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Course Schedule (subject to change)
Week 1
Introduction and Mustang in the Room Project
Students will discuss their personal use of media, including what types and for what purpose. They will share info about themselves including specialized skills sets and media interest.
There will be the introduction of the Multi-Media Class Project The Mustang in the Room, multi-media campaign.
Media Manipulation
Screening of the film Wag the Dog
1997 ‧ Political Drama/Comedy ‧ 1h 50m
Director: Barry Levinson
Screenplay: David Mamet, Hilary Henkin
Week 2
Quiz # 1
Refining our theme and choosing teams
Class members will split into teams for the different media to be included in the Class Project. The class will spitball ideas for the overall project.
Pitching
The powers of persuasion become key as students will PITCH their ideas for the class Multi-Media Class Project.
Establishing a Foundation for your Team
Project Workshop –Teams will discuss and begin establishing the foundation for their media project. Instructor consultations will take
