COM2115: AV Production 1
- Students expand on basic audio and/or video production techniques with an emphasis on following a production plan, capturing content to edit and ensuring that continuity is maintained. Students understand that production is stage two in the audio/video process.
- Prerequisite: COM1105: Audio/Video
Assignment 1 - Production
Complete a production, using audio and/or video equipment:
- follow prepared production plans and storyboards
- set up and operate audio and/or video recording equipment in a safe and responsible manner
- record audio and/or video using specific techniques as described in production plan
Assignment 2 - Terminology and Skills
- use correct terminology in describing equipment, techniques, processes and procedures
- demonstrate a variety of production elements through project work; e.g., camera framing and focusing, lighting, audio manipulation
- demonstrate continuity and sequencing; e.g., costumes, lighting, location
- identify and employ correct use of audio and video file formats
Assignment 3 - Self-Evaluation
Rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 4 for each of the following:
- how the elements and principles of design help facilitate good composition
- the technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., quality, uniqueness
- areas of concern/difficulty
- the use of tools and equipment
- the relationship of the production plan to the production
- the quality of completed project
- meeting school and community standards; e.g., appropriate language
Outcomes
The student will:
- develop skills using production elements
- use correct terminology in describing equipment, techniques, processes and procedures
- demonstrate a variety of production elements through project work; e.g., camera framing and focusing, lighting, audio manipulation
- demonstrate continuity and sequencing; e.g., costumes, lighting, location
- identify and employ correct use of audio and video file formats
- complete a production, using audio and/or video equipment
- follow prepared production plans and storyboards
- set up and operate audio and/or video recording equipment in a safe and responsible manner
- record audio and/or video using specific techniques as described in production plan
- identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice
- present a selection of work completed in this course to an audience
- discuss work regarding (if applicable):
- how the elements and principles of design help facilitate good composition in his or her work
- the technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., quality, uniqueness
- areas of concern/difficulty
- the use of tools and equipment
- the relationship of the production plan to the production
- the quality of completed project
- meeting school and community standards; e.g., appropriate language
- participate in peer/teacher assessment
- add the selected work to a portfolio
- apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
- demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
- demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
- demonstrate basic competencies
- demonstrate fundamental skills to:
- communicate
- manage information
- use numbers
- think and solve problems
- demonstrate personal management skills to:
- demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
- be responsible
- be adaptable
- learn continuously
- work safely
- demonstrate teamwork skills to:
- work with others
- participate in projects and tasks
- identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities