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Platt College San Diego Alumni Damien DunkleyPlatt College San Diego Justin EdelmanPlatt College San Diego Digital Filmmaking FXPlatt College San Diego AlumniJon KoopPlatt College Digital Video Production special effects

DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION & SPECIAL FX

ADVANCED SPECIALIZED DIPLOMA

PROGRAM SNAPSHOT
Length of Program: 13 Months
Length of a Classes: 5-Weeks (100 hours)
All Course Times: 8 am - 12 pm (Daily)
Class Sizes: 8-Students Maximum (Term 5 & 6)
Equipment & Software provided while attending? Yes
Prerequisites? None
Course Load: Full-Time
Accept VA Benefits? Yes

The Advanced Specialized Diploma in Digital Video Production and Special Effects program will offer solid knowledge to the students enabling them to solve complex video production problems and to create professional artistically unique products.

The program focuses on Digital Video Production foundations including:

  • Script Writing Original Screenplay, Budgeting, Producing and Marketing of Completed Original Project
  • Film Direction, Shooting and Finishing Professional Quality Projects Wide range of Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production principles
  • Special Effects and Sound Design Techniques, Elements of Cinema
  • Editing sound for media such as DVDs, Motion Graphics, Film/Video, Radio and Gaming using industry standard software
  • Editing and Compositing Motion Graphics, Sound Design and Engineering with Industry standard Programs
  • Storytelling, Application to commercial video, Short Documentary and Narrative Films
  • Workflow for Single and Multiple Camera Editing, Compositing and Effects
  • Introduction to Live Switcher Equipment, Setup and Controls
  • Learn Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, and Apple Final Draft.
  • No application, parking or monthly material fees
  • Books and supplies included
  • Easy transfer credit evaluation


EMPLOYERS OF PLATT COLLEGE’S ALUMNI

Platt College San Diego Alumni Employers Digital Video Production FX


 

THE MANY BENEFITS OF PLATT COLLEGE SAN DIEGO

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Small Class Sizes

You receive closer, one-on-one, and tailored instruction while developing deep and lasting relationships with your fellow classmates.

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On Campus Classes

Hands on, project based instruction with a curriculum designed and taught by industry professionals.

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Inverted Curriculum

You complete design / technical courses before general studies, utilizing your newly acquired skills within your professional and personal life sooner.

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No application, parking or monthly material fees.

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Accelerated Programs

Associate's Degree in 16 months. Bachelor's Degree in under 3 years.

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Target One Class

You complete your technical / design classes one at a time. Focusing your creative attention on your target.

DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION | ADVANCED SPECIALIZED DIPLOMA

COURSES & DESCRIPTIONS

SOFTWARE UTILIZED

Platt College San Diego Digital Video Production Software

Each Core course is 5-days-a-week, 5-weeks in length, Monday-Friday, 8am-12pm, 100 hours, hands-on, and completed one-at-a-time.

P102 Raster Graphics

(4.50 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
Introduction to Raster Graphics (P102) is an introduction to pixel editing software, which includes image acquisition, color theory, resolution for commercial printing, and photo retouching. Industry standards as established by the NAPP (National Association of Photoshop Professionals) are emphasized. Technical efficiency in Adobe Photoshop and creative approaches toward design problem resolution are goals of the course.

IA104 Introduction to 3D

(4.50 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
Introduction to 3D (IA104) introduces students to 3D and 3D applications, techniques, and theory with an emphasis on Autodesk’s Maya®. Students will learn and practice the fundamental methods of modeling, texturing, and animation. Polygon Modeling, UV Texture Mapping, Mental Ray Rendering, and Turntable Animation.

IV104 Introduction to Digital Video Production

(4.50 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
Introduction to Digital Video Production (IV104) offers the fundamentals of Digital Video Production from pre-production (planning, storyboarding) to production (shooting, lighting, sound, green screen) to post production (editing, compositing, titles, audio). Professional film and video analyses, genre division, and film fundamental elements will be studied. Video compression, with an emphasis on web delivery, will be introduced.

DW300 Script Writing

(5.00 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
Script Writing (DW300) will introduce the elements of both short-form, television pilot, and feature-length screenwriting, focusing specifically on screenplay structure, short and feature film analysis, genre analysis, and screenwriting style. The emphasis is on students’ original idea generation and writing.

DS300 Sound Design and Engineering

(5.00 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
Sound Design and Engineering (DS300) explains the role of audio in visual media and explores the production of sound for picture using Pro Tools. Students will learn fundamental technical and artistic processes involved in creating effective audio for picture, and will achieve a basic level of proficiency using Pro Tools as an audio production platform. No prior audio experience is required.

DC300 Digital Compositing and Motion Graphics

(5.00 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
Digital Compositing and Motion Graphics (DC300), students will learn the tools to create video effects. Explores the world of digital compositing and motion graphics from identifying the needs for production and pre-producing VFX shots. The students will be introduced to basic compositing techniques and motion graphics. The course will offer an understanding of pre-production for Adobe After Effects to set-up the best shot for effects, green screen, 3D layers, key-framing, creating alpha mattes, animating text and geo elements, motion tracking, syncing to audio and exporting movies for web or cinema.

DAP400A Digital Video Production

(5.00 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
Digital Production (DP300) covers the production process, including pre-production, production, and post-production. Much of the emphasis will be on learning the production tools. Students will gain hands-on experience in the use of different types of cameras, lenses, lighting and sound recording equipment. Students will also learn techniques in planning and to prepare for the production process. In post-production, students learn the fundamentals of media asset management, advanced editing techniques and different delivery methods with an emphasis on video compression for the web.

DAP400B Advanced Digital Video Production

(5.00 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
Advanced Digital Production (DAP300) will examine the elements of cinema and storytelling from the film world. Students will apply the knowledge from prerequisite courses to the creation of a high-quality short film. It is a goal of the course that this film will be used as a central portfolio piece. Students will explore the following roles: director, editor, producer, cinematographer, writer, compositor, and sound specialist. Students will imitate a professional dynamic group environment and will also learn about scouting, auditions, budgeting, permits and venues for distribution.

DAC400 Advanced Digital Compositing and Motion Graphics

(5.00 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
Advanced Digital Compositing and Motion Graphics (DAC400) This class demonstrate how to solve creative, complex, industry-level compositing problems, such as multiple effects, pre-comp/nesting, optimizing performance, masking/rotoscoping, and rendering, using industry standard programs like After Effects. Students will leave with skills ranging from digital painting, clean plating, rotoscoping, multi channeling compositing from 3D programs, color correcting, 3D motion tracking to understanding concepts as alpha channels, plug-ins, modifying in the Graph Editor and expressions.

PP200 Portfolio Project

(4.50 semester credit hours/100 clock hours)
As an outcome of the Portfolio Project (PP200) students will create a digital portfolio (demo reel and web page) to demonstrate the skills and knowledge they have acquired in their specialized program. Emphasis will be placed on presentation skills and strategies suitable for gaining employment.

ALUMNI NEWS AND TESTIMONIALS

Platt College San Diego | Alumni | Mattia Montuoro
Mattia Montuoro | PCSD Alumni | Director | WOFL
Mattia Montuoro | Senior Art/Broadcast Director | WOFL FOX 35

“Coming from Italy, I knew that I wanted a new beginning in the United States. With the direction of great instructors and the support of the staff, I was able to begin my career in Broadcast Television. Platt College SD has helped me complete one of my life-long dreams.”

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Registration Fee $110
Term 4 - Term 6 (DV) 48.5 Credits $566.67 per credit
All books, supplies, materials, printing, and software (Adobe Creative Cloud) $1,166.66
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