Schedule
You must follow the Details link for each week to see your reading assignments and other important requirements. The assignments that are due are explained in Required Work.
Week 1 | Jan. 4*/5
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Introduction to the course. Attendance WILL be counted today.
* NOTE: Classes do not meet Jan. 4, so for the Monday class, Weeks 1 and 2 will be COMBINED into one session on Jan. 11.
Week 2 | Jan. 11/12
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Introduction to audio gathering; practice. Make sure you bring the required gear to class.
* Jan. 18/19 | MLK Jr. Holiday
No classes. Yes, this includes Tuesday's class too.
Week 3 | Jan. 25/26
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Introduction to audio editing. You will use your audio interview in the editing practice.
Due: Audio 1, Part 1
Week 4 | Feb. 1/2
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Multitrack audio editing instruction. Examples.
Due: Audio 1, Part 2
Week 5 | Feb. 8/9
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Introduction to audio slideshows. Examples and discussion.
Due: Audio 2, Part 1
Week 6 | Feb. 15/16
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Photojournalism: Composition, rule of thirds, basic photojournalim ethics.
Due: Audio 2, Part 2
Week 7 | Feb. 22/23
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In-class review of your photos. All students' photos will be shown. Discussion and review of basic photojournalism principles. Emphasis on variety and detail shots.
Due: Soundslides, Part 1
Week 8 | March 1/2
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Photo editing instruction in Photoshop. Cropping, optimization, story pacing.
Due: Soundslides, Part 2
* March 8–12 | Spring Break
Have fun!
Week 9 | March 15/16
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Introduction to Soundslides (software for audio slideshow production).
Due: Soundslides, Part 3
Week 10 | March 22/23
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Introduction to video shooting; the five-shot method. Examples.
Due: Soundslides, Part 4
Week 11 | March 29/30
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Introduction to video editing in Windows Movie Maker.
Due: Video, Part 1
Week 12 | April 5/6
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In-class review of your video. Everyone will see all of the students' videos. Discussion and review of basic principles. Emphasis on variety and detail shots.
Due: Video, Part 2
Week 13 | April 12/13
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Video interviews and B-roll. How-to; examples.
Due: Nothing! (Work on your upcoming video assignment.)
Week 14 | April 19/20
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Combining one interview and B-roll using Windows Movie Maker. Demonstration.
Due: Video, Part 3
Week 15 | April 26 (finals week)
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Due: Video, Part 4
Key Dates
Classes begin: Tuesday, Jan. 5
Classes end: Wednesday, April 21
Final exams: April 24, 26–30
UF Holidays
MLK Jr. Holiday: Monday, Jan. 18
Spring Break: March 8–12
