KLMUC

DIPLOMA MULTIMEDIA
APPLICATION

LESSON PLAN
AUDIO VISUAL TECHNIQUE
(DMA 410)

C C O T
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................................... 2
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................. 3
HOW TO USE THE LESSON PLAN? ............................................................................................... 3
ASSESSMENT/ASSIGNMENTS/TESTS/QUIZZES........................................................................ 4
FINAL EXAMINATION ..................................................................................................................... 5
GRADING SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................ 5
ATTENDANCE POLICY .................................................................................................................... 6
TEACHING DURATION .................................................................................................................... 6
TEACHING METHODOLOGY ......................................................................................................... 6
WEEKLY PLAN ................................................................................................................................... 7
REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................................... 8
WEEK 1 ................................................................................................................................................. 9
WEEK 2 ............................................................................................................................................... 11
WEEK 3 ............................................................................................................................................... 12
WEEK 4 ............................................................................................................................................... 13
WEEK 5 ............................................................................................................................................... 14
WEEK 6 ............................................................................................................................................... 15
WEEK 7 ............................................................................................................................................... 15
WEEK 8 ................................................................................................. . 16
WEEK 9 ............................................................................................................................................... 17
WEEK 10 ............................................................................................................................................. 17
WEEK 11 ............................................................................................................................................. 18
WEEK 12 ............................................................................................................................................. 19
WEEK 13 ............................................................................................................................................. 19
WEEK 14 ............................................................................................................................................. 19

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HOW TO USE THE LESSON PLAN?

Lesson Plan is a guidance tool about this module. It contains basic information regarding:

Assessment
Attendance Policy
Teaching Duration
It provides the following information on weekly basis:
o Topics to be covered
o Learning objectives
o Assignments Given/Due
References

Use this Lesson Plan to plan and prepare yourself for lectures, tutorials, assignments and
examinations.

I N T R O D U CT I O N

Audio and visual are added value to create an interactive multimedia product. This unit complements
the study of multimedia design. The knowledge will help students develop the necessary skills to
create audio and visual assets for inclusion in multimedia products. It also introduces the students to
the roles of audio and video as communication tools. It enables the student to appreciate the
importance of pre-production planning and develop skills in efficient digitization and compression
technologies that are suitable for final output.

On completion of this course, student should be able to:

1.

Knowing the definition and the importance of video and audio.

2.

Understanding the steps of producing an interesting video and audio.

3.

Understanding the steps of using the Adobe Premiere software to produce a video.

4.

Understanding the steps of using the Sound Forge software to produce an audio.

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ASSESSMENT

Students assessments in this course are based on the following:

1)

2)

Assignments

50 %

Outcome 1

10%

Outcome 2

10%

Outcome 3

10%

Outcome 4

10%

Outcome 5

10%

Test/Quiz

50 %

Mid-Term Exam

10%

Final Exam

40%

Total

100 %

Results, assignments and answer scripts of mid-semester examination will be returned to students
before or on week 14.

ASSIGNMENTS

You will have various individual assignments and group assignments during the semester.
Assignments will be given between week 1 & week 13. The evaluation of assignment is based on the
knowledge, understanding and problem solving relating to topics covered in the course.
Late assignments will be not be accepted unless with valid reason(s).

T E S T S /Q U IZ Z E S

Short tests and quizzes will be given during the duration of the course and designed to evaluate the
students knowledge and understanding of issues on topics the student has learnt during the lectures.

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FINAL E X A M I N A T I O N

Final Exam format is as follows:

The format of the examination is as follows:

Section A -

True/ False Questions

20 Marks

Section B -

Choose 4 out of 5 Short Subjective Questions

40 Marks

Section C -

Subjective Essay Questions

40 Marks

Total

100 Marks

Exams consist of true or false, short essay and long essay questions.

GRADING SYSTEM

Marks

Grade

Grade Points

Description

90 100
85 89
80 84

A+
A
A-

4.00
3.67
3.55

Pass
With
Distinction

75 79
70 74
65 69

B+
B
B-

3.33
3.00
2.67

Pass
with
Credit

60 64
55 59
50 54

C+
C
C-

2.55
2.33
2.00

Satisfactory
Pass

47 49
43 46
40 42

D+
D
D-

1.67
1.33
1.00

0.00

Below 40

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A T T E N D A N C E POLICY

Attendance is mandatory. Lecturers are required to keep attendance records and report absences.
Because of the interactive nature of this course, attendance is an essential part of the educational
experience. KLMUC/CCOT expects students to exercise good judgment regarding attendance.
Students accept full responsibility for ensuring that work does not suffer from absence. All students
are expected to attend every scheduled meeting of each class on time. Exceptions may be made for
work related activities, illness or valid emergency situation.
If a students attendance is less than 70%, he/she may not be allowed to sit for the final examination.
Punctuality is important. The lecturer may not allow student(s) to enter the classroom if he/she is a
habitual late comer.

TEACHING DURATION

Duration of module is 14 weeks with 3 hours of lecture per week.

