Course Subject Code
MCOM
Course Number
305
Status
Active
Course Short Title
Civic Media
Course Long Title
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Course Description
Explores the theoretical, ethical, and technical dimensions of socially engaged documentary filmmaking through critical readings, discussion, and production-based assignments oriented around using recorded sound and image to tell local stories, amplify community voices, and facilitate civic engagement through media practice. In partnership with CinemaEd—a local non-profit focused on providing filmmaking education and mentorship opportunities for high school students—students will have the opportunity to work collaboratively on the design and implementation of a Civic Media Workshops Series at Orange High School (OHS) in Orange, NJ. This course involves regular visits to OHS to run our civic media workshops.
Min
4
Max
-
Operator
-
Repeatable
-
Maximum Number Of Repeats
0
Course Attributes
CBL: ProgCLA-Community Based Learn, CE: ProgCLA-Civic Engagement, ENDH: Minor-Digital Hum Elective, IMMX: GenEd-Immersive Experience, IMRC, NDHM: Minor-Digital Humanities
Equivalent Course(s)
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