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WN 2013 Screen Arts and Cultures SAC 402 - Television II Section 001 Situation Comedy from Multi-Camera to Verite
Credits:	3
Waitlist Capacity:	unlimited
Consent:	With permission of instructor.
Lab Fee:	35.00
Enforced Prerequisites:	SAC 302, SAC concentrators only.
Repeatability:	May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:	Sarris,Terri L
	(real time availability for all sections)

SAC 402 is an advanced production course that explores the television situation comedy, from multi-camera, studio-based comedies, to the single camera, “comedy verite” forms of the contemporary televisual landscape. Through viewing and discussion, the class will explore common sit-com tropes, considering production style, the nature of humor/comedy, and narrative structure. We will also consider how sitcoms reflect and refract contemporary America popular culture and explore representations of race, gender, ethnicity, class, region, and sexual orientation. Course Requirements: Students will direct multi-camera scenes in the studio, then work in teams to write and direct original half hour productions in either multi-camera, or single-camera style, exploring the production challenges and the historical trajectory of these forms. Intended Audience: No data submitted Class Format: No data submitted

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