Methods of visual storytelling that include structural elements
pre-production, production, and postproduction for entertainment
media. Emerging methods and concepts for visual storytelling.
Athena Title
Production Basics
Prerequisite
(EMST 3110 or EMST 3110H) and EMST 3150 and permission of major
Corequisite
EMST 3320
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate knowledge of how to translate an original, student-written short screenplay into a visual story.
Students will demonstrate knowledge and practice of preproduction, production, and postproduction.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of proper and professional use of production equipment, including but not limited to pre-production, budgeting, set protocol, location safety, basic sound recording, basic camera usage, and basic editing.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the use of proper production terminology.
Students will demonstrate knowledge and practice of production team etiquette, protocol, and organization.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of proper production paperwork, including but not limited to storyboards, cast/crew calls, location releases, shot logs, batch lists, shooting scripts, budgets, and invoices.
Topical Outline
1. On-set protocol and professionalism
2. Professional paperwork and front office procedures
3. Production workflow
4. Sound recording and design
5. Lighting design
6. Safety procedures and team dynamics
7. Post-production techniques, team dynamics, and finishing
8. Production department hierarchies and responsibilities
