ACD 210 - Multimedia Light, Sound and Music

5 Credits

Students will produce full video projects with a strong understanding of light, sound and music. This course will cover the principals of lighting design in production, and the techniques of sound and music in post-production for digital storytelling. Students will learn how to use various lighting setups to create a mood and focal point. Additionally, students will edit with music, voice and sound effects to aurally enhance a story.

Pre-requisite(s) ACD 110 or MMD 110 with a minimum grade of 1.0
FeesAcademic Technology Fee Photo/Video Fee

Quarters Typically Offered

Designed to Serve Animation and Character Design students, Multimedia Design students, Fine Art students, anyone interested in learning Multimedia Light, Sound and Music
Active Date 20260416T10:52:03

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Course Outline

Production planning
Client and talent management
Audio and lighting in a variety of settings
Set/location set up
Media Management
Editing and post-production

Student Learning Outcomes
Effectively demonstrate high, low, and 3-key lighting for camera subjects.

Effectively create the scene with natural and artificial light.

Demonstrate advance techniques in editing sound.

Effectively integrate music composition and balance with sound in video.