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This schedule WILL change as the semester progresses. Revisions: This schedule is merely a guide. It will certainly change during the semester. Dates, deadlines, assignments, point values, and any or all policies may be changed or modified by the instructor. Changes will be announced in class or via the website. There may be unannounced quizzes during the semester.
Fall 2017 Schedule
This schedule includes an assignment that must be produced and completed on Election Day, November 7, 2017.
Week 1 Intro  & Data Visualization
August 22 Tuesday
IN CLASS:
Watch the Introductory video and complete the assignments including the syllabus quiz on Canvas
(I’ll be out of town, but checking email)
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Great Work
- A Joke
- Data Visualization
- Syllabus Quiz on Canvas (If this link doesn’t work, go to quizzes under our class on Canvas)
READINGS:
LINKS:
Legos
One Race
Hungry: Living with Prader-Willi Syndrome
Peter Pan in print and online
College & Income
Dancing
August 24 Thursday
IN CLASS:
- Look at Multimedia examples
- Your Jokes
- Data Visualization and creating your timeline
ASSIGNMENTS:
Using the Zoom H1Â – video tutorial
Bring Audio recorders to class next Thursday
READINGS:
LINKS:
NYT Best
Iran Agreement simply
Sound Architecture
Snow Fall
Superman
Seinfeld on Joke Telling
Move (and Learn)
Faster Than Bolt?
100 Degree Days
Your Links:
| STUDENT | WEBSITE | |
| Â Zhu Zhu | Â A Life Alone | |
| Â Paige Brokaw | Â Trump lashes out | |
| Â Jennifer Fabiano | Â Vaccines | |
| Â Jeremy Stonesifer | Â Desperate Crossing | |
| Â Kelsey McHugh | Â Eclipse | |
| Â Katie Mihelarakis | Â special bond | |
| Â Colin Sullivan | Â Kurt Cobain | |
| Â Dylan Coughlin | Â History of NFL | |
Week 2 Data Visualization/Audio
August 29 Â Tuesday
IN CLASS:
Work on Timeline
It’s not too early to be thinking about your final project
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
LINKS
Kohn  (more about this story here:  RadioLab )
August 31 Thursday
IN CLASS:
- Using Box
- Look at Timelines
- Intro to Audio
- Bring audio recorder to class
ASSIGNMENTS:
- “Before The First Question” Email me one thing(by 9/4 @ 11:59 pm) you learned from the article or something you don’t understand or a question (10 pts)
- Audio Interview – Â Sonic IDs
READINGS:
LINKS:
Sonic IDs
Passion for Sound
Knock Knock
Transom.org – great resource for audio
Week 3 Audio
Bring audio recorder to class
September 5 Â Tuesday
IN CLASS:
Talk about Audio
Review “Before The First Question”
Use Zoom H1 in class – bring recorder
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
worth reading: Â Perfect Strangers: When Dick Cavett Met Seth Meyers
LINKS:
Dear Craigslist: Â I Have A Small Swastika Tattoo and I Want It Off
The MothÂ
September 7 Â Thursday
IN CLASS:
Audio – Editing
Using Audition
Work on ‘Sonic IDs’ assignment
ASSIGNMENTS:
Pick up Nikon D7200 at Media Tech – everyone gets a camera for the rest of the semester. Sign it out from Media Tech.
You should make sure to get a D7200 NOT a D7100 or any other camera.
Ed.Ted intro to the D7200
Ed.Ted Shooting Video with the D7200
READINGS:
LINKS:
This is Radio
How Sound – sure handedness
RadioLab
Week 4 Audio/CameraÂ
September 12 Â Tuesday
IN CLASS:
Critique Sonic IDs
ASSIGNMENTS:
Ed.Ted Additional Camera Skills
READINGS:
LINKS:
September 14 Â Thursday
IN CLASS:
Work with Cameras, BRING YOUR CAMERA TO CLASS
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS: (for next Thursday)
Simple Storytelling Techniques
LINKS
Week 5
Audio/Cameras
September 19 Â Tuesday
IN CLASS: Â
Critique Person and Their Sound
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
LINKS:
September 21 Â Thursday
IN CLASS:
Premiere
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
LINKS:
His book is Believing is Seeing
Week 6 Premiere/Video
September 26 Tuesday
IN CLASS:
Critique Camera Skills
Work more with Premiere and Cameras
Gentrification from Rebecca
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
LINKS:
September 28 Thursday
Week 7 VideoÂ
October 3 Tuesday
IN CLASS:
Shooting sequences
BRING YOUR CAMERA AND AN SD CARD **We will go outside if it isn’t raining – dress for the weather**
ASSIGNMENTS:
Man on the Street (in class)
Surprise Me Video
READINGS:
LINKS:Â
Wright’s Law
What’s inside counts
Poynter on music
How Music changes the story
Miyagi tsunami v1
Miyagi tsunami v2
After the Boston bombing
October 5 ThursdayÂ
IN CLASS:
Edit Sights and Sounds               Â
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
LINKS:Â
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Week 8 VideoÂ
October 10 TuesdayÂ
IN CLASS:
Critique Sight and Sound
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
LINKS:
October 12 Thursday
IN CLASS:
In class assignment: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 50 points.
