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The purpose of this course is to examine media development and communication policies that have influenced their use. Students will: (1) Explore the technical, political, economic, and cultural approaches that have influenced the emergence and growth of electronic media, (2) Broadly examine their social force, and (3) Historically situate different electronic forms from the telegraph and telephone, to broadcast technologies, satellites, cell phones, and the Internet.

An examination of the art, craft, and business of screenwriting from theoretical and practical perspectives. Topics include screenplay format and structure, story, plot and character development, dialog and scene description, visual storytelling, pace and rhythm, analysis of professional and student scripts and films.

This is a 1-credit Mandatory Pass/Fail course. Film screening. This festival colloquium will be held in conjunction with a curated semester-long Wednesday night international film festival. The working theme for Fall 2015 is Fantastic Animals. To earn 1 credit (pass/fail), students are required to attend at least 7 festival events, and complete surveys at the end of the screenings, as well as a retrospective survey at the end of the semester.

This class provides an overview of film and television production principles and processes from script to screen and also prepares students for later hands-on production courses. We will explore both the art and craft of film and video production, including the roles and functions of the major creative and technical personnel in the scripting/pre-production, production and post-production phases. Technical aspects such as digital vs. analog media, lighting, lenses, types of film and videotape, crew organization and function, editing concepts, sound recording, etc.

Independent study in special subjects.

Independent study in special subjects.

Independent study in special subjects.

Students will learn basic concepts and techniques of studio television production, with a focus on directing live programs in a full-scale studio facility on the UMASS campus. The course includes lecture presentations, production exercises, script-writing projects, and studio production projects. Finally, each student will write, produce, and direct a live studio production.

Independent study in special subjects.