ARTV 1351 Introduction to Premiere Pro CS6 ::: Spring 2013 Syllabus :::

Houston Community College System • Southwest College • West Loop Campus Program: Digital Communication CRN# 27032 ARTV 1351 Digital Video, Sat 9:30 – 2:30 Room C120 Start Date: Saturday 01/19/2013 •

ARTV 1351 Digital Video

Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab) Instructor: Chris Martin Email: cgm4967@gmail.com Website: www.1618designs.com Office Hours: TBA Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems or concerns that you are experiencing in this course. You do not need to wait until you have received a poor grade before asking for my assistance. Your performance in my class is very important to me. I am available to hear your concerns and just to discuss course topics. You can contact me via email for an appointment.

Course Description ARTV 1351- Producing and editing video and sound for multimedia or web productions. Emphasizes capture, editing and outputting of video using a desktop digital workstation. Prerequisite: IMED 1301 Introduction to Multimedia 3 Credits Course Goal

Upon completion of this course students will be able to use Abode Premiere Pro CS5 to import media from many different sources. Compost a video file from that media and export it to a number of different media sources including tape, DVD/ Blu-ray, or flash media for web streaming.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course you will have a working knowledge on:

Understanding different Media types and various codex configurations.

Computer file management, including organizing and saving files.

Managing Projects, learning different ways to save projects to save time or hard drive space

Video Editing and Transitions

Creating Dynamic and moving text titles

The application of specialized editing tools

Applying video effects to individual or multiple clips

The use of key framing in video effects and clip motion

Acquiring and editing audio

Compositing video layers and using alpha channels

Working with color correction

Importing Photoshop and After Effects projects into Premiere Pro

Exporting Frame, Clips, or Sequences

Use Encore to author DVDs, Blu-ray, or Flash Media files.

Use Photoshop to create DVD/Blu-ray disc covers.

Job career and opportunities Learning Objectives

Learn the importance of file management and how that affects others that use your work later.

Learn how to customize the work space in Premiere Pro to fit your editing needs and style.

Understand the differences in a wide range of codices and how they work with different operating systems and video players.

Understand the process of importing both media from tape and tapeless sources.

Learn how to create cut-only video sequences.

Know when and how to use transitions.

Learn how to spot and avoid jump cuts.

Create titles using both the text title tool in Premiere Pro or the title presets available

in After Effects.

Learn how to use video effects on both the whole screen or part of the screen.

Create PIP (picture in picture) effects using the video clips motion properties and key frames.

Understand the importance of key frames and how to use them effectively to create the effect of animation.

Changing the duration of a clip (speeding it up or down) to fit gaps in your edit.

Learn how to use Premiere Pro to import, record, and edit audio.

Understand the importance of sound to any video project.

Use the built-in Premiere Pro audio software mixer to control different aspects

of the audio mix.

Learn how to use compositing to create green screen shots.

Learn when and how to use color correction effects.

Use nested sequences to save time and work more effectively.

Import Photoshop and After Effects projects into Premiere Pro.

Export still frames, clips or sequences into a variety of different formats.

Use Encore to author a DVD or Blue-ray disc.

Use Encore to author a flash file that has working menu screens.

Create a disc cover for your project using Photoshop.

::: TEXAS STATE SCANS COMPETENCIES :::

During the progress of this course, the student will demonstrate competencies in the following skills:

Workplace Competencies

Resources

Manages Time: After reading the syllabus in the first class meeting and throughout the course, the student will allocate enough time to complete the required assignments and projects.

Exhibiting Interpersonal Skills

Participates as a Member of a Team: Throughout the course, the student will work cooperatively with others and contribute to group efforts with ideas and suggestions.

Teaches others: This is a very interactive course in which the student must share ideas and concepts in group discussions and critiques. Peer evaluation is used as a tool to expand objective and courteous verbal and written skills.

The student is expected to display professional and courteous behavior and demonstrate efficiency and competency in work.

