Request for New Course
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
REQUEST FOR NEW COURSE
DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: ______CMTA___________________________COLLEGE:
ARTS AND SCIENCES
CONTACT PERSON: _______JOHN COOPER____________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT PHONE 487-0064
CONTACT EMAIL:
JCOOPER@EMICH.EDU
REQUESTED START DATE: TERM_WINTER ____________YEAR___2012________
A. Rationale/Justification for the Course
The Electronic Media and Film Studies program currently offers a digital video editing course at the 400-level.
The bulk of our production classes are at the 300-level and each requires a knowledge of editing.
Media production is process-based. Knowledge of the components of that process and their relationship to one
another is an important student outcome of the EM&FS program. By focusing on editing skills and teaching of
software, our students are better able to concentrate on proper equipment handling for field production in the
later production courses.
Hence, it makes programmatic sense to teach video editing basics before introducing the discipline of field
production. The knowledge of video editing simplifies and streamlines the work required at the 300-level. The
EM&FS program can achieve this efficiency with an editing course at the 200-level.
B. Course Information
1. Subject Code and Course Number:
CTAT 233
2. Course Title:
Digital Video Editing
3. Credit Hours:
3
4. Repeatable for Credit? Yes_______
No___x___
If “Yes”, how many total credits may be earned?_______
5. Catalog Description (Limit to approximately 50 words.):
This course is designed to teach the basic aesthetics and mechanics of digital video editing. The course covers editing theories as well as
practice in using industry-standard software. The student will complete several editing projects using digital video files.
6. Method of Delivery (Check all that apply.)
a. Standard (lecture/lab) x
On Campus
x
Off Campus
b. Fully Online
c. Hybrid/ Web Enhanced
7. Grading Mode:
Normal (A-E)
x
Credit/No Credit
8. Prerequisites: Courses that MUST be completed before a student can take this course. (List by Subject Code, Number and Title.)
CTAT 130 Introduction to Electronic Media
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CTAT 131 Introduction to Audio Production and Direction
CTAT 132 Introduction to Video Production and Direction
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9. Concurrent Prerequisites:
Code, Number and Title.)
Courses listed in #5 that MAY also be taken at the same time as a student is taking this course. (List by Subject
CTAT 132 Introduction to Video Production and Direction
10. Corequisites: Courses that MUST be taken at the same time as a student in taking this course.
(List by Subject Code, Number and
Title.)
11. Equivalent Courses. A student may not earn credit for both a course and its equivalent. A course will count as a repeat if an equivalent
course has already been taken. (List by Subject Code, Number and Title)
12. Course Restrictions:
a. Restriction by College. Is admission to a specific College Required?
College of Business
Yes
No
X
College of Education
Yes
No
X
b. Restriction by Major/Program. Will only students in certain majors/programs be allowed to take this course?
Yes
No
X
If “Yes”, list the majors/programs
c. Restriction by Class Level Check all those who will be allowed to take the course:
Undergraduate
Graduate
All undergraduates___x____
All graduate students____
Freshperson
Certificate
Sophomore
Masters
Junior
Specialist
Senior
Doctoral
Second Bachelor________
UG Degree Pending_____
Post-Bac. Tchr. Cert._____
Low GPA Admit_______
Note: If this is a 400-level course to be offered for graduate credit, attach Approval Form for 400-level Course for Graduate
Credit. Only “Approved for Graduate Credit” undergraduate courses may be included on graduate programs of study.
Note: Only 500-level graduate courses can be taken by undergraduate students. Undergraduate students may not register for
600-level courses
d. Restriction by Permission. Will Departmental Permission be required?
Yes
No
(Note: Department permission requires the department to enter authorization for every student registering.)
13. Will the course be offered as part of the General Education Program?
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Yes
No
x
x
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If “Yes”, attach Request for Inclusion of a Course in the General Education Program: Education for Participation in the Global Community
form. Note: All new courses proposed for inclusion in this program will be reviewed by the General Education Advisory Committee. If this
course is NOT approved for inclusion in the General Education program, will it still be offered? Yes
No
C. Relationship to Existing Courses
Within the Department:
14. Will this course will be a requirement or restricted elective in any existing program(s)? Yes x
No
If “Yes”, list the programs and attach a copy of the programs that clearly shows the place the new course will have in the curriculum.
