COM 104 - Foundations of Media Production

This course will teach students the creative process used to develop a media production from conception to finished product. Lectures and readings will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the terminology and theoretical concepts of media production. Additionally, through hands-on assignments, students will explore audio and video recording tools and editing software. Students will learn and apply technical skills through the production of media projects. These experiences will establish a foundation for subsequent media production courses.
Students will be able to:
- Understand and apply the production process when creating media projects.
- Develop and write basic media production proposals, scripts and storyboards.
- Integrate compositional and artistic theories into media productions.
- Record and edit still photographs, audio and video using a variety of production tools and software programs.
- Collaborate with classmates to organize and produce media projects.
- Critically reflect on professional practice.

General Education Elective(s): Humanities

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