Critical viewing, thinking, and writing are emphasized. The study and creation of narrative structures in film and video. Topics addressed include fiction and non-fiction, story world and screen world, selectivity and objectivity, and devices used to represent tense and relationship. Students write critical papers as well as original scripts and view films and videos. Script analysis, vocal and physical control, and the demands of cameras and microphones are emphasized.
Labs explore narration, interviewing, hosting and acting.
Credit Further development of performance skills developed in RDTV 300 through workshop exercises. Must be taken for 2 quarters. 311 Filmic Arts Production 5 Credits Aesthetic consideration of the video and audio aspects of television production. Various techniques and media are considered. Laboratory exercises encourage audio and video exploration of new forms and techniques.