TCM-157: Digital Video Editing

School
Liberal Arts
Division
Communication & Media
Department
Telecommunications
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Telecommunication
Course Number
157
Course Title
Digital Video Editing
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
Eligible to take ENG courses at HFC. As this is a computer-based course, some basic knowledge of computer operations is highly recommended.
Catalog Course Description

An intensive introduction to digital video editing, using an industry standard software editing program in the Telecommunication computer video lab. Covers both hardware and software issues, and explores how to complete short editing exercises.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Overview of editing: definition, goals, major historical approaches.
  2. The hardware needed for digital video editing.
  3. The computer operating system and software platform in use: major function and features.
  4. The software program in use: major functions and features.
  5. The three major types of editing: Mise en scene, Continuity, and Montage.
  6. Industry standards and ethics of video editing.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Explain the basic definition of Editing: Its purpose, goals and historical approaches.
  2. Describe the necessary hardware and software minimally needed to accomplish professional quality digital video editing.
  3. Explain and demonstrate the major functional procedure of the computer operating system in use.
  4. Describe and give examples of the major features of the software program in use.
  5. Demonstrate the knowledge of the major editing capabilities of the software program in use: such as capturing, cut and paste, trimming, transitions, titling, special effects, audio sweetening, and output options such as digital file, DVD and uploading to the Internet.
  6. Compare and contrast the three major types of editing: Mise en scene, Continuity, and Montage.
  7. Interpret a working knowledge of industry standards and ethics, and evaluate what is needed for a video project to be brought to that level.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement
  • Tests, over cognitive areas of hardware, software, and techniques.
  • Digital video editing exercises: capturing, cut & paste/trimming, titling/transitions/special effects, audio sweetening, and outputting to various media formats.
  • Verbal defense and debate of projects and how they relate to industry standards.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Winter 2022
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Winter 2022