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Digital Video Editing

Course 30036 Section 001 CRN 15079

Spring 2021 - Remote Course - All Class Meetings on ZOOM

(Be sure to have ZOOM on your computer)

Tuesday 8:50 - 10:30

Thursday 8:50 - 10:30

Professor Karl Idsvoog

330-672-8301; 513-646-4953; Rm 101-F Franklin Hall; idsvoog@gmail.com

I won't be in the office until COVID stuff changes. If you have questions or
concerns CALL ME: 513-646-4953

Your First Assignment

Please Read This Syllabus Today!
It's on Blackboard and I will also email you a copy in case there's a
tech issue with Blackboard. So one way or the other, you will have it.

Expected Learning Outcomes

1. To become conversant and confident with Adobe Premiere Pro

2. To improve your ability to plan your edit.

3. To be able to edit single and multicamera projects.

3. Far more important, to elevate your mental/professional approach to the work

What Quality Work Will You Produce?

Employers don’t ask to see your grades. They ask to see your work.

What can you put on your website right now that demonstrates to a potential
employer that you would be worth hiring? Do you think like a professional? Can
you deal with clients as a professional? Do you approach your work with a
professional attitude? Are you able to discuss problems and disagree like a
professional? Do you make the most out of ever project, or do you do as little as
possible to simply get a grade?

REMINDER: At the university, a student can get by with doing as little as

possible to simply get a grade. Employers don’t look at your grades; they look at
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your work. Compare the work of the student who does as little as possible to the
student who takes a professional approach. There is no comparison.

How competitive is this business? Be sure to listen to this clip before next class
https://vimeo.com/300346310 and answer the following two questions: 1.) How
would you rate the attitude you take towards your class assignments? Are you
creative, do you put forth a superb effort or do you have, “hey it’s a class, that’s
good enough” attitude? Use specific examples to support what you’re saying.
2.). What is the first job you’re hoping to get upon graduation? At the beginning
of next class, please submit on Blackboard for the assignment Attitude. You can
copy and paste into the assignment or attach a word document or pdf.

Naming protocol for the attachment is:

lastname_firstname_Attitude

Please put your name on the top of the assignment. This is a ten point
assignment.

This is a course where you should be able to produce work you can show to
employers. And at the very least, you can become comfortable with an editing
platform that is used all over the world.

This is not a high-pressure course.

You'll have time in class to edit.

The Challenges of Zoom

Zoom puts more of a challenge on all of us. In the classroom, I can look around
and spot screens where a student is having a problem. On Zoom, I can't do that
until you share your screen. When we zoom, I will select the option that any of
you can share your screen. But you have to remember to STOP sharing so we
can look at someone else's screen.

Ask questions. If my explanation isn't clear, if you want to see something

demonstrated again, please say so.

Projects
This course begins with the basics. Everyone will do several of the same
exercises. We’ll focus on exercises to give you skills on everything from editing
essentials to producing effects. We’ll edit everything from basic sequences to
multiple camera shoots.

Our Schedule
The schedule is tentative because I have to see how we're doing. It doesn't
make sense to move forward on additional elements if we need more time on
what we're doing. So if we need additional time on a project, let me know.
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You got your first assignment today - the Editor Advice project. Don't
procrastinate on that. My recommendation for recording: use Zoom. It's free.
You can record. You can send your person an invitation. Again, you can use
any platform you wish.

Grades
Previously, I've always graded video projects on a 5 point scale analyzing various
elements.

5=A
4=B
3=C
2=D
1=F

And if it's a more important project, I simply double the values.

10=A
8=B
Etc.

But previously, I was always in the classroom and we used the ISIS server. So
with Blackboard, that may not be practical. I will indicate points for each
assignment. They will be calculated on Blackboard. I will make sure your
grade shows both points and letter grade. If you have any questions or
concerns, please call me. 513-646-4953. If you have questions or a
complaint about an assignment, call me. That is YOUR responsibility. So if
you don't like something, if there's a problem, call and let me know so we
can solve the problem. Silence does not solve problems.

