MEDIA Media Technology

MEDIA-505 Photo Processes (3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Advanced monochromatic photography: aesthetics, advanced theory, view-camera techniques, studio lighting, materials and equipment selection, sheet-film processing, specialized processes and techniques. $

MEDIA-510 Digital Photography (3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
A survey of digital photography with emphasis on image capture, manipulation, output, aesthetics. Ethical standards and legal issues as applied to digial photography. Adjustable camera required.

MEDIA-530 Video Production (3 cr.)
Fall and Summer
A survey of digital audio and video production fundamentals with emphasis on workflow, digital capture, editing and manipulation and delivery alternatives.

MEDIA-535 Film-History and Appreciation (3 cr.)
Fall
Evolution of motion picture film as medium of mass communication and aesthetic expression; contributions of noted film producers.

MEDIA-560 Introduction To Media in Education and Training (2 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Use of media in education and training. Includes the production of media and instructional materials in print, video, computer-bases and multimedia formats.

MEDIA-565 Integrated Software Applications For Instruction (3 cr.)
Spring and Summer
Software applications for the professional and personal use of instructors. The effective use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, communication and other appropriate software applications with emphasis on curricular integration and professional standards.

MEDIA-566 Integrated Media Applications For Instruction (3 cr.)
Prepares instructors to use various media in the learning environment. Emphasis on proper curriculum integration based on sound curriculum design principles and professional standards. Instructor's consent required.
Prerequisites: take MEDIA-565.

MEDIA-570 Computer-Assisted Interactive Video (3 cr.)
Summer
Design, production and evaluation of interactive video applications. Analysis of various hardware and software systems. Instructor's consent required.

MEDIA-575 Web Production and Distribution   (3 cr.)

Fall, Spring and Summer

Production and distribution of content to the World Wide Web (WWW). Consideration given to importance, types and purposes, advantages and disadvantages, production and distribution workflow, planning, use of various media elements and technologies for web production and distribution.

MEDIA-600 Workshop (1-3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Special topics in media technology providing hands-on or experiential learning activities. Specific content and title to reflect the topic of the workshop. R

MEDIA-611 Photojournalism and Documentary Photography (3 cr.)

Fall

A survey of photojournalism and documentary trends and practices for editorial publication. The importance of the still photograph as a conveyor of information and influence on public opinion is emphasized. Ethical and moral considerations, freedom of press and the public's right to know are stressed. A digital SLR camera is required.

MEDIA-612 Nature Photography (3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Fundamentals of conventional and digital photography, camera techniques, composition, aesthetics, exposure, and light in relation to animals, plants, water, weather and landscapes. Emphasis on appropriate photographic equipment and field techniques for nature photography. Student must provide an adjustable camera. $

MEDIA-640 Telecommunication Systems and Teleconferencing (2 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Interactive teleconferencing techniques. Applications, effective utilization and cost-effectiveness of information distribution systems, including telephone, television, teletext, videotext, viewdata, cable TV, slow-scan TV, and computers. Survey of transmission systems, including telephone lines, satellites, coaxial cable, microwave and fiber optics.

MEDIA-645 Color Photography (2-3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Aesthetics, color theory, film selection, lighting, copy techniques, slide duplication, reversal and negative color film processing, and color printing. $

MEDIA-651 Product Photography (3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Photography of natural and manufactured products for illustration, documentation, catalog and aesthetic purposes. Studio and field shooting, lighting for various product characteristics and locations, markets and market requirements, photographer-client relations, legal issues. 35mm single lens reflex, medium format, view or adjustable digital (3 megapixel minimum) camera required.

MEDIA-654 Small Format Video Production (1 cr.)
Summer
Selection of small format video systems to meet varied production needs. Planning and shooting video programs using BETA or VHS camcorders or 8mm equipment. Participants must provide their own personal or institutional video equipment.

MEDIA-695 Professional Portfolio Development (3 cr.)

Spring
Capstone experience for the Applied Photography minor. Students fine tune their direction and concentrate on the area they intend to specialize in their professional career. Students design and produce a portfolio to be evaluated by representative professionals. Standards of professional practice are emphasized.

MEDIA-710 Learning Technologies (3 cr.)
Overview and selection criteria of instructor-led, computer-based, and distance learning systems for delivering content to trainees in the workplace. Includes the development of training materials in a variety of formats. Instructor's consent required. Computer literacy required.
Prerequisites: take MEDIA-560.

MEDIA-716 Media Selection and Evaluation (3 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Methods and procedures for identifying and using resources for selecting media materials and equipment for various instructional/training environments.

MEDIA-732 Planning Media Facilities (2 cr.)
Summer
Planning physical facilities for media production and distribution centers; large group multi-media auditoria; small group instructional area; and mediated carrels. Consideration of technological and environmental factors. Emphasis on working relationships with architects.
Prerequisites: take MEDIA-560. $

MEDIA-735 Problems in Media Technology (2 cr.)
Fall, Spring and Summer
Identification, selection and completion of a problem in audiovisual communications, culminating in a Plan B paper.
Prerequisites: take EDUC-740. $

MEDIA-790 Seminar (1-3 cr.)
Specific content is designed to upgrade the competencies and knowledge of the participants. Content for each offering will change to reflect the current state of the art in media technology.