May 16, 2024  
2018-2019 Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


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  • CINE 104 Fundamentals of Casting


    This course introduces the fundamental practices, etiquette and protocol for casting cinema productions. Sources of actors, methods of posting calls, offers and booking sheets and implementing SAG guidelines are presented and examined. The role and value of a casting director and their collaboration with directors, producers and line producers is covered. A standard protocol for scheduling and running casting sessions from pre-reads through chemistry tests is developed with an emphasis on professionalism.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-1301
    Co-requisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 105 Production Design Fabrication Basics


    Production design is both an artistic and industrial enterprise. In order to be an effective designer, one must have a thorough grounding in the techniques of safe and efficient fabrication. This course introduces students to the art, math and science of the common materials and processes necessary to the creation of props, sets and dressing for cinema production design.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-1011
    Co-requisites CINE 107 Production Design I  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 107 Production Design I


    Course provides an overview of production design for the visual media by exploring the history and theory of production design, as well as the application of art, design, and architecture to moving image storytelling. Students examine and critique case studies. Instruction covers the process of script analysis and breakdowns to budgeting for the art department. The roles and procedures of the art department will be introduced. Basics of architectural drafting and simple drawing will be covered. Students will be required to serve in the art department of an advanced film production.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-1015
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 110 History and Techniques of Production Design


    The men and women who have become Production Designers have arrived from many different backgrounds. Production Designers strive to create a visual language that encompasses and defines the world we see in film. What techniques have designers developed and how have they evolved since cinemas early beginnings in the silent era, through the studio system, and into the digital age? By exploring the evolution of the profession, as well as the evolution of film both in Hollywood and the wider world, this course will provide historical context for the Production Designer.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-1016
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 113 Cinema Makeup and Makeup Special Effects


    The goal of this course is to give a broad overview of the responsibilities of the makeup artist on a film or television production and to show how makeup interacts with other departments. The class will also cover specific techniques and tools used in creating makeup looks for cinema, including historical period styles, aging, light special effects and gore. Students will learn how to create a budget, a character proposal, and to work with other members of a production team.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-1017
    Requirements Sophomore Standing or Above (SO)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 114 The Art of Editing and Postproduction


    Through lectures, clips, simple exercises and demonstrations, this introductory course will explore the art and mystery of film editing and the editor. From the creative edit through the finishing disciplines, this investigation is a valuable inquiry for filmmakers no matter their particular discipline.

    Repeatable: N
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 115 Next Generation Cinema


    This fifteen-week class is designed for students wishing to create and design ‘next generation’ cinema using tools, techniques and methodologies available online and within their cellular phone technologies. Broken down into Past Practices/Present Methodologies & Future Applications, this is a combination History & Workshop Hands-on program.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-1027
    Prerequisites ENGL 111 Writing and Rhetoric I  or ENGL 121 International Writing and Rhetoric I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 117 Introduction to Producing


    This introductory course provides an overview of all aspects of film and TV producing from creative affairs to production management. This course exposes students to each phase of making film and TV from ideation/ development to exhibition, and introduces students to creative exploration, establishing themselves as artists relative to the world around them.

    Repeatable: N
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 118 Introduction to Sound for Cinema and Television


    This introductory course covers theory and aesthetics of sound as it is used in cinema and television, emphasizing visual storytelling through audio.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-1100
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 121 Lighting I


    Course introduces the physics of motion picture lighting for students with little or no lighting experience. Students become familiar with important safety procedures and the use of standard lighting equipment. Special attention is given to important light measuring techniques using incident light meters and spot meters, quality of light and lighting ratios. Course encourages intelligent, thoughtful approaches to the aesthetics of lighting.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-1200
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process   
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4

  
  • CINE 125 Introduction to Digital Cinematography


    This beginning course in digital image acquisition technology introduces students to basic camera systems through lecture and hands-on exploration. Students will become proficient in the use of digital cameras, monitors and data management tools. Shooting exercises reinforce the tools available to a beginning cinematography student as a way to enhance storytelling.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-1210
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 128 Acting and Directing Workshop


    Course is designed to introduce fundamentals of the actor’s craft to directing students. Students learn various acting techniques and apply them to basic directing methods. The relationship between actor, text, and director is emphasized through analysis, rehearsal, and scene work. Intended outcome is an understanding of the actor’s process and the collaboration and communication necessary between actors and directors.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-1300
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks   and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 130 Editing I


