MCOM 301 New Media................................................................................. 2 Introduction to the use of computer technology in the field of media production. Topics include: web design, media streaming and other Internet delivery systems, small screen production for iPod and cell phone; graphic design, audio production and video production for new media; computer hardware, operating systems, networking and server systems for new media. Prerequisites: 101, 102. Fee: $100. MCOM 302 Production Management..................................................... 3 Covers the budgeting and scheduling necessary for film, television, audio and Internet production. Students learn the parameters considered in making decisions to balance the creative goals and logistical demands of production. Matters of insurance; deal negotiation; travel; contracts; union rules (including, but not limited to SAG, DGA, WGA, IATSE, AFTRA); copyright; music license and clearance issues; management of crew; liaison difficulties with studios, clients and outside publics; managing the demands of volatile talent; and other issues will be covered. Evaluation of students understanding will be based on a budget and schedule for a feature length film they will be required to complete as well as pertinent tests and quizzes. Fee: $50. MCOM 303 Cinematography...................................................................... 2 Explores the aesthetics of the film image. Students gain the ability to talk and write about the aesthetics of an image and the practical business of image capture. Students will under- stand basic composition, lighting and exposure and what makes an image attractive to the human eye. Prerequisites: 101, 102. Fee: $100. MCOM 305 Information Gathering & Database Analysis. ............... 3 Laboratory, lecture and discussion course in advanced principles of identifying news, its sources and the connection of issues with trends. Course emphasizes in-depth (documen- tary-style) interviewing, variable deadline writing, introductory use of and analysis of online and retrievable databases, and other online resources for journalism and public relations. Fee: $20. MCOM 310 Visual Effects.............................................................................. 3 An introduction to digital visual effects for film and television. The class covers basic 2-D, 3-D and motion graphics. Partici- pants should have extensive computer experience. Fee: $100. MCOM 315 Editing for Film & Television.............................................. 2-3 Instruction and application in the art of digital editing with emphasis on Final Cut Pro HD. An intense study of the craft and role of the editor as storyteller. Covers various genres and formats (e.g., features, documentaries, short films, trailers). Emphases on the editor’s role in other aspects of post-produc- tion, including audio, music, color correction, digital effects,
DVD authoring. Several individual projects allow hands-on practical learning. Prerequisites: 101, 102, 104. Fee: $100.
MCOM 320 Advanced Studies in Criticism. ........................................... 3 A detailed critical study of a particular auteur, genre, era, na- tion or theme. The course will be offered with a rotating series of subjects and professors focused upon film or broadcast history. May be repeated. Fee: $40 MCOM 332 Principles, Practices of Editing & Design......................... 3 Exploration of aesthetics and design with emphasis on copy editing and marking skills necessary for quality presentation of material in newspapers, magazines, newsletters and other journalistic venues. Extensive practice of copy editing with attention to style, grammar, punctuation, writing headlines, cutlines, selection of type, use of color and art. Prerequisite: 106. Fee: $50. MCOM 335 Magazine & Free-Lance Writing. ........................................ 3 Principles of writing for targeted audiences that win readers and editors at niche and mainstream magazines. Students move articles from inception to querying through the revision processes of medium and long-form features and in-depth article writing. Course includes elements of business self-man- agement, budgeting and copyright guidelines. MCOM 336 Broadcast Journalism I........................................................... 3 A laboratory course in radio and television journalism, includ- ing all aspects of writing and delivery of broadcast news programs and documentaries. Prerequisites: 106, 107. Fee: $25. MCOM 337 Broadcast Journalism II.......................................................... 3 Students continue studying broadcast news. This class takes an in-depth look at each of the positions in a television newsroom including the news director, executive producer, anchors, reporters, photographers and assignment editors. Students work on projects typical to the real-life jobs and assignments given in a television newsroom, which air on EagleVision. Fee: $80. MCOM 347 Introduction to Photojournalism....................................... 3 Explores reporting and documentation through the visual medium of still images. Students photograph assignments under working press conditions and advance their skills using the SLR camera. Prerequisite: 225. Fee: $80. MCOM 348 Publication Design.................................................................. 3 Examines the trends in publication design as they impact newspapers, magazines, newsletters, Internet publications, books and more. It is expected that students have a basic ability with the Adobe Suite of products. Emphasis is on the design of cohesive multi-page publications. Examines edito- rial operations, production procedures, and the role of the art/design director. In the class’ workshop setting, students are
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