Demonstrate Leadership: Throughout this course the student must develop leadership qualities as he works on a team to develop projects.

Works With Diversity: Each department at HCC has students studying from all over the world. Also, in any semester, we have students whose ages might range from 18 to 80. This diverse

student population is one of the strengths of our institution and department. In each course, students gain experience in interacting with men and women from a variety of ethnic, social, or educational backgrounds.

Working with Information

Organizes/Maintains Information: Throughout the course, the student will organize, process, and maintain his/her portfolio in a professional fashion.

Applying System Knowledge

Design/ Improve systems: The student will be expected to design and re-work and improve his project solutions to create effective and professional work.

Using Technology

Select equipment and tools: In this course, the student will be expected to select the appropriate software to accomplish his assignments.

Basic Skills

Reading: Throughout the course, the student will understand and interpret written information required for achieving success in the course.

Arithmetic/Mathematics: Throughout this course, the student will calculate measurements and use ratios and formulas to construct his/her projects.

Listening: Throughout the course, the student will receive, attend to, interpret, and respond to verbal messages and other cues such as body language in ways that are appropriate to the purpose. For example, comprehend, learn, evaluate, appreciate, or support the speaker.

Thinking

Creative thinking: This is an essential component of the daily problem solving techniques required to develop and produce successful innovative digital work. Problem Solving: Throughout the course, recognizing that a problem exists, the student will identify possible reasons for the problem and devise and implement a plan of action to resolve it using a variety of computer applications on the job.

Personal Qualities

Responsibility: Throughout the course, the student will exert a high level of effort and persevere towards goal attainment, work hard to become excellent at doing tasks by setting high standards, pay attention to details, work well even when assigned an unpleasant task, and display a high level of concentration. The student will display a high standard of attendance, punctuality, enthusiasm, vitality, and optimism in approaching and completing tasks.

Self-esteem: Throughout the course, the student will believe in his/her own self-worth and maintain a positive view of himself/herself. The student will demonstrate knowledge of his/her own skills and abilities, show an awareness of his/her impression on others.

Sociability: Throughout the course, the student will demonstrate, understanding, friendliness, adaptability, empathy, and politeness in new and ongoing group settings. The student will assert himself/herself in familiar and unfamiliar social situations, relate well to others, respond appropriately as the situation requires, and take an interest in what others say and do.

::: Spring 2013 SCHEDULE OF CLASSES :::

Following is a tentative outline of class discussion topics and assignments for the semester. Please note that this schedule is subject to changes at any time pending on the class progress. You will be informed of any changes. Updated information will be posted online.

Week 1 Class Introduction and Orientation

1. Class introduction 2. Read Syllabus 3. Introduction to book and assignments 4. Lecture “Video and Graphic Formats” 5. Chapter 1 Premiere Work Space

DISCUSSION TOPICS

We will introduce ourselves to the class We will discuss how the class will be run How we will use the book How we will use “Eagle On-line” How we will use Google Drive for Video Tutorials

Lecture on different video and graphic format and there uses Explore the Premiere Pro work space

ASSIGNMENTS: Buy the Book! (You Will Use It!) Read {Getting Started, Chapter 1}

Week 2 Managing Assets & Project Information

1. Select settings, Adjust Preferences, and Manage Assets 2. Import and Manage Tapeless Media 3. Shooting & Capturing Great Video 4. Manage your Projects and Materials

DISCUSSION TOPICS

Selecting project and sequence settings Setting scratch disk options Adjusting user preferences Importing assets Managing media in bins Mixing media formats Capturing video tape Working in the Project menu Using Project Manager Importing projects or sequences

ASSIGNMENTS : Read Chapters {CS5# 2, 3, 4, 17} {CS4# 3, 4, 5, 18} PROJECT ACTIVITIES: Project 1 (Car Commercial)

Week 3 Edits and Transitions 1. Use Cut-Only Video Editing 2. Add Video Transitions

DISCUSSION TOPICS

Using a storyboard to build a rough cut Editing Clips on the Timeline Moving Clips to, from, and within the Timeline Working with Source Monitor editing tools Adjusting clips in the Trim panel Using other editing tools How to use transitions and why Changing parameters in Effects Control panel Fine-tuning transitions Applying transitions to multiple clips at once Using audio transitions.