    Course helps students develop the basic non-linear editing skills needed to tell stories effectively through screenings, practical hands-on assignments, using NLE editing software, readings, and lectures. Organizational skills needed to handle NLE offline digital video and audio materials are covered. Editing exercises consist of various editing genres, using scenes from longer works. Students receive ongoing critiques of their work to determine their proficiency of craft and creativity.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-1401
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 131 Editing I Lab


    This Lab is required concurrently with Editing 1. Students develop basic skill in the use of a digital editing platform in completing the Editing I course exercises, as well as investigating current technical developments and digital workflow concepts. Content is presented through demonstrations, tutorials and hands-on practice using visual and audio media. Students receive ongoing critique, quizzes and one-to-one problem solving to determine their proficiency and advancement in the use of the platform.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-1401B
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 135 Photoshop Workshop for Editors


    Intensive two-day seminar course in Photoshop assists editing students in video finishing. Photoshop can be used as a tool for graphics production for film and video. Students will learn titling, alpha channels, mattes, etc.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-1426
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 140 Script Analysis for Cinema


    This course provides students with an opportunity to learn more about various concentrations by examining the methods by which professionals approach, break down, or prepare a script for filming. Students analyze various drafts of scripts from several feature length and shorter films. Beginning with story analysis, class analyzes scripts in relationship to producing, directing, acting, production design, cinematography, editing, and sound design. Script strengths and weaknesses are discussed in relation to each of the production areas. Course material links with material from each of the major concentration areas in Cinema.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-1700
    Prerequisites ENGL 109 Writing and Rhetoric I Stretch B  or ENGL 111 Writing and Rhetoric I  or ENGL 111H Writing and Rhetoric I: Honors  or ENGL 121 International Writing and Rhetoric I  or TWC-T-7 EXAM-TWC WRITING MINIMUM SCORE = 7  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 142 Idea Development for Cinema


    Students will examine their own creative process as well as conceptualize and develop creative projects that can be adapted to the short film format. The goal is to generate a number of viable concepts and ideas that can be stockpiled for future use as well as to learn and implement development techniques by concentrating on a couple of those concepts and bringing them to the pre-production stage. Portfolios developed in this class can be used for future projects.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-1701
    Prerequisites ENGL 109 Writing and Rhetoric I Stretch B  or ENGL 111 Writing and Rhetoric I  or ENGL 111H Writing and Rhetoric I: Honors  or ENGL 121 International Writing and Rhetoric I  or TWC-T-7 EXAM-TWC WRITING MINIMUM SCORE = 7  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 143 World Cinema I


    This course examines the world cinema up until World War II. Emphasis is placed on major directors, national cinemas, and movements that contributed to the development of narrative cinema. Screenings will be discussed for their aesthetic, historical, technological and ideological significance. Students will research and write papers and be involved in a number of other in-class and online research activities to help engage them actively with the material.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2550
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 144 World Cinema II


    This course examines the world cinema after World War II. Emphasis is placed on major directors, national cinemas, and movements that contributed to the development of narrative cinema. Screenings will be discussed for their aesthetic, historical, technological and ideological significance. Students will research and write papers and be involved in a number of other in-class and online research activities to help engage them actively with the material.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2551
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 145 Screenwriting I: Writing the Short Film


    Course is a workshop that explores basic methods of writing for cinema which further develop the students’ skills in presenting their ideas in written form. Students will develop craft skills basic to cinema writing: research, story development, scene structure, dialogue, and character definition. Emphasis is on finding visual equivalents for human emotions and on developing the writer’s individual personal vision. This work culminates in the development and revision of two short narrative scripts. Instrumental in the development of the student as a writer is the ability to read, and effectively critique, the work of their peers.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-1710
    Prerequisites ENGL 111 Writing and Rhetoric I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 148 Introduction to Documentary


    Students will examine in-depth the methods by which non-fiction filmmakers develop, produce and distribute documentary films. Through a series of screenings, lectures, critiques and class discussions, a variety of long- and short-form documentary projects will be analyzed by students in relationship to: story, research, producing, directing, cinematography, editing, sound design, history, aesthetics, ethics and distribution. The class will link with material from each concentration area in Cinema and Television Arts - but through the prism of non-fiction filmmaking.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-1801
    Prerequisites ENGL 109 Writing and Rhetoric I Stretch B  or ENGL 111 Writing and Rhetoric I  or ENGL 111H Writing and Rhetoric I: Honors  or ENGL 121 International Writing and Rhetoric I  or TWC-T-7 EXAM-TWC WRITING MINIMUM SCORE = 7  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 180 Studies in Documentary