Another pandemic semester

I just had a long-time friend die of COVID. My brother and his wife both battled it
and are mostly recovered. For all of us, this is a semester with additional stress.
This course should NOT add to that stress. This course should help you
develop far more than editing skill. You'll be playing your finished projects for
others to critique. The ability to professionally critique work is essential. And
too often in the classroom, students are hesitant to say anything negative.
Pointing out a problem in a production that needs to be fixed is NOT being
negative. It's being helpful. You need to develop your ability to critque.

Please hit the deadlines. Normally, I give any project missing a deadline an F.
I'm not doing that this semester. But please, hit your deadlines. If you need
additional time, let me know. Good luck.

SYLLABUS STATEMENTS
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There are several skills you should be developing and improving that are directly relevant to
the professional curriculum required of an accredited journalism program. The official
description from the School of Media and Journalism is below, and I’ve boldfaced those
items we will be stressing in this class.

As an accredited member of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass

Communication, we are committed to developing a curriculum designed to meet twelve
professional competencies. This course, as part of a larger program, contributes to our
development of:

THOUGHTFUL, PROFICIENT COMMUNICATORS…

 write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate for the communications
professions, audiences and purposes they serve.

 demonstrate an understanding of the history and role of professionals and institutions in

shaping communications.

 understand concepts and apply theories in the use and presentation of images and
information. (How do you bring the data to life; how do you humanize the data?)

 apply current tools and technologies appropriate for the communications

professions in which they work, and to understand the digital world.

…WHO ARE CREATIVE, CRITICAL THINKERS...

 think critically, creatively and independently.

…TRAINED TO UNCOVER AND EVALUATE INFORMATION…

 conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the
communications professions in which they work.

 critically evaluate their own work and that of others for accuracy and fairness,
clarity, appropriate style and grammatical correctness.

 apply basic numerical and statistical concepts.

…WITHIN A LEGAL AND ETHICAL FRAMEWORK…

 Understand and apply the principles and laws of freedom of speech and press in
the United States, as well as receive instruction in and understand the range of
systems of freedom of expression around the world, including the right to dissent,
to monitor and criticize power, and to assemble and petition for redress of
grievances;

 demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically

in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity.

…IN A DIVERSE AND GLOBAL SOCIETY.

 demonstrate an understanding of gender, race ethnicity, sexual orientation, and,
as appropriate, other forms of diversity in domestic society in relation to mass
communications. (NOTE: WHO ARE THE FACES IN YOUR VIDEO? VIDEO HAS
AN AMAZING POWER TO STEREOTYPE)

 demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of people and cultures and of the

significance and impact of mass communications in a global society.
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Syllabus statements - Media and Journalism - Spring 2021

School of Media and Journalism Diversity Statement

The Kent State University School of Media and Journalism recognizes the importance of a diverse
faculty, staff and student body and embraces the concept that diversity will foster the
acknowledgement, empowerment and inclusion of any person.

The School teaches the history, culture, values and notable achievement of persons who represent
the world’s diverse community. The mission of the school is to offer a strong curriculum, enriched by
a legal and ethical foundation, which recruits, retains, promotes and hires from this diverse
community.

The School believes that the highest levels of success, knowledge and progress arise when we learn
from others who are not of our own national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age,
gender identity, gender expression, physical and mental ability and social class. We welcome the
many opportunities to examine challenges that may arise from differences.

One of our goals is to promote inclusivity and belonging among students, faculty and staff. MDJ’s
Diversity and Globalization committee is committed to serving as a resource to promote ongoing
education and awareness about issues relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please contact the
committee at mdjdiversity@kent.edu if you have a diversity-related issue that you would like to
discuss.

College of Communication and Information Diversity Statement

Kent State University defines diversity as “the presence of difference.” The College of
Communication and Information (CCI) affirms that diversity enriches the teaching, study,
research and criticism of the principles and practices of communication and information.
Further, the faculty, staff and students maintain that communication and information can
be understood fully and practiced effectively only when ideas from all people and
perspectives are voiced and valued. CCI’s culture intentionally fosters an inclusive
environment, and CCI commits itself to being an academic unit in which all individuals
feel empowered to participate fully.

