In Video and Motion Graphics students will be introduced to the principles of sound and to the hardware and techniques used to record and reproduce audio. This includes microphone types, signal flow, microphone preamplifiers, audio amplifiers, noise, distortion, equalization, frequency response, digital and analog recording formats, psychoacoustics, and hardware connectivity.

As a component of this course, students will also learn the practices and principles currently used in digital audio production. Concepts covered include destructive vs. nondestructive editing, sample rate and bit depth, dither and noise shaping, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion, digital-signal processing, hard drives, high-definition formats, surround sound codecs, computer platform specific issues, backup, and digital transmission over networks.

Video Concepts is a core class introducing students to the concepts and terminology used in video production. Topics covered include camera functions, light theory, production workflow, storage, delivery formats, and audio for video. Students also discuss the theory and aesthetics of video production.  Camera Techniques are also taught, introducing students to the fundamentals of camera use and care. Subjects include lenses, CCDs, tape formats, apertures, lighting, composition, motion, and field shooting. Students apply this knowledge by shooting a variety of projects in the studio and in the field.