A survey of the design and use of political messages in various media. Includes an assessment of the strategies and effects of campaign techniques, the legislative process, and the presidency. Using basic terminology, philosophy, and methodology, this course focuses on current persuasion theory and application to practical situations. Appropriate historical developments and contributions are surveyed. Intermediate Television 3 cr.
Students produce a narrative video project.
Advanced Television 3 cr. A workshop course developing and executing significant projects in narrative television, utilizing combined techniques of studio, location, and post-production, and exploring the application of advanced cinematic and video graphic concepts. Practical experience for each student culminating in presentations of short plays or unitary scenes. This survey of masterpieces of oratory in English assesses the effect of public address on social attitudes and behavior. This course enables students to participate as members of a production unit, with the objective of completing a television documentary.