Syllabus

MM 235: Digital Video Edit/ Production

Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:50PM
CRN: 21091
Spring Quarter

Instructor: Erik Fauske

Office Hours: by appointment
Contact: 503- 701-3084 (cell)
Email: erikfauske@hotmail.com
Website: www.erikfauske.com
PCC Email: erikfauske@pcc.edu

Required Text: (available at bookstore)

‘The Focal Easy Guide To Final Cut Pro 6’
Author: Rick Young
Focal Press 2007
ISBN-10: 0240810096
ISBN: 9780240810096

Recommended Textbooks:
‘Final Cut Pro 6: Visual QuickPro Guide’ (available at bookstore)
Author: Lisa Brenneis – Peachpit Press 2007 – ISBN-10:0321502698

‘In The Blink Of An Eye’ (available at bookstore)

Author: Walter Murch – Silman James Press 2001 – ISBN: 1879505622

‘The Technique Of Film & Video Editing’

Author: Ken Dancyger – Focal Press 4th Ed 2007 – ISBN-13: 9780240807652

Course Description:
This class will focus on all phases of digital video editing as it applies to the post-
production phase of the video project. Editing is an art, a technique, and an instinct
and we will practice the varying styles that make up this craft. Final Cut Pro 6 is the
software that we will use as our tool. Students will gain ‘hands on’ knowledge of the
editing interface, but more importantly develop editing techniques in aesthetics, story
movement, and theory.

Instructional Approach:
This is a studio course with an emphasized approach to ‘learn by doing’. Class will be
divided among lecture, screenings, demonstration and discussion. Segments of class
time will be allocated to production and editing workshops. Demonstrations and
discussion may be inserted during edit workshop times at any point during the class.
Critiques will occur during Rough Cut and Final Cut stages.
Outcomes/ Objectives:
This course will give the students the opportunity to do the following:
- Develop skills in all phases of Non linear editing (using Final Cut Pro)
- Interface and Post workflow techniques
- Editing for Continuity
- Editing for Montage
- Audio Editing
- Editing Dialogue
- Color Correction, Chroma Key, Key framing
- Output distribution: Web, DVD, File formats
- Begin to develop and use personal and universal vocabulary for critical discussion
- Explore & develop personal expression through video production storytelling

My Expectations:
When Assignments are distributed you will need to get started early. This class is all
about the ‘effort’, staying prepared, and meeting deadlines.

Enjoy the process! There will be moments of ‘Technical Difficulties’ and I will be
happy to help you outside of class time. Feel free to contact me anytime between the
hours of 9am to 8pm.

Treat your fellow classmates with respect and professionalism. You will be working
together in a variety of projects. As a class, we will review Rough Cuts and I expect
active participation in this phase.

Grade Breakdown:

Continuity Narrative Assignment – 25%

Montage Assignment – 25%
Montage Rough Cut – 4%
Montage Treatment – 1%

Quizzes – 15%
Edit Workshop Homework - 15%
Attendance – 10%
Participation – 5%

A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 0-59%

Note: Audits must be determined by Week 3.

Assignments/ Homework Description:

Continuity Assignment 25%: Students will work in groups to develop a short narrative
scene. Students will prep preproduction materials, scout locations, and develop a story.
Students will execute proper shooting rules during production and then edit the
project within the framework of continuity editing. The shooting for this project will
occur during class time.

Montage Assignment 30%: Students will shoot and edit a project showcasing one of the
many attributes of the Montage aesthetic. Idea associative, Metric, and Sequential
analytical montage principles will be explored. Video shooting is recommended. Use of
Stock footage is optional. Preproduction materials and a Rough Cut are mandatory.

Edit Workshop Homework 15%: Students will have a series of short homework
assignments to develop and practice skills reviewed in class. Students will be provided
footage and develop skills in pacing, match action, dialogue editing, transitions, lower
thirds, color correction, key framing, compositing, chroma key, filters, and timing cuts
to music.

Textbook Readings/ Quizzes:

Complete the Textbook Readings by the date determined on the Class Schedule.
Quizzes will be from the Textbook readings as well as class demonstration.

Attendance:
Class attendance is extremely important! Please attend regularly and contact me (via
Email or phone) if you will be absent. Students are expected to arrive a few minutes
early to class. Please respect the learning atmosphere if you arrive late. 1 Absence will
automatically deduct 4 points from your grade. Additional absence will deduct 5 points
from your grade per absence. Excused absences will also deduct points determined by
the situation.

Participation:
Project reviews will be shown during class time. Critiques and feedback involving
other projects factor into your grading. I expect you to be actively and vocally
involved in this class. (For any additional feedback from myself please email me for a
request)

Required Hours - Prerequisites:

Class will be a combination of lecture and practice. Students will be expected to finish
assignments during open lab times. Check with the Media Assistant about available lab
times. Students must be comfortable with the Mac interface or basic editing software
to register for this class. Students who have taken MM130 or comparable basic editing
training are eligible.
Media Management:
- Students will set up a class folder on their computer station in the Lab, on the Student
Hard Drive. (Example Fauske_MM235). Stick to 1 station!

- An external Fire Wire or USB drive formatted for a Mac is highly recommended.
(Note: If you are utilizing an External Drive ALWAYS set your “Scratch Disks” to
point to your External Drive every time you open up your ‘Final Cut Pro’ project file)

- DO NOT USE THE ‘MEDIA DRIVE’ TO EDIT OR CAPTURE FOOTAGE.

The Media Drive is not designed for editing. If your project needs to be mobile you
must speak with myself, Greg Walters, or a Lab assistant to review the proper steps.
We will utilize the Media Drive for turning in projects.

- For Homework assignments you will import footage located on your Class
Computer. Student Hard Drive > Shared > MM235 Media

- If moving files from machine to machine always move the ‘Project File’ and
corresponding Video files together! These two items always need to be together.

- Please provide 1 Mini DV Tape for class projects and archiving (Panasonic - 60
minute).

Registration:
Students who need to override a prerequisite or register from the wait list need to
contact Greg Walters with the Multimedia department - 503-978-5398
gregory.walters@pcc.edu - Make sure you supply your student ID number.

MyPcc:
All students are required to set up their MyPcc account and email. Students can log
into the MM235 Course page under “My Courses” to access links and forms. I will use
your PCC email account to post grades and announcements.

Flexibility Statement:
Assignments will be due and Exams will be given as scheduled unless particular
circumstances arise that necessitate change. These may include inclement weather, and
certain institutional problems. You will be notified of a revised schedule.

Statement of Non-discrimination/ADA:
The College wishes to provide and ensure each student with equal opportunity for
success. If you require specific instructional accommodations, please notify the
Division Dean or me early in the course so that appropriate arrangements can be made

Students with Disabilities:

Let me know if you have a disability that may require some modification with testing,
seating, or other class requirements. Questions or guidance with a disability (learning
or physical) can be addressed to The Office of Disabilities (503) 977-4341