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MM116 DIY Video

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  • CRN: 42780
  • Credits: 2
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Textbooks

No textbooks required

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Course Description:

In MM 116: DIY Video we will focus on methods and workflows for creating video and multimedia stories using low-cost, accessible technology such as smartphones/tablets, action cameras, affordable lighting kits/natural lighting, and best practices for good audio recording using mobile devices. We will also focus on accessible, cheap or free editing and distribution methods. We will use these tools and techniques and learn how to plan, capture media, edit, and share stories about oneself, places, communities, and organizations. The content of the projects will be student-led, and students will be encouraged to use the tools and techniques we learn to tell their own stories and develop their own creative voice. We will be using students' own smartphones to capture media for projects and free media editing apps to edit and distribute them.

Course Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate skills in recording video and audio with low-cost, accessible gear.Edit video with available smartphones, tablets, or computers.
  • Use free or low-cost video hosting platforms to share video with others.
  • Plan, film, edit, and share video projects that reflect your life, promote your business, or which tell the stories you wish to share

Technology

Access to:

  • Computer or mobile device and network to access synchronous Zoom course meetings
  • Smartphone or tablet for creating DIY media projects (pictures, audio, video)
  • Headphones (wired or wireless, over-ear preferred) for audio projects.
  • Optional: external microphone for smartphone, phone stand or selfie stick for camera

Students will have access to check out/borrowing options for any necessary equipment.
*STUDENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PURCHASE ANY EQUIPMENT OR TEXTBOOKS FOR THIS COURSE*
If you are concerned about access please let me know and we can work out options.

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.