AVMP 155 Principles of Film and Media Production

Previously FILM 139. This course is an interdisciplinary study of film and video production. Emphasis is on the creative and technical aesthetics of basic content production which includes: composition, terminology, lighting, sound, and linear vs. non-linear structure. This course will also examine the technical processes, rules, and ethical considerations that are faced when making media. Students will be challenged to create media that elicits emotions and changes minds.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

3

Course Objectives

1. Identify and apply critical theories and concepts related to issues of aesthetics, creativity, and invention in media.
2. Generate ideas, explore possibilities, and consider alternatives with innovation, risk-taking, and creativity in film and media production.
3. Analyze and evaluate the human experience through informed consideration of electronic media.
4. Create media for different types of media purposes and contexts.
5. Identify issues and ideas related to authorship and ethics for differing types of electronic media and media institutions.
6. Recognize the responsibilities of the creator in the development of media.
7. Apply ethical decision making, while considering alternative ethical perspectives, in the creation of media.
8. Explore the creative relationships and professional responsibilities of various media production personnel.
9. Identify and select the appropriate technology tools (software and equipment) to fulfill needs for creating electronic media.
10. Demonstrate effective understanding and use of audio/video technology software and equipment.
11. Demonstrate clear communication and collaboration using audio/video technology skills while using audio/video software and equipment.

Course Objectives

1. Identify and apply critical theories and concepts related to issues of aesthetics, creativity, and invention in media.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
   • Quiz

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT1
2. Generate ideas, explore possibilities, and consider alternatives with innovation, risk-taking, and creativity in film and media production.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Video project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT2
3. Analyze and evaluate the human experience through informed consideration of electronic media.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
   • Final exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT3
4. Create media for different types of media purposes and contexts.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Video project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Critical and Creative Thinking Rubric

   Critical Thinking

   • CT4
5. Identify issues and ideas related to authorship and ethics for differing types of electronic media and media institutions.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Ethics Rubric

   Ethics Goals

   • ET1
6. Recognize the responsibilities of the creator in the development of media.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Video project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Ethics Rubric

   Ethics Goals

   • ET2
7. Apply ethical decision making, while considering alternative ethical perspectives, in the creation of media.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Video project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Ethics Rubric

   Ethics Goals

   • ET3
8. Explore the creative relationships and professional responsibilities of various media production personnel.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
   • Exam

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric
9. Identify and select the appropriate technology tools (software and equipment) to fulfill needs for creating electronic media.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Video project

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Technological Literacy Rubric

   Technological Literacy

   • TL1
10. Demonstrate effective understanding and use of audio/video technology software and equipment.

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Video project

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Technological Literacy Rubric

    Technological Literacy

    • TL2
11. Demonstrate clear communication and collaboration using audio/video technology skills while using audio/video software and equipment.

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Video project

    Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

    • Technological Literacy Rubric

    Technological Literacy

    • TL3