T E A C H I NG M E T H O D O L O G Y

The primary teaching techniques used are:

a. Classrooms lecture (can be effective if supported by texts and other references).
b. Discussion methods (discussion sessions are more effective in stimulating the students
interests and assessing their understanding of the materials).
c. Grouping (this allows the instructor to place students of the same achievement level together).
d. Tutoring (tutoring tends to arise when other teaching methods have failed, or students needs
extra instruction).

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WEEKLY PLAN

This is the breakdown course structure to be covered every week. Please fill up the date for each
lecture.
WEEK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

TOPICS

CHAPTER

Introduction to Sound
Introduction to Audio Editing Software

*** ASSIGNMENT 1 GIVEN

Sound Recording

*** ASSIGNMENT 1 DUE

Sound Editing and Manipulation

*** ASSIGNMENT 2 GIVEN

Introduction to Video and Adobe Premiere

*** ASSIGNMENT 1 DUE

Importing, Editing And Previewing

*** ASSIGNMENT 3 GIVEN

Creating Transitions
Creating Texts And Graphics

*** ASSIGNMENT 1 DUE

Creating Special Effects

*** ASSIGNMENT 4 GIVEN

Adding Audio And Exporting Movie
PRE-PRODUCTION PROJECT

*** ASSIGNMENT 4 GIVEN

HOURS

10

11

12

PROJECT

12

13

PROJECT

13

14

PROJECT PRESENTATION

14

14

42

WEEKS

HOURS

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R EFERENCES

Main Reference Material

Robert Howell, Adobe Premiere Pro, Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2005.

Jason R. Dunn, How to Use Adobe Premiere 6.5, Microsoft Press, 2003.

Additional Reference Materials

Background music
http://www.royaltyfreemusic.com/background-music-1.html

Sound Effect
http://www.sound-effects-library.com/

Narration
http://www.soundnarration.co.uk/test/samples.php

Basic of Sound
http://mmlweb.rutgers.edu/music127/midi/basic_sound.htm#amplitude

Sound Advice

http://www.videomaker.com/article/8281/

Syarat Anugerah Filem Pendek

www.afp2006.com.my

Audio Editing Sound Forge 7

http://streaming.wisconsin.edu/creation/st_audio/audio_editing_SF.html

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WEEK 1

INTRODUCTION TO SOUND

COURSE SUBJECT:

Lecturers objectives:
After completing this chapter, students will be able to:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Know the definition of sound

Know the importance of sound
Learn briefly on audio editing software
Know the file formats that can be used in audio editing software
1.1

What Is Sound
1.1.1
1.1.2
1.1.3
1.1.4
1.1.5

1.2

The Importance of Sound

1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4

1.3

The Usage Of Sound

Obtaining Background Music
Obtaining Sound Effects
Recording Narration

Sound Qualities
1.3.1

1.4

Waveform
Amplitude
Frequency
Sample Rate
Sample Size

Calculating The File Size

What Is Sound Forge?

1.4.1
1.4.2

What We Can Do with Sound Forge?

Audio File Formats In Sound Forge

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WEEK 2
COURSE SUBJECT:

INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO EDITING SOFTWARE

Lecturers objectives:
After completing this chapter, are able to:

1. List down the buttons available in the Transport bar

2. Describe the instructions for setting the new data format in the New window dialog
3. Provide multiple options for opening, playing, copying and pasting audio in Sound Forge
Topics:

2.1

Starting Sound Forge

2.2

Main Screen
2.2.1 The Data Window

2.3

Transport Bar

2.4

Opening An Existing File

2.4.1 Using The Open Dialog Box

2.5

Playing The Sound

Playing In Loop Playback Mode
Playing A Selection
Viewing Selection Status

2.6

Creating a New Window

2.7

Copying Data To A New File

2.8

Saving A File
Using The Save As Dialog Box

2.8.1

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WEEK 3

SOUND RECORDING

Course subject:
Lecturers objectives:

After completing this chapter, students are able to:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Know the recording attribute items

Know the meaning of time recorded and time left on drive
Explain the type of recording modes
Indicate one of the steps in recording process
Indicate one of the steps in recording voice process using a microphone
Indicate one of the steps in recording audio process from a CD

Topics:

3.1

Recording Basic
3.1.1 The Steps of Voice Recording
3.1.2 The Steps of Audio Recording From A CD

WEEK 4
Course subject:

SOUND EDITING AND MANIPULATION

Lecturers objectives:
After completing this chapter, students are able to:

1. Know the four basic methods involved in sound editing

2. Know the method of sound mixing using Sound Forge
3. Know the process of cross fading using Sound Forge
Topic:

4.1 SOUND EDITING

Copying
Pasting
Cutting
Deleting
4.2 SOUND MANIPULATION
Sound Mixing
Sound Crossfade

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WEEK 5

Course subject:

INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO AND ADOBE PREMIERE

Lecturers objectives:
After completing this chapter, students are able to:

Know the definition of video

Know the type of video compression
Know the file formats that can be used in video editing software
Understand the Adobe Premieres menu commands

