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2026-2027 Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Catalog

VIDT 211 - Production Editing II


PREREQUISITES: VIDT 210 - Production Editing I  and VISC 113 - Typography 
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: VISC 113 - Typography 

PROGRAM: Visual Communications
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
STUDIO HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2020

An intermediate look at non-linear, computer-based editing techniques and post-production skills using Adobe Premiere. Focuses on knowledge and skills necessary to edit video and audio productions for a variety of media outlets. Continues development of visual flow and continuity while applying principles of visual design to video editing. Requires performance and completed work to be portfolio quality.

REQUIRED SOFTWARE:

This class makes use of industry-standard Adobe software. Students will NOT be able to complete the coursework without the use of Adobe software. Only students enrolled in Visual Communications courses that use Adobe software have been assigned an Adobe license. Not all students will have the ability to access Adobe software at home. All Visual Communications labs are outfitted with the latest Adobe software. Review the IvyService & Support Knowledge Base article: How to Access Adobe Software at Home to learn how to access this software.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Please note that not every computer can run Adobe software. Verify your system can operate Adobe applications through the Adobe System Requirements website. We highly recommend computers with an Intel core processor, 64-bit support, 8GB of memory (16GB preferred), and a 250GB hard drive. All Visual Communications labs are outfitted with the minimum system requirements.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Execute commercially viable project(s) from conception through post-production using a non-linear editing system.
  2. Identify and design for a specific target market.
  3. Correct color values for video footage.
  4. Create seamless audio edits.
  5. Experiment with special effects, masking, and matting.
  6. Present and provide feedback to peers, clients, faculty, or advisors in a formal jury presentation.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
  • Post-production activities
  • Color correction and manipulation skills
  • Syncing video and sound
  • Audio recording
  • Voice over narration
  • DVD & packaging creation
  • Target audience appropriateness

Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)