TMA 114
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Reading and Constructing Narratives
Theatre and Media ArtsCollege of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Analyzing basic narrative principles; conceptualizing and writing narratives for media arts.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Other Prerequisites
Media Arts major or minor status.
Title
Analyze and Synthesize Story Types
Learning Outcome
Students will critically analyze various story types from literature, visual arts, performing arts and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, identifying their influences on the construction and development of film narratives.
Title
Investigate Contextual Contexts
Learning Outcome
Students will investigate historical, theoretical, and spiritual contexts, utilizing relevant texts, materials, and sources to deepen their understanding of film narratives and their structures.
Title
Engage in Critical Reflection
Learning Outcome
Students will engage with film texts by thinking about the context(s) in which they are created, discussing their potential for meaning making, and writing about them critically and analytically.
Title
Practice Creating Narratives
Learning Outcome
Students will apply their understanding of narrative types and contextual influences to construct small original narratives, demonstrating historical and theoretical awareness in their creative work.