Introduction to Media Production

This course is an introduction to the theory, history and practice of digital media production. Students will explore fundamentals of creative production in sound, photography, and video. An equal emphasis is placed on understanding the social, historical and aesthetic conditions that create meaning in a work of art. Students will be expected to demonstrate that they are learning not only how to make digital media, but how to engage with media critically and creatively. Motivations and trajectories from amateurs to activism to avant-garde will be explored through readings, viewings and assignments. There is a lab fee charged for the course. NOTE: Enrolled or top 5 waitlist students who DO NOT attend the first class session risk losing their place on the class roster. EXP,PRJ,PRS,REA,WRI Lab Fee