    Non-production, rotating topics course looks at examples of documentary filmmaking. Such past topics have included cross-cultural filmmaking, the music documentary, and indigenous filmmaking. Students may repeat this course as topics change.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-1810
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 181 Studies in Editing


    This repeatable course consists of rotating subjects of interest to the developing editor or filmmakers who wants to explore particular aspects of editing and postproduction in depth. Classes include lectures, film clips, written papers and/or exercises. Students choose to register for the subjects that best address their interests and needs.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-1405
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 182 Topics in Cinematography


    This repeatable course consists of rotating subjects of interest to the developing cinematographer or filmmaker who appreciates the importance of visual storytelling. Suggested topics include introduction to cinematography; cinematography aesthetics; the role of lighting in storytelling; choreography of camera for story; editing from a cinematographers POV; blocking for camera; optics and lensing; etc. Topics address relevant camera and visual subjects that merit in depth exploration. Classes include lectures, films clips, written papers and/or exercises. Students choose to register for the topic/semester that best address their interests and needs.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-1201
    Co-requisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 183 SFC Topics


    Topics class(es) on Specific Sound for Cinema Recording & Post Production Techniques.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-1103
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 184 Seminar in Producing


    This course consists of topics of interest to the developing filmmaker with an interest in producing. It will provide an indepth exploration of aesthetics, history, and cinematic trends from a producer’s perspective. Subjects may include the producer/director power dynamic; the rise of the female producer; international co-productions; and the art and business of film analysis.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-3606
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 201 Set Decorating Workshop for Cinema


    Course provides a hands-on techniques review for set construction and dressing. Instruction covers the entire process, from scene analysis and breakdown, budgeting for the art department, set construction, props and dressing location and procurement, and dressing of constructed set. Strategies of collaboration are discussed.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2000J
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2

  
  • CINE 202 Cinematic Art in the Land of Leonardo


    In this course students investigate Florentine history and art as it relates to contemporary cinema by analyzing, planning, and filming segments from a film script. Special attention is paid to visual perspective, the impact of physical context on visual narrative, individual and collaborative approaches to art making, and the role of patronage, apprenticeship and mentorship. Primary references are Dante’s Inferno , Renaissance perspectival painting, and 20th century Italian Neo-Realism. Each topic is approached from the point of view of performance, photography/cinematography, design, and editing. The course will be of value not only to Cinema Art + Science students but also to actors, photographers, set and fashion designers, and those interested in art history and art criticism.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2001
    GA
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 203 Production: Fact and Fiction


    You will develop, produce, edit and exhibit two short films based on a single idea by exploring a variety of visual and aural strategies, styles, and production approaches appropriate for both fiction and documentary filmmaking. You will explore developing a point-of-view and narrative structures leading to forming your authorial and personal voice. You will relate fundamental cinematic concepts to your creative process including mise-en-scène, visual and sonic design, intentionality, and audience awareness. Further emphasis is placed on effective small team production techniques.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2003
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process   
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 204 Production: The Cinematic Essay


    You will explore your personal voice and vision through a series of brief visual and aural essays focused on a course topic. These cinematic sketches may include a travelogue, diary, impressionistic news report, home movie, and real or imagined conversations, and they will lead to a longer cinematic essay expressing a fully developed concept pertaining to the course topic. A variety of visual, sonic and discursive cinematic practices are examined as well as the history and aesthetics of the cinematic essay as a filmmaking mode.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-2004
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process   
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 205 Cinema Props


    Course emphasizes the safety, construction, and planning skills necessary to design, estimate, and construct three dimensional specialty props, models and miniatures for cinema. Emphasis is on the collaborative skills of transforming images from a designer’s sketches and concept art to working drawings and full three dimensional construction props. Techniques include carving, molding, casting, as well as scaling of paint and dress techniques for miniatures.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2011
    Prerequisites CINE 105 Production Design Fabrication Basics  and CINE 107 Production Design I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 208 Cinema Set Design and Construction


    This course introduces the planning and fabrication skills necessary to design, estimate, and safely construct motion picture sets. Students will learn the basics of hand-drawn drafting to create working drawings and cost estimating for budget creation. Students will collaborate on in-class projects, gaining hands-on experience in construction techniques, shop safety, and the uses of common construction materials as they relate to set construction.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-2013
    Prerequisites CINE 105 Production Design Fabrication Basics  
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4

