Nido R. Qubein School of Communication James Goodman

Prof. James Goodman – jgoodman@highpoint.edu

BS – High Point College, MBA – University of Georgia, MFA – University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Teaching areas and approach:  Movie Production, Field Production, Audio Production. Project driven hands on approach: Let’s learn how deliver well constructed aural and visual messages to specific audiences using technology in the service of our creativity and critical thinking.

Research interests:  Writing for the screen and making films.

Current research project or creative work:  Recently premiered “Connected,” a thirty six minute original narrative film, created through one of my upper level production classes. The film was shot with our Red One Digital Film Camera system.  Working on a feature length screenplay, “Thieves of Innocence,” base on real events.

Favorite quote:  “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” –Michelangelo

Recent novel:  ”The Paris Wife,” by Paula McLain

Favorite movie:  ”Cinema Paradiso” (1989), Guiseppe Tornatore, (the short version).

Coolest thing you’ve done lately:  Went for a day sail on Galveston Bay, New Years Eve 2011.