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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

As a reminder, all courses have been renumbered beginning with the Fall 2018 semester. Click on Course Number Look-up Tool.
 
  

  • CINE 374A Genres in Screenwriting:

    Course examines a specific genre and provides an opportunity to develop and write a feature screenplay based upon elements of the genre, but reflective of the student’s personal themes, as well. This is a repeatable, rotating subjects course wherein the genre rotates from semester to semester.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly CINE 374
    Prerequisites CINE 245 Screenwriting II: The Feature Film  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 374B Genres in Screenwriting:

    Course examines a specific genre and provides an opportunity to develop and write a feature screenplay based upon elements of the genre, but reflective of the student’s personal themes, as well. This is a repeatable, rotating subjects course wherein the genre rotates from semester to semester.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites CINE 245 Screenwriting II: The Feature Film  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 374C Genres in Screenwriting:

    Course examines a specific genre and provides an opportunity to develop and write a feature screenplay based upon elements of the genre, but reflective of the student’s personal themes, as well. This is a repeatable, rotating subjects course wherein the genre rotates from semester to semester.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites CINE 245 Screenwriting II: The Feature Film  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 374D Genres in Screenwriting:

    Course examines a specific genre and provides an opportunity to develop and write a feature screenplay based upon elements of the genre, but reflective of the student’s personal themes, as well. This is a repeatable, rotating subjects course wherein the genre rotates from semester to semester.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites CINE 245 Screenwriting II: The Feature Film  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 374E Genres in Screenwriting:

    Course examines a specific genre and provides an opportunity to develop and write a feature screenplay based upon elements of the genre, but reflective of the student’s personal themes, as well. This is a repeatable, rotating subjects course wherein the genre rotates from semester to semester.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites CINE 245 Screenwriting II: The Feature Film  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 376 Script Rewrite and Polish

    Advanced collaborative workshop course asks students to focus on the subtleties associated with production rewriting from sculpting dialogue, polishing characters to defining the role of theme in the short film arena. Juxtaposed with these creative affairs, students will be introduced to business practices associated with doing rewrite work, including work for hire scenarios. Material for the class must be approved by instructors and Practicum faculty before being admitted into the class

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3701J
    Prerequisites  CINE 349 Producing III: The Creative Producer  or CINE 245 Screenwriting II: The Feature Film  
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2



  

  • CINE 378 Ideation & Theme: Portfolio Review

    Course provides an opportunity for screenwriting students to revisit work completed throughout their tenure in the screenwriting program. Students critique their previous work in an effort to understand their themes and styles, their strengths and weaknesses, and their development as a writer. This examination assists students in setting professional goals as screenwriters, whether that includes working in Hollywood or the independent scene.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3750
    Prerequisites CINE 374A Genres in Screenwriting:  and CINE 253 Adaptation  and CINE 260 Screen Treatment & Presentation  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  
  
  
  
  

  • CINE 380A Studies in Screenwriting:

    This repeatable course consists of subjects of interest to the developing screenwriter. Previous courses have focused on myths and dreams, experimental scriptwriting, business aspects of screenwriting, and historical research. This is a rotating subjects course.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly CINE 380
    Prerequisites CINE 145 Screenwriting I: Writing the Short Film  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 380B Studies in Screenwriting:

    This repeatable course consists of subjects of interest to the developing screenwriter. Previous courses have focused on myths and dreams, experimental scriptwriting, business aspects of screenwriting, and historical research. This is a rotating subjects course.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites CINE 145 Screenwriting I: Writing the Short Film  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 380C Studies in Screenwriting:

    This repeatable course consists of subjects of interest to the developing screenwriter. Previous courses have focused on myths and dreams, experimental scriptwriting, business aspects of screenwriting, and historical research. This is a rotating subjects course.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites CINE 145 Screenwriting I: Writing the Short Film  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 380D Studies in Screenwriting:

