TMA 114
Reading and Constructing Narratives
Theatre and Media Arts
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Analyzing basic narrative principles; conceptualizing and writing narratives for media arts.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Other Prerequisites
Media Arts major or minor status.
Title
Storytelling and Narrative Methods
Learning Outcome
The objective of this class is to explore a range of story types that you should all know about. You have different career aspirations, but practitioners and scholars alike will want to be able to read, comprehend, and adapt/implement this array of narrative methods.
Title
World Construction and Influence
Learning Outcome
To provide students a stronger understanding of how the world around them is constructed and how they might better participate in, resist, and/or affect that world.
Title
Critical Tools
Learning Outcome
To equip students with a set of critical tools that will aid them in their production work.
Title
Foundational Content
Learning Outcome
To establish a solid foundation for students as they prepare to take higher-level Critical Studies courses.
