Schedule
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Week 1 | Jan. 6
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Introduction to the course.
Week 2 | Jan. 13
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Introduction to audio gathering; practice.
Assignment: Complete an audio interview during the coming week and bring it to class on your recorder.
Week 3 | Jan. 20
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Introduction to audio editing. You will use your audio interview in the editing practice.
Assignment: Complete the audio editing and bring a completed MP3 file to class next week.
Week 4 | Jan. 27
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Due: Audio 1 (will be graded)
Multitrack audio editing instruction. Examples.
Assignment: Bring in several audio files from your next Reporting assignment; audio must include some natural sound to provide a "sense of place" to the listener.
Week 5 | Feb. 3
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Introduction to audio slideshows. Examples and discussion.
Assignment: Complete the multitrack audio editing and bring a completed MP3 file to class.
Week 6 | Feb. 10
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Due: Audio 2 (will be graded)
Photojournalism: Composition, rule of thirds, basic ethics.
Assignment: Make 30 photos at your next Reporting assignment and bring them, on your camera, to class.
Week 7 | Feb. 17
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In-class review of your photos. You will select the best photos from your “take,” and everyone will see them. Discussion and review of basic photojournalism principles. Emphasis on variety and detail shots.
Assignment: Gather both audio and photos suitable for creating an audio slideshow during one of your upcoming Reporting assignments his week. Bring all the files to class.
Week 8 | Feb. 24
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Photo editing instruction in Photoshop. Cropping, optimization, story pacing.
Assignment: Complete your photo editing and write all captions; bring all edited photos to class next week.
Week 9 | March 3
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Introduction to Soundslides.
Assignment: Complete your Soundslides and turn in at next class meeting.
Week 10 | March 10
Spring Break. No classes.
Week 11 | March 17
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Due: Soundslides (will be graded)
Introduction to video shooting; the five-shot method. Example.
Assignment: Bring a minimum of seven video clips, on your camera, to class next week. These clips will demonstrate your understanding of the five-shot method. They do not need to be taken from a Reporting assignment.
Week 12 | March 24
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Introduction to video editing in Windows Movie Maker. You will use your own video clips in this hands-on instruction.
Assignment: Complete the video editing and export the movie file according to instructions provided. Bring this file to class next week.
Week 13 | March 31
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In-class review of your video. Everyone will see all of the class videos. Discussion and review of basic principles. Emphasis on variety and detail shots.
Week 14 | April 7
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Video interviews and B-roll.
Assignment: Shoot a video interview and B-roll on your next Reporting assignment. Bring all the clips to class on your camera.
Week 15 | April 14
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Combining one interview and B-roll using Windows Movie Maker. You will use your own video clips in this hands-on instruction.
Assignment: Complete the video editing and export the movie file according to instructions provided. Bring this file to class next week.
Week 16 | April 21
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Due: Video (will be graded)
Discussion of multimedia reporting expectations in today’s news organizations; next steps for students to consider.
Key Dates
Jan. 6 -- Classes begin
Jan. 6-9, 12 -- Drop/Add
April 22 -- Classes end
April 23-24 -- Reading days
April 25, 27-30, May 1 -- Final exams
UF Holidays
Jan. 19 -- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
March 7-14 -- Spring Break