MDJ Statement on Cheating and Plagiarism

The School of Media and Journalism deals in publishable works and educates its students
for various aspects of publishing and other communications professions. Within this
framework, every student must be aware of the following rules and definitions while in
school or on the job:

Fabrication is, in phrasing first used by the Columbia University Graduate School of
Journalism, the cardinal sin. Faking quotations, faking “facts”, reporting things that did
not happen are not only reprehensible; they could be actionable in court.

Plagiarizing, as defined by Webster, is “to steal and pass off as one’s own the ideas or
words of another.” It is unethical and, in cases involving creative work, usually illegal.
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One of the worst sins a communications practitioner may commit is to plagiarize the
work of another – to steal his/her words, thought, or outline and pass them off as his/her
own.

Cheating includes the submission of work in which you have received material and
substantive assistance from others, or copied the work of others, when the assignment
was intended to be completed by you alone. Unless specifically designated as a group
project, all assignments for this course are intended to be the result of your individual
efforts.

Duplicating work is defined as submitting the same work to more than one instructor (or
publication) without the prior knowledge and agreement of both.

Commission of any of these offenses while in school is grounds for disciplinary action.
If the complaint is upheld, a variety of punishments may be imposed, from a reprimand to
a lowered or failing grade in the course to dismissal from the university.

Please refer to Kent State University’s Policy Register Section 3-01.8 regarding
plagiarism: http://www.kent.edu/policyreg/policydetails.cfm?
customel_datapageid_1976529=2037779

Student Accessibility Services

Kent State University is committed to inclusive and accessible education experiences for
all students. University Policy 3342-3-01.3 requires that students with disabilities be
provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to course content. Students
with disabilities are encouraged to connect with Student Accessibility Services as early as
possible to establish accommodations. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers
based on a disability (including mental health, chronic medical conditions, or injuries),
please let me know immediately. Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Contact
Information: sas@kent.edu, www.kent.edu/sas; phone 330-672-3391; VP 330-968-0490.

Core Competencies: (BOLD the relevant competencies for your course)

As a program accredited by the Accrediting Council for Education in Journalism and

Mass Communication, we are committed to developing a curriculum designed to meet
twelve professional competencies. This course, as part of a larger program, contributes to
our development of:

THOUGHTFUL, PROFICIENT COMMUNICATORS…

 write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate for the communications
professions, audiences and purposes they serve.
 demonstrate an understanding of the history and role of professionals and institutions in
shaping communications.
 understand concepts and apply theories in the use and presentation of images and
information.
 apply current tools and technologies appropriate for the communications professions
in which they work, and to understand the digital world.
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…WHO ARE CREATIVE, CRITICAL THINKERS...
 think critically, creatively and independently.
…TRAINED TO UNCOVER AND EVALUATE INFORMATION…
 conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the communications
professions in which they work.
 critically evaluate their own work and that of others for accuracy and fairness, clarity,
appropriate style and grammatical correctness.
 apply basic numerical and statistical concepts.
…WITHIN A LEGAL AND ETHICAL FRAMEWORK…
 Understand and apply the principles and laws of freedom of speech and press in the United
States, as well as receive instruction in and understand the range of systems of freedom of
expression around the world, including the right to dissent, to monitor and criticize power,
and to assemble and petition for redress of grievances;
 demonstrate an understanding of professional ethical principles and work ethically in
pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity.
…IN A DIVERSE AND GLOBAL SOCIETY.
 demonstrate an understanding of gender, race ethnicity, sexual orientation, and, as
appropriate, other forms of diversity in domestic society in relation to mass
communications.
 demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of people and cultures and of the
significance and impact of mass communications in a global society.

COVID-19 statements:
The university's Ad Hoc Academic Continuity Committee recommends syllabus
language to clarify expectations concerning the impact of COVID-19. Some examples, in
four categories:

Communication and Staying Informed

Sign up for FlashAlerts. Check email and Blackboard announcements daily.
Health and Safety
The Flashes Safe Seven Principles have been implemented to protect your health as well
as the entire Kent State community. When you are on campus you must follow
the Flashes Safe Seven. As your instructor, I am committed to assuring a safe
environment for all students. Noncompliance by any student may result in cancellation of
the class session for the day and referral to the Office of Student Conduct.

