CATALOG 2011-2012 - The Art Institutes
CATALOG 2011-2012 - The Art Institutes
CATALOG 2011-2012 - The Art Institutes
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DIGITAL<br />
FILM & VIDEO<br />
PRODUCTION<br />
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: 12 QUARTERS<br />
ABOUT THE PROGRAM<br />
<strong>The</strong> Bachelor of Science degree program in Digital Film & Video Production at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Art</strong><br />
<strong>Institutes</strong> International Minnesota is designed to offer a balance in theory, history, and practical<br />
training to produce competent and literate graduates who are proficient in the technical,<br />
organizational, historical, and creative aspects of visual storytelling. This program is designed<br />
to integrate industry and education with internship programs and its own student operated<br />
production company and television studios. Students will have the opportunity to script and<br />
produce screenplays, teleplays, sitcoms, commercials and music videos. In addition, the<br />
program is designed to enhance technical competencies, as students will be offered advanced<br />
courses in these areas and provided the opportunity to concentrate in their chosen fields.<br />
PROGRAM MISSION<br />
<strong>The</strong> mission of the Digital Filmmaking & Video Production Bachelor degree program is to prepare graduates<br />
for entry level positions in the film, television, and interactive broadcast mediums. <strong>The</strong> Digital Film &<br />
Video Production program specifically offers training in the areas of scriptwriting, producing,<br />
directing, film production techniques, audio post, post production management, and motion<br />
graphics. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in the film, television, and interactive<br />
broadcast mediums to freelance professionals in the production of feature films, shorts, music<br />
videos, and commercials or to embark on a career as a well-rounded, independent filmmaker.<br />
PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
1. Producing & Directing: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to conceptualize, plan and<br />
execute different styles of media productions. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding<br />
of their leadership and collaborative responsibilities in relationship to artistic partners,<br />
crews, clients, the wider community and their own personal development<br />
2. Writing & Critical Thinking: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to effectively<br />
communicate ideas, stories and expectations in written work. Graduates will have an<br />
understanding of the historical, cultural and social contexts for moving images<br />
3. Cinematography & Lighting: Graduates will demonstrate control of camera,<br />
cinematic and lighting equipment in relation to a given subject<br />
4. Sound: Graduates will demonstrate control of audio recording and sound equipment in a variety of<br />
applications. Graduates will show ability to create a meaningful relationship between image and sound<br />
5. Editing & Post-Production: Graduates will demonstrate appropriate skill in editing with attention<br />
to duration, shot to shot relation, shot to scene and relation to the whole. Graduates will<br />
demonstrate a basic understanding of design principles in use of typography, motion graphics<br />
and animation, as well as compositing and image processing skills (where applicable)<br />
6. Professionalism: Graduates present and conduct themselves professionally and demonstrate<br />
an understanding of specific career paths, job responsibilities, and industry expectations<br />
THE ART INSTITUTES INTERNATIONAL MINNESOTA