    This repeatable course consists of subjects of interest to the developing screenwriter. Previous courses have focused on myths and dreams, experimental scriptwriting, business aspects of screenwriting, and historical research. This is a rotating subjects course.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites CINE 145 Screenwriting I: Writing the Short Film  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 380E Studies in Screenwriting:

    This repeatable course consists of subjects of interest to the developing screenwriter. Previous courses have focused on myths and dreams, experimental scriptwriting, business aspects of screenwriting, and historical research. This is a rotating subjects course.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites CINE 145 Screenwriting I: Writing the Short Film  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 381A Studies in Documentary

    Production course for advanced documentary students studies and engages in various subgenres of documentary filmmaking. Such past topics have included visualizing the documentary, the nature film documentary, and cinema verite. Students may repeat this course as topics change.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly CINE 381
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process  or MEDI 101 Cinematic Storytelling 
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 381B Studies in Documentary

    Production course for advanced documentary students studies and engages in various subgenres of documentary filmmaking. Such past topics have included visualizing the documentary, the nature film documentary, and cinema verite. Students may repeat this course as topics change.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process  or MEDI 101 Cinematic Storytelling  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 381C Studies in Documentary

    Production course for advanced documentary students studies and engages in various subgenres of documentary filmmaking. Such past topics have included visualizing the documentary, the nature film documentary, and cinema verite. Students may repeat this course as topics change.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process  or MEDI 101 Cinematic Storytelling  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 381D Studies in Documentary

    Production course for advanced documentary students studies and engages in various subgenres of documentary filmmaking. Such past topics have included visualizing the documentary, the nature film documentary, and cinema verite. Students may repeat this course as topics change.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process  or MEDI 101 Cinematic Storytelling  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 381E Studies in Documentary

    Production course for advanced documentary students studies and engages in various subgenres of documentary filmmaking. Such past topics have included visualizing the documentary, the nature film documentary, and cinema verite. Students may repeat this course as topics change.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process  or MEDI 101 Cinematic Storytelling  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 382A Advanced Topics in Cinema Editing and Post Production

    This is an advanced topics course in Editing and Postproduction. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly CINE 382
    Prerequisites CINE 130 Editing I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 382B Advanced Topics in Cinema Editing and Post Production

    This is an advanced topics course in Editing and Postproduction. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites CINE 130 Editing I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 382C Advanced Topics in Cinema Editing and Post Production

    This is an advanced topics course in Editing and Postproduction. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites CINE 130 Editing I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 382D Advanced Topics in Cinema Editing and Post Production

    This is an advanced topics course in Editing and Postproduction. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites CINE 130 Editing I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 382E Advanced Topics in Cinema Editing and Post Production

    This is an advanced topics course in Editing and Postproduction. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites CINE 130 Editing I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 383A Advanced Topics in Cinema Directing

    This is an advanced topics course in the area of Cinema Directing. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly CINE 383
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 383B Advanced Topics in Cinema Directing

    This is an advanced topics course in the area of Cinema Directing. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 383C Advanced Topics in Cinema Directing

    This is an advanced topics course in the area of Cinema Directing. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 383D Advanced Topics in Cinema Directing

    This is an advanced topics course in the area of Cinema Directing. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 383E Advanced Topics in Cinema Directing

    This is an advanced topics course in the area of Cinema Directing. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 384A Advanced Topics in Cinema Producing

    This is an advanced topics course in the area of Cinema Producing. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly CINE 384
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 384B Advanced Topics in Cinema Producing

    This is an advanced topics course in the area of Cinema Producing. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 384C Advanced Topics in Cinema Producing

    This is an advanced topics course in the area of Cinema Producing. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 384D Advanced Topics in Cinema Producing

    This is an advanced topics course in the area of Cinema Producing. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 384E Advanced Topics in Cinema Producing

    This is an advanced topics course in the area of Cinema Producing. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 385A Advanced Topics in Cinema: Production Design

