Platt College San Diego

DAP400 - Advanced Digital Video Production

30 hours - 2.00 semester credit hours

Advanced Digital Video Production (DAP300) will examine the elements of cinema and storytelling from the film world. Students will apply the knowledge from prerequisite courses to the creation of a high quality short film. It is a goal of the course that this film be used as a central portfolio piece. Students will explore the following roles: director, editor, producer, cinematographer, writer, compositor, and sound-specialist. Students will imitate a professional dynamic group environment and will also learn about scouting, auditions, budgeting, permits and venues for distribution. Students will utilize the industry-standard tools of Final Cut Studio and learning HD formats.