Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - CMNS 314 D100

Topics in Media Production and Aesthetics (4)

Applied Media Workshop:On The Hill (Appli

Class Number: 4201

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Instructor:

    Christopher Jeschelnik
    cjeschel@sfu.ca
    1 778 782-6909
    Office: TASC2 7460.8

  • Prerequisites:

    17 CMNS units with a minimum grade of C- or 45 units with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Topics on the cultural production of acoustic, visual, and/or multimodal communication. Explores cultural contexts of media production, media artifacts, media perceptions, and alternative media practices. Topics include: advertising, film, gaming, radio, television, and questions of representation in media professions. This course can be repeated once for credit (up to a maximum of two times).

COURSE DETAILS:

The day-to-day work of news reporting is a creative process, involving self-determined actors interacting with constantly evolving cultural and technological environments. Contemporary data management techniques and networked distribution systems have transformed journalistic practice and opened up opportunities for new forms of public communication and information dissemination.

This course explores these opportunities from two intertwined and reciprocally shaping perspectives. First, by studying the traditions of journalistic practice and analysis; looking at the theories, structures, organizations, content, effects, and audiences of news media. Second, by working in production teams to produce multi modal material to explore and innovate new forms of journalistic practice.

Students will be required to employ journalistic practices in the form of research, interviewing, audio and video recording, editing, presentation and distribution of media. Group meetings, seminars, and workshops are scheduled weekly. Students should expect to spend an additional minimum of four hours per week in related activities.

Grading

  • Engagement 20%
  • Online Discussions 20%
  • Your Story (First Video Assignment) 10%
  • Argumentative Essay 20%
  • Fake News Case Study (Final Group Project) 30%

NOTES:

Marks will be deducted for absences and late work.

Attendance in all components of the course is mandatory, and will be reflected in the overall marks for Engagement. There will be no opportunities for making up for missed class components such as attendance in Lecture or Labs. Late penalties will apply automatically with a TEN PERCENT reduction per day applied to any late assignments. This will be applied without exception.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Software and Hardware Requirements

To ensure you can access all course materials and complete assigned coursework, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the Internet.

Access to Adobe Premiere and Photoshop are required for this class.

REQUIRED READING:

Readings will be posted on the course page on Canvas https://canvas.sfu.ca/

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.