COMM 3505 - Introduction to Film and Video

3 cr. 3 hr. Day course offered every Semester.

This is the foundation course for the Film/Video concentration. Students are introduced to the basics of production and post-production in the two media. Topics include understanding and using visual language, film and video camera operation, understanding the film and video production process, basic film and video nonlinear editing, production crew structure and interpersonal communication. Students shoot Super 8 or 16mm film and videotape and then edit both the film and video. Students are required to purchase film and video tape as well as pay for processing.

Prerequisite(s): Film and video concentration status.