CTA 3560 FILM AND TELEVISION AESTHETICS
Aesthetics refers to the creative use of camera angles, motion, lighting, color, special effects and editing for narrative impact. This course examines theories of shooting and editing, and students apply these concepts to the production of short works.
Offered
Fall and Spring
Course Outcomes
- identify advanced concepts in aesthetics and employ the tools of technology to produce visually dynamic images and films.
- apply principles of design and gain an understanding of how a director collaborates with key crew members to create a visual style and look.
- engage in research and analysis of techniques, sources, methods, and historic approaches to create works of greater depth and originality.
- demonstrate creative thinking and understanding of the relationship between artistic form and story content.
- use theory in producing media content and apply visual principles in the production of a narrative short.
- analyze and critique aesthetic and commercial value of creative works.