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 April Format Guide	Jan. 9 – Introductions & Class Overview Jan. 11 – Script Formats
Week 2	Barbie script Chapter 4 of Save the Cat!	Jan. 16 – Classical Hollywood Story Structure, Story Beats, Identify Beats Jan. 18 – Bring Barbie script to class (either printed out or on your digital device)	Due Wednesday January 18th: Story Beat Participation (In-class)
Week 3	What is Script Coverage?	Jan 23 – Script Coverage Basics Jan. 25 – Workday OR Watch Barbie (2023) together in Morrill 140

Module 2: Mixed Media

Week & Dates	Class Prep	In-Class	Due
Week 4		Jan. 30 – Introduce Mixed Media Assignment, Example Mixed Media Films Feb. 1 – Watch Paper Heart (2009)	Due Wednesday February 1st: Script Coverage OR Script
Week 5	The Basics of Recording Audio for Digital Video Audio Tips for Filmmaking Room Tone & Ambiance Abelton Basics	We will not have class meetings for everyone during our normal class times. Instead, come on the day assigned to you. This week’s focus will be Audio. Meet in Avery 451. Tuesday 2/6 – Last names A – H Class Canceled Thursday 2/8 – Audio Workshop for Everyone
Week 6	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	We will not have class meetings for everyone during our normal class times. Instead, come on the day assigned to you. This week’s focus will be on Animation & Effects. Meet in Avery 451. Tuesday 2/13 – Last names A – H Thursday 2/15 – Animation & Effects Workshop for Everyone
Week 7	Pixels & Resolution Adobe Premiere Pro CC Basic Tutorials Using the Source Monitor Trimming Clips in Adobe Premiere Pro Color Correction Effects Basic Audio Editing How to Export a Video in Adobe Premiere Pro Upload Videos into YouTube	Meet in Spark 210 both days this week. Tuesday 2/20 – Introduction/Review of Editing Thursday 2/22 – Introduction/Review of Editing II
Week 8		Tuesday 2/27 – Workday/Workshop Make-ups Thursday 2/29 – Workday/Workshop Make-ups	Due Thursday 2/29 Completion of: 1) Audio Workshop 2) Animation & Effects Workshop 3) Editing Part I 4) Editing Part II
Week 9		Sign up to meet with Ruth this week here. Tuesday 3/5 – Individual Rough Draft Meetings with Ruth Thursday 3/7 – Individual Rough Draft Meetings with Ruth	Due Thursday 3/7 – Mixed Media Rough Draft Check-In
March 12 & 14	Spring Break	No Class
Week 10		March 19 – Workday March 21 – Mixed Media Screening Film Crew Positions

Module 3: Documentary Modes

Week & Dates	Class Prep	In-Class	Due
Week 11	Essential Guide: Film Crew Positions Chapter 6 from Introduction to Documentary	March 26 – Mixed Media Screening March 28 – Documentary Modes	Due Tuesday 3/26 Before Class: Mixed Media Project Due 3/26: Attendance at Mixed Media Screening
Week 12		Tuesday 4/2 – Class Canceled Thursday 4/4 – Documentary Modes Cont. & Groups Assigned Optional: 50 Hour Slam Friday April 5th – Sunday April 7th
Week 13	Video 101: Shooting Basics Shooting video with a DSLR Framing and Composition  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	Tuesday 4/9 – Camera & Lighting Basics. Meet in Avery 451 Thursday 4/11 – Workday	Due Tuesday 4/9 Completion of: Camera & Lighting Basics Workshop. Due Thursday 4/11: Written Group Check-In about Documentary Modes Project
Week 14		Tuesday 4/16 – Workday Thursday 4/18 – Workday
Week 15		4/23 – Workday 4/25 – Documentary Screening	Due Thursday 4/28 Before Class: Documentary Modes Project Due Thursday 4/28: Attendance at the Final Screening
Finals		No Class Meeting During Finals Week	Due Tuesday 4/30: Self & Peer Evaluations