    This course examines the ever-changing landscape of the Production Design discipline and techniques and its place in Cinema and Television. This course presents varying topics that address the vast and rich tapestry of both time honored traditions and up to the minute technological advancement in the field of Production Design.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly CINE 385
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 385B Advanced Topics in Cinema: Production Design

    This course examines the ever-changing landscape of the Production Design discipline and techniques and its place in Cinema and Television. This course presents varying topics that address the vast and rich tapestry of both time honored traditions and up to the minute technological advancement in the field of Production Design.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 385C Advanced Topics in Cinema: Production Design

    This course examines the ever-changing landscape of the Production Design discipline and techniques and its place in Cinema and Television. This course presents varying topics that address the vast and rich tapestry of both time honored traditions and up to the minute technological advancement in the field of Production Design.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 385D Advanced Topics in Cinema: Production Design

    This course examines the ever-changing landscape of the Production Design discipline and techniques and its place in Cinema and Television. This course presents varying topics that address the vast and rich tapestry of both time honored traditions and up to the minute technological advancement in the field of Production Design.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 385E Advanced Topics in Cinema: Production Design

    This course examines the ever-changing landscape of the Production Design discipline and techniques and its place in Cinema and Television. This course presents varying topics that address the vast and rich tapestry of both time honored traditions and up to the minute technological advancement in the field of Production Design.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 386A Advanced Topics in Cinematography

    This is an advanced course in cinematography. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly CINE 386
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 386B Advanced Topics in Cinematography

    This is an advanced course in cinematography. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 386C Advanced Topics in Cinematography

    This is an advanced course in cinematography. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 386D Advanced Topics in Cinematography

    This is an advanced course in cinematography. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 386E Advanced Topics in Cinematography

    This is an advanced course in cinematography. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 387A Advanced Topics in Cinema Lighting:

    This repeatable course consists of rotating subjects of interest.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly CINE 387
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 387B Advanced Topics in Cinema Lighting:

    This repeatable course consists of rotating subjects of interest.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 387C Advanced Topics in Cinema Lighting:

    This repeatable course consists of rotating subjects of interest.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 387D Advanced Topics in Cinema Lighting:

    This repeatable course consists of rotating subjects of interest.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 387E Advanced Topics in Cinema Lighting:

    This repeatable course consists of rotating subjects of interest.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 388A Advanced Topics in Cinema Studies

    Advanced Topics in Cinema Studies is a speculative and highly focused inquiry into emergent discourses of cinema history, theory, and culture on the forefront of recent scholarship. Students will synthesize the results of their inquiry into the composition of a graduate-level essay or into the crafting of a video essay. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly CINE 388
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 388B Advanced Topics in Cinema Studies

    Advanced Topics in Cinema Studies is a speculative and highly focused inquiry into emergent discourses of cinema history, theory, and culture on the forefront of recent scholarship. Students will synthesize the results of their inquiry into the composition of a graduate-level essay or into the crafting of a video essay. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 388C Advanced Topics in Cinema Studies

    Advanced Topics in Cinema Studies is a speculative and highly focused inquiry into emergent discourses of cinema history, theory, and culture on the forefront of recent scholarship. Students will synthesize the results of their inquiry into the composition of a graduate-level essay or into the crafting of a video essay. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 388D Advanced Topics in Cinema Studies

    Advanced Topics in Cinema Studies is a speculative and highly focused inquiry into emergent discourses of cinema history, theory, and culture on the forefront of recent scholarship. Students will synthesize the results of their inquiry into the composition of a graduate-level essay or into the crafting of a video essay. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 388E Advanced Topics in Cinema Studies

    Advanced Topics in Cinema Studies is a speculative and highly focused inquiry into emergent discourses of cinema history, theory, and culture on the forefront of recent scholarship. Students will synthesize the results of their inquiry into the composition of a graduate-level essay or into the crafting of a video essay. Topics will vary.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 389A Advanced Topics in Documentary

