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Teledramatic Arts & Technology DescriptionsFor catalog cycle Fall 2009 to Spring 2011View a different cycle: TAT 195: Special TopicsEffective Aug 27, 2007 View HistoryDescription:No Description Provided Units1 to 6 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 203: Pre-Prod Research MethodsEffective Aug 27, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Seminar class addresses creative concept development and feasibility assessment of ideas. (Offered fall semester.) Units1 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 204: Pre-Prod Planning ProcessEffective Aug 22, 2005 View HistoryDescription:Seminar class outlines planning process, roles, tasks, timelines, budgets, and deliverables. (Offered fall semester.) Units1 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 205: Production ManagementEffective Aug 28, 2006 View HistoryDescription:Seminar class outlines production management role, responsibilities, and tasks. (Offered fall semester.) Units1 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 206: Marketing StrategiesEffective Jan 22, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Seminar class provides overview of marketing, promotions, and press planning and execution. (Offered fall semester.) Units1 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 207: Distribution Research MethodsEffective Jan 22, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Seminar class examines distribution research resources and opportunities for local and global reach with a focus on an entrepreneurial approach. (Offered spring semester.) Units1 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 208: Bus Fund for Creative ProdEffective Jan 22, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Seminar class provides overview of general business skills for creative production, such as not-for-profit and contractor status, contracts, etc. (Offered spring semester.) Units1 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 210: Sound Production for Media ArtsEffective Aug 27, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Introduces the theoretical and practical fundamentals of audio production, technology, and terminology. The may include exercises using available equipment, an introduction to the lexicon of audio production, and an understanding of the selection and use of audio tools that support radio, television, video, film and multimedia production. Students will have practice in the field and studio for broad/podcast and screen. Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 213: The New CinemaEffective Jan 24, 2005 View HistoryDescription:Survey course examines the impact of digital and networked technology on cinematic narrative. (Offered fall semester.) Units1 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 214: 21st Century TVEffective Jan 24, 2005 View HistoryDescription:Survey course examining contemporary formats in popular TV, such as the reality TV genre, innovative production techniques, and programming formats. (Offered fall semester.) Units1 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 215: Alternative RadioEffective Jan 24, 2005 View HistoryDescription:Survey course examines current topics in radio production existing outside a corporate scope, such as pirate radio for political rights, or independent production online. (Offered fall semester.) Units1 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 216: Between Movies and GamesEffective Jan 24, 2005 View HistoryDescription:Survey course examines the relationship between movies and gaming and its impact on popular narrative. (Offered fall semester.) Units1 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 217: Emerging Global Ecol of ProdEffective Jan 24, 2005 View HistoryDescription:Survey course examines the role of networked and global communication on narrative production. (Offered spring semester.) Units1 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 218: Self Other & Electronic MediaEffective Jan 24, 2005 View HistoryDescription:Survey course examines the relationship of viewers and users to electronic media and contemporary social and cultural development. (Offered spring semester.) Units1 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 223: DVD Distribution WorkshopEffective Aug 28, 2006 View HistoryDescription:Intensive workshop course provides basic production skills in DVD distribution. Students learn to output existing content on DVD for simple playback. Prep for TAT420. (Offered fall semester.) Units2 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 225: Web Distribution WorkshopEffective Jan 22, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Intensive workshop course provides basic production skills in Web distribution. Students learn to prepare and deliver video for broadband distribution. Prep for TAT320, and TAT321. (Offered fall semester.) Units2 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 230: Creative StorytellingEffective Jan 24, 2005 View HistoryDescription:For non-TAT majors. Introduces fundamental concepts of storytelling and how to create teledramatic ideas and content. Explores various story forms using sound, image, and text to investigate the storytelling components of character, plot, action, theme, metaphor, dramatic structure, spectacle, language, rhythm, and audience. Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 231: Movie ManiaEffective Jan 24, 2005 View HistoryDescription:Repeatable survey course. Explores film genres by theme that may change each semester, e.g. rock 'n roll cinema, film noir, gangster movies, spaghetti westerns (check BANNER each semester for specific topics). Classic films screened in large-screen 35mm format, 16mm, DVD, laserdisc, or VHS. Course outcomes foster independent, critical perspectives on the films viewed, and help students develop a deepened understanding and appreciation of the art and craft of filmmaking. Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 232: Power of FilmEffective Jan 1, 2009 View HistoryDescription:Powerful films have changed culture, impacted the Celluloid medium and can change viewers! This course introduces the practice of narrative film analysis and appreciation through a unique combination of screenings, creative projects, writing assignments, readings and close case studies of film sequences. During the course of this class, students will engage in series of creative, reflective and analytical exercises, gaining deeper understanding for the way moving images exercise social and emotional power. Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 237: Intro to VideoEffective Jan 1, 2009 View HistoryDescription:Introduces concepts and practice of video and media production, both in the studio and in the field. Students learn skills in camera operation, lighting, audio, and editing, produce various video productions. In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of digital video based media production by creating meaningful, innovative and contemporary projects. While reading and discussing theory and analysis of contemporary media practice, students will be introduced to the technology of video production and non-linear editing. Students will develop methods of research, planning and pre-production. New Media integration into the video process will be incorporated into discussions of video production. Units2 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Corequisites: TAT 237L) TAT 237L: Intro to Video LabEffective Aug 1, 2009 View HistoryDescription:Required lab course for TAT 237. Units2 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Corequisites: TAT 237) TAT 251: Voice and SpeechEffective Jan 8, 2007 View HistoryDescription:No Description Provided Units2 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 255: The Actor's ProcessEffective Jan 23, 2006 View HistoryDescription:No Description Provided Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 295: Special TopicsEffective Jun 8, 2010 View HistoryDescription:No Description Provided Units1 to 4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Prerequisites: TAT 295L) TAT 295L: Special Topics LabInactive as of Jun 8, 2010 View HistoryDescription:No Description Provided Units1 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Prerequisites: TAT 295) TAT 300: Major ProSeminarEffective Aug 27, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Introduces the dynamic range of creative practice and professional opportunity encompassed by the Media Arts. Students explore their personal, academic and professional interests and develop a learning plan for their goals. Students develop the writing, critical thinking, and presentation skills necessary for success in the major, a future in graduate school and a foundation for a career various arts and entertainment disciplines. Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 309: Fund of Production LightingEffective Jan 2, 2009 View HistoryDescription:Students learn basics of production lighting design. Basic principles of light. Includes script analysis, basic 3 point lighting, fill, key, differences between perceived (live, stage) light, and recorded light (video, film). Addresses various formats including lighting production for video and film. (Offered spring semester.) Units2 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Prerequisites: TAT 237 OR TAT 337) TAT 310: Fund of Production SoundEffective Jan 2, 2009 View HistoryDescription:Students learn basics of production sound design. Includes script analysis, recording of original sound, and acquisition of existing audio; introduces foley production. Addresses various formats including sound postproduction for video, film, and new media. (Offered fall semester.) Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Prerequisites: TAT 237 OR TAT 337) TAT 315: Visual DesignEffective Aug 27, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Introduction to spatial and temporal visual design. Includes fundamentals of graphic design and aesthetic principles. Outlines basic visualization techniques, and design communication for moving-image media. Introduces art and creative direction, and set and production design. (Offered fall semester.) Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 320: Intro to New MediaEffective Aug 27, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Study of select history, theory, and practice. Introduces narrative principles of interactivity, nonlinearity, and the role of networks in new media. Teaches the fundamental concepts and skills of hypertext narrative, web video, and 2D animation for creation and distribution of new media narratives online. Explores emergent forms such as games and wireless. (Offered fall semester.) Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 321: New Media ProductionEffective Jan 2, 2009 View HistoryDescription:Project based course focuses on select aspects of new media production, such as web video, 2D animation, interactive storytelling, and experimental narrative. Students develop aesthetics and techniques for conceiving, producing, and distributing Internet-based narratives. May address audio/video, still image, coding, networks, and handheld devices. Explores emergent forms such as games and wireless. (Offered spring semester.) Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Prerequisites: TAT 237 OR TAT 337) TAT 322: Performance and TechnologyEffective Aug 27, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Study of select history, theory, and practice of live performance that integrates technology. Explores production techniques for incorporating prerecorded and live-feed video in live performance. Explores new applications and emergent forms such as real-time video manipulation, and wireless environments (Offered fall semester.) Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 328: Teledramatic History IEffective Aug 27, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Introduction to the history of the media arts disciplines of radio, TV broadcast, film, and new media with an emphasis on a chronological and technological throughline. Analyzes seminal works with select examples demonstrating the interrelationship of shared principles over time. Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 329: Teledramatic History IIEffective Aug 27, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Second semester of a two-semester course sequence through which students examine the history, aesthetics, production technologies and cultural impact of media arts media, including film, broadcast video, radio, and new media. Primarily analyzes the genres, theoires, and aesthetic trends which span across all media. Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 330: Intro to StorytellingEffective Jan 1, 2009 View HistoryDescription:Explores the basic elements of narrative from a number of different perspectives. Considers what stories are, how stories are communicated, and how audiences receive them. Concepts are applied to analysis of media texts in film, radio, TV, and new media. Explores alternatives to, and contemporary transformations of, classic narrative structure. Pays special attention to contemporary narrative trends, in particular the effect of new media on storytelling. Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 332: TAT for TeachingEffective Aug 27, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Introduces media principles and tools to help make learning more creative, alive, interactive, and fun. Using theatre games, improvisations, story dramatizations, and creative dramatics, student collaborative groups learn the process for producing plays that stretch their imaginations and their problem-solving skills. (Offered fall semester.) Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 337: Production Foundations LectEffective Feb 18, 2008 View HistoryDescription:Introduces the basic theory, concepts, and practice of video and television production, both in the studio and in the field. Students learn skills in camera operation, lighting, audio, and editing, to produce various video/TV productions. Units2 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Corequisites: TAT 337L) TAT 337L: Production Foundations ActEffective Feb 18, 2008 View HistoryDescription:Required lab course for TAT 337. Units2 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Corequisites: TAT 337) TAT 338: Intro to RadioEffective Aug 27, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Introduces the history, theory, and practice of both broadcast and Internet radio in today's global society. Includes the study of the history, uses, and current status of radio and Internet audio throughout the world. Students learn the basics of audio production, including field and studio production, internet streaming, nonlinear editing, research, and interviewing skills. (Offered fall semester.) Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 339: Advanced Video Prod LectEffective Aug 1, 2009 View HistoryDescription:A production course in which students make industry-standard music videos, while exploring this mode of production's history in Avant-Garde Narrative and Documentary practice. Focusing on early and contemporary works avant-garde cinema, music video, and experimental documentary. (Offered spring semester.) Units2 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:[(Prerequisites:TAT 237 OR TAT 337) AND (Corequisites: TAT 339L)] TAT 339L: Advanced Video Prod ActEffective Feb 18, 2008 View HistoryDescription:Required lab course for TAT 339. (Offered spring semester.) Units2 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Corequisites: TAT 339) TAT 340: Script WritingEffective Jan 2, 2009 View HistoryDescription:An overview of the script writing process focusing on the basics of dramatic writing across teledramatic disciplines. Provides preparation for documentary and narrative, short-format screenwriting and stage plays. Requires extensive reading and creative writing. Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Prerequisites: TAT 330) TAT 341: Directing for the CameraEffective Jan 2, 2009 View HistoryDescription:Teaches the tools of the narrative film/video director's art. Working in small production groups, students learn to break down scripted material in order to prepare to shoot dramatic scenes and sequences on camera. Students learn techniques for working with actors on camera. Applies production planning and management skills. (Offered spring semester.) Units2 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:[(Prerequisites: TAT 237 OR TAT 337) AND (Corequisites: TAT 341L)] TAT 341L: Directing for the Camera LabEffective Feb 18, 2008 View HistoryDescription:Required lab course for TAT 341. (Offered spring semester.) Units2 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Corequisites: TAT 341) TAT 351: Voice Prod & SpeechEffective Aug 27, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Training in the principles of effective vocal production and articulation for performing actors on stage, in broadcasting, and before the camera. Involves exercises designed to free the natural voice: removing tension, increasing resonance, facilitating breathing response, and maximizing effectiveness of speech. (Offered spring semester.) Units2 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 361: Intro to Non-Linear EditingEffective Feb 18, 2008 View HistoryDescription:Students learn digital nonlinear editing and the concepts of digitizing, editing, and outputting content using industry-standard software packages. Includes script analysis and working with directors. Applies techniques and principles for editing various types of projects including music video, documentary, and narrative. Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 374: Intro to Film ProductionEffective Feb 18, 2008 View HistoryDescription:Students learn how to work with 16mm motion picture film, including how to operate professional synch and non-synch 16 cameras, film lighting, and film equipment. Students write and shoot several exercises and short films during the semester. (Offered fall semester.) Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:[Prerequisites: ( TAT 330 AND TAT 337) AND (TAT 315 OR TAT 340)] TAT 375: Advanced Film ProdEffective Feb 18, 2008 View HistoryDescription:Students refine skills with an emphasis on exploring and developing cinematic style. Synch sound short films produced in class. (Offered spring semester.) Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Prerequisites: TAT 374) TAT 376: Documentary MakingEffective Feb 18, 2008 View HistoryDescription:Combines study of documentary history, theory, and practice. Students learn how to plan, organize, and produce documentaries. Students produce a short documentary on video. (Offered fall semester.) Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:[Prerequisites: (TAT 300 AND TAT 337) AND (TAT 315 OR TAT 340)] TAT 380: TAT Creative LabEffective Feb 18, 2008 View HistoryDescription:Select project is researched, developed, produced, and distributed through one or two semesters of this repeatable course. Integrates teledramatic concepts of convergence, integration, and digital distribution. Investigates cross-disciplinary media production. (Offered spring semester.) Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Prerequisites: TAT 320 AND TAT 337) TAT 388: Adv Radio Prod & Net StreamEffective Feb 18, 2008 View HistoryDescription:Produces content for broadcast on KAZU public radio and OtterStream. Includes live studio talk shows, live music programs, radio theatre, and weekly internet DJ programming. Students learn field and studio production, nonlinear editing, on-air vocal techniques, and radio administration. (Offered spring semester.) Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Prerequisites: TAT 338) TAT 394: Advanced Video/TV Prod BrdcastEffective Feb 18, 2008 View HistoryDescription:Focuses on the production and broadcast of various types of studio TV programming such as talk show, drama, and situation comedy. Students collaborate with other courses to develop content, then produce, crew, edit, and broadcast programming on the TAT channel. (Offered fall semester.) Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Prerequisites: TAT 204 AND TAT 205 AND TAT 337) TAT 395: Special Topics StudyEffective Jan 2, 2009 View HistoryDescription:Project based course developing and producing content in collaboration with other courses, the community, university, or others. Units1 to 6 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Prerequisites: TAT 237 OR TAT 337) TAT 396: TAT InternshipEffective Feb 1, 2008 View HistoryDescription:Student proposed Internship as part of an approved Individualized Learning Plan. Units1 to 8 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 397: Independent StudyEffective Aug 27, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Student proposed course of study on select topic in Teledramatic Arts and Technology as part of an approved Individualized Learning Plan. Units1 to 6 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 398: Art of Producing/PresentingEffective Feb 18, 2008 View HistoryDescription:Students receive experience in the basics of presenting, promoting, and distributing teledramatic events (film festivals, Internet streaming of TV, radio, and theatre productions). Students are required to select, coordinate, supervise, and facilitate all aspects of teledramatic presentation, including leading a lecture and discussion. Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Prerequisites: TAT 206 AND TAT 207) TAT 399S: TAT in the CommunityEffective Aug 1, 2009 View HistoryDescription:Working with community-based organizations, students will participate in service activities or projects with external communities and integrate the service experience with specific outcomes, written reflections, discussion, and evaluation. Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Prerequisites: TAT 337) TAT 400: Capstone SupportEffective Aug 27, 2007 View HistoryDescription:No Description Provided Units1 to 4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 420: DVD Authoring and ProductionEffective Feb 18, 2008 View HistoryDescription:Students learn the basic DVD authoring and production process, including principles of interface design for still and motion menu authoring, audio and video encoding, and disc burning. Emphasis on creative application of DVD form for narrative application such as branching narratives, alternate endings, and multilingual narratives. (Offered spring semester.) Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Prerequisites: CST 228 AND TAT 315) TAT 421: Motion GraphicsEffective Aug 27, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Students learn the motion graphics design and production process, including principles of spatial and temporal graphic design for animation, film titles, TV graphics, and broadband content. Introduces compositing and special effects techniques. (Offered fall semester.) Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 422: Animation for Teledramatic PrdEffective Feb 18, 2008 View HistoryDescription:Short format, animated production. Course developing aesthetic and technical skills to manipulate live-action video and produce 2D animation. Includes delivery to Internet, film/video, and broadcast. (Offered spring semester.) Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Prerequisites: TAT 315 AND TAT 320) TAT 423: Art of CompositingEffective Aug 27, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Demystifies the process of compositing, or creating special effects for film and video by combining images from different sources - such as live-action digital video, digitized film, computer generated 3-D, 2-D animations, painted backdrops, digital still photographs, and text. Topics inlcude color keying, rotoscoping, matte painting, motion tracking, and lighting. Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 435: Digital Studio ProductionEffective Jan 2, 2009 View HistoryDescription:Focuses on media support of digital studio productions, broadcasts, and live performances. Students learn advanced techniques such as live compositing, live fiber transmission and switching, computer projection, site-specific support, etc. Configures multimedia playback systems. Operates and maintains TAT networked lab. Units2 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Prerequisites: TAT 237 OR TAT 337) TAT 437: Digital Studio DistributionEffective Aug 27, 2007 View HistoryDescription:Focuses on the programming and distribution (broadcast, streaming) of digital studio productions. Students are assigned to review, select, and prepare programming; develop programming schedule; and operate and maintain TAT communications (cable channel, Internet stream). Units2 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None TAT 440: Intermediate ScriptcraftEffective Feb 18, 2008 View HistoryDescription:Provides intensive editorial review and revision techniques for original scripts or teledramatic adaptations which are already in first draft form. Students learn the rewrite process and work to develop their drafts into finished scripts, ready for production. (Offered spring semester.) Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Prerequisites: TAT 340) TAT 461: Advanced Non-Linear EditingEffective Feb 18, 2008 View HistoryDescription:Students learn form, style, pacing, and advanced techniques in editing including titles and effects work, and output in various formats. (Offered spring semester.) Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:(Prerequisites: TAT 361) TAT 490: Capstone Preprd & Portf DevEffective Jan 1, 2009 View HistoryDescription:Capstones are productions that demonstrate the culmination of learning while studying at TAT, and mastery of TAT's five Major Learning Outcomes (MLOs). Students undertake a substantial role on a capstone in their area of concentration, prepare a Capstone Portfolio, and complete the preproduction phase. Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:[Prerequisites: (TAT 228 OR TAT 328) AND (TAT 237 OR TAT 337) AND (TAT 300 AND TAT 330)] TAT 491: Capstone Completion & AssessmtEffective Jan 1, 2009 View HistoryDescription:Students complete the Capstone project as conceived and planned in TAT 490. Students complete the TAT MLO processes of production, postproduction, and distribution. Completed projects are presented to the public at the TAT Capstone Festival. Units4 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:[(Prerequisites: TAT 228 OR TAT 328) AND (TAT 329 AND TAT 400 AND TAT 490)] TAT 597: Grad Independent StudyEffective Jan 24, 2005 View HistoryDescription:No Description Provided Units1 to 6 Units Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:None |
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