Course

code	MD414
credit_hours	3
title	Media Production
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prequisites	MD312 , MD313
credit hours	3
Description/Outcomes	The course provides an overview of media production. Students learn the basics of media production using the media tools of photography, film, video, audio production, and interactive media. Students apply these fundamentals by participating in hands-on group projects. During the semester, students will be introduced to the essential tools used for the collection, processing, construction, and presentation of material in aural and visual media as well as some of the general principles of maintenance. The course is an advanced level media class which develops a deep understanding of the technologies that underlie the complete media production chain.
arabic Description/Outcomes
objectives	By the end of the term, students should be able to:rn• Understand the principles of production in media aesthetics, photography, audio, video, and film.rn• Develop their skills to be media makers who will redefine media tools and create new forms to produce effective media. rnrn• Produce the messages that will improve the cultural, social, political, and spiritual landscape of the future.rnrnrn• Achieving professional standards in the creative use of audio, film, video and photography exploring how creative ideas and new technologies can be combined.rn• Achieving a complete media production chain.rn
arabic objectives
ref. books	-Zettl, H. (2010), "Sight, Sound, Motion: Applied Media Aesthetics," Wadsworth Series in Broadcast and Production. Hardcover, Wadsworth Publishing, 6th Edition. rn-Hausman, C., Messere, F., O.Donnell, L., and Bennoit, P. (2009) "Modern Radio Production: Production Programming and Performance," -Wadsworth Series in Broadcast and Production. Hardcover, Wadsworth Publishing, 8th edition.rn-Dizazzo, R. (2003), "Corporate Media Production," 2nd edition, Focal Press. rn-Roberts-Breslin, J. (2008), "Making Media, Second Edition: Foundations of Sound and Image Production," (Paperback), Focal Press, 2nd edition.rn-Millerson, G., and Owens, J. (2008), "Video Production Handbook," 4th edition, Focal Press.rn
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textbook	Kindem, G., and Mushberger, R. (2009), "Introduction to Media Production: The Path to Digital Media Production," 4th edition, Focal Press.
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Course Content

content serial	Description
1	Overview of Production. Exploring new opportunities and markets in the digital arena.
2	The production process: Analog and digital technologies
3	Producing and production management
4	Directing: Aesthetic principles and production coordination
5	Scriptwriting
6	Audio/Sound
7	7th week exam
8	Lighting and design
9	Camera
10	Recording
11	Editing
12	12th week exam project presentation
13	Graphics, animation, and special effects
14	Graphics, animation, and special effects (continued)
15	The future and your career
16	Final exam (Project presentations)