Alex H. Rafi

Alex is currently an Assistant Professor of Media Production at Saint Louis University. As a member of the Department of Communication, he trains students to plan, produce, and present their own film and media-based content. For sample student works, syllabi, and evaluations, please contact him at his University email address: alex.rafi@slu.edu.

CMM4810 - Digital Storytelling

In this course, students explore the practical and theoretical components of cultural reporting and storytelling. As a class we will analyze written, audio, video and cinematic approaches to storytelling. Through this process we will consider varying perspectives on the interpretation and representation of cultural experience. Theoretical components of the course will address modes of ethnographic research, cultural studies approaches to meaning making processes, and issues of aesthetics in cultural representations. As a culmination of the research process (theoretical and practical) students produce several short digital projects.

CMM3530/FSTD3930 - Documentary Production

This course is designed to introduce students to the study, development and production of historical and contemporary nonfiction film. Through critical analysis and creative exploration, students will learn the ethical, cultural and aesthetic elements of the documentary genre using short film screenings, guided exercises, and the production of their own short films.

CMM2510/FSTD2930 - Video Production and Design

Video Production and Design is an introductory course in media production where students will learn how to deconstruct, analyze, and then compose the frame. Students shoot and edit videos using concepts and techniques learned in class. This course includes lectures, workshops, in-class exercises, short film screenings and discussions in addition to students producing work of their own. Students consider video in relationship to film, television, the Internet, and social media.