Digital Video Production

Specialized Diploma > Digital Video Production

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Software Utilized Show/Hide

Adobe After Effects
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Flash
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Apple DVD Studio Pro

Apple Final Cut Pro
Apple Final Draft
Apple Motion
Apple Soundtrack Pro
Autodesk Maya
Sorenson Squeeze

Program Curriculum and CostsShow/Hide

Program Length	7.5 months*
Registration	$110.00
Books & Supplies	$600.00
Tuition	$17,000.00
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Total Program Cost	$17,710.00
* Evening program length is 9 months.

Program tuition and fees are valid for students who have enrolled in their signed, contracted program August 2, 2008 – August 1, 2009.

Prerequisites

An A.A.S. Degree: Graphic Design from Platt College San Diego or equivalent
OR
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CSS and HTML
An acceptable professional or educational portfolio

Term 4 - Multimedia / Animation

Term 5 - Specialized Digital Video Production

The Digital Video Production Program at Platt College prepares students for entry-level positions as video editors, motion graphics artists and digital compositors. The program utilizes industry-standard software, such as Adobe After Effects and Final Cut Pro utilizing HD format. Through academic requirements and hands-on projects students are provided with both practical and theoretical experience.

Students learn the basics of film/video principles, such as composition, lighting, sound design, and editing. In addition, the program covers cinematography, screenwriting fundamentals, acting and direction and production planning. Technical issues such as frame rates, compression, and film-to-video transfer are other important skills learned in this program.

Students complete a number of in-class projects involving editing techniques, special effects, color correction, text animation, compositing and green screen photography, and production planning and budgeting.

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