HOW TO EFFECTIVELY REPRESENT CLIMATE CHANGE IN A 21ST CENTURY MULTI-MEDIA WORLD

ENVS 4100/STPR 4100
University of Colorado

Course Requirements

Overview

Attendance & Class Participation (10 points)

Everyone is expected to attend all sessions and engage critically with the class discussions. Please note that if you accumulate more than 3 unexcused absences during the summer session, you will not be able to pass the course. Readings provide the basis for informed discussions and must be completed before the class for which they are assigned. Participation is very important.

Video proposal (20 points)

Each student must develop a proposal for the production of a short video (3 to 5 minutes) on climate change, based on the trends and formats previously explored in the course. Originality is valued and the ideas must be feasible.

Video production (50 points)

Working in groups of three people, students must produce a video (3 to 5 minutes), based on one of the individual proposals previously formulated. The production process will follow the typical stages: pre-production, filming and postproduction. No previous technical knowledge is required, since basic camerawork and editing training will be provided if necessary. Prof. León will provide close guidance and technical assistance.

Video evaluation (20 points)

After a final screening session, each student must do a written evaluation of the videos, including a mark and a justification.