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COM 341 - Introduction to Field Production


Description:
A combined lecture and skills development course that introduces students to the principles and techniques of location production and visual storytelling for narrative and documentary film.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: film or broadcast journalism major status or instructor. Co-requisite: COM 341LAB.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments

Learner Outcome

Activity  (optional)

Assessment

Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental processes of telling a visual story using single camera production methods.

Quizzes I exams.

Show understanding of technical and logistical activities and how they relate to telling a compelling visual story.

Employ appropriate image composition, audio recording, and operational functions of both camera and audio equipment.

Equipment certification and independent production assignments. Screen productions in class.

Present productions and certification exercises resulting in effective image composition and quality sound.

Employ lighting techniques and safety procedures.

Equipment certification and independent production assignments. Screen productions in class.

Present productions and certification exercises resulting in quality lighting and appropriate safety procedures.

Complete pre-production planning for a single camera production.

Submit pre-production paperwork before principle photography.

Effective use of script, storyboard, and budget to successfully tell story and satisfy client needs (if applicable).

Employ video editing software from ingest of media through final project delivery.

Independent production assignments. Screen productions in class.

Effective image acquisition, audio recording, continuity editing, and image adjustment in the telling of a compelling visual story.

Explain production crew roles and professional set etiquette.

Quizzes and self-evaluation.

Demonstrate understanding of roles and responsibilities of a professionally run set and show thoughtful self-assessment of using proper procedures.





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