Advanced Alternative Production

Catalog description

COMM 439 Advanced Alternative Production (3) is a senior level course focusing on the development and expression of the individual filmmaker. The emphasis of the course is on exploring the history, conventions and modes that surround the experimental and animation film forms and using this knowledge in creating work that challenges conventions of mainstream media. The course involves viewing works of classic and contemporary alternative media, discussing its contribution or value in communications, and using these examples as models for exploration. Utilizing a workshop structure, class time will be focused on discussion and analysis of the challenges faced by individual productions, as well as on providing the support, guidance, and critique necessary for a successful production. There will be an emphasis on the thorough execution and evaluation of the steps taken toward completion of their project. This course assumes a working knowledge of intermediate film and video production and post-production techniques. Additional production and post-production techniques may be introduced based on the students' interest.