This course should be useful to students interested in a career in broadcasting as well as students interested in becoming more knowledgeable and alert consumers of radio, television and the newer technologies. The primary objectives of this course are to introduce students to the fundamental professional concepts of radio broadcast theory and techniques and to provide students with hands-on experience with radio equipment. This course is designed to provide practical instruction in writing short scripts for TV and film for the beginning student and the student interested in the creative aspects of scriptwriting. Basic terminology and script formats will be presented as well as analysis of a variety of scripts. Topics include film production, composition, music and sound, editing, performance and social issues such as violence in film.
Class includes lectures, discussions, and in-class screenings of feature films.
This course qualifies as a humanities elective. Selections will include a variety of directors, stars, styles and topics. The course includes lectures, discussions, quizzes, written analysis, and weekly in-class screenings. The course qualifies as a humanities elective. Some time in the editing lab is required.