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GBDA 201Digital Media Project 1

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Global Business and Digital Arts

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course emphasizes the production fundamentals of video design. Students produce treatments, storyboards, and production plans for a variety of short video projects. Students learn a theoretical vocabulary to analyze, critique, evaluate, and communicate about their projects. The course serves as a hands-on digital media lab where students acquire skills in using a variety of software and digital equipment.

Prerequisites

  • Complete all of the following

Antirequisites

  • Not completed nor concurrently enrolled in any of the following:
    • DAC202 - Designing Digital Video (0.50)
    • ENGL204 - Designing Digital Video (0.50)

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
PRJ 001331927 / 30W 09:00–11:50
PRJ 002332027 / 30W 13:30–16:20

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
PRJ 001384419 / 30W 09:00–11:50
PRJ 002384526 / 30W 13:30–16:20
PRJ 70114780 / 9999Online or by arrangement

Reviewed on UW Flow

79% liked it70% easy76% useful

From 33 ratings and 3 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • Start early! The entire course is project-based and the class time is spent preparing you for those projects. Jonathan is a wonderful resource and will give you feedback but he needs something to give you feedback on. As the course progresses, you may fall into a creative block and the only way out of that is to simply start. Even working out possible ideas is a great first step. Jonathan is also lenient and will give you extra time if you need it.

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  • this course focuses on film and audio production. the assignments include: taking simple photos with a partner, a silent film done solo, audio production (ambience/music), and finally a group documentary. honestly the class is actually enjoyable and not stressful especially if you have Terry for it. you have 2-3 weeks for each assignment which are split up into mini tasks to make it less stressful. I never had an issue with due dates but extensions were kinda popular among other students. during the weeks you are working on assignments, i suggest attending the class after the assignment begins because those are demo studio classes where you have the chance to use and learn about all the…

    Nov 2023 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Very similar to GBDA 101 - if you have experience with videography or the Adobe Suite then you'll be at a very clear advantage.

    Oct 2022 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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Fall 2017

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