  
  • CINE 209 Production Design Rendering Techniques


    Production Design for cinema requires precise visual communication between all departments. This course emphasizes the rendering and drafting techniques necessary to create useful and believable previsualization images of sets, props, keyframes, and storyboards. Focus will be on utilizing elements and principles of design to compose drawings based on observation, understanding and utilizing perspective, and applying shading techniques and lighting.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2014
    Prerequisites CINE 107 Production Design I 
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 211 Post-Production Audio I


    Entry-level Sound for Cinema course offers instruction and exploration into the methodology and skills training of sound design and mixing for cinema. Course includes an introduction to the Digital Audio Workstation for sound editing, enhancement and manipulation, andre-recording mixing of the various categories of cinema sound. Students work on a variety of cinema sound projects that mirror professional practice and foster development of the necessary skills to proceed through the Sound for Cinema pathway.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2101
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process   
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4

  
  • CINE 213 Location Sound Recording I


    Course introduces students to production applications and audio technologies for cinema and television arts. Areas covered include digital recorders, mixers, microphones, signal chain, time-code, metadata, production protocols and pre-production strategies for cinema and television production.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2103
    Prerequisites TELE 230 Production & Editing I  or CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process  
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4

  
  • CINE 214 Music for Cinema


    Students are introduced to the language of cinema and how composers and music supervisors serve the needs of the frame while exploring the functions of the score and music licensing. Textural conceptualization and technology expanding emotional resonance are examined. Understanding the vocabulary of music, contemporary targeting issues impacting tone, voicing, spotting and the business of synchronization to picture are a vital component. Students develop musical application skills using analysis and creative projects to foster and enhance their understanding.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2104
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process   
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 215 Cinematography: Camera Seminar


    Course gives students a working knowledge of 16mm, Super-16 and beginning digital motion picture camera systems. It provides hands-on training in camera handling and assisting. Students learn basic image acquisition techniques based on optics, focal length, stops, and depth-of-field. Students are introduced to set protocol and the duties of the different members of the camera department.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2202
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process   
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4

  
  • CINE 216 Image Design for Cinema


    In this course students will examine the design of images and their critical role in how filmmakers communicate story. Through lectures, practical assignments and critique, students refine their ability to use visual components to see, conceive and communicate most effectively. This course bridges the gap between theory and practice and highlights the relationship between story structure and visual structure.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2201
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 221 Photo Theory/Lab Practice


    This course deals with the technologies of image acquisition, from the first photographic emulsion to today’s digital sensors. It offers in-depth studies of photosensitive emulsions, latent image theory, laboratory processing and printing, mechanical properties of film, image quality, densitometry, sensitometry and digital sensors, scanning, and archiving. A brief history of photochemical and digital photography is included.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2216
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process  and CINE 121 Lighting I  and CINE 216 Image Design for Cinema  
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4

  
  • CINE 223 Cinema Color I


    Students acquire a working knowledge of the aesthetics and technical aspects of the color correction process. Content addresses theory and application of color correction, image control and manipulation techniques. Principles and history of color theory and the tools available to filmmakers are explored through lecture, interactive computer exercises, and hands-on work with current professional color correction software.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2208
    Prerequisites CINE 130 Editing I  or CINE 216 Image Design for Cinema  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 224 Color Correction for Editors


    Course is designed for any Cinema or Television student with specific value for the editor. Students acquire a working knowledge of aesthetics and the technical aspects of color correction as it applies to the editing environment. Course involves lecture and practical experience. Students may bring an existing project to work with during the workshop part of the class, or exercises will be provided for them.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2206J
    Prerequisites CINE 230 Editing II  
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2

  
  • CINE 225 Cinema Directing I


    Course builds upon the relationship between actor, text, and director and expands to include camera blocking, basic scene coverage, additional rehearsal techniques, and effective critiquing skills. Emphasis is on the development of director’s breakdowns, pre-visualization, set-etiquette, and fundamental collaboration with key department heads. Scene work culminates with the blocking and staging of a cinematic narrative scene.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2301
    Prerequisites CINE 128 Acting and Directing Workshop  
    Minimum Credits 6 Maximum Credits 6

  
  • CINE 226 Digital Workflow


    This repeatable course consists of rotating subjects supporting the creative workflow of digital cinema. This course would be of interest to developing editors, cinematographers, post-production supervisors, VFX supervisors or anyone else seeking fluency in the contemporary digital landscape. Classes may include lectures, demonstrations, site visits and/or practice.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-2404
    Prerequisites   CINE 130 Editing I  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 227 Advanced Post-Production Tools


