Audio and Video Post-production Program

Program Overview

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This post-production program provides a comprehensive overview of the industry, including software, sound recording, and workflow. Students will learn about the history of cinema and television, lighting techniques, and computer graphics. They will also develop skills in music analysis, dialogue editing, and color correction, culminating in the creation of a short film.

Program Outline

Outline:

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Overview of Term 1

In this term, you will learn:

• the core principles and practices of the post-production industry (e.g., the key players, industry structure, current trends, etc.)
• the most commonly used software programs in post-production and what each of their functions are
• how to record sound effects for video
• as well as an overview of the post-production process (i.e., how to analyze the various shots and recordings and set up a project plan and workflow accordingly).

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The Post-Production Industry – 45h

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Introduction to the Digital Environment in Post-Production – 45h

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Sound Recording and Foley – 45h

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Introduction to Post-Production – 45h

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Overview of Term 2

In this term, you will learn:

• an overview of the history of cinema and television
• lighting and “green screen” techniques to shoot special effects
• how to create 2D animations, illustrations, and other computer graphics
• as well as how to begin applying some of the techniques and tools learned in previous courses to edit and produce the final version of an advertisement designed for television.

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History of Cinema and Television – 45h

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Cinematography in Post-Production – 45h

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2D Graphic Elements – 60h

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Post-Production I: Advertisements – 60h

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Overview of Term 3

In this term, you will learn:

• how to develop your critical analysis skills to determine the needs in terms of music for a particular video production
• how to record, edit, replace, and integrate dialogue (voice) for video
• how to create the credits (opening and closing) for a film or television production
• as well as how to successfully complete the post-production for a news report.

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Music in Video: Practical Analysis – 45h

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Automatic Dialogue Replacement (ADR) / Post-Synchronization – 45h

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Credits Production – 60h

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Post-Production II: News Reports – 60h

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Overview of Term 4

In this term, you will learn:

• the fundamental principles and techniques used for 3D animation
• compositing (how to seamlessly combine visual elements from a variety of different sources into one image/scene)
• how to analyze video to identify various degrees of color intensity and hues, as well as other factors such as saturation and contrast to perform color correction and grading
• as well as the tools and techniques used in post-production for documentaries.

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3D Animation – 75h

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Compositing – 75h

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Color Correction and Grading – 75h

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Post-Production III: Documentaries – 60h

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Overview of Term 5

In this term, you will learn:

• all of the theory and techniques necessary to create professional-sounding audio for your video projects
• how to create 2D and 3D animated graphics
• how to create and overlay images and 2D graphic animations for video
• as well as integrating all of the knowledge and skills you will have acquired throughout the program by completing the post-production for a short film.

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Sound Mixing and Editing – 45h

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Digital Overlay Graphic Design – 60h

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Careers:

• Video Editor
• Assistant Editor
• Sound Editor
• Post-Production Supervisor / Coordinator
• Post Supervisor
• Foley Artist
• Color Correction and Grading Artist
• Digital Overlay Graphic Designer