Program Elecronic Media and Film Studies
Required
Restricted Elective x
Program
Required
Restricted Elective
15. Will this course replace an existing course? Yes
No
x
16. (Complete only if the answer to #15 is “Yes.”)
a. Subject Code, Number and Title of course to be replaced:
b. Will the course to be replaced be deleted?
Yes
No
17. (Complete only if the answer #16b is “Yes.”) If the replaced course is to be deleted, it is not necessary to submit a Request for
Graduate and Undergraduate Course Deletion.
a. When is the last time it will be offered?
Term
Year
b. Is the course to be deleted required by programs in other departments?
Contact the Course and Program Development Office if necessary.
Yes
No
c. If “Yes”, do the affected departments support this change?
Yes
No
If “Yes”, attach letters of support. If “No”, attach letters from the affected department explaining the lack of support, if available.
Outside the Department: The following information must be provided. Contact the Course and Program Development office for
assistance if necessary.
18. Are there similar courses offered in other University Departments?
If “Yes”, list courses by Subject Code, Number and Title
Yes
No
x
19. If similar courses exist, do the departments in which they are offered support the proposed course?
Yes
No
If “Yes”, attach letters of support from the affected departments. If “No”, attach letters from the affected department explaining the lack of
support, if available.
D. Course Requirements
20. Attach a detailed Sample Course Syllabus including:
a.
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Course goals, objectives and/or student learning outcomes
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Outline of the content to be covered
Student assignments including presentations, research papers, exams, etc.
Method of evaluation
Grading scale (if a graduate course, include graduate grading scale)
Special requirements
Bibliography, supplemental reading list
Other pertinent information.
NOTE: COURSES BEING PROPOSED FOR INCLUSION IN THE EDUCATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE GLOBAL
COMMUNITY PROGRAM MUST USE THE SYLLABUS TEMPLATE PROVIDED BY THE GENERAL EDUCATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE. THE TEMPLATE IS ATTACHED TO THE REQUEST FOR INCLUSION OF A COURSE IN THE
GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM: EDUCATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY FORM.
E. Cost Analysis (Complete only if the course will require additional University resources.
Fill in Estimated Resources for the
sponsoring department(s). Attach separate estimates for other affected departments.)
Estimated Resources:
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Faculty / Staff
$_________
$_________
$_________
SS&M
$_________
$_________
$_________
Equipment
$_________
$_________
$_________
Total
$_________
$_________
$_________
F. Action of the Department/School and College
1. Department/School
Vote of faculty: For ___26_______
Against ____0______
Abstentions ____0______
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
4/11/12
Department Head/School Director Signature
Date
2. College/Graduate School
A. College
College Dean Signature
Date
B. Graduate School (if Graduate Course)
Graduate Dean Signature
Date
G. Approval
Associate Vice-President for Academic Programming Signature
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CTAT 233 Digital Video Editing
This course is a journey through a variety of editing practices. The goal of the course is to apply digital editing
technology to standard editing principles and narrative practices and strategies. Just because we are able to manipulate
images in heretofore unavailable ways, should we? Do the fundamentals of effective storytelling change because of
digital technologies? Or, are our abilities to structure good narratives aided by the new editing technologies? That’s
why I call this class a journey, because we will be seeking the answers to these and other questions that will arise.
Although this class is a restricted elective for Electronic Media and Film Studies majors and minors, it is also structured
to meet the needs of students in other programs such as Communication Technology and Public Relations. Because of
this comprehensive approach we cover baseline editing and narrative theories before we get into the technical part of
DVE. Your grasp of the ideas that guide editors is as important as your skill with the software. Please understand that
the software we will be using can, on occasion, act unstably. So rather than try to get something to happen by “pushing
buttons,” please stop and ask for assistance. Never be afraid to pause and ask a question. As you go through the
tutorials, you can only learn so much.
We will be using pre-captured footage for this class. Each computer has several public domain video files retrieved
from www.archive.org One thing that will be required of you is to provide some form of portable storage. An
8GB flash drive will work, 16GB would be even better. By using your own portable storage, you will have control
over your editing files and not be shackled to a specific laptop to work on your project. The lab we will be using will
be serving a number of different classes, so the more control you have over your files, the better.
