COLLEGE OF MUSIC & FINE ARTS LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS MUGN-M430-001: Writing/Directing for New Media (2 hrs) I. Instructor Jim Gabour,
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[email protected] II. Office Information Communications/Music Bldg, Room 428R, 504.865.2720 Office Hours: TUE-THU 12:30-01:30pm, WED 12:00 noon-2:00pm, and by appointment III. Term of current Course 28 AUG 2012 - 13 DEC 2012 IV. Class Meeting Time & Location TR 02:00-03:15pm, Library 113 (Mac Lab) V. Bulletin Description An intensive practical experience in writing & directing in digital filmmaking, video & other new media. VI. Prerequisites Introduction to Digital Filmmaking (MUGN-M415), or permission of instructor. VII. Textbooks and other materials to be purchased by student: (1) Recommended highly, though not required: Directing; Film Techniques and Aesthetics th (3rd Edition – NOT 4 ); Michael Rabiger; Focal Press; ISBN: 978-0-240-80882-6. $22.90. Much cheaper used online. New reprint copies available @ Loyola Bookstore. (2) PEN/PENCILS AND NOTEBOOK are required for some in-class exercises. (3) Min 40 GB External Hard Drive, similar flash drive, or approx 6 DVD-RWs VIII. Course requirements/Types of Assignments Lectures, interactive class demonstrations, guest speakers, multimedia presentation and discussion, assigned reading & projects, quizzes to assess understanding and retention, multiple practical production exercises. All assignments receive grades adding toward semester total. Late completion of assignments is reflected in lower grade. Projects must be completed in time alloted. First half of the semester devoted to writing formats peculiar to the film/video/new-media industry, with practical exercises in execution.