    This is an advanced Topics course in Documentary. The topics will vary. This repeatable course consists of rotating subjects of interest.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly CINE 389
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 389B Advanced Topics in Documentary

    This is an advanced Topics course in Documentary. The topics will vary. This repeatable course consists of rotating subjects of interest.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 389C Advanced Topics in Documentary

    This is an advanced Topics course in Documentary. The topics will vary. This repeatable course consists of rotating subjects of interest.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 389D Advanced Topics in Documentary

    This is an advanced Topics course in Documentary. The topics will vary. This repeatable course consists of rotating subjects of interest.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 389E Advanced Topics in Documentary

    This is an advanced Topics course in Documentary. The topics will vary. This repeatable course consists of rotating subjects of interest.

    Repeatable: Y
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 401 BFA Studio

    Students begin the development of the Thesis Project by collaborating with other BFA candidates. All will contribute ideas for development with ongoing revisions, peer evaluation, and Advisor/Instructor critiques. The work will culminate in a single locked script approved by the Thesis Advisors/Instructors for production. Concurrent with the script development, students will hone their skills through progressively complex assignments building toward a final short narrative cinematic story.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-4020
    Minimum Credits 6 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 402 BFA Research and Presentation

    The Research and Presentation component of the BFA course of study provides an opportunity for candidates to place their Thesis work in the appropriate historical, thematic, and aesthetic context. Using the subject matter of the Thesis as the focal point of their work, candidates will research artists, genres, and cultural influences that provide a backdrop for the development and execution of the Thesis. A self-reflection and analysis of the candidate’s work throughout the course of study, culminating in the Thesis, is integral to the overall written presentation

     

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-4040
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 403 Teacher Training in Film & Video

    Course provides students an opportunity to establish teaching skills and to develop curriculum for foundations curriculum. Participants will discover how they learn and how best to teach others film production. Lectures, along with all support material, will be developed collectively and will become the property of all those involved in the class. Students completing this course will be prepared for the rigors of teaching beginning filmmakers.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-4063
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2



  

  • CINE 405 The Professional Director

    This Los Angeles-based course looks at the director at work. A variety of professional film and television directors will rotate through the course, showing how directors analyze and break down text, prepare for shooting, rehearse actors, and block action for the camera. Students will critique and analyze dailies with professional directors. 

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-4302L
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 406 Cinematography II

    Building on Cinematography I, this course focuses on visual storytelling with an emphasis on color, camera movement, shot design and other creative choices. Students develop a story and visual concept and shoot a short project in 35mm film acquisition without any dialogue, relying heavily on visuals to communicate story, tone, theme and emotional impact.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-4203
    Prerequisites CINE 306 Cinematography I  and  CINE 315 Cinematography: Camera Seminar II  and CINE 316 Camera Seminar II Studio  
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 409 Pitching Hollywood: Los Angeles

    The most important part of any successful career is the ability to present ideas clearly. This course will examine how entertainment professionals pitch their stories, and provide students with tools to present their own creative work. Students will engage in repetitive pitching of various types and lengths before an audience. 

    Repeatable: N
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 410 Advanced Editing Seminar

    This intensive course provides an opportunity for editing students to collaborate on original creative work by advanced direction, thesis and independent projects, in a seminar environment. Deadlines are strictly enforced as editors collaborate with students in other areas of expertise in creating a short digital narrative project. Students also develop an extensive written career plan to showcase their creative work and important portfolio materials such as website, editing samples, resume, cover letters, and business cards.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-4406
    Prerequisites CINE 230 Editing II  
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 411 Post-Production Audio III

    Advanced level Sound for Cinema course designed to further student’s insight and experience into the art of preparing, mixing and re-recording sound tracks for cinema. Students work in collaborative environment to complete class projects that mirror professional industry cinema sound practice. Skills training and learning outcomes offered in this class represent the capstone in the Sound for Cinema pathway.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3122
    Prerequisites CINE 311 Post-Production Audio II 
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 412 Editing the Feature

