🎬 DDP 120: Video Post Production

Semester: TBD
CRN: TBD | Units: 3 credits
Modality: Fully Online or Hybrid

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👋 Welcome!

Welcome to Video Post Production!
I’m Professor Kent Kay, and I’m excited to guide you through the craft of digital video editing using Adobe Premiere Pro. In this course, you’ll explore the art, techniques, and industry standards of video editing — from storytelling and audio mixing to motion graphics and color correction. You’ll also prepare for the Adobe Certified Professional Exam, gaining skills that will serve you in professional media production.💡 Success in this class depends on consistent practice. Watching the lessons is not enough — you must practice along with the demonstrations to master the skills and pass the certification exam.

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📍 Class Structure

• Weekly Lectures: Recorded video posted each Monday

• Practice Lessons: Assigned LinkedIn Learning modules (your “textbook”)

• Work Due: Sundays @ 11:59 PM

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📬 Contact Info

• Preferred: Canvas Inbox (fastest response)

• Office Hours: Wednesdays, 7–9 PM via Zoom ›

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📚 Course Description

This course introduces the fundamental techniques, skills, and theories of editing digital video projects. You’ll learn:

• Non-linear editing history and workflow

• Technical standards (timecode, frame rates, NTSC/PAL)

• Image composition, sound integration, and post-production processes

• Digital formats, compression, and delivery methods

Through hands-on projects, you’ll create and edit video content, integrating graphics, animation, and sound, while applying professional industry standards.

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🧠 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Analyze the purpose and audience needs for video projects

• Use Adobe Premiere Pro to create professional edits

• Integrate audio, color, and effects for polished results

• Apply project management and collaboration workflows

• Prepare for the Adobe Certified Professional Exam in Premiere Pro

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💼 Skills You’ll Gain

• Adobe Premiere Pro Certification Prep

• Editing Workflow & Project Management

• Color Correction & Audio Mixing

• Motion Graphics & Titles

• Multicam Editing & Green Screen Masking

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🛠 Required Tools & Materials

• Adobe Creative Cloud (free with COD email)

• LinkedIn Learning Access (provided by COD)

• Computer meeting Premiere Pro specs › (GPU with 2GB VRAM recommended)

• External Hard Drive (500GB+ recommended)

• Camera, microphone, tripod (or smartphone + tripod + lav mic)

• Gaff tape for securing microphones

• Certiport account (for Adobe exam access)

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📊 Grading Breakdown

ComponentPoints

Quizzes~150 pts

Discussions 300 pts

Lab Assignments 450 pts

Attendance 150 pts

LinkedIn Learning Certificates 100 pts

Midterm / Final Exam 100 pts

Portfolio Proposal 100 pts

Portfolio Drafts 200 pts

Final Project Presentation 100 pts

Other Assignments varies

Total Possible: ~1,650 pts

Late Work: -10% per week late
Grade Scale:
A: 90–100% | B: 80–89% | C: 70–79% | D: 60–69% | F: Below 60%

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🎯 Tips for Success

✅ Watch the full weekly lecture — take notes!
✅ Complete and practice LinkedIn Learning lessons in real time
✅ Keep pace with due dates to avoid falling behind
✅ Use office hours for feedback and extra help

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📆 Weekly Overview

WeekFocus

1–2 Editing Basics & Adobe Interface

3–4 Audio Editing & Keyframing

5–6 Color Correction & Graphics

7 Final Project Proposal

8 Midterm – Adobe Certification Exam (Attempt 1)

9–10 Production & Raw Footage Submission

11 Final Project Edit

12 Final Project Presentation & Exam Attempt 2 (if needed)

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✅ Course Policies

• Participation: Missing the first week may result in being dropped

• Academic Integrity: Cheating or plagiarism will result in a zero and possible reporting

• Respect: Communicate professionally in all interactions

• Accommodations: Contact DSPS › early for approved accommodations

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🎓 Certification Path

You’ll have two chances to pass the Adobe Certified Professional Exam:

• Midterm Week (first attempt)

• Final Week (second attempt, if needed)

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