SUNY CORTLAND Department of Sport Management Advanced Digital Video Analysis

SUNY CORTLAND
Department of Sport Management
Advanced Digital Video Analysis
SPM 537
Professor:
Telephone:
Class Time:
Office Hours/Open Lab:
Dr. Jeff Bauer
(607) 753 - 5536
TBA
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Office: 153 Studio West
E-mail: [email protected]
Classroom: 125 Studio West
Web Site: www.cortland.edu/spmg
Note: On occasion, I am called away from my office during normally scheduled office hours for meetings,
etc. A good practice is to call in advance and make an appointment, even during regular office hours.
In addition to voice mail and e-mail, there is a bulletin board on the door of my office for leaving notes and
messages.
OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES
“SUNY Cortland is committed to upholding and maintaining all aspects of the federal Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972. If you are a student with
a disability and wish to request accommodations, please contact the Office of Disability Services located in
B-1 Van Hoesen Hall or call (607) 753-2066 for an appointment. Any information regarding your
disability will remain confidential. Because many accommodations require early planning, requests for
accommodations should be made as early as possible. Any requests for accommodations will be reviewed
in a timely manner to determine their appropriateness in this setting.”
ONLINE INTERFACE
This course uses an online class management system called WebCT that allows students to view course
material, assignments and grades using the Internet. The WebCT login page for this course is located at
http://myreddragon.cortland.edu. For first-time users, both your username and password are your Cortland
ID number (C-number).
REQUIRED READING MATERIALS:
Dartfish, Ltd. (2005). Dartfish Digital Video Analysis Software Training Manual and Online Tutorial.
(www.dartfish.com)
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STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO STORE CLASS PROJECTS ON NEW USB FLASH DRIVES
(RECOMMENDED), PERSONNAL EXTERNAL HARDDRIVES, OR CD-ROMS DURING THE
COURSE. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO STORE FILES ON THE HARD DRIVES
IN STUDIO WEST 125, 128 OR 130 ON A PERMANENT BASIS.
Additional required reading, tutorial and reference materials will be distributed in class by Dr.
Bauer.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a research-intensive course in a digital video analysis software system. Students will engage in
applied strategies for the shooting, capture, analysis and distribution of digital video as related to their
discipline. Advanced use of digital video analysis software and hardware will involve a course-long
research project in the student’s field of study. Students will work on capturing video relevant to the
research question posed in SPM 536.
PREREQUISITES: SPM 536
COURSE FORMAT AND CONTENT:
There will be classroom, laboratory and online content in this course. Several discipline-specific case
studies will be fully discussed.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The goal of this course is for students to have the ability to utilize a digital video analysis system for
applied research related to their discipline and receive certification.
At the completion of this experience students will be able to:
Fully understand the role of digital video analysis in their discipline.
Comprehend the latest digital video terminology.
Receive Level I Certification in Dartfish digital video analysis software
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the software and hardware processes used to shoot,
capture, analyze and distribute digital video
Understand how digital video analysis can be used in advanced discipline-specific research
Show an advanced-level competence in proprietary digital video analysis software, including Dartfish
Use Dartfish TeamPro software to analyze individual, team and/or classroom performance
Discern the advanced components of basic, fundamental movement patterns (CF: Knowledge Base)
Assess advanced motor performance in children and adults (CF: Assessment)
Understand, at an advanced level, role of digital video technology in teacher education (CF:
Technology)
Demonstrate the principles of ethical behavior in their digital video analysis project.
Develop a personal/professional philosophy for strategic applications of digital video analysis
Demonstrate the ability to work in a self-directed manner as an individual or as a member of a project
work team.
Demonstrate competency and skills necessary to secure a highly competitive internship or job
placement through opportunities for personal growth and accomplishment provided by their specific
discipline-based projects.
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COURSE POLICIES
Course Attendance Policy:
Students should attend and be active participants in all class meetings, whether live or online.
Assignment Deadlines & Requirements:
Students are advised to keep up with the class schedule so that if an emergency arises, they will still
have their required assignments completed.
All assignments and projects are due on the due date specified by Dr. Bauer. Late assignments will
NOT be accepted.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
SUNY Cortland is an academic community which values academic integrity and takes seriously its
responsibility for upholding academic honesty. All members of the academic community have an
obligation to uphold high intellectual and ethical standards. For more information on academic integrity
and academic dishonesty, please refer to the College Handbook, the College Catalog and the Code of
Student Conduct and Related Policies or ask your instructor.
IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE COURSE EXPECTATIONS OR GRADING
POLICIES AS SET FORTH IN THIS SYLLABUS, BE SURE TO RAISE THEM AT AN EARLY
STAGE IN THE COURSE. THE PROFESSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY OR CHANGE
ANY OF THESE REQUIREMENTS AND GIVE SUFFICIENT NOTICE TO STUDENTS AS TO THE
SPECIFIED CHANGES.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
BASIS FOR GRADING (STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION):
Certification Exam
30%
Semester Long Research Project
60%
Participation
10%
100%
Certification Exam
The Dartfish Level I Certification Exam will be given at the end of this course. For those who wish to take
the test for certification purposes $75 certification fee is required. 75 percent of the test is practical and 25
percent is written. This certification is created and authorized by Dartfish USA and the Sport Media &
Technology Learning Center at SUNY Cortland.
EVERYONE in the course will take the exam, but the certification and associated fee is optional.
Semester Long Research Project
Students will engage in a discipline-specific advanced digital video analysis research project. This project
will involve hands-on experience developing materials to be analyzed by a minimum of two professors (in
addition to Dr. Bauer) associated with your master’s program.
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TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE
WEEK
CLASS TOPICS / DUE DATES
ASSIGNMENTS
Class 1
Review of Course Requirements & Expectations
Review of Digital Video Basics
Dartfish usage Review
Group selection
Dartfish Tutorial
Class 2
Discipline Specific Dartfish Training – Small group directed
Digital Video Analysis Advanced Training
Digitial video capture for Dr. Buckenmeyer’s project
Class 3
Video Project Data Capture - Small group directed
Digital video capture for Dr. Cottone’s project
Class 4
Video Project Data Analysis – Small group directed
Project Analysis and Discussion
Class 5
Whole Group Session
Dartfish Certification Exam
Final Research Projects Due to Instructors: Dr. Buckenmeyer and Dr. Cottone
Video of correct snatch and clean techniques:
http://www.dartfish.tv/WebPresenter/Player.aspx?CR=p1090c441m8693
http://www.dartfish.tv/WebPresenter/Player.aspx?CR=p1090c442m9023
All video projects must be copied into your drop_off folders by 5pm July 10)
Your video project drop_off folders are identified by your last name and may be accessed through
any SUNY Cortland networked computer using the “RUN” command line at:
\\shares\drop_off\Summer_2010\ followed by your course and section number
SPM537_581 or SPM537_582
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