    This course teaches advanced editing students professional techniques and protocols while editing a feature length film. Students develop the necessary skills needed to organize and manipulate large amounts of material, to apply their creative skills to tell a complete three-act story, and to deliver postproduction materials suitable for complex sound design and color correction. Students work as a team directly with the director and/or producer of an original creative work. Students should allow additional time for editing assignments outside the classroom.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-4408
    Prerequisites CINE 230 Editing II  or  CINE 335 Editing the Documentary  or CINE 477 Documentary Projects  
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 413 Advanced Production Sound Applications

    Course further examines and practices production sound recording strategies and techniques to better prepare advanced location sound students for a career as a professional sound mixer. Students will provide production sound services to advanced projects including pre-production assessment of equipment applications, budgets, attend all production meetings, location scouting, acquisition of audio tracks, keep production journals, manage all audio media, formats and documentation. Emphasis is on collaboration and providing a high level of production sound services to Cinema and Television Arts productions.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3102
    Prerequisites CINE 313 Location Sound Recording II  
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 414 Digital Cinema Mastering

    Course provides an advanced editing experience in three areas: developing skills necessary to manipulate large amounts of cinema source material; acquiring the means to apply those skills while working with clients; and using nonlinear editing and color correction equipment to complete assigned online editing and cinema mastering projects. Students also learn organizational skills necessary to edit projects and gain advanced knowledge of post-production protocols in offline editing and the generation of EDLs and KeyKode cutlists, video online editing and digital cinema mastering. Students work on advanced cinema and high definition projects on industry leading nonlinear editing and color correction software. Digital Intermediates and Digital Cinema Packages will also be covered. Students receive critiques of their work after each project to determine the development of their proficiency of craft and creativity. Course culminates in the finishing of a cinema project from an off-line creative edit to a digital cinema master.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-4428
    Prerequisites CINE 230 Editing II  
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 415 Sound Mixing for Cinema

    Sound Mixing For Cinema explores the advanced processes used to create effective state-of-the-art cinema sound mixes. In this intensive, hands-on studio course, students will study the latest trends in soundtrack aesthetics & rerecording technology and employ these techniques in mixing soundtracks for a variety of cinema genres & media.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3126
    Prerequisites CINE 311 Post-Production Audio II 
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 416 Advanced First Assistant Director

    Course would focus on applied advanced first assistant director skills, including short and feature film scheduling, calling roll on-set, collaborating with the director and other key crew during production, working in both union and non-union settings, and wrangling associated production documentation.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-4615
    Prerequisites   CINE 364 The Assistant Director’s Workshop  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 420 Concept, Pitch & Sales - Los Angeles

    This course examines how films are sold to major studios, producers, and distributors. In this class, students learn first how to shape the initial idea, how to deliver the pitch, and how to negotiate a deal. Course emphasizes not only the theory of the pitch but its practice as well. Course admission is by application.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-4630L
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 421 Lighting III

    This course is a stage-based lighting workshop in which advanced camera and production design teams collaborate to develop and reproduce a pre-existing painting or photograph as a moving image. This work includes prevailing aesthetic principles of lighting for cinema, and highlights how lighting for still imagery differs from lighting for moving characters/objects/camera.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3205
    Prerequisites CINE 321 Lighting II  and CINE 315 Cinematography: Camera Seminar II 
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 422 Camera Movement: Practical Application of the Moving Camera

    This advanced course is designed for cinematography students who are about to embark on a capstone experience. The class covers the study and practical application of camera movement. Students will complete multiple exercises in designing, blocking, lighting and shooting that contain choreographed camera movement. Additionally, students rotate through the four distinct jobs required for successful shot making: director of photography, camera operator, first camera assistant, and dolly grip.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3211J
    Prerequisites CINE 321 Lighting II  and CINE 306 Cinematography I  and CINE 315 Cinematography: Camera Seminar II  
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 423 Research & Analysis of the Film & Television Industries (LA)