ASSIGNMENTS: Read Chapters {CS5# 5, 6} {CS4# 6, 7} PROJECT ACTIVITIES: Project 2 (Bikes)

Week 4 Text Title Tool and Specialized Editing Tools

1. Create Dynamic Text 2. Apply Specialized Editing Tools and Practices

DISCUSSION TOPICS

How to add text using Text Title Tool Changing text parameters Building text from scratch Creating shapes Making text roll or crawl Applying text effects such as strokes, shades, and fills Explore time saving editing tools Slicing and moving clips Replacing a clip and replacing footage Closing gaps with ripple delete Creating Sequence In an Out points Using sub-clips from the Source Monitor or a Sequence

ASSIGNMENTS: Read Chapter {CS5# 7, 8} {CS4# 8, 9}

PROJECT ACTIVITIES: Project 3 (Monk)

Project 4 (NEWS Crawl)

Week 5 Effects, Motion and Time Effects 1. Add Video Effects 2. Put Clips into Motion 3. Change Time in Clips

DISCUSSION TOPICS

Apply effects to multiple clips Use keyframing effects Add keyframe interpolation and velocity Apply lighting effects Create custom presets Apply motion effects to clips Change clip size and rotation Create picture-in-picture effects Enhance motion with shadows and beveled edges Use slow motion and reverse motion Enable variable time changes with time remapping Preform time remapping and speed transitions Use time remapping with reverse motion Change the speed of multiple clips simultaneously Adjust the length of multiple still frames simultaneously

ASSIGNMENTS: Read Chapters {CS5# 9, 10, 11} {CS4# 10, 11, 12} PROJECT ACTIVITIES: Project 4 (Bank Robbery Trailer)

Week 6 Audio Lecture Week!!! 1. What is Sound is and How Do We Hear It 2. “Tin to Gold” Pitch Lecture 3. Cable Identification 4. Digital Audio Lecture 5. Audio Software Lecture 6. Mixing Lecture

DISCUSSION TOPICS

Explain how sound is generated Explore Why certain objects make high or low pitched sounds Explain how the human anatomy reacts to sound Explore sounds physiological effect on humans Correctly Identify Sound Pitch Frequency Correctly Identify Cables and Explain what they are used for Explain how Analog Audio is Digitized Explain Sample Rate and Bit Depth Explore different audio formats and explain their use Identify different Audio Software and explain their use

ASSIGNMENTS: Review All Lectures on Screencast.com

Week 7 Audio in Premiere Pro

1. Acquiring and Editing Audio 2. Adding Effects to your Audio 3. Mixing Audio Lecture

DISCUSSION TOPICS

Use Adobe Premiere Pro's audio features Examine audio volume and how to adjust it Adding J-cuts and L-cuts Explore Mixing Techniques and effects Differences in Mono, Stereo, and 5.1 Surround Sound Mix Creating a 5.1 surround sound mix

ASSIGNMENTS: Read Chapters {CS5# 12, 13, 14} {CS4# 13, 14, 15}

PROJECT ACTIVITIES:

Week 8-9 Audio Project Week 1. Record into Premiere Pro with a Microphone 2. Rebuild Sound Tracks Audio from Sound Effects Libraries 3. Understand the 3 parts of Audio: Dialogue, Music, and Sound Effects

DISCUSSION TOPICS

Connect microphones to your computer Record yourself as the voice for an animated character Explore what kind of microphone to use in different situations Discuss different types of microphones elements and pickup patterns

ASSIGNMENTS: Read Chapters {CS5# 15, 16} {CS4# 16, 17} PROJECT ACTIVITIES: Project 5 (Ninja Cats)

