Includes screenings of representative films, lectures, discussions, group activities, papers, and exams. Focuses on analysis of technical and narrative elements found in motion pictures. Screening of films provides backdrop for discussing visual impact of motion pictures as significant form of mass communication. Cross-listed with COM 205 . Introduction to media aesthetics.
Students develop awareness of artistic choices necessary for good television production.
They are introduced to design elements and techniques available for use in television production. Students discuss and participate in creative visual thinking. Cross-listed with COM 214 . Primary consideration given to film adaptations of works of fiction and drama. Extensive screenings of film.