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3.00 Credits
The basic craft of storytelling for the screen. Traditional dramatic structure in a visual medium. Issues addressed include the premise, dialogue, characterization, narrative plot structure. Class work will include workshop discussion of short writing exercises, the examination of professional scripts, and discussion of exemplary professional films. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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A course that explores the shifting relationship between free expression and media technologies. From a philosophical and legal foundation, it immerses students into the technological, social and cultural issues surrounding the First Amendment, including privacy rights, pornography, copyright, and libel. The course challenges students by posing a critical question: Are there any forms of free speech that should be restricted? If so, which ones - and who decides? 3 sem. Hrs. 3 crs.
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Students explore the basis of acting in the reality of doing. The course aims to facilitate an encounter between the student-actor and those personal impulses which happen within the collaborative framework of the classroom-theater. Emphasis is placed upon gaining an understanding of the actor’s primary instrument for performance, himself, while developing a basic technique for working within the context of a theatrical performance. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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Provides opportunity for students to learn and practice the skills actors need in order to live truthfully, moment-to-moment in the given imaginary circumstances of a scene. Scenes from the classics and from contemporary dramatists will be studied. Prerequisite: SPCM 262/ MEDA 262 or permission of instructor. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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This course consists of two principal components: a historical or topical survey of approaches to photojournalism in newspapers and magazines from the time of the perfection of the halftone process to the present; field assignments involving coverage of local events and, where possible or appropriate, part-time work on a local newspaper or magazine. Students must supply their own digital cameras. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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Students experience first-hand the process of directing theatrical productions from conception through completion while assimilating the principles that control the manner of their art and craft. 3 sem.; 3 crs.
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A special course offered on an occasional basis in response to special student and faculty interests in the field of film/culture, journalism and radio and television. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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Introduction to television news with emphasis on writing and producing “news packages” asseen on television news programs: on-camera stand- ups; sound on tape interviews (S.O.T.S.); reporter voice-overs; B-Roll; journalistic ethics; documentaries; editorials; interviews; formats; television; and cable newscasting technique. Prerequisites: ENGL 110, MEDA 215. $100 lab fee. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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This course asks students to make decisions about the myriad of ethical problems that confront professional journalists as they seek to report the news. Using a philosophical base the ideas of Aristotle, Kant, Bentham and Mill, an array of ethical problems are posed - problems dealing with journalistic deception; right of privacy; conflicts of interest - and ethical strategies devised by which students can understand and then resolve these problems. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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A creative writing course for preparing and evaluating copy; spots, commercials, public service, promotion, drama, editorials, and documentaries. Prerequisite: MEDA 110, MEDA 120. 3 sem. hrs. 3 crs.
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