Intro to Video MEET AT THE HUBÂ (Outside if the weather is decent, inside if not)
**BRING Â D7200, headphones, Wired or Wireless mic from Media Tech or Lubert and tripod from Lubert**
- We will work to create a series of “Man on the Street” (and woman of course) interviews.
- The goal is to practice using the cameras and doing on-camera interviews.
- Each person needs to interview AT LEAST 10 strangers
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
LINKS:
Week 9 Video
** EXTRA CREDIT Lynsey Addario, Pulitzer-winning photojournalist, Monday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m., Schwab Auditorium**
**October 17 Tuesday
IN CLASS:
Critique Surprise Me Rough draft
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
LINKS:
FINAL PROJECTS
A Moment In Time
A Proud Individual
**October 19 Thursday
IN CLASS:
Two-minute elevator pitch in class – story idea – you must have made contact with your subject by now. The story must have a strong character and that character must be available through the rest of the semester.
Email me your proposal before class
Look at Man on the Street
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
LINKS:
Week 10 VideoÂ
October 24 Tuesday
IN CLASS:
Microphones – especially the wireless kind
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
Reporter Sandwich
B-Roll Reporter Sandwich
final projects:
Paul Hann “A Life of Struggles”
Anita Oh “Sisters”
Coale Henderson’s final project
Short Doc Workshop
Mountain Workshop
October 26 Â Thursday
IN CLASS:
Critique Surprise Me
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
The Thingmaker Watch and read. Bring a question and talking points to class on Tuesday
LINKS:
Week 11 VideoÂ
October 31 Tuesday
IN CLASS:
Free photos!! Â If you want a headshot of yourself for your profile or any other use, I’ll be taking them in class. Brush your hair and wear professional looking clothes. YOU MUST HAVE A PROFESSIONAL LOOKING PHOTO OF YOURSELF FOR YOUR COMMEDIA PROFILE.
Build/update Commedia Profile
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
LINKS:
November 2 Â Thursday
IN CLASS:
FINAL PROJECT 1st Critique
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
LINKS:
High Above New York
High Above New York video
Etsy Mr. Toilet
November 7 Tuesday
NO CLASS :: ELECTION DAY
IN CLASS:
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
LINKS:
November 9 Thursday
IN CLASS:
Look at Election Day coverage
Creating a story from Gimlet Media
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
LINKS:
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Week 13 VideoÂ
November 14 Tuesday
IN CLASS:
Critique Person and their Passion
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
LINKS:
November 16 Thursday
IN CLASS:
Final Project 2nd Critique – you MUST have something to show in class
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
LINKS:
Week 14
November 21 Tuesday
 NO CLASS HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
November 23 Â Thursday
 NO CLASS HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Week 15 Final ProjectsÂ
November 28 Â Tuesday
IN CLASS:
Work on Final Projects in class
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
Worth reading: an inspiring interview with the director
LINKS:
November 30 Thursday
IN CLASS:
Critique Radio Edit of Final Project
Edit Project/Portfolio and post
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
LINKS:
Week 16 Final ProjectsÂ
 I’ll be in the lab Wednesday @ 4pm to help with any editing or posting questions/problems
Then I’ll be in Carnegie, room 006 from 7pm on to help as well.
December 5 Â Tuesday
IN CLASS:
Post Portfolio stories to web – Â You need at least two stories from the semester on the website, linked to your profile, plus your final project.
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
LINKS:
December 7 Â Thursday
IN CLASS:
Last Day of Class Assignment Due: Final Project presentations in class **Final Projects must be finished and posted AT START OF CLASS**
ASSIGNMENTS:
READINGS:
LINKS:
Finals Week
Multimedia Mini Film Festival (Mandatory)
Date: December 14th 2:30-4:20
Location:Â Carnegie 113 (Cinema)