The schedule is subject to change based on the needs of the class. All changes will be reflected here and a message will be sent out to the entire class through the Canvas email system.
You can access the syllabus for DTC 491 on Canvas.
Module 1: Classical Hollywood Story Structure
| Week & Dates | Class Prep | In-Class | Due |
| Week 1 | Read the 491 Syllabus Overview Video Print out or download the Spiderman script | Jan. 10 – No Class – Delayed Semester Start due to Weather Jan. 12 – Class Overview & Read the script for Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse (Asynchronous online) | |
| Week 2 | Chapters 4 of Save the Cat! What is Script Coverage? April Format Guide | Jan. 17 – No Class- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Observed Jan. 19 – Classical Hollywood Story Structure, Story Beats, Identify Beats, Bring Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse script to class (either printed out or on your digital device) | |
| Week 3 | Jan 24. – Workday Jan. 26 – Class Cancelled | Due at the end of the day on Monday January 24th – Story Beat Participation | |
| Week 4 | Jan. 31 – Script Coverage Basics Feb. 2 – Interview Day |
Module 2: Mixed Media
| Week & Dates | Class Prep | In-Class | Due |
| Week 5 | Feb. 7 – Introduce Mixed Media Assignment Feb. 9 – Watch Paper Heart (2009) | Due Wednesday February 9th: Script Coverage | |
| Week 6 | The Basics of Recording Audio for Digital Video Audio Tips for Filmmaking Room Tone & Ambiance Abelton Basics | Feb. 14 & 16 – We will not have class meetings for everyone during our normal class times. Instead, sign up for each of the workshops below: 1) Music Creation Workshop – (Avery 451) Options M/W/F 4:10pm 2) Audio Recording Workshop – (Avery 451) M/W 5:00pm or Friday 2:10pm | |
| Week 7 | Using a Green Screen Get to know the After Effects Interface Getting to know the Basics of Animation Work with Photoshop and Illustrator Files Animate graphics using keyframes | Feb. 21 – No Class President’s Day Feb. 23 – No formal class meeting on 2/23 instead: Sign up for each of one of the workshops below: 1) Green Screen/Analog Animation – (Avery 451) Wednesday 1-2pm, 2-3pm, or 5-6pm 2) Digital Animation (Avery 101) – Tuesday 1:30pm, Wednesday at 4:10pm, and Friday at 4:10pm | |
| Week 8 | Pixels & Resolution Adobe Premiere Pro CC Basic Tutorials Using the Source Monitor Trimming Clips in Adobe Premiere Pro How to Export a Video in Adobe Premiere Pro Upload Videos into YouTube Video 101: Shooting Basics Shooting video with a DSLR Framing and Composition | Feb. 28 – 4pm Camera Workshop (A-L, Avery 451) & 4:30pm Premiere Pro (M-Z, Avery 101) March 2 – 4pm Camera Workshop (M-Z, Avery 451) & 4:30pm Premiere Pro (A-L, Avery 101) | |
| Week 9 | March 7 – Make-ups March 9 – Make-ups | Due Wednesday March 9: Completion of 5 of 6 Workshops -1) Audio Recording, 2) Music Creation, 3) Green Screen/Analog Animation 4) Digital Animation, 5) Camera, & 6) Premiere Pro | |
| March 14 & 16 | Spring Break | No Class | |
| Week 10 | March 21 – Check-Ins (M-Z) March 23 – Check-In (A-L) | Due Wednesday March 23: Check-In with Instructor about Mixed Media Project | |
| Week 11 | March 28 – Workday March 30 – Mixed Media Screening | Due Wednesday March 30 Before Class: Mixed Media Project |
Module 4: Documentary Modes
| Week & Dates | Class Prep | In-Class | Due |
| Week 12 | Essential Guide: Film Crew Positions Chapter 6 from Introduction to Documentary | April 4 – Documentary Modes, Film Crew Positions, Groups Assigned April 6 – Workday | |
| Week 13 | Color Correction Effects Basic Audio Editing Video Lighting Basics Bounce Lighting Color Temperature for Video A Look at How HBO’s ‘Insecure’ Lights Black Actors so Well Set Hack: Hollywood Lighting with Simple Household Items | April 11 – Workday April 13 – Workday | |
| Week 14 | April 18 – Workday April 20 – Check-Ins | Extra Credit Opportunity: Attend the Expert Series Talk with Rebecca Cook on Tuesday April 19th at 4pm on Zoom Due Wednesday April 20: Check-In with Instructor about Documentary Modes Project | |
| Week 15 | April 25 – Workday April 27 – Documentary Screening | Due Wednesday April 27 Before Class: Documentary Modes Project | |
| Finals | No Class Meeting During Finals Week | Due Wednesday May 4th: Self & Peer Evaluations |