Project 6 (60 Second Commercial ADR)

Week 10 – 11 Compositing and Green-screen Effects

1. Exploring Compositing Techniques 2. Working with Color Correction 3. Nesting Sequences in other Sequences

DISCUSSION TOPICS

Incorporate composting into your project Using Blending Modes Color key a green-screen shot with Ultra Key Blurring a moving object with a track matte

ASSIGNMENTS: Read Chapters {CS5# 15, 16} {CS4# 16, 17} PROJECT ACTIVITIES: Project 6 (Fire Starter/ Shocker)

Week 12 Using Images and Photoshop with Premiere Pro 1. Import a Photoshop Document into Premiere Pro 2. Import an After Effects Document into Premiere Pro

DISCUSSION TOPICS

Import Images into Premiere Pro Import Photoshop files as Sequences Create motion graphics

ASSIGNMENTS: Read Chapters {CS5# 19} {CS4# 19} PROJECT ACTIVITIES: Project 7 (Paladin Intro)

Week 13 Exporting Materials 1. Export Materials into an array of different media including graphic, audio, and video 2. Use Adobe Media Encoder

DISCUSSION TOPICS

Choose from a variety of different export options Record a sequence back to tape Make single frame graphic files from video Create movie, image sequence, and audio files Use Adobe Media Encoder Export Projects to mobile devices Export to Final Cut Pro Work with an edit decision lists

ASSIGNMENTS: Read Chapter {CS5# 20} {CS4# 20} PROJECT ACTIVITIES: Project 8 Exporting for DVD

Week14 Encore CS5

1. Prepare Projects in Premiere Pro for export to Encore 2. Use Encore to author project to DVD, Blu-ray, or Flash Media file.

DISCUSSION TOPICS

Prepare projects for DVD authoring in Adobe Premiere Pro Add Encore chapter markers to the Timeline Send a sequences to Encore via Adobe Dynamic Link Create a menu DVD Create a Blu-ray Disc Export DVD projects to Flash

ASSIGNMENTS: Read Chapter {CS5# 21} {CS4# 21} PROJECT ACTIVITIES: Project 9 DVD Portfolio

Week15 - 16 Encore CS5 and DVD Portfolio

1. Prepare Projects in Premiere Pro for export to Encore 2. Use Encore to author project to DVD, Blu-ray, or Flash Media file.

DISCUSSION TOPICS

Prepare projects for DVD authoring in Adobe Premiere Pro Add Encore chapter markers to the Timeline Send a sequences to Encore via Adobe Dynamic Link Create a menu DVD Create a Blu-ray Disc Export DVD projects to Flash

ASSIGNMENTS: Read Chapter {CS5# 21} {CS4# 21} PROJECT ACTIVITIES: Project 9 DVD Portfolio

::: DEPARTMENT, INSTRUCTOR & ASSIGNMENT POLICIES :::

The following section will contain information that will help explain department and instructor

expectations including your responsibility as a student for the course

General department objectives and requirements

Computer Applications

Instructor’s Teaching Philosophy & Instructional Methods

Student Assignments

Required Textbook/Materials

Classroom/Lab Policies

Instructor Requirements

General departmental objectives and requirement

• Complete and comprehend the objectives and technologies involved in all graded assignments.

• Demonstrate the ability to apply creative thinking and problem solving to all class projects and assignments.