Intellectual Property and Privacy

Intellectual property displayed or distributed to students during this course (including but
not limited to PowerPoint presentations, notes, quizzes, examinations) by the
professor/lecturer/instructor remains the intellectual property of the

professor/lecturer/instructor. This means the student may not distribute, publish or

provide such intellectual property to any other person or entity for any reason,
commercial or otherwise, without the express written permission of the
professor/lecturer/instructor. Additionally, students may not distribute or publish
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recordings and/or links to live classroom presentations, lectures, and/or class discussions.
Absence, Illness and Remote Instruction
Class sessions will transition to remote instruction after the Spring Break (April 12-18). If
a temporary or continuing need to transition to remote instruction at any other time in the
semester is needed, I will communicate instructions concerning this transition to remote
instruction to you via email.

For MDJ classes where students are expected to approach other people (added Fall
2020):

This class may require you to reach out to people for interviews -- an activity that in
normal times usually happens in person. The School of Media and Journalism recognizes
the challenges presented by physical distancing and virtual interviews, and we won't ask
you to do anything unsafe. I will provide more specific guidelines for how to do the
required work of this course without risking your health.

Title IX Statement

Kent State University seeks to provide an environment that is free of discrimination and
harassment and does not tolerate sex discrimination of any kind including: sexual
misconduct; sexual harassment; relationship/sexual violence and stalking. If you have
been the victim of sexual harassment/misconduct/assault we encourage you to report this.

Reporting Options:
1. If you report this to a staff and/or faculty member, they are considered a
mandated reporter who is required to notify our university's Title IX
Coordinator at 330-672-7535 as per our policy 5-16.2
https://www.kent.edu/policyreg.
OR
2. If you wish to keep the information confidential, you may contact Kent
State University counseling services at 330-672-2487 or 330-672-2208
to speak with a licensed counselor/psychologist.

Additionally, you may also report any gender based discrimination and harassment to:
● Police Emergency: 911
● Kent State Police: 330-672-2212
● Center for Sexual and Relationship Violence (SRVSS): 330-672-9230

For more information about Title IX at KSU, please visit: http://www.kent.edu/sss or

contact the Office of Compliance, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action at 330-672-
2038 or aa_eeo@kent.edu.

Student Support
Whenever students are struggling academically and need assistance that you are not able
to provide, please direct them to the Academic Success Center. The Academic Success
Center continues to offer scheduled tutoring, drop-in tutoring, e-tutoring and
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supplemental instruction sessions online this semester. Please let your students know they
can access support at asc@kent.edu or call 330-672-3190. Feel free to mention this
resource on your syllabus. 

We know that students may also struggle in nonacademic ways. There are many
resources on campus and in the local community to assist and support students who may
be in emotional distress or exhibiting disruptive behavior. The Step Up and Speak Out
website and mobile app provide helpful information on do's and don'ts of dealing with
distressed and disruptive individuals and lists resources that are available 24 hours a day.
If you are concerned about a student who you believe may pose a potential threat to self,
others or the university, please consult with the Care Team. The Care Team is a cross-
divisional crisis management committee that collaboratively assesses and coordinates
responses in these situations. Referrals to the Care Team may be made by contacting Dr.
Amy Quillin (aquillin@kent.edu; 330-672-9494), Student Ombuds. Of course, if a
student appears to be an imminent threat to self, others or the university, please call
911.

During these difficult times, students and their families may also be struggling with
access to adequate food and housing. Any students having trouble affording groceries,
accessing sufficient amounts of food, or those who do not have safe and reliable places to
sleep, should contact the Office of the Dean of Students (330-672-8003) or visit the Kent
Cares website www.kent.edu/kent-cares. There might also be a food pantry in the
student's local community to help. To find food pantries and shelters, students can
search http://www.feedingamerica.org and https://www.shelterlistings.org/ . Feel free to
note these resources on your syllabus.

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