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Aug 31, 2024
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COM 330 - Media Aesthetics Description: An examination of the major aesthetic elements involved in visual storytelling for film, including light, color, 2D and 3D space, time/motion, and sound.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: film major status.
Credits: (5)
Learner Outcomes, Activities and Assessments
Learner Outcome
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Activity (optional)
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Assessment
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Recognize the major media aesthetic elements.
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Exams and written evaluations of films which demonstrate comprehension of principles of light, color, 20 and 30 space, time and motion, and sound.
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Analyze how aesthetic principles are used by directors and/or cinematographers to contribute to a film’s diegesis.
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Written film evaluations demonstrating comprehension of how the principles of media aesthetics are used purposefully in narrative film.
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Create an original visual production or a research paper using major aesthetic elements.
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Term project: either short film or visual essay applying major aesthetic elements; or research paper demonstrating application of major aesthetic concepts in a research context.
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Produce an effective non- narrative media message using aesthetic techniques.
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Written I visual assignment demonstrating comprehension
and application of aesthetic decision-making leading to optimal non-narrative media messages.
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Analyze ethical considerations in the creation of media messages.
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Non-narrative media and/or film evaluations showing thoughtful and effective placement of aesthetic elements in an ethical context.
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