    This course teaches students to perform sophisticated research and analysis of selected production and distribution companies in the film and television industries. Use of specific industry databases and trade journals is covered as well as the use of primary and secondary source research. Students will learn how to use research to prepare analysis and professional reports.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-4633L
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 424 Strategic Distribution for Filmmakers

    This course focuses on the practical step-by-step process of creating and implementing strategies to launch short-form content into current distribution and festival venues. Having a good film is not enough; a producer must identify specific elements in the film across a myriad of different and evolving technology and trend-driven platforms, as well as be able to effectively secure distribution.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-4660
    Prerequisites CINE 248 Producing I: Production Team  or CINE 225 Cinema Directing I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 425 Cinema Directing III

    Course covers directing original material, from script breakdown and pre-visualization through location production and picture cut, culminating in a short narrative cinematic story. Using HD video format, instruction elaborates on collaborative skills needed to work with a cinematographer, production designer, editor, and other department heads. Students apply for admittance by submitting a very short, dramatically effective screenplay that is ready for pre-production.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3303
    Prerequisites CINE 325 Cinema Directing II  
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 6 Maximum Credits 6



  

  • CINE 426 Cinema Comedy Directing

    Course focuses on narrative scene work with an emphasis on comedy theory, aesthetics, timing, performance, blocking, and improvisation. The identification and development of comedic material serves as the foundation for scene work that is directed and critiqued through in-class exercises. Course culminates in the direction of a short, scripted comedy project, shot on location.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2302
    Prerequisites CINE 225 Cinema Directing I  
    Requirements Sophomore Standing or Above (SO)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  

  • CINE 428 The Business of Screenwriting

    Course instructs students how the inner workings of the film industry directly affect their ambitions as screenwriters. They will understand that there is much more to being a screenwriter than writing the script alone. Course will give the students a working knowledge of finding an agent, researching producers for their material, dealing with studios, understanding different types of contracts, copyright law and the Writers Guild of America. Students will also have a chance to take their scripts through a professional submission process to the agent or production company of their choice.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-4742
    Prerequisites CINE 245 Screenwriting II: The Feature Film  and CINE 140 Script Analysis for Cinema  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 429 Fictional Cinema Production

    This course brings students together to pitch and collaboratively create short fictional films in a group throughout the semester. In this course, students will hone various filmmaking skills they are already mastering (shooting, sound recording, editing, etc.) while also being reintroduced, at a more advanced level, to areas they may not have actively participated in since their first-year courses. The goal is for students to emerge at the end of the semester with a portfolio-quality piece suitable for film festivals and reels showcasing their talents.

    Repeatable: N
    Prerequisites CINE 203 Production: Fact and Fiction ​ or  CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and  CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process  or MEDI 101 Cinematic Storytelling  and  MEDI 102 Cinema and Television Production  
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 430 Creative Seminar

    This course provides an opportunity for students to revisit work completed throughout their studies. Students critique their previous work in an effort to understand their themes and styles, their strengths and weaknesses, and their development as a filmmaker. This examination assists students in setting future goals both in terms of selecting their Capstone classes and what they plan to do after graduation, whether that includes working in media, applying to grad schools, or identifying other career paths.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-4000
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  

  • CINE 435 Exploration in Career Development:

    This intensive workshop explores disciplines related to cinema, television, and other visual media like Production Design, Cinematography, Costume Design, and Film Festivals and potential career paths that lie before students. Students meet professionals and receive tours of discipline-specific facilities, or have other on-site experiences, acquainting them with steps for transitioning from an academic life to a professional one. Students should arrive with samples of creative work which may be refined during the semester. Students submit a paper detailing their overall experience and a self-assessment based on feedback given throughout the course. Students spend one week in the classroom with an additional one week online. This is a rotating subjects course.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR) and Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • CINE 438 The Machine Room

