CTEC 3320Multimodal Communication

Welcome!

In this course, you’ll unlock the tools and techniques to create powerful, visually stunning content that speaks across multiple platforms.

From crafting professional composites in Photoshop and Illustrator to mastering motion design in After Effects and video editing in Premiere Pro, you’ll gain the skills to tell compelling stories that make an impact.

Whether you’re a Communication major, a budding designer, or simply looking to enhance your creative and technical abilities, this class will equip you with the expertise to thrive in today’s visually driven world.

Beyond the technical skills, you’ll learn to think critically about how to engage audiences, inspire action, and bring meaningful ideas to life—skills that are essential in every field.

By the end of the semester, you’ll have a portfolio of work that reflects your creativity, problem-solving, and ability to adapt to a range of challenges. I'm excited to embark on this journey with you and can’t wait to see the incredible projects you’ll create!

Course Tour

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Tentative Schedule (Subject to Change)

Class Date	Topic(s)	Assignment (not including in-class)
MODULE 3 - BASIC MULTIMEDIA EDITING
T • 02/18	PremierePro - Interface Overview - Importing Media - Integrating with AfterEffects - Project Structure
R • 02/20	Writing a script with multimodality in mind	Self-Guided Practice: Editing Sequence Practice (Due by 12PM, Tuesday Feb 25)
T • 02/25	Storyboarding Camera Framing Camera Movements
MODULE 4 - VISUAL RHETORIC TECHNIQUES FOR HIGH ENGAGEMENT
R • 02/27	Cut-To-Action Sequence: Theory, Examples, and Editing
T • 03/04	Cut-To-Action Sequence: Filming
R • 03/06	Cut-To-Action Sequence: Post-Processing	Cut-To-Action Exercise
T • 03/18	Visual Transitions: Match Cuts Planning and Storyboarding Match Cuts
R • 03/20	Visual Transitions: Match Cut Practice Filming Match Cuts	Match Cut Exercise
T • 03/25	Visual Transitions: Filming Hard Cut and Jump Cuts Enhancing Transitions With Audio	Jump Cut Exercise
R • 03/27	Audio-Visual Transitions: Editing The J and L Cut
T • 04/01	Audio-Visual Transitions: Filming J and L Cuts	A Day In The Life Mini-Project
R • 04/03	Time Effects: Filming Practice
T • 04/08	Time Effects: Filming Practice
MODULE 5 - EFFECTS AND FINISHING TOUCHES
R • 04/10	InClass – Sustainability Project
T • 04/15	InClass – Sustainability Project
R • 04/17	InClass – Sustainability Project	How To Video Mini-Project
T • 04/22	InClass – Sustainability Project
R • 04/24	Peer Video Critiques of Rough Drafts
T • 04/29	Peer Video Critiques of Rough Drafts	Quiz 3
T • 05/06		Sustainability Video Packages

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