COURSE NUMBERS: 6731, 6741

In an AV (Audio/Video) Production class, students act as a film crew, mastering the technical and creative aspects of digital storytelling.

Pre-Production (Planning)

• Scriptwriting: Drafting screenplays, commercials, or news scripts using industry-standard formatting.

• Storyboarding: Sketching out visual sequences to plan camera angles, transitions, and movements.

• Production Design: Scouting locations, gathering props, and casting "talent" for shoots.

Production (The Shoot)

• Cinematography: Operating DSLR or cinema cameras, focusing on the "Rule of Thirds," depth of field, and framing.

• Lighting Design: Setting up three-point lighting schemes to control shadows and mood.

• Audio Capture: Using boom mics, lavaliers, and digital recorders to ensure crisp, clear dialogue and ambient sound.

• Directing: Managing the crew and talent on set to ensure the vision of the script is captured effectively.

Post-Production (Editing)

• Non-Linear Editing: Using software like Adobe Premiere Pro to cut footage and build a narrative.

• Sound Engineering: Mixing audio levels, adding Foley (sound effects), and layering background music.

• Motion Graphics: Creating titles, lower-thirds, and basic visual effects (VFX) to polish the final product.

• Color Grading: Adjusting the color and contrast of footage to create a consistent "look" or atmosphere.