Moving Image and Sound: Basic Issues and Training

(4 Credits)

This course is a companion to Introduction to Moving Image Archiving and Preservation and is required for all first semester MIAP students. Designed to prepare students for internships and class projects, the course provides hands-on training with moving image materials. This course discusses the physical and chemical structures of media and the history and development of media formats. It covers basic media handling techniques and tools, media inspection and documentation, assessment and storage. Students enrolled in this course will also attend additional lab sessions.