• Complete all reading assignments pertaining to the subject matter of the course. • Attend class regularly, missing no more than 12.5% of instruction and lab time (12 hours) • arrive at class promptly and be prepared with necessary books, storage media, assignments,

and anything else required. • Exhibit safe and courteous lab habits. • Develop and share knowledge and information with fellow students. • Participate in keeping labs clean and organized; shutting down computers when finished;

abiding by lab rules; showing respect for instructors, fellow students and lab assistants. • Participate in class discussions and critiques. • Demonstrate the ability to communicate in a clear, coherent manner. • Turn in all assignment on time and in the manner required by the instructor. • Demonstrate the ability to use computer-based technology and software applications as it

applies to be given class. • Understand and be proficient in computer file management, including saving and retrieving

files. • When possible, demonstrate the ability to use and understand both Macintosh and Window

operating systems. • Demonstrate knowledge and the ability to use applicable peripherals and storage devices. • Develop a portfolio that illustrates concepts, techniques, and programs used in solving class

assignment, including a written statement describing project concepts and processes. • Demonstrate ability and creativity in using computer-based technology in communicating,

solving problems and acquiring information. • Accept responsibility for personal understanding of course requirements and degree plan.

Computer applications

Students should be computer literate. They should be able to navigate in:

• Windows & Mac OS system platforms • A word processing software product • An Internet browser • Files and folders: this means that you should be able to create, rename, delete, locate (with

search features), save, move and copy files and folders. Work with shared network and external hard drive

Student Assignments

Assignments, projects and web-enhanced activities have been developed to guide your learning and concept development as an intro level Video Editor. To better understand a topic/concept, you will be given assignments on key information that you will need to remember for your success in your career as a Video Editor.

Please note that since this is a 16-week hands on (required practice) intensive course. As you learn new concepts and application, you will apply the knowledge to your Final Project.

Working on assignments/project is an integral part for the course. Any missed assignments will be considered as missed lab/class time and hence will be counted as ABSENCE. (1 unexcused missed,

late or incomplete assignments = 1 ABSENT Session)

All assignments/projects are due on the day noted unless otherwise announced in class. Assignments may be completed in class or lab. Those having their own computer and pertinent software may work on assignments at home as well. However, class participation is still required, and students are advised to attend class regularly. The assignments must be completed on software programs used in class. Do not make substitutions. Note: Original working files are REQUIRED for ALL project along with the submission of final

compressed files

Handouts will be given out for all assignments & projects. Be sure to follow the requirements of each

project.

Attendance and Participation (25%)

Weekly Exercises & Assignments (25%)

Web Enhanced Activities (25%)

Final Project Evaluation (25%)

NOTE: LATENESS on any assignment/project pass the due date WILL receive a zero grade. Working on assignments/project is an integral part for the course. Any missed assignments will be considered as missed lab/class time and hence will be counted as ABSENCE. (2 unexcused missed, late or incomplete assignments = 1 ABSENT Session)

Required Textbook and Materials

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK – Classroom in a Book Adobe Premiere Pro CS6, (ISBN-13# 978-0-321-57385-8) (ISBN-10# 0-321-57385-4) External FireWire/IEEE 1394 Hard Drive (FireWire/IEEE 1394 preferred) Headphones, full headphones preferred (please no ear-buds!) One ream 20lb laser paper

Office Stationery – Pen, Pencil, Paper, Blank DVD/CDs etc (NOTE THAT THE DEPARTMENT IS NOT AN OFFICE SUPPLY RESOURCE!) Software: Adobe Production Suite CS5/Adobe CS5 Master Suite (New Students) – Suite

must contain Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, Encore, After Effects, and Photoshop. Software may be

purchased at the college bookstore or ONLINE at http://hcc.academicsuperstore.com

Classroom/Lab Policies

As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. Your instructor takes this responsibility very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes it difficult for him/her to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of your classmates and assist your instructor achieve this critical goal.

Students are responsible for adhering to all guidelines, procedures and requirements indicated in assignments and project handouts for the course.

Information covered in class will not be repeated for students who are tardy or absent. Students are responsible on getting lectures and assignments missed from other students. No make-up tests or classroom exercises will be given.

All assignments and projects must be completed by the student. Any work completed with the help of external sources such as lab technicians or past students/relatives etc. will result in a zero grade. Details will be given in each project or assignment.

Assignment/Project content or theme must NOT contain any inappropriate or offensive material (language, text, images, or multimedia) that relates to any sexual, religious or political orientation.

