Audio & Video at CCSU - Professor Forshay

EDT 522: Instructional Design and Evaluation II

Spring 2013

Class Syllabus
Sessions
First class at CCSU and I am excited to be learning about digital production.  Professor Foshey has a great background and it will be an interesting course. We will start by analyzing different videos.

John Foshay, Ed. D.

HB 2210200

860-832-2402

foshayj@ccsu.edu

Course Description

            Instructional Design and Evaluation II Fall. Prereq.: EDT 500. Examination and application of cognitive theories and new instructional design concepts, such as needs assessment and media strategies.

 Course Objectives 

Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:

In completing this course students are expected to demonstrate:

1. accepted techniques for the capture and tracking of audio media;
2. proficiency with GarageBand to edit and finalize audio recordings;
3. proficiency with iMovie to integrate audio recordings with video and still images;
4. integration of audio with stop motion techniques;
5. application of instructional design principles to the use of timeline-based media;
6. evaluation of the effectiveness of instructional timeline-based media; and
7. transferring finished video and audio files to hard media delivery sources.

Video and Audio Elements
Script and storyboard
Composition
Shooting and Production

First Class Notes 1/17/13
Public Access - Video very poor and audio quality. The budget is low and there aren't any extra staff to help. Was it live and were there any scripts? The cameras were locked in place and did not zoom. Priority is not effective communication. Many areas that can be improved.

CCSU Production - Central Educator. Taped in studio, full crew and edited post production. Open to introduce, audio, visuals that distract. How cuts to different cameras used to facilitate. Talent role in focusing on guests. Are the lower thirds supporting the production. Think visually what the camera is seeing and as a talent you can help the director and move the production along. Make sure you don't remind a view that they are viewing. Adding an over-the-shoulder shot helps a person become involved. 

Regional Affiliate - News package short clip 2:00 long. Make an announcement on a physics equipment. What is the focus? What is the message? Talking heads, interviews are there distracting elements? Door and audio poor in first clip. The reporter needed to stand closer to the camera. The white paper in her hand was not needed. Have a vision, script and use it to covey a message.

Network -  Charlie Rose Show, Brian series..Consciousness. Quality difference. Visual elements and do they match? Listen to voice overlap. Watch cameras and transitions. The audio under the announcer is effective because portrays action and interest rather that a still, smiling head. Articulation and pausing all convey your message.