Information is audiovisual and text in the Digital Age. In this course, students will study the emergence of digital technology and its impact on commercial and social cultures. Students will also learn how to communicate an effective story online using 21st century digital tools, including video, photographs, audio, and text. Materials fee applies.
Prerequisites:
Introduction to Media Production (MCS‑101);
Introduction to Media and Communications (MCS‑121)
Introduction to Media Production
MCS‑101
An introductory course in the art and craft of video production. Coming to understand
film as a method of storytelling, students learn and practice film aesthetics
and techniques, including all the elements of preproduction, production, and
postproduction. Students will collaborate to plan, shoot, and edit short videos while
learning the basics of filmmaking equipment and software. Students will reflect on the
nature of film and the practice of filmmaking through a faith lens. Materials fee applies.
Introduction to Media and Communications
MCS‑121
This course introduces students to the rise of mass media and communication and its impact and influence on modern society. Basic media forms and their function in society will be surveyed and students will develop a Christian perspective on media and its role in both the production and consumption of culture. Students will examine the application of a Reformed Christian worldview to understanding communication
and communication-related vocations. The relationship between Christianity and professional communication, including professions in the media, will be discussed.