    This repeatable course consists of rotating subjects which support students to advance and deepen their skills in the tools used in editing and post-production workflows. Students will learn through lectures, demonstrations and exercises as they deepen and apply their skills in editing and post-production.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-2406
    Prerequisites CINE 130 Editing I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 228 Editing the Documentary


    This course provides documentary editing experience and creative collaborations on original work developed by students in the documentary production classes. Pre-production planning, on set workflow issues and handling large amounts of media in the edit room are discussed from the post-production perspective. Students will add original creative work for their editing reels from the projects completed in this class.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-2407
    Prerequisites  CINE 130 Editing I  or CINE 267 Documentary Production Module I: Location Camera and Sound  or TELE 230 Production & Editing I  
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4

  
  • CINE 229 The Assistant Editor


    This course examines the role of the feature film assistant editor past, present and future, with a focus on providing hands-on experience using traditional and current skills associated with this position. In addition to exploring the responsibilities associated with the preparation and organization of digital elements students will conform a short film from a digital edit as a basis of understanding the evolution of current post-production processes

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2425
    Prerequisites CINE 130 Editing I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 230 Editing II


    Hands-on course helps students continue to develop the necessary skills to become professional editors. Editing projects are increasingly more complex, concluding with finishing a short film. Communicating and collaborating with a director is emphasized. Students use professional state-of-the-art non-linear digital editing equipment and receive ongoing critiques of their work to determine their proficiency of craft and creativity. Understanding NLE workflow from capturing footage through exporting the final project is emphasized.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2402
    Prerequisites   CINE 130 Editing I  and CINE 131 Editing I Lab  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 231 Editing II Lab


    This Lab must be taken concurrently with Editing II. Students develop advanced editing skills using a state-of-the-art digital editing platform. Skill development includes: editing techniques, sound design, color correction, simple compositing, and exporting to successfully complete the Editing II course projects. Content is presented through demonstrations, tutorials and hands-on practice. Ongoing critique and one-on-one problem solving are offered to determine proficiency and advancement in use of the platform.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2402B
    Prerequisites CINE 130 Editing I â-‘
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 232 Post-Production Supervisor


    Course is designed for the advanced editing student who is working as a post-production producer. Content emphasizes pre-production decisions necessary for post-production: scheduling, budgeting, hiring personnel and allocating facilities and equipment. Class explores various national and international distribution requirements. Students learn strategies for communicating with third-party vendors including sound, labs, and post-production houses. Course uses a feature length film as model.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2427
    Prerequisites CINE 130 Editing I  and CINE 131 Editing I Lab  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 234 Cinema Analysis and Criticism


    Course is a writing-and-research-intensive introduction to cinema studies. Students are taught how to write about cinema and media using different approaches including: formal analysis, ideological analysis, and historical research. In order to focus more on writing and course content, screenings will be limited. The screenings may change at the discretion of the instructor but the nature and number of the assignments will remain the same for each offering of the course.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2500
    WI
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 235 Authorship:


    Screening/discussion course is an intensive study of a single director (or directors) as auteur. The featured director(s) changes each semester. Class examines recurring themes, stylistic innovations, and differentiating interpretations of directors’ films. Course may be repeated as featured directors change.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-2501
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 236 Recent Directors


    This one credit course studies recent directors, stars, producers, and other content creators who usually are not discussed in fifteen week courses. Subjects change each semester. Students will examine recurring themes, stylistic innovations, and differentiating interpretations of the screenings. Course may be repeated as featured authors change.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-2501A
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 238 Cinema History and Culture


    This course examines historical and cultural issues in cinema. Topics may include specific genres, national cinemas, representations of gender and sexuality, non-narrative cinema, or the aesthetic impact of technological innovations. Course may be repeated as topics change. Students will research and write papers and be involved in a number of other in-class and online research activities to help engage them actively with the topics.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-2506
    Requirements Sophomore Standing or Above (SO)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 239 New Perspectives on Cinema Studies


    This one-credit course examines historical and cultural issues in cinema not usually discussed in a fifteen week course. Topics may include specific genres, national cinemas, representations of gender and sexuality, non-narrative cinema, or the aesthetic impact of technological innovations. Course may be repeated as topics change. Students will research and write papers and be involved in a number of other in-class and online research activities to help engage them actively with the topics.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-2506A
    Requirements Sophomore Standing or Above (SO)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 240 Cinema & Global Media Culture


    This course examines the impact of global media culture on cinema history and aesthetics. Topics may include cinematic adaptations of video games, graphic novels, or television series, as well as an analysis of how distribution models and international film festivals help determine cinematic form and audience reception. Course may be repeated as topics change. Students will research and write papers and be involved in a number of other in-class and online research activities to help them engage actively with the topics.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-2507
    Requirements Sophomore Standing or Above (SO)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 241 New Trends in Global Cinema


    This one-credit course examines the impact of global media culture on cinema history and aesthetics in the form of topics not usually discussed in a fifteen week course. Topics may include cinematic adaptations of video games, graphic novels, or television series, as well as an examination of how distribution models and international film festivals help determine cinematic form and audience reception. Course may be repeated as topics change. Students will research and write papers and be involved in a number of other in-class and online research activities to help engage them actively with the topics.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-2507A
    Requirements Sophomore Standing or Above (SO)
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 242 Studies in Film History


    Course investigates how social, economic, and political institutions affect film and video style and content during a specific era. In turn, it looks at how movies provide metaphorical snapshots of their culture at these moments. Topics covered in the past have included films of the ‘50s, films of the ‘60s, films of the ‘70s, movies and war propaganda, and black roles in film and society. Course may be repeated as topics change.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-2540J
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2

  
  • CINE 243 Studies in Film Aesthetics


    Course investigates how artistic and cultural movements and technological innovations determine and enhance the aesthetics development of the medium. Previous topics have included expressionism; surrealism; and aspects of film: cinemascope, technicolor, stereophonic sound, and 3-D. Course may be repeated as topics change.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2561
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 245 Screenwriting II: The Feature Film


    Course teaches students to produce longer and more complex screenplays; facilitates a deeper understanding of the screenwriting process; and enables students to develop character, story, and linear structure. Students master systematic work habits in order to fully develop the screenplay, from initial idea to completed script. Course also provides students with the opportunity for consistent critique of their screenwriting.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2710
    Prerequisites CINE 145 Screenwriting I: Writing the Short Film 
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 246 The Art and Business of Casting: Casting Director Workshop for Cinema


    Course examines the casting process from packaging a film to production. Creative casting will be explored as a necessary preparatory process undertaken by Casting Directors, Directors and Producers. Script roles must be embellished and further defined through this Director-Producer-CD collaboration, which yields a set of aesthetic parameters for auditioning actors and their associated performances. The workshop will give the successful student an understanding of how to recruit actors through promotion, communication with agents and managers, and the rigor of in-person auditions. A comprehensive look at auditioning will include creation of sides, assessment of script readings and monologues and callbacks. Students will also focus on hiring both non-SAG and SAG actors and how to negotiate actor work-for-hire agreements.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3601A
    Prerequisites CINE 128 Acting and Directing Workshop    
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2

  
  • CINE 248 Producing I: Production Team


    Course explores the production team and the role of the line producer, unit production manager, production manager, and assistant directors in managing the physical production process of producing a film. This process will include budgeting and scheduling, and managing cast, crew and vendor relationships. Additional team members are examined, including the roles of the casting director, location manager, production coordinator, and script supervisor. The post-production supervisor position is discussed including post-production scheduling, budgeting, and meeting delivery requirements for distribution and film festivals.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2600
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process   
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 249 Script Supervision and Film Continuity Workshop


    Course focuses on the role of the script supervisor, a film profession responsible for maintaining script continuity, working with the director to ensure that scenes are completely covered, and preparing daily notes for the editor and post-supervisor. Course will also cover the script supervisor as a critical crew position and will enhance students’ understanding of the multitude of details that must be addressed in production and the resulting impact on post-production through the creation and dissemination of associated on-set documentation and the management of continuity protocol.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2600J
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2

  
  • CINE 250 Script Supervision Workshop


    This three-credit hour course is affiliated with the advanced production and offers students an opportunity to learn about the role of Script Supervisor by serving as Script Supervisors on a film. Learning will be delivered through instructor mentoring and focus on practical preparation of scripts notes, lining scripts, assigning slate numbers, working with the various departments during production and set etiquette.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2612
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process   
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 251 The Art of Pitching


    Course will look at various media to see how others pitch their stories or products, and practice pitching before the class and before professionals. The focus will be upon presenting the student’s personal work to a potential buyer, executive producer, or similar client. Students will work on crafting their loglines and pitches in writing before conversion to verbal presentation.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2701J
    Prerequisites CINE 145 Screenwriting I: Writing the Short Film  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 253 Adaptation


    Course examines problems, obstacles, and reconstruction principles inherent in adapting a literary work for the screen. Content focuses primarily on the kinds of short work attractive to low-budget filmmakers and works possible within the Columbia production program.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2715
    Prerequisites CINE 145 Screenwriting I: Writing the Short Film 
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 255 Seminar in Directing:


    As a filmmaker, the approach to directing specific genres - like action or horror films - can be vastly different than directing dramatic and/ or static scenes. This is a rotating subjects course that will focus on the basics of directing a specific genre, driven as practical matters and will further reinforce directing the script/polishing, shot design, storyboarding, blocking, editing/delivery, and safety.

