Columbia School of Broadcasting

You can be on the cutting-edge of technology in the New Millennium by becoming part of the new wave in the digital broadcasting empire. Digital recording has taken the audio and video field soaring to unbelievable heights by means of computer software editing and recording. TV and radio stations are implementing digital systems into their studios to improve sound and video quality, soundtrack capacity and editing capability.

This seminar will enable you to gain skills needed to learnt digital editing and recording equipment and how you can leverage that knowledge into a career as a digital journalist. That means you can publish and report in several multi-media venues.   

CURRICULUM

8 credit hours; 2 hours class time per day; 2 days a week for ten weeks; no previous digital experience required.

Phase 1: An introduction into Digital Technology -- This is a detailed discussion of exactly what Digital Operating Technology is and what its place is in today's journalistic environment.

Phase 2: The Basic Functions of the Digital Mini Disc System and digital recorders - This phase will familiarize the student with the digital equipment he or she will be using in the field. This will include a discussion on the functions and capabilities of the mini disc editing equipment and the mini discs themselves. It will also include DVcam familiarity, editing software and practical usage.

Phase 3: Creating, Editing and Erasing Digital Tracks - This portion helps to develop the student's ability to create and edit his or her own digital tracks on mini disc, DV cam, and software. In this section, students will learn how to effectively use faded music, pitch changes and tone on tracks, how to combine multiple tracks into one medley, remove unwanted portions of audio and video tracks and how to customize tracks to meet time and restriction regulations.

Phase 4: How Digital Technology is Implemented in Modern Journalism - This phase will show the student all of the practical uses of digital technology and how this knowledge will keep them a step ahead of the competition in the digital journalism field.

Phase 5: Customizing Your Own Digital Reports - This final phase will include studio time in which the students will have a chance to create their own 60 second spots on the digital equipment from ready for print stories developed during the class. Instructor will be on hand to give personal attention and advice to help create an effective audio and video spot.