It has come to my attention that students majoring and minoring in Media and Cultural studies are not given hands-on experience in digital media, camera operation and editing. Although students are given adequate knowledge in film and media studies covering history, culture and theory, students who have graduated or are currently enrolled as undergraduates have not been given adequate, hands-on experience with film production. Under UCR's description of Media and Cultural Studies, it emphasizes film production and visual media, however most students have not been given experience in this field of media. This stands as a great concern for current students who are currently enrolled in classes such as MCS 162 titled: "Tool, Technology and Technique," and MCS 186 titled: "20th Century Media and Movements." Classes like these center on the operation of the camera and video production. Very few students have access to own a camera, barely have experience operating a camera and would benefit from using borrowed cameras in the Media and Cultural Studies Department. Furthermore, the departments of Art and Theater allow students to borrow cameras to gain experience and knowledge that goes beyond classroom lecture. When it comes to affordability, experience, and accountability, students deserve a chance to use cameras for a given setting classes mandated by Media and Cultural Studies.
I have been reviewing the feedback regarding equipment access within the Media and Cultural Studies department. These accounts demonstrate a clear systemic need for practical resources that the current curriculum fails to provide. I am preparing a formal dossier of these experiences to present to the faculty administration.
April 24, 2012
The momentum generated by this petition demonstrates a clear consensus regarding the necessity of practical equipment access for Media and Cultural Studies students. This groundswell of agreement proves that our academic requirements must better align with the department mission.
3 Comments
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Sarah Dunn
14 years ago
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Theory is fine but u cant learn filmmaking by just reading about it. Need hands on time.
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Marcus Wong
14 years ago
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Ridiculous that the art department gets gear but we dont. We are paying tuition just like everyone else. Give us the equipment we need!
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Jessica Fisher
14 years ago
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How am I supposed to get a job in media if I have never even touched a pro camera? This major is useless without the actual production experience.
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It has come to my attention that students majoring and minoring in Media and Cultural studies are not given hands-on experience in digital media, camera operation and editing. Although students are given adequate knowledge in film and media studies covering history, culture and theory, students who have graduated or are currently enrolled as undergraduates have not been given adequate, hands-on experience with film production. Under UCR's description of Media and Cultural Studies, it emphasizes film production and visual media, however most students have not been given experience in this field of media. This stands as a great concern for current students who are currently enrolled in classes such as MCS 162 titled: "Tool, Technology and Technique," and MCS 186 titled: "20th Century Media and Movements." Classes like these center on the operation of the camera and video production. Very few students have access to own a camera, barely have experience operating a camera and would benefit from using borrowed cameras in the Media and Cultural Studies Department. Furthermore, the departments of Art and Theater allow students to borrow cameras to gain experience and knowledge that goes beyond classroom lecture. When it comes to affordability, experience, and accountability, students deserve a chance to use cameras for a given setting classes mandated by Media and Cultural Studies.
I have been reviewing the feedback regarding equipment access within the Media and Cultural Studies department. These accounts demonstrate a clear systemic need for practical resources that the current curriculum fails to provide. I am preparing a formal dossier of these experiences to present to the faculty administration.
April 24, 2012
The momentum generated by this petition demonstrates a clear consensus regarding the necessity of practical equipment access for Media and Cultural Studies students. This groundswell of agreement proves that our academic requirements must better align with the department mission.
3 Comments
S
Sarah Dunn
14 years ago
Featured
Theory is fine but u cant learn filmmaking by just reading about it. Need hands on time.
M
Marcus Wong
14 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous that the art department gets gear but we dont. We are paying tuition just like everyone else. Give us the equipment we need!
J
Jessica Fisher
14 years ago
Featured
How am I supposed to get a job in media if I have never even touched a pro camera? This major is useless without the actual production experience.
Theory is fine but u cant learn filmmaking by just reading about it. Need hands on time.