References and credits (such as images, text information, media files, etc) used must be documented in each assignment/project where applicable.

Work turned in past the dateline will receive a lowered letter grade or possibly an F. Assignments are to be saved on External disks. You may leave your files on the server or

class computers, the department will not be responsible for any deleted files. Student must either call or EMAIL the instructor if they cannot make it for class. No software, hardware, or manuals may be removed from the lab. Software and manuals may

not be copied. Lab rules are to be strictly followed. Failure to comply with these rules will mean expulsion from both class and lab.

ALL pagers, beepers and cell phones to be switched to silent mode. If you need to take a call, please leave the classroom without disrupting your instructor or classmates.

Everyone is highly advised to get the latest updated virus scanners on their computers.

Instructor Requirements

As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:

Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived

Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and lectures

Description of any special projects or assignments

Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up

Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special projects or assignments

Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required To be successful in this class, it is your (the student’s) responsibility to:

Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities

Read and comprehend the handouts and help files where applicable

Complete the required assignments and evaluations

Ask for help when there is a question or problem

Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all assignments

Complete all assignments/activities with a 70% passing score

Adhere to HCC, department and instructor policies

::: HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE – POLICY STATEMENTS :::

Students may find the following information in the student handbook and college catalog:

ADA Statement

Attendance Requirements

Course Withdrawal Policy (Including Refund Policy)

Repeat Course Fee

Academic Honesty & Plagiarism Policy

Grading

Use of Cameras and Recording devices

ADA Statement

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact Dr. Becky Hauri at 713-718-7910 in the Southwest College Disability Support Services Office at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.

To visit the ADA Web site, log on to www.hccs.edu, click Future Students, scroll down the page and click on the words Disability Information.

"The Houston Community College System seeks to provide equal educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or handicap. This policy extends to employment, admission, and all programs and activities supported by the college."

Class Attendance Policy (Attending class regularly is the best way to succeed in this class!)

The 2011-12 HCCS Catalog states the following:

Students are expected to attend classes regularly. Students are responsible for material covered during their absences, and it is the student’s responsibility to consult with instructors for makeup assignments. Instructors will check class attendance daily. Although it is the responsibility of the student to drop a course for nonattendance, the instructor has the authority to drop a student for excessive absences.

A student may be dropped from a course for absenteeism after the student has accumulated absences in excess of 12.5 percent of the hours of instruction (including lecture and laboratory time). For example:

1. For a three credit-hour lecture class meeting three hours per week (48 hours of instruction), a student may be dropped after six hours of absences.

2. For a four credit-hour lecture/lab course meeting six hours per week (96 hours of instruction), a student may be dropped after 12 hours of absences” Attendance is taken within the first 10 minutes of the class session. You will be marked absent for unexcused lateness. Your attendance is also considered part of the class participation, and as such

can affect your grade. Please note that you will be administratively dropped if you exceed the 12.5% of instruction hours (2-four hour sessions for classes that meet once a week, OR 4-two hour sessions for classes that meet twice a week).

2 unexcused lateness (15 mins late) = 1 absent session.

Course Withdrawal Policy

The State of Texas has begun to impose penalties on students who drop courses excessively. That is, if you repeat the same course more than twice, you have to pay extra tuition. In addition, as of Fall 2008, students are limited to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career at a Texas public college or university.

To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor will “alert” you and counselors that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. Contact your Professor or a Counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve your academic performance. In order to withdraw from your class, you MUST contact a Counselor or your Professor and this must be done PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. If you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you have earned by the end of the semester. Zeros averaged in for required assignments/tests not submitted will lower your semester average significantly, most likely resulting in a failing grade (“F”). Please do not contact both a

Counselor and your Professor to request a withdrawal; either one is sufficient. AGAIN NOTE: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO WITHDRAW OFFICIALLY FROM A COURSE. Administrative drops are at the discretion of the instructor. Failure of a student to withdraw officially could result in the student receiving a grade of "F" in the course. The final withdrawal deadline for regular term and second start classes is listed in the course calendar section. However, classes of other duration (mini-term, flex-entry, 8-weeks, etc.) have

different final withdrawal deadlines. Please visit the online registration calendars, HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to determine class withdrawal deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when communicating via email or telephone with a Professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a request to discuss withdrawal options less than a day before the deadline.

