The course emphasizes analysis of structure and format, the issue of immediacy, targeting the audience, and research techniques, and includes consideration of professional ethics. An introduction to filmmaking and half-inch portable video production. Students produce several individual projects in both film and video, mastering the skills of scriptwriting, storyboarding, cinematography, editing, and sound mixing. COM 402 Advanced Film and Video Production 3 credits An advanced course in film and portable video production, emphasizing the application of more complex production and post-production techniques in both dramatic and documentary projects. COM 403 Film Criticism 3 credits An advanced course in film analysis and writing, examining the relationship among film theory, criticism, and production.
Emphasis is placed on close analysis of specific films and examples of film literature.
Students write several critical essays on films seen both inside and outside of class. I 3 credits An introduction to the basic techniques and theories of acting. Students perform exercises in the fundamentals of voice, movement, and concentration. Performance of contemporary dramatic scenes provides students with the opportunity to practice scene and character analysis. 3 credits This course is designed as a seminar embracing an interdisciplinary approach to global communications and international relations.