VC 116 Introduction to Digital Multimedia

Lecture Hours: 22
Lab Hours: 44
Credits: 4

Introduces students to video, audio, and motion graphics software for multimedia artists. Includes instruction in professional software used in video editing, sound manipulation, and 2D and 3D motion graphics.

Prerequisite: VC 114 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Differential Fee Yes
Student Learning Outcomes:

Select and use video, sound, and motion graphics software based on the criteria for given tasks.
Produce work using a combination of video, sound, 2D animation, and 3D software.
Render and export using the industry standard format and resolution for given media.
Create deliverable files that conform to current professional technical standards.
Organize, save, retrieve and export files for both publishing and collaborative creative pipelines.
Devolve strategies for project planning, implementation, and delivery

Content Outline

Introduction to Time-based Media Software
- Introduction to time-based media
- Software selection and interface introduction
- File formats for importing and exporting/rendering
- Frames, keyframes, and animation timelines
- Animating text
- Rendering, exporting, and output
- Developing strategies for optimized and collaborative creative pipelines
Video Editing
- Introduction to video formats, frame rates, bit depth, resolution, etc.
- Overview of Premiere Pro for video editing
- Optimizing workspaces for different kinds of editing workflows
- Master tools and features of editing software
- Export/render for industry standard formats/deliveries
2D animation and Motion Graphics
- Selecting the appropriate software for given tasks
- Explore keyframes in relation to Photoshop, Animate, and After Effects
- Explore tools and features of After Effects and Animate
- Dynamically link several applications for one project
- Export/render for industry standard formats/deliveries
3D Animation
- Basic tools and menus
- Modeling
- Manipulation of 3D objects
- importing and exporting various 3d file formats
- Working with keyframes in Blender
- Skinning and posing
- Motion tracking video for virtual 3d spaces
- Export/render for industry standard formats/deliveries
Sound and Digital Audio Workstations (DAW)
- Introduction to sound editing software and DAWs
- Single track vs Multi-track editing
- Formats, sample rates, and bit depth
- Editing tools and features of Adobe Audition
- Dynamic linking with Premiere Pro
- Logic Pro overview
- Tools, features, and effects of Logic Pro
- Working with stock sounds and sound effects
- Exporting, bouncing, and rendering for professional delivery formats