Overall Goal: To equip students with a comprehensive understanding of graphic design techniques and prepare them for professional careers in the industry.
This course will be divided into two main phases:
Phase 1: Foundational Editing and Workflows (Month 1)
Module 1: Introduction to DaVinci Resolve
Interface overview: Media Pool, Cut Page, Edit Page, Fusion Page, Color Page, Fairlight Page, Deliver Page
Project settings, importing media (video, audio, images)
System preferences and keyboard shortcuts
Module 2: Editing Basics in the Cut Page
Making cuts, trimming clips
Adding transitions, basic audio editing
Working with timelines and markers
Module 3: Advanced Editing in the Edit Page
Multi-cam editing, slip & slide editing
Working with titles, text overlays, and generators
Using effects and basic color correction tools
Module 4: Refining Your Edit
Working with speed effects (slow motion, time-lapse)
Nested timelines and subclips
Audio mixing and mastering basics
Module 5: Collaboration and Delivery
Project libraries and collaboration tools
Export settings for different platforms (web, social media)
Rendering and optimization
Phase 2: Advanced Techniques and Storytelling (Month 2)
Module 6: Color Grading Fundamentals
Introduction to color grading principles
Using primary and secondary color wheels
Power windows and color qualifiers
Creating creative color looks
Module 7: Motion Graphics and VFX with Fusion
Introduction to Fusion basics (nodes, timelines)
Creating basic animations and titles
Green screen compositing techniques
Adding basic visual effects (particles, keying)
Module 8: Advanced Audio Editing (Fairlight)
Advanced mixing techniques (EQ, compression)
Dialogue editing and noise reduction
Foley and sound design basics
Module 9: Storytelling and Cinematography
Shot composition, camera angles, and storytelling techniques
Creating visual interest through transitions and pacing
Using sound design to enhance your narrative
Module 10: Course Project
Concept development and storyboarding
Editing, color grading, and adding sound design
Exporting and presenting the final project
Course Objectives
Introduce students to the fundamental principles of graphic design and their production pipeline.
Equip students with the skills to create basic graphic design using industry-standard software.
Develop students’ understanding of editing’s creative and technical aspects.
Foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills in video editing.
Basic Requirement
A Computer with recommended Intel i7 CPU, 16GB RAM and 8GB Graphics Card configuration.
Internet Connection with recommended 60Mbps to 100 Mbps speed.