Audio and Sound Recording Program Details
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Digital Filmmaking Program Outline
AIU®’s Certificate in Digital Filmmaking is designed to provide an introduction to the technical and creative skills needed in the digital film and video editing industries.
Through this certificate program, students will have the opportunity to receive an introduction to the skill sets and knowledge common to digital film and production, including how to:
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the three phases of the motion picture production process (preproduction, production and postproduction) and the contributions of technical specialists at each
- Appropriately apply various industry-standard software, hardware, and techniques in a practical setting
- Demonstrate appropriate protocol, behavior and professionalism as applicable in field, studio and postproduction environments
- Contribute appropriately in a variety of positions to the production of motion picture projects
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Courses
Degree Requirements
General Education
ENGL106 English Composition I 4.5 ENGL107 English Composition II 4.5 MATH125 General College Mathematics 4.5 UNIV103 Academic and Professional Success 4.5 UNIV106 Technology and Information Literacy 4.5 UNIV109 Interpersonal Communication 4.5 Humanities (2 Courses) 9 Natural Sciences (2 Courses) 9 Social and Behavioral Sciences (2 courses) 9 General Education Electives (1) 4.5 Total Credit Hours: 58.5 General Electives
General Elective 4.5 Internship/General Elective 4.5 Total Credit Hours: 9 Lower Division Core
DFAP101 Production Techniques I 4.5 DFAP102 Audio Production I 4.5 DFAP201 Screenwriting I 4.5 DFAP202 Postproduction I 4.5 DFAP211 Camera & Lighting I 4.5 DFAP304 American Cinema 4.5 Total Credit Hours: 27 Upper Division Core
DFAP205 Audio Production II 4.5 DFAP300 Field Recording Techniques 4.5 DFAP309 Production Techniques II 4.5 DFAP314 Media Postproduction II 4.5 DFAP318 Producing I 4.5 DFAP411 Pitching and Project Management 4.5 DFAP412 Portfolio 4.5 Total Credit Hours: 31.5 Digital Film and Post Production
DFAP310 Production Techniques III 4.5 DFAP320 Film and Audio Aesthetics 4.5 DFAP210 Screenwriting II 4.5 DFAP400 Advanced Production I 4.5 DFAP401 Senior Project I 4.5 DFAP402 Senior Project II 4.5 DFAP415 Directing 4.5 DFAP422 Camera & Lighting II 4.5 DFAP423 Advanced Digital Cinematography 4.5 DFAP444 Postproduction Recording 4.5 DFAP445 Postproduction III 4.5 DFAP447 Animation and Motion Graphics 4.5 Total Credit Hours : 180
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Digital Filmmaking Classes Overview
In this Certificate program, students will explore a variety of film and video production areas such as production management, screenwriting, camera operation, lighting, audio recording and video editing. Along the way, students may have an opportunity to earn third-party certification in various industry standard software applications.
Production Techniques I: This course introduces students to the basic concepts, practices and equipment of motion picture production. Students will learn to organize a shoot, put together a crew, shoot out of sequence and finish a variety of video productions.
Screenwriting I: In this class, students will examine the screenplay development process. Through the course, students will learn the elements of narrative form, professional formatting, and character development.
Postproduction I: This course introduces the student to the theory and practice of nonlinear editing including capture, creation, manipulation, and output of digital video. Through a series of hands-on assignments, students will begin to develop storytelling and technical proficiency using industry-standard software.
Camera & Lighting I: Through a series of hands on exercises, students develop skills in the basics of lighting for the camera. Particular attention will be paid to the various roles and responsibilities of the camera and lighting departments and developing an understanding of proper set protocols.
Field Recording Techniques: Students will explore the role of the sound recordist in film and video production and examine how to record sound for picture. Microphone selection, boom operation, stereo recording, live mixing, and use of radio mics are all essential elements of the course.
Producing I: In this course, students explore the preproduction process underpinning the creation of a work of media. Scheduling, budgeting, rights acquisition and packaging of the finished product will be of particular focus.
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