The course moves from an overview of the field to its theoretical bases and processes. Students practice the various ID analysis steps. Research in learning from television news is reviewed. Students choose one area that needs to be researched and explore that area. They will improve their visual thinking skills and understanding of how pictures function in learning.
Students explore levels of meaning in pictures and the effects of visual materials on instruction.
Distance education via television will also be explored. Students will create curriculum units, workshops, and lessons on critical viewing. Contemporary procedures for scriptwriting will be addressed. Students will learn to use microcomputers for the production of scripts and storyboards. Students study process consulting, consultant skills, roles, and models.