COM 341 - Introduction to Field Production (Put on Reserve 9/1/2020)
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. (Put on reserve 9/1/2020, will go inactive 8/24/23)
Prerequisites: Prerequisites: film or broadcast journalism major status or instructor. Co-requisite: COM 341LAB.
Credits: (4)
Learner Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental processes of telling a visual story using single camera production methods.
Employ appropriate image composition, audio recording, and operational functions of both camera and audio equipment.
Employ lighting techniques and safety procedures.
Complete pre-production planning for a single camera production.
Employ video editing software from ingest of media through final project delivery.
Explain production crew roles and professional set etiquette.