2011-2012 University Catalog 
  
2011-2012 University Catalog

FAVS 352 - Ethics of Film and Video

Credits: 3 (NR)
An examination of ethical issues associated with image production and consumption. Topics include the technological development of the film apparatus, privacy, the pursuit of objectivity, excess, consent, and representing others. All issues highlight the increasingly sophisticated and powerful role of film and media authorship. Students will develop a more complex view of the ethics of screen representation (both fiction and nonfiction) and be encouraged to take stock of the ethics of their own media literacy.

Fulfills general education requirement in synthesis.

Prerequisite(s): Completion or concurrent enrollment in all other required general education courses and completion of 21 credits within the FAVS program.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0