Repeat Course Fee

The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available.

Academic Honesty & Plagiarism Policy

A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available to other students. The instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual achievements and also for ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field. Thus, in our system, the instructor has teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with the University's Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you. Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. Cheating on a test includes:

Copying from another students’ test paper;

Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;

Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;

Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the contents of a test that has not been administered;

Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.

Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of that

work in one’s own written work offered for credit. Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work offered

for credit.

Violations - Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of “0” or “F” on the

particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the College System. A recommendation for suspension or expulsion will be referred to the College Dean of Student Development for disciplinary disposition.

Grading

Your work will be evaluated according to the following criteria: Adherence to the assignment guidelines: Do not rearrange the assignment guidelines. Complete

the right assignment. If the assignment is not clear to you, it is your responsibility to ask for clarifications before doing it. Appropriateness: Follow course policies, attitude-check on how you handle projects and challenges

along with working with others in class. Do not have someone do the project or assignment for you. Submit & present projects on time. Techniques and Concepts: Application of Concepts and Techniques.

Design Layout: Consider creativity, balance of elements, design techniques, use of white space,

fonts, sizes and styles, effects and color. Quality of Execution: Content information. Strive for excellence. All work should be an attempt at

portfolio quality.

Using the above criteria, your work will be assessed on six levels:

90–100% A Exceptionally fine work; superior in presentation, visual observation, comprehension and participation

80–89% B Above average work; superior in one or two areas

70–79% C Average work; good, unexceptional participation

60–69% D Below average work; noticeably weak with minimal participation

Below 60% F Clearly deficient in presentation, style and content with a lack of participation

Misc W Excessive absence (more than 12.5% semester absence)

Students who wish to appeal a grade penalty should notify the instructional supervisor within 30 working days of the incident. A standing committee appointed by the College Dean of Instruction (Academic or Workforce) will convene to sustain, reduce, or reverse the grade penalty. The committee will be composed of two students, two faculty members, and one instructional administrator. A majority vote will decide the grade appeal and is final.

Use of Camera and Recording Devices

Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding reasonable accommodations.

Acknowledgement of Syllabus

Please fill in the following information and return this page to the instructor before leaving class. I have read and understood the contents of the course syllabus. I will comply with the CRN 86235 ARTC 1351 Intro to Premiere Pro CS6, syllabus guidelines & State

requirements for Spring 2013.

Houston Community College System • Southwest College • West Loop Campus Program: Digital Communication CRN# 82814 ARTC 1351 Intro to Premiere Pro CS6 Sat 9-2:30pm

Instructor: Chris Martin Email: cgm4967@gmail.com

Student Name:

Student ID:

Home Phone:

Work/Cell Phone:

Email :

Website (If applicable):

Student Signature:

Date:

Digital Communication - Release for Use Agreement

A release agreement between Houston Community College Southwest and a presently or past

enrolled student to use work produced by the student for the promotion of the college or its programs.

The student agrees to allow HCCS to use works produced for class or art shows in the following

ways:

a. Gallery Shows

b. Online internet gallery promoting our programs

c. In printed materials also used to promote the college and its programs

HCCS agrees:

a. That the student’s work will not be sold or offered for sale without prior permission of the

student.

b. The ownership of all works produced in class remains the student.

c. That the student work will not be altered in any way except to be optimized for display on the

internet or reduced in size for publication purposes.

d. To identify the student when their work is used by the college in the ways stated above.

________________________________ ___________________________________ Student Signature Print Name ________________________________ ___________________________________ Email Phone ________________________________ Date

________________________________ Department Chair, Digital Communication