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COM-400 Capstone Seminar

MDA-111 Introduction to Story

MDA-213 Graphic Design I: Introduction to Graphic Design

MDA-236 Introduction to Digital Photography

A beginning course in still/digital photography. Instruction covers basic photographic concepts, camera handling and the aesthetics of photography.

MDA-261 Audio Production I

An overview of basic audio engineering, covering topics pertaining to collection and arrangement of sound within the recorded environment and basic auditory skills as they apply to the recording engineer.

MDA-271 Film and Video Production I

An exploration of the elements of video production from a theoretical and practical perspective through the three phases of production. Students will gain an understanding of the fundamental process and technology of video production through the “hands-on” application of exercises and projects.

MDA-318 Writing for Media

A “hands-on” class where students learn the basics of many genres of media writing in one semester – news writing, advertising, documentaries, and dramatic script writing. Students are able to explore where their interests and skills lie and grow in learning to express themselves in all these different forms of media writing.

MDA-380 Internship

Practical work experience using audio, film or video skills in an appropriate setting relevant to the student’s area of emphasis.

MDA-282 Film and Video Production II

Students apply the principles and skills of camera, lighting, sound, directing, producing, editing, etc. for a variety of non-fiction production environments and purposes. Students will work on both group and individual productions to benefit the community and communicate with their publics.

MDA-321 Spirituality and Film History

The examination and analysis of the intersection between faith and cinema. Students in the course will study, deconstruct, research, and critique films for their meanings and messages while appraising their own personally held beliefs and understandings. Heavy emphasis will be placed on communicating individual perspectives in written form and group discussion.

MDA-341 Advanced Production I & II

These topic classes allow students to explore their selected genre through readings, viewings and practical assessment items. Topics include music videos, corporate videos, experimental film, multi-cam, documentary and fictional dramatic productions. The mid-semester productions assessment will be a generalist film project where students demonstrate proficiency in all the roles. Depending on the scope, the final assessment film will be group oriented with students demonstrating excellence in more specialist roles.

MDA-365 Film and Video Production Labs

This course develops student’s applied knowledge and skills in the areas of preproduction, production and post-production. Topics will include the abilities required to become a well rounded video production professional such as scheduling, budgeting, project development, preparation for principal photography, advanced cinematography, camera operation, lighting, editing, post-production workflows and sound design. Emphasis will be placed on each student’s technical and professional proficiency in these topics.

MDA-441 Advanced Production III & IV

These topic classes allow students to explore their selected genre through readings, viewings and practical assessment items. Topics include music videos, corporate videos, experimental film, multi-cam, documentary and fictional dramatic productions. The mid-semester productions assessment will be a generalist film project where students demonstrate proficiency in all the roles. Depending on the scope, the final assessment film will be group oriented with students demonstrating excellence in more specialist roles.