40-1103
Aesthetics and Storytelling I is the foundational course for future work in the TV Department. Whether you are aiming to be a director, writer, producer, or editor, the fundamentals of aesthetics in relation to TV are crucial to doing well in any of these areas. In this course we learn how to choose the right shots and how to construct a coherent sequence, as if we are constructing clear and understandable sentences (the sequence) out of the best words possible (the shot). To learn this skill, we at times break down things even further, focusing on the elements of shot construction (mise-en-scene, lighting, color, compositional balance and framing, perspective, etc.). Because these "words and sequences" are a specialized language, this course will emphasize becoming proficient in terminology so that you can communicate with those whom you are trying to "reach"--from a crew you are a part of to a crew you are directing, and ultimately to the TV viewer who wants to hear your story. In Aesthetics II, we will expand on these "ABC's" to help you develop your own voice as a storyteller.
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