MACS 485

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Making Video Essays

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

This course examines the theory and practice of videographic criticism, a burgeoning scholarly practice in media and cinema studies, in a workshop-style environment. Through weekly parameter-based videographic exercises using pre-existing media of their choice, students will learn how to conduct videographic research by critically exploring media texts using non-linear editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro). A diverse variety of explanatory, algorithmic, and poetic approaches to the video essay will be covered. Assignments will include several videographic projects as well as a final synoptic video essay. An intellectual curiosity for the videographic medium is crucial, but no prior experience in media production or non-linear editing is required. Students will be responsible for storing and backing up their data, but all coursework will be conducted using University equipment and software.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Credit is not given for MACS 485 if credit for MACS 496: Making Video Essays has been given. Prerequisite: Junior standing required.

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MACS 485 class schedule data for fall 2026
	Status		CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
			81306	Lecture-Discussion	1GR	1:00PM -2:20PM	TR	13 Gregory Hall	Oyallon-Koloski, J	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 4 hours Restriction(s): Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
			77159	Lecture-Discussion	1UG	1:00PM -2:20PM	TR	13 Gregory Hall	Oyallon-Koloski, J	Availability: CrossListOpen (Restricted) Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Credit: 3 hours Restriction(s): Not intended for students with Freshman or Sophomore class standing.