COMM 251 - Media Production I

This course introduces students to digital multimedia production from theoretical, aesthetic, and practical perspectives. The course aims to familiarize students with the basic tools and processes of multimedia production so that they can communicate their ideas creatively and effectively using various forms of media. The course is divided into seminar and workshop components. In the seminars, students will discover different theoretical approaches to media representation that inform the practice of media production. In the workshops, students will gain the practical knowledge required for production, including the use of camera, sound recording, lighting, graphics, non-linear editing, and creating video for the web. All students will undertake a series of exercises which demonstrate their understanding, skills, and creativity.

Credits: 3
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring