This class introduces students to the beginning steps of both video production and media study through Hawaiian and Pacific Islander perspectives, ethics, themes, and values. Students will learn the introductory processes of preproduction, scripting, camera work, editing, and distribution, and the theoretical side of critically examining representations of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiians, the Pacific, and Pacific islanders in film, television, music, news, and digital platforms. The course emphasizes Hawaiian and Pacific voices, cultural values, and media practices in their various forms. Students will learn to identify the media’s impact on Hawaiian and Pacific identities, politics, tourism, and movements, while also creating their own media projects rooted in Hawaiian and Pacific Studies methodologies.
HWST 107
- Plan and articulate the stages of video production, including pre-production, production, and post-production workflows.
- Analyze both mainstream and Hawaiian-created media for underlying themes, cultural representation, and potential biases.
- Integrate Hawaiian or Pacific worldviews and values through the creation of video media projects.
- Discuss ethical issues related to the portrayal of Hawaiians and Hawaiian culture in video and film media.