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Documentary Production. Students will work in a highly collaborative environment to create and produce a one-hour documentary on a topic relevant to the community or region. The production will meet broadcast standards, and will be aired on ABC Channel 7 in Sarasota. Areas covered in this course will include: presentation skills, research, budgeting, concept and story development, scheduling and coordination, storyboarding, show package design, camera and audio operation, field production, interviewing techniques, post-production, and editing.

Introduction to various aspects of video content, including genres, styles, industry users and distributors.

Introduction to editing, including technical aspects and storytelling techniques.

Through experiential project-based learning, students will work collaboratively to combine classroom instruction with studio application on a variety of assignments. Focus on concept development and scriptwriting, storyboard development, budgeting and pre-production. Explore feasibility of script directions through preliminary production testing of ideas. Students may work with external or internal clients.

Explore digital fabrication processes such as laser cutting, vinyl cutting, 3D printing, and CNC manufacturing. Discuss and investigate topics related to digital fabrication such as collaboration, authorship, attribution, replication, and multiples. Learn through class instruction, experimentation, iteration, and peer critique.

Addresses current and emerging trends in AI, including ethical considerations and technological advancements. Course topics are determined each semester to address AI's impact on various sectors of art and design.

INDEX Projects provide students the opportunity to work with actual industry clients through this ELEC 350 course. Students enrolled in the class will engage in real-world, real-time client-initiated problem solving working with business professionals in an environment that features immersive learning, collaboration, design, teamwork, client relations, and communications. Each project provides a unique professional experience while meeting student learning goals. Students should send an email to index@ringling.edu for more information on the scheduled projects.