University of Wisconsin-Madison
Learn the fundamentals of sync-sound moving image production, including cinematography, lighting, sound recording, and production logistics. With an emphasis on dramatic visual storytelling, students will produce scenes from existing scripts, rotating the positions of director of photography, assistant camera, gaffer, mixer, and boom operator for each script. Additionally, directing, editing, and color grading will be …
Basic introduction to the elements of a successful dramatic screenplay. Particular emphasis placed on story concept, dramatic structure, character development, dialogue, and visual storytelling.
Focus on the theory and practice of video editing and post-production. Gain a thorough understanding of narrative editing techniques, color correction, audio post-production and the requisite software. Discusses the art of post-production and how post-production affects narrative function in moving picture media (including films, music videos, and television). Assignments include editing a short film, color …
Examines images of gender and sexuality in the media, with a focus on contemporary media in the U.S. Using theories from cultural studies, film and media studies, gender studies, and communication we will explore different processes and practices of gender and sexuality. Look at the way that gender and sexuality are constructed through social, cultural, …
Public discourse as it affects and reflects the process of dynamic social change. Historical and contemporary instances of rhetorical processes.
A theory-based examination of the role of communication in attitude formation and planned social change. Analysis and creation of persuasive messages.
An introduction to social science research methods and statistical analyses applicable to the study of communication research and mass media effects.
An introduction to the study of rhetoric in politics and culture. Explores the interrelationship of theory, criticism, and practice. Students gain an understanding of rhetoric as a social force emerging from political and cultural contexts and as an influence on those contexts.
Development and history of documentary film and video from Lumiere to the present.
Theory and practice of media production and screenwriting.