Student Outcomes: By the conclusion of the course, the successful student will:
• Gain an understanding of the functions of editing, both in narrative and non-narrative forms
• Have a knowledge of editing aesthetics in a narrative and non-narrative context
• Have a working knowledge of the digital editing interface common to most editing software packages
• Have a working knowledge of linking and manipulating images and text to create meaningful presentations
Text: Final Cut Express 4 Editing Workshop by Tom Wolsky. This is one of many “workshop” guides that are
excellent tools for anyone who wants to learn ALL about a given application.
Graded Editing Assignments
End Credits
35 pts.
Show Open
35 pts.
Bizarro Piece
25 pts.
Narrative Piece 25 pts.
Other Assignments
Movie review 10 pts.
Case Study
10 pts.
Final
10 pts.
150 total points are available. Grading is based on the following scale: A 100-93; A- 92-90; B+ 89-86; B 85-83; B- 8280; C+ 79-76; C 75-73; C- 72-70; D+ 69-66; D 65-63; D- 62-60; E 59 and below. I will not accept late written
assignments. Also, be sure your written work contains proper spelling, grammar, and syntax. The form of your written
communication is at least as important as the content.
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Schedule of Assignments
Week One – Introduction and review of editing philosophies and practices. The class examines the foundations of
sequence shot, continuity, classical and thematic montage styles of editing. The concept of “collage,” or multi-image
editing is introduced as a new approach to be used for the first two assignments.
Week Two – Introduction to Lab and software. Editing lab protocols will be explained. Also, students will be
introduced to the current editing software-Final Cut Express HD. In this initial phase, the students will learn how to set
a scratch disk, set personal editing preferences, and learn how to import audio, video, and graphic files into the
application for editing purposes.
Week Three – Students receive the rubric for the first assignment-the show open. They will also be shown examples
of multi-image show opens that will serve as templates for how they wish to design their own presentations. Editing on
the show open begins.
Week Four – Editing on the show open continues with additional instruction in the areas of creating text, compositing
images, and using image+wireframe functions of the editing software.
Week Five – Editing on the show open continues with additional instruction on the setting and uses of key frames and
creation of motion paths. At this point, the show open should be near completion.
Week Six – The show open is completed and screened for the class. Students then receive the rubric for the second
editing assignment-end of show credits.
Week Seven – Editing of end credits continues with additional instruction on manipulation of text objects—kerning,
leading, aspect, distortion, and travelling mattes.
Movie review due
Week Eight – Editing of end credits continues with additional instructions on the use of Boris Calligraphy FX.
Week Nine – Editing of end credits is finalized and completed. Students then receive the rubric for the narrative piece
and begin looking at the dailies of “Gunsmoke.”
Week Ten – End credits project screened for the class and editing continues on the narrative piece.
Week Eleven – Editing continues on narrative piece Case Study due
Week Twelve – Editing continues on narrative piece. Students are given the rubric for the interpretive piece
Week Thirteen – Narrative piece is completed and screened for the class. Editing continues on the interpretive piece.
Week Fourteen – Editing of the interpretive piece is finalized.
Week Fifteen – Interpretive piece screened for the class and final exam given.
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CTAT 233 Digital Video Editing Bibliography
Dancyger, Ken, The Technique of Film and Video Editing (2011) Focal Press Burlington, MA
Thompson, Roy and Bowen, Christopher. The Grammar of the Edit, 2nd ed., (2009) Focal Press, Burlington, MA.
Ondaatje, Michael. The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film. (2004) A Knopf Book, New York,
NY
Reed, Christopher Llewellyn. Film Editing: Theory and Practice. (2012) Mercury Learning and Information. Dulles,
VA; Boston, MA; New Delhi, India.
Clark, Barbara and Spohr, Susan. Guide to Postproduction for TV and Film: Managing the Process. (2009) Focal
Press, Burlington, MA.
Dmytryk, Edward. On Film Editing: An Introduction to the Art of Film Construction. (1984) Focal Press, Burlington,
MA
Eisenstein, Sergei, (Translation by Jay Leyda). Film Form: Essays in Film Theory. (1969) Harcourt Brace and
Company. San Diego, CA; New York, NY; London, England
Pearlman, Karen. Cutting Rhythms: Shaping the Film Edit (2009) Focal Press, Burlington, MA.
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