MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Adobe Premiere

Course: CIS120DA

First Term: 2020 Fall

Lec + Lab 3.0 Credit(s) 4.0 Period(s) 4.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Foundations of video import, export, and editing. Includes parts and function of a video camera, preproduction and production, incorporating photographs, titles, graphics, animation and audio, capturing, editing, rendering and outputting digital video. Prepares students for the Adobe Certifications related to Adobe Premiere.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify, modify and demonstrate elements and functions of the Adobe Premiere interface. (I, II, III) 2. Capture video and audio. (II) 3. Import, organize, manage and export video and audio sequences. (IV, V, VI) 4. Enhance video and audio content using multiple techniques. (V, VI, VII, VIII) 5. Add and manage effects and transitions in a video and audio sequence. (IX, X) 6. Create, produce, and modify videos. (X, XI, XII, XIII) 7. Incorporate graphics, text and special effects to enhance video content. (XIII) 8. Render digital video from various input and output devices. (XIII, XIV, XV) 9. Export video using appropriate options. (XV) 10. Identify the purpose, audience, and audience needs for preparing video. (XVI) 11. Describe current standard copyright rules. (XVI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Adobe Premiere interface A. Nonlinear editing and workflow B. Expanding the workflow C. Setting up projects and sequences II. Import and organize media A. videos, images, audio, and video B. Media browser C. Capturing from videotape D. Ingesting video E. Cache F. Project panel III. Essentials of video editing A. Monitors B. Timeline C. Editing commands IV. Clips and markers A. Program monitor controls B. Resolution C. Markers D. Sync and track lock E. Timeline gaps F. Moving and modifying clips G. Extracting and deleting segments V. Transitions A. Edit points and handles B. Adding, editing and deleting C. Transition fine-tuning with A/B mode D. Audio and video VI. Advanced editing techniques A. Four-point editing B. Retiming clips C. Replacing, nesting, and trimming VII. Putting clips in motion A. Motion effect B. Clip position, size, and rotation C. Keyframe interpolation D. Motion-related effects VIII. Multicamera editing A. Creating a sequence B. Multiple cameras C. Finalizing editing IX. Edit, adjust and mix Audio A. Audio characteristics B. Volume, gain, equalization (EQ), levels and effects C. Normalize and Clean D. Split edit E. Audio mixer X. Adding video effects and repairing video XI.Effects panel A. Keyframing and presets B. Color exposure, balance, and effects XII.Exploring compositing techniques A. Alpha channel B. Compositing, opacity, mattes, and transparencies C. Color keying XIII. Create titles A. Titler window B. Creating, stylizing, motion C. Shapes and logos XIV. Manage projects A. Project menu and manager B. import and Manage XV. Export: frames, clips, and sequences A. Single frames and master copy B. Exporting a master copy C. Adobe media encoder D. Exchanging with other editing applications XVI. Project requirements A. Customer needs B. Copyright C. Planning, project management, and manpower

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2020

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