    Repeatable: Y
    Prerequisites CINE 225 Cinema Directing I  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 257 Screenwriting Workshop: Reading for Coverage in LA


    This course requires that students read and analyze a variety of scripts preparing coverage as practice for entry-level positions in screenwriting or preparing for jobs in Hollywood development offices.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-2731L
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 259 Screenwriting Workshops:


    Course is designed to help students revise and rewrite work previously written using a variety of approaches and techniques. Students learn to reexamine, reevaluate, and think critically about their own work and their classmates.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-2735
    Prerequisites CINE 245 Screenwriting II: The Feature Film 
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 260 Screen Treatment & Presentation


    Course develops students’ skills in presenting their film ideas orally and in written treatment format. Course builds on concepts learned in Screenwriting I and Screenwriting II. Students master techniques to improve their oral pitching skills, learn how to write a query letter, and explore ways to improve their storytelling ideas. Course emphasizes rewriting and developing skills to sell screenplays.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2740
    Prerequisites CINE 245 Screenwriting II: The Feature Film  or CINE 140 Script Analysis for Cinema  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 261 Intro to Producing the Commercial


    Course provides an introduction to the role of a commercial producer focusing on the advertising industry, the agencies, the creatives, bidding, as well as the physical/ logistical elements of producing commercials including scheduling, budgeting, crewing up, casting, working with vendors, for stage and location shooting. Course will cover a wide range of short-form content including commercials, corporate videos, to new media content.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3615
    Prerequisites   CINE 248 Producing I: Production Team  or TELE 210 The Television Producer  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 264 Documentary Production Module II The Interview


    This intensive workshop uses practical hands on experience in the essentials of the documentary interview. The workshop will focus on the basics for interviews including, strong camera skills, correct framing, lens sizes and eyeline, three-point lighting, microphone placement and appropriate sound recording for the formal, on the fly and alternative-styles of on-camera interviews. Students will work on developing questions and conversation strategies for working documentary interview subjects, helping interviewees feel at ease on camera. Focus will be given towards creative problem solving of sound and image technical issues for both on location and studio interviews.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2812
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process  or CINE 148 Introduction to Documentary  or JOUR 102 Introduction to Journalism  or PHOT 101 Photographic Practice I  or PHOT 102 Photographic Practice II  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  
  • CINE 267 Documentary Production Module I: Location Camera and Sound


    This intensive workshop course gives students an introduction in basic documentary field production. The emphasis centers on camera operation including filming the essential shots that are key to the edit of a documentary sequence, including: tripod usage, cinema verite and various other handheld styles of documentary filming. Students will learn the basic aspects of recording location documentary sound with an emphasis on microphone placement, booming and the usage of wireless and hard-wired microphones. The focus of the course will teach students how to work in a two person documentary team using minimal equipment to capture intimate moments. Additional topics include set protocols specific to documentary, crew coordination strategies, gear checklists and preparation, logging, data wrangling and the basics of delivering media to the editorial team.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2809
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process  or CINE 148 Introduction to Documentary  or JOUR 102 Introduction to Journalism  or PHOT 101 Photographic Practice I  or PHOT 102 Photographic Practice II  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 268 Producing and Directing the Interview


    Intensive course gives students a comprehensive advanced approach to producing and directing interviews in assorted scenarios and venues. Students will prepare question banks based on pre-interviews and research. Students will practice friendly, adversarial, and investigative techniques. Additional topics include booking, scheduling, visualizing the interview, crew communication, coordination, and creative directing for specific styles. Ethics and legal aspects of the interview will be explored.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2811
    Prerequisites CINE 269 Documentary Production III: Intermediate Field Production  or TELE 212 Television Arts: Writing  and TELE 330 Production and Editing II  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  
  • CINE 271 Documentary Cinematography


    This course focuses on the language, practice and art of visual storytelling in the documentary form. Students will examine the cinematographer’s role in the ideation, shooting and editing of non-fiction film content. Through a series of screenings, lectures, experiential exercises and class discussions, students will better understand the history and practice of cinematography as it pertains to story, character and structure - all through the prism of documentary.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2820
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process    
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 272 Interdisciplinary Documentary Producing


