SCA201 - Media as an Art Form

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Subject Title
Media as an Art Form

Subject Description
Media as an Art Form introduces students to the language and structure of visual media products. "Seeing" and using visual media with critical awareness and understanding how such media work requires:

Knowledge of the structural elements of production
Awareness of the history of film's development
Learning how meaning is created and relayed through composition of image, sound, light, and motion.

Prerequisites:
EAC149 - English and Communications
MFD105 - Introduction to Design

Co-Requisites
EAC150 - College English

Credit Status
Pre-Media (Media Fundamentals) Certificate Program

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Identify components in visual compositions.
2. Recognize and identify the basic vocabulary of camera use.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of lighting systems and use of colour in cinematography.
4. Identify main elements in the creation of visual design concepts.
5. Recognize and trace uses of main editing techniques.
6. Identify aspects of sound design and their integration with visuals.
7. Understand the creation of the major modes of screen reality.

Essential Employability Skills

1. Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
2. Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
3. Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
4. Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
5. Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
6. Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
7. Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.
8. Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
9. Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
10. Take responsibility for one?s own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Academic Integrity
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Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

By attending live classes, students are consenting to the collection and use of their personal information for the purposes of administering the class and associated coursework. To learn more about Seneca's privacy practices, visit Privacy Notice.