EMF 140: Introduction to Electronic Media and Film
Fall 2016 / Mon & Wed / 11AM-12:15 in MC 104
Instructor: Dr. David Reiss
Office MC 208 Email: dreiss@towson.edu
Course assignments will be POSTED below throughout the semester.
TV Studio Day: "Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas" & "All I want for Christmas is You"
Private VIMEO LINKS:
All behind the scenes and stills are available through
DropBox MEDIA LINK: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bbogd5xbh4mvkom/AACpiZCZ4ESQt7LAHdYijzsXa?dl=0
FINAL PROJECT: Due FRIDAY DEC 16th by 5pm
Online Blog article profiling a media related artist or group,
including at least 2 examples of their work and using the language learned in the course.
SEVEN PRINCIPALS OF VISUAL LITERACY
1. Visuals can create a powerful illusion of reality.
2. Visuals are carefully arranged views of reality, not reality itself.
3. Viewers take an active part in interpreting visual information.
4. Visual messages are conveyed through both form & content.
5. Visual images often rely on metaphor and mythic thinking.
6. Visuals present information in interrelated, non-linear ways.
7. Visuals trigger strong and immediate emotional responses.
ASSIGNMENT due: MON Nov 28th - Online Film Review
Find online via YOUTUBE or VIMEO a short-form film to post and review on your BLOG.
The film/video you select MUST:
1. Be at least 2-minutes but NOT longer than 5-minutes.
2. Have at LEAST TWO (2) Sound Sources OTHER Than Music.
3. Use VISUALS and SOUND together to create an impactful and interesting film.
PREVIOUS POSTS
MON OCT 31st - review of select student Blogs.
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ASSIGNMENTS for next class: WED Nov 2nd - AUDIO
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Creation of BLOG for semester's projects.
BLOG reading w/ examples (and possibilities...)
Option 1. wordpress The blog is almost as east to use as Tumblr, and it’s more SEO friendly.
WordPress Video Tutorial by Prof. Ryan Murray :
DISREGARD his specific class comments for HIS students regarding The URL,
the invitation email, etc.
Option 2. blogger This blog is just about as good as the free WordPress blog option.
Option 3: if you already have a blog or website you can use that.
GRAPHICS ASSIGNMENT:
Next week: NO CLASS Mon/24 and WED/26
1. GO TO VOTE POSTER EXHIBIT in COFAC Main Hall.
Look at EACH poster and select Favorite.
write a SHORT BLOG of 3-4 sentences why you chose favorite.
2. DOWNLOAD ALL these VOTE Posters via link below.
3. SELECT your top 3 and favorite one -
write a SHORT BLOG of 3-4 sentences why you chose favorite
and be ready to present in class WED NOV 2nd.
Previous Posts
Assignment for WED 10/5
Previous Assignments
Previous Posts
Aug 30: FIRST READING ASSIGNMENT: First 6 pages of Lens & Camera
Sept 6th POSTED:
