I. Division: Fine Arts and Fitness
II. Course Number and Title: STH 235-02 Greenscreen Production for Stage and Screen.
III. Credit Hours: 3 credit hours: TR 12:20-2:00pm
IV. Total Contact Hours: 47
V. Prerequisite: None
VI. Co-requisites: None
VII. Course Grading Scale: A – E
This course is an overview of how greenscreen production works in motion picture and stage production and will provide a basic foundation for the execution of green screen technologies for use in stage and motion picture productions.
This course will aid the student in developing a basic skill set for visual effects occupations in the theater and motion pictures and ensure the creation of a student demonstration reel of visual effects techniques to use for job placement and further educational opportunities. Course is offered 12:20-2:00 pm, TR.
IX. Measurable Objectives
Major Core Course Objectives (Artist/Technician Track)
Students who successfully complete this course should be able to:
• Recognize the advantages and limitations associated with the Chroma Key process
• Demonstrate understanding of color balance for film and video color spectrums
• Create a Green Screen sound stage or studio environment
• Perform Lighting setup
• Perform Camera setup
• Coordinate Actor performance with props on Green stage
• Create a clean edge Chroma Key
• Shoot a practical backdrop and scene design to Key with Green stage performance
• Composite live action and/or motion sources in Real-Time with Green stage perforance
• Post-Production Composite for CGI workflow with Green stage performance & 3D graphic elements
X. Assessment of Academic Achievement
• Course Projects and Presentations
• A rendered Composite final project
• Quizzes
XI. General Course Requirements and Recommendations
• Excellent attendance
• Full participation in each exercise
• Objective feedback for other students
• Full professional courtesy to other students
• Cell phones off
• Willingness to step outside one’s personal level of comfort
