Introduction to Media Production

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Properly operate media production and post-production equipment.

• Demonstrate basic competence in acquiring and editing moving image and sound media.

• Apply technical principles to execute a concept with a desired aesthetic.

• Develop a solid theoretical, aesthetic, and technical understanding of film style.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Exercises	45%
Group Presentation	5.5%
Film Response, Reflection	5%
Quizzes	12%
Final Project	17.5%
Final Exam	15%

Grading Scale:

Percentage	Letter Grade
93-100	A
90-92	A-
87-89	B+
83-86	B
80-82	B-
77-79	C+
73-76	C
70-72	C-
67-69	D+
63-66	D
60-62	D-
0-59	F

Attendance/Participation:

The knowledge and skills you will gain in this course highly depend on your participation in class learning activities. Because of that, I expect you to attend all class sessions. I plan to track class attendance to help me understand how and when students are engaging in the course.

You are allowed one unexcused absence without penalty. The second unexcused absence will result in a ½ letter grade reduction. The third unexcused absence will result in failing the course. If you are experiencing a personal/family emergency or have another valid reason for missing, you must contact me by email in advance of the absence. Documentation may be requested.

Punctuality is expected. Two tardies (and/or early departures) will count as one unexcused absence.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• Portable external hard drive (1TB, SSD preferred)

• Tripod

• Headphones

• Heat-resistant gloves