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Is an introduction to the art studio practice of sequential narrative in the development of storyboards, concept art and illustration. This course prepares the student to work in pre-production roles in media, bringing scripts and characters to life in visual form, as well as using the elements of design and composition to create complete works of graphic storytelling such as graphic novels, non-fiction memoirs and graphic journalism. Course fee: $25
Surveys contemporary methods of visual analysis. Using a model of criticism based on Aristotle's Rhetoric, four general areas are examined: programming genres, cultural significance of content, social viewing habits, and visual literacy. This course helps the individual development active viewing skills that can be used by media producers, critics, or consumers.
Focuses on the development of performance skills for the digital media. Students explore various broadcast and non-broadcast performance situations (radio and television commercials, news, interviews, and a dramatic film scene), analyze the techniques used, and then practice those techniques. Class work includes studio performance assignments with regular evaluations. Lab fee.