Introduction to Film and Media Arts

Catalog description

Provides a technical foundation for further study and practice in film and media arts. Hands-on instruction with filmmaking equipment and editing applications, builds a foundation of skills needed for further study and practice. Analysis of examples of visual storytelling with regard to how lighting, color palette, picture composition, sound, performance, staging, editing and graphics work in concert to communicate theme and story. Learn methods for producing and maintaining quality sound and image in production and post-production. Introduces the three phases of a media production: pre-production, production, and post-production.