Topics:

5.1 What Is Video?

5.2 The Usage of Video
5.3 Video Compression
5.3.1 Types of Compression
5.4 Codec
5.5 Bit Rate
5.6 What Is Adobe Premiere?
5.6.1 What We Can Do with Adobe Premiere?
5.6.2 Video File Formats In Adobe Premiere
5.7 Starting Adobe Premiere
5.8 Adobe Premieres Windows
5.8.1 The Project Window
5.8.2 Timeline Window
5.8.3 The Monitor Window
5.8.4 Audio Mixer Window
5.9 Adobe Premieres Palettes
5.9.1 History Palette
5.9.2 Info Palette
5.9.3 Effect Controls Palette
5.9.4 The Video and Audio Effects Palettes
5.9.5 Transitions Palette
5.10 Adobe Premieres Menu
5.10.1 The File Menu
5.10.2 The Edit Menu
5.10.3 The Project Menu
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5.10.4
5.10.5
5.10.6
5.10.7

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The Clip Menu

The Sequence Menu
The Window Menu
The Help Menu

5.11 Understanding Project Specification

5.11.1 General Settings
5.11.2 Capture
5.11.3 Video Rendering

WEEK 6
Course subject:

IMPORTING, EDITING AND PREVIEWING

Lecturers objectives:
After completing this chapter, students are able to:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

List down the type of workspaces in Adobe Premiere

Know the way of gaining video clips
Know the steps in importing clips
Know the steps in editing clips
Know the steps in previewing clips

Topics:

6.1

Adobe Premiere Workspace

6.1.1 Editing Workspace
6.1.2 Effects Workspace
6.1.3 Audio Workspace
6.1.4 Color Correction Workspace

6.2

Importing Clips
6.2.1 Viewing Clips in the Project Window

6.3

Editing Clips
6.3.1 Changing The Video Format
6.3.2 Importing And Trimming Clips

6.4

Previewing Clips
6.4.1 Dragging the Edit Line
6.4.2 Using the Play button

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WEEK 7
Course subject:

CREATING TRANSITIONS

Lecturers objectives:
After completing this chapter, students are able to:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Understand the Transitions Palette Menu

Know the steps of viewing transition palette
Know the steps of creating and adjusting transitions
Know the steps to preview the transitions

7.1

Transitions Palette
7.1.1 Transitions Palette Menu

7.2

Dragging Transitions Between Clips

7.3

Changing transition duration

7.3.1 Changing the duration of a transition by dragging the In Point and Out Point
7.3.2 Changing the duration of a transition by keying a Duration value

7.4

Transition settings

7.5

To display and preview transition settings in the Effect Controls window

7.5.1 To align a transition by specifying an option
7.5.2 To simultaneously reposition both the transition and the edit point

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WEEK 8
Course subject:

CREATING TEXTS AND GRAPHICS

Lecturers objectives:
After completing this chapter, students are able to:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Create texts and graphics at the Title Designer window

Understand the Title Designer window tools
Understand the Title Menu
Understand the usage of templates in Title Designer window

Topics:

8.1

Creating Texts and Graphics in the Title Window

8.1.1 Adobe Title Designer Tools
8.1.2 Title Menu

8.2

Adding a Background Frame to the Title Window

8.3

Working with the Title Window Tools

8.3.1 Using the Type tool
8.3.2 Moving Texts on Screen using the Selection Tool
8.3.3 Changing Text Attributes
8.3.3.1 Changing Text Spacing Attributes
8.3.3.2 Applying Font Styles To A Text

8.4

Using Rolls And Crawls Options

8.4.1 Changing Direction and Speed
8.4.2 Previewing Moving Text

8.5

Creating Graphics in the Title Window

8.5.1 Creating Simple Graphic
8.5.2 Creating Graphic Using Pen Tool

8.6

Working With Templates

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WEEK 9
Course subject:

CREATING SPECIAL EFFECTS

Lecturers objectives:
After completing this chapter, students are able to:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Understand the Effect Controls window

Know the steps applying effects to video
Know the steps using Video Effects with Keyframes
Know the steps of superimposing
Know the steps applying effects to different image areas

Topics:

9.1

Video Effects Palette

9.2

Effect Controls window

9.3

Applying Effects to Video

9.4

Using Video Effects with Keyframes

9.5

FADING VIDEO TRACKS

9.6

Superimposing Tracks
9.6.1 Alpha Adjust
9.6.2 Blue Screen Key
9.6.3 Chroma Key
9.6.4 Difference Matte Key
9.6.5 Garbage Matte
9.6.6 Green Screen Key
9.6.7 Image Matte Key
9.6.8 Luma Key
9.6.9 Multiply Key
9.6.10 Non Red Key
9.6.11 RGB Difference Key
9.6.12 Remove Matte
9.6.13 Screen Key
9.6.14 Track Matte Key

9.7

Creating Garbage Mattes

9.8

Creating Traveling Matte

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W E E K 1 0 - 14

Course subject:

FINAL PROJECT

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