Course Syllabus

 COURSE SYLLABUS

AVTF: Premiere Pro CS5 Effects Editor

Credits: 1 CTE Unit

Course Pathway: AUDIO/VIDEO, TECHNOLOGY & FILM II

Course Grade Level: 10TH – 12TH GRADE

Prerequisite:   Successful completion of Audio/Video, Technology & Film I (Introductory Course)

Instructor: Autumn ******

Email: autumn********l@gmail.com

Office Location: ***** High School (500 Bldg)

Office Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Online Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Online Support: Adobe Creative Cloud Support Link

                       Canvas Learning Management System Support Link

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:         

The purpose of this 2-week unit is to provide an introduction to the Video Effects Interface available in the Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 Effects Library. The student will be introduced to:  the 16 effects folders, specific effects within each folder, examples of video transformations created with tools from each effects folder, and step-by-step instructions on applying effects from specific folders.

 Upon completion of this 2-week lesson, students will be able to:

  • Define the capabilities of each special effect
  • Recognize and identity each effect in-use
  • Transform video through the application of special effects
  • Combine special effects to create a customized look

 

APPROACHES TO INSTRUCTION

This course will be delivered entirely at a distance with no face-to-face meetings (FTF). The following are the minimum requirements for completing this class successfully. You must meet these requirements to participate in the class.

- Access to a personal computer (PC or MAC) with speakers, a mouse to complete the course work.

-High-speed internet service (DSL, Cable, etc.) is strongly recommended.

- Software requirements:

Recommended: Adobe Creative Cloud Student Account (Premiere Pro CC) or Adobe Premiere Pro (CS5 or CS6)

Google Email and Google Website

Stock Video Footage

 This 10 Day course will be delivered 100% online. On, average, you will be required to complete the following online activities during each daily course module (times are approximate):

Discussion posts 30 minutes daily

Video instruction 20 minutes daily

Reading Assignments/Video Tutorials 20 minutes daily

Premiere Pro Editing Practice 20 minutes daily

Other online assignments/activities 60 minutes total

 

ACADEMIC STANDARDS:                           

This unit is based on the Georgia Department of Education CTAE Academic Standards for Audio/Video, Technology & Film II, as well as the Video Communication Objectives for successful completion of the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification Exam for using Adobe Premiere Pro.

 

Georgia Department of Education

Audio Video Technology and Film II

Course Number: 10.51910     

AAVTC-AVTFII-4 Perform advanced editing operations.

  • 4 Demonstrate special effects processing to include color correction, keying and digital compositing.

 

Video Communication Using Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Certification

 Domain 3.0 Understanding the Adobe Premiere Pro Interface

  • 1 Identify elements of the Adobe Premiere Pro interface.
  • 2 Identify the functions of Adobe Premiere Pro interface elements

 Domain 4.0 Editing a Video Sequence with Adobe Premiere Pro

  • 6 Add and manage effects and transitions in a video sequence

 

ASSIGNMENTS:

Class Discussions:  (20 points) 

Please watch the Activation Strategy Videos, Read the daily reading assignments and Watch the Daily Lesson Videos prior to taking part in the daily class discussions. Class discussions are a chance for you to provide your personal view, feedback and knowledge of the special effect that will be introduced and practiced in each module. Reactions, feedback and critical thinking can only be authentic if you have had a chance to thoroughly review and digest the lesson for the day.

Premiere Pro Practice Activities: (20 points) 

For each special effect introduced, analyzed and discussed, there will be an opportunity to learn how to apply an introductory version of the same special effect as an editor in Adobe Premiere Pro. There are written instructions and video tutorials to support your mastery of each special effect. Revisit your learning tools as often as necessary to master the technique. Each practice assignment should exported and added to your Google Website.

Website Portfolio Project: (60 points)

The cumulative project for this course is the creation of a portfolio that showcases each of the special effects you have mastered in the course. Each Premiere Pro practice assignment should be uploaded to an its own section within your Google Website. In addition to uploading your practice project, you should write-up a description of the special effect technique(s) used to complete the video; a rating system of the complexity of the process; tips & tricks for future use of this effect as an editor in Premiere Pro.

 

Evaluation Procedures Students are evaluated in the following areas:

 

ACTIVITY

TOTAL POINTS

ASSESSMENT DUE DATE
Class Discussions 20 pts Teacher observation

at 11:59 p.m.

on date assigned

Premiere Pro Practice Assignments 20 pts Completion 11:59 p.m. on Day 10
Portfolio Project Completion 60 pts Checklist 11:59 p.m. on Day 10
100 pts Total

 

GRADING SCALE:

A = 100 - 91

Points B = 90 - 81

Points C = 80 -71 Points

F = Below 70 Points

 

COURSE SCHEDULE

This is a 2 week course comprised of 10 modules. Class discussion posts and responses are due on the day that the module is assigned. However, Premiere Pro practice exercises will make-up the cumulative portfolio website project that is due on the final day of the course unit. While the progress of daily exercises will not be monitored, it is recommended that you complete practice exercises on the day it is assigned in the module. The content within the courses is scaffolded, thus students must begin with the Day 1 module. Access to modules are granted on the prerequisite that the prior module has been viewed.

Course Summary:

Course Summary
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