Program Overview

Digital Communications & Media (FILV1-UC)

The Digital Communications & Media program offers a range of courses that provide students with professional concepts and techniques in film and digital media production. The program includes hands-on workshops and projects that cover various aspects of digital media, including cinematography, audio recording, digital filmmaking, and editing.

Course Offerings

• FILV1-UC 2003: Digital Cinematography (4 Credits)
  • This hands-on workshop provides students with professional concepts and techniques in film and digital media production, emphasizing the aesthetics of cinematography.
  • Topics covered include the role of the cinematographer, interpreting the script visually, working with the director, the goals of lighting, camera operation, lens selection, working with a crew and a lab, shooting exteriors and interiors, duties of the camera assistant, knowledge video formats, and using digital exposure meters.
• FILV1-UC 2004: Audio Recording (4 Credits)
  • This course surveys the basic skills needed to record sound for film and digital video, emphasizing the underlying acoustic and electronic principles employed.
  • Topics include analog and digital recording, mike designs and powering, selection of mike pick-up patterns, boom techniques, sync systems, radio mikes, sound mixing and scene matching from camera perspective, set protocol, proper slating, recording narration, and sound effects.
• FILV1-UC 2201: Digital Filmmaking I (4 Credits)
  • This hands-on introductory course covers basic DV camera operations, elementary nonlinear editing with Final Cut Pro, and how to prepare a video production.
  • Students work in teams with rotating crews, writing, producing, directing, and editing individual and group projects, demonstrating growing confidence with production equipment and professional practices.
• FILV1-UC 2202: Digital Filmmaking II (4 Credits)
  • This advanced course is designed for students who are ready to build their creative professional future by concentrating on making one digital video project for festivals, competitions, and other forms of digital video distribution.
  • Students work in teams and assist each other as crew while working on their own projects, with access to cameras and equipment after a review of technical operations.
• FILV1-UC 2203: Digital Editing I (4 Credits)
  • Using DV footage, students work in pairs to learn each step of digital nonlinear editing, including log and capture footage, three-point editing, trimming, motion effects, audio mixing, generating and EDL, on-lining a master tape, and exporting digital file formats.
  • The course emphasizes the aesthetics of editing, including continuity, pacing, and dramatic structure.

Grading and Prerequisites

• FILV1-UC 2003: UC SPS Graded, Repeatable for additional credit: No
• FILV1-UC 2004: UC SPS Graded, Repeatable for additional credit: No, Prerequisites: FILV1-UC 2201
• FILV1-UC 2201: UC SPS Graded, Repeatable for additional credit: No
• FILV1-UC 2202: UC SPS Graded, Repeatable for additional credit: No, Prerequisites: FILV1-UC 2003
• FILV1-UC 2203: UC SPS Graded, Repeatable for additional credit: No, Prerequisites: FILV1-UC 2201

Program Overview

The Digital Communications & Media program at New York University provides students with a comprehensive education in digital media production, including cinematography, audio recording, digital filmmaking, and editing. The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the digital media industry, with a focus on hands-on learning and professional practices.