CME 411 - Entertainment Criticism

Min Units: 3
Max Units: 3
This course introduces students to the fundamentals and options of popular entertainment criticism. Class members will write think pieces about entertainment and reviews of recent digital media releases. Through a combination of readings and discussions, viewings and listenings, students will explore the techniques and styles needed to cultivate a distinctive critical voice. Emerging forms of critical practices, including podcasts and video essays, will also be included, as will discussions surrounding the value of entertainment reporting and reviewing. (U) Spring
Prerequisite(s): CME majors, CME minors, or permission of the department chair