
- Homework: Final story ideas due Feb. 7
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Class 7
Feb. 7 |
- Natural Sound Storytelling
- What makes a good audio/video story?
- Watch video stories and critique
- Techniques for Shooting Video
- Capturing/transferring video in Final Cut Pro
- How to use the Camera/Shooting video
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- Story ideas for final project due TODAY
- Homework: Start shooting video. Capturing/shooting assignment due Feb. 14
- Video storytelling analysis due Feb. 10.
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Class 8
Feb. 10 |
- Shooting interviews, framing shots
- How to log and transfer footage
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- Homework: Capturing/Shooting video assignment due Feb. 14
- Video storytelling analysis due TODAY
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Class 9
Feb. 14 |
- Intro to Non-linear editing
- Navigating the desktop on Final Cut Pro
- Creating Bins and Sequences
- Basic editing
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- Homework: Start working on final project. Have some progress to show by next class.
- Capturing/shooting video assignment due TODAY
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Class 10
Feb. 17 |
- Working with audio tracks
- Working with multiple tracks
- Rendering video
- How to Import Audio/Music
- Adding text/titles
- Picture size adjustment
- Using transitions and fades
- Discuss Final Project Progress, Due Feb. 24 (30-second rough cut)
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- Homework: Continue work on final project
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Class 11
Feb. 21 |
- In-class editing; audio editing and more on transitions
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- Homework: Continue work on final project
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Class 12
Feb. 24 |
- Exporting video and creating a DVD
- In-class work
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- Homework: Continue work on final project
- 30 second rough cut of final project due TODAY
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Class 13
Feb. 28 |
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- Homework: Continue work on final project
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Class 14
March 2 |
- Final class: Watch final projects
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- DVD of final project due TODAY
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