    Course is an intensive two-day seminar in machine-room technology. The machine room is the heart of a post-production facility. Students will learn video and audio signal patching and monitoring. The mechanics of professional videotape decks, patchbays, distribution amps, waveform monitors, and vectorscopes will be covered. This practicum prepares students for post-production industry entrance exams.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-4430
    Prerequisites  CINE 130 Editing I   
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1



  

  • CINE 440A Seminar in Cinema, Television, and Media Studies

    In this seminar, students will engage in extensive research into areas of cinema and/or television history, media, or theory and criticism. Students will apply their research into the composition of a graduate-level essay. This is a rotating subjects course.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly CINE 440
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 440B Seminar in Cinema, Television, and Media Studies

    In this seminar, students will engage in extensive research into areas of cinema and/or television history, media, or theory and criticism. Students will apply their research into the composition of a graduate-level essay. This is a rotating subjects course.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 440C Seminar in Cinema, Television, and Media Studies

    In this seminar, students will engage in extensive research into areas of cinema and/or television history, media, or theory and criticism. Students will apply their research into the composition of a graduate-level essay. This is a rotating subjects course.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 440D Seminar in Cinema, Television, and Media Studies

    In this seminar, students will engage in extensive research into areas of cinema and/or television history, media, or theory and criticism. Students will apply their research into the composition of a graduate-level essay. This is a rotating subjects course.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 440E Seminar in Cinema, Television, and Media Studies

    In this seminar, students will engage in extensive research into areas of cinema and/or television history, media, or theory and criticism. Students will apply their research into the composition of a graduate-level essay. This is a rotating subjects course.

    Repeatable: Y
    Requirements Junior Standing or Above (JR)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 445 Screenwriting III: Senior Thesis

    Based on student goals as identified in Ideation and Theme, course allows the student to develop a final portfolio thesis project. This thesis is the culmination of the skills the student has developed during their studies at Columbia.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-4710
    Prerequisites CINE 378 Ideation & Theme: Portfolio Review  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  

  • CINE 466 Production Design: Special Effects

    This course introduces students to the design and execution of safe practical special effects for cinema. Students will develop and design effects taking advantage of camera, frame, object, and space manipulation. Students will combine techniques and technology such as forced perspective, mechanical movements, electric motors, actuators and electronics to create safe and effective illusions for the screen. Students will study professional effects and will collaborate on a final project to be captured on film or video.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3006
    Prerequisites CINE 208 Cinema Set Design and Construction  or CINE 205 Cinema Props  
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4



  

  • CINE 475 Experimental Production II

    Project-centered course stimulates and assists students in the creation of an alternative film, video, or digital work. Students will employ an aesthetic that explores, challenges, or subverts mainstream narrative or documentary structures. The class builds on topics from Experimental Production I, including camera experimentation and image manipulation as well as the development of personal, political, or social themes. Festivals, distribution, and marketing of experimental film and video will also be emphasized. The class will produce a show at the end of the semester.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-4902
    Prerequisites CINE 275 Experimental Production I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



  
  

  • CINE 479 Editing and Finishing the Advanced Project

    This course is an opportunity for student directors, editors, producers and others who have a project in postproduction to complete the creative edit of their film and take the film through finishing. Students will work with the instructor through successive creative cuts and collaborate with the entire creative team, guiding them through the Post process, prepping the project for sound design, visual fx and color, until delivery of a completed Master is achieved.
    Students must have an advanced project in postproduction and permission of instructor.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-4400B
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2



  

  • CINE 480 Script Development Practicum

    Course familiarizes students with the short film as a distinct form and explores the range of ways fictional short films can be originated along with associated best practices, including legal and ethical considerations. Students will establish and nurture creative partners capable of finding and developing viable short scripts from a wide range of source material; facilitate a deeper understanding of the creative and legal aspects of the cinematic development process; and yield production-ready shooting scripts for the practicum production cycle that maximize the potential of the short film form to deliver concentrated (primarily visual) narrative.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-4730
    Prerequisites CINE 253 Adaptation  AND CINE 260 Screen Treatment & Presentation  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3



 

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