Syllabus | |||
Spring 2010 • T, TH • SRH 112 | |||
W. Scott Meador Office: Stanley Russ Hall 202D Phone: 450-3376 Email: wsmeador@uca.edu Office Hours: MWF 11:00-12:00 and by appointment |
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Course Description | |||
This course is designed to introduce the student to the art and science of visual effects for broadcast and digital filmmaking. Topics covered include the visual effects workflow, video technology, image processing, creating mattes, tracking, and compositing. | |||
Objectives | |||
At the end of this course, students will be able to: | |||
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Textbook (Required) | |||
Author: Brinkman, Ron Title: Art and Science of Digital Compositing, 2nd Ed. Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann Edition: 2008 |
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Textbook (Recommended) | |||
Block, Bruce. The Visual Story. Focal Press. 2008 - 9780240807799 | |||
Katz, Steven. Film Directing Shot by Shot. Michael Wiese Productions. 1991 - 0941188108 | |||
Maschwitz, S. The DV Rebel's Guide. Peachpit Press. 2007 - 0321413644 | |||
Required Supplemental Materials | |||
External Hard Drive ~ recommend 120GB or more | |||
CD/DVD-R disks for backup and transfer of digital assets | |||
Methods of Assessment | |||
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Grading | Points/unit |
Total points |
Letter Grade Ranges: |
Participation & Quizzes | variable |
50 |
A: 450-500 |
Projects | variable |
250 |
B: 400-449 |
Exams | 100 |
200 |
C: 350-399 |
D: 300-349 | |||
Total: |
500 |
F: 299 and Below | |
Classroom Policies | |||
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Statement of Use of Student Projects for Departmental Purposes | |||
The Department of Mass Communication and Theatre, along with the class instructor, reserves the right to copy, screen, or disseminate any student project, or any images from student projects, for promotional or other purposes. | |||
Statement on Disabilities | |||
The University of Central Arkansas adheres to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you need accommodation under this act due to a disability, contact the Office of Disability Support Services at 450-3135. | |||
Student Handbook | |||
You should familiarize yourself with all policies listed in the UCA Student Handbook. Please take particular note of the policies on sexual harassment (p. 109-111), academic policies (p. 34), academic misconduct (p. 36) and the following statement on academic dishonesty and plagiarism: | |||
Definition of Academic Misconduct: | |||
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Withdrawal Policy | |||
The last day to withdraw from a full semester class with a grade of “W” is April 2, 2010. | |||
Syllabus is subject to change. See Home page for notices. | |||