Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0257 - Rocking the Boat, Shaping the Vote, Making Media for Democracy

In this media production workshop, we will study historic and contemporary examples of campaigns produced for political groups and movements as we make media for change and transformation. Students will analyze works created by corporations, collectives, citizens and artists and use this knowledge to create work of their own. The course will reinforce or introduce production and design skills. Our workflow will incorporate research and development of an idea, production, editing, revision and exhibition. The final work of the course will be created in response to the upcoming US presidential election, an international, national, or local issue or movement such as gun control or environmental justice or reproductive justice or net neutrality or Black Lives Matter. Required weekly screenings will include international ads, feature films, and video art. Print, radio, performance, and social media will also be examined. Readings will include historical, critical, and literary texts. No previous production experience is necessary. (keywords: film, video, activism, arts)

In/Justice This course is fully remote. Lab fee: $65. Students in this course can expect to spend 8 to 10 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.