Generally taught in seminar format, the theme of this course will vary depending upon faculty expertise, departmental priorities and student needs. The course can be repeated for credit if the topic changes. This course will be offered whenever the department chair decides that a worthwhile topic in international journalism has been proposed by a faculty member. The course will generally be taught in a seminar format; it will focus on important issues that are not formal portions of the department’s curriculum.

Film and Television Production will be the focus of this course. Elements of film and television production including scripting, cinematography, and editing. Participation in projects from initial concept to final screening. This course aims to provide an introduction to the fundamental principles of film and television practice, across fiction and non-fiction genres. Students follow the production cycle from idea development, through pre-production, to production/shooting and post-production/editing. Lectures and workshops support practical filmmaking activities through which students develop a range of basic skills appropriate to each stage in the production process. The course involves a combination of lectures with hands-on practical exercises in and out of class. Students will work independently and in groups to produce content.