VID 105B - Communication in Hollywood

Credits: 3

Description
Hollywood operates through several unique forms of communication: screenplays, film reviews, and well-defined social interaction. This course examines these three elements through readings, online dialogues, and viewing movies. Students will also write film reviews, learn basic screenplay format and plan out a complete Hollywood career.

Student Learning Outcomes

Understand the unique interpersonal dynamics found in the Hollywood film production environment especially as it pertains to working in Hollywood.
Demonstrates proficiency in communicating the strengths and weaknesses found in feature films through analyzing the techniques used by one or more prominent film critics.
Demonstrate industry-standard proficiency in reading and writing in standard screenplay format
Plan out a complete, attainable, 20 year career in Hollywood.

Prerequisite: None