Industry Immersion: Film and Media

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the exciting and ever-changing TV, Film, and emerging media industries. The entertainment industry as a whole is facing issues and trends surrounding inclusivity and equity, the democratization of content development, and evolving revenue and distribution models. This course will introduce and explore these topics via readings, lectures, workshops and projects. Eight weeks of the course will include visits to our class by influential industry professionals who will share information about their company and current role, and their perspectives on one or more of the topics above. In addition to the lecture, each class will include a workshop element drawn from everyday efforts to address these issues. Guest lecturers will have a range of experience and viewpoints of the changing landscape of the industry. The course will be 10 weeks long. Priority will be given to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors interested in careers in TV, Film, and emerging media. Credit will be based on attendance, class participation, assignments and a final presentation.