    This course covers the fundamentals of producing developing and funding nonfiction projects in multiple disciplines. Topics will include grant writing, pitching, research strategies, audience development, exhibition and distribution strategies. Emphasis will focus on creating plans for storytelling projects in the current multi-platform nonfiction landscape. The course will address issues of producing in video, audio, photography and written forms for distribution individually or across platforms.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2825
    Prerequisites CINE 148 Introduction to Documentary â-‘
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2

  
  • CINE 273 Documentary Sound


    This course will focus on applied sound recording techniques specific to the documentary format, including short and feature film projects. Students will record audio in controlled and uncontrolled situations while exercising the skills required in pre-production, production, and post-production of advanced documentary films. It will combine theory and case studies with hands-on exercises and/or seminars in disciplines such as location sound recording, effects, Foley, sound editing, sound design and mixing.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2805
    Prerequisites CINE 267 Documentary Production Module I: Location Camera and Sound  or CINE 264 Documentary Production Module II The Interview  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 275 Experimental Production I


    Project-centered course engages students in non-narrative, alternative aspects of video and digital production. Students develop an aesthetic that explores, challenges, extends, or subverts mainstream narrative or documentary structures. Topics include camera experimentation and image manipulation; development of personal, political, or social themes; and distribution and marketing of experimental work.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2901
    Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks  and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process     
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 306 Cinematography I


    Through still and motion picture exercises, this course focuses on the interpretation of artistic goals by exploring the use of camera movement, focal length, depth of field, camera angles, etc. Students begin by developing different creative visualizations using pre-production tools including storyboards, shot lists, and overheads. Technical issues including acquisition formats, exposure, and lighting are analyzed.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3202
    Prerequisites CINE 215 Cinematography: Camera Seminar  and  CINE 221 Photo Theory/Lab Practice  
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4

  
  • CINE 307 Production Design II


    Building on the concepts introduced in Production Design I, this course expands on the foundation of the student as designer with an emphasis on the development of the visual concept and collaboration with a director and cinematographer. New material includes the creative and technical aspects of the art department as they relate to physical production and location modification. Course covers the traditional skills of sketching, drafting, and concept art and explains how they are used to communicate a designer’s vision to production crews. Students will be required to collaborate with peers on an advanced production.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2010
    Prerequisites CINE 107 Production Design I 
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 308 Digital Cinematography


    This course is devoted to digital acquisition and to collaboration with directors on set. Cinematographers will work with a student enrolled in an advanced directing class, teaming up to create a pre-production plan and to shoot and color correct a short narrative story. Students will also shoot a non-narrative short such as a music video, commercial, or documentary., Using advanced digital systems, cinematography students learn all aspects of digital workflow from pre-production through post production.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3204
    Prerequisites CINE 306 Cinematography I 
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4

  
  • CINE 310 Cinema Models and Miniatures


    Course emphasizes the design and technical ability needed to create miniatures and models for cinema. Film examples will be analyzed for scale, medium, and style. Students will be introduced to physical modeling and sculpting techniques, media, scale, and architectural terms and concepts. Beginning from sketches and draftings, students will design and build miniature objects, environments, and characters utilizing a variety of materials.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-2015
    Prerequisites CINE 107 Production Design I  and CINE 208 Cinema Set Design and Construction  or CINE 205 Cinema Props 
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4

  
  • CINE 311 Post-Production Audio II


    Course explores the post-production techniques used in creating effective audio for cinema. Students develop aesthetic judgment by analyzing a variety of soundtracks and develop technical skills, including track building, ADR, Foley, and mixing, by employing these techniques in the design and creation of their own soundtracks.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-2102
    Prerequisites AUDI 324 Audio for Visual Media I  or CINE 211 Post-Production Audio I  
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4

  
  • CINE 313 Location Sound Recording II


    This course applies the principles and applications of production sound recording for cinema and television arts by providing sound services for advanced student productions. Under faculty supervision students will examine professional protocols and practical applications of production sound for discussions, exchange of experiences, and problem solving.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-3101
    Prerequisites AUDI 122 DAW Production Techniques and Applications  or CINE 213 Location Sound Recording I  
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4

  
  • CINE 315 Cinematography: Camera Seminar II


    This class expands upon concepts introduced in Camera Seminar I. In addition to the technical aspects of high end, professional level camera systems, this course focuses on the skills required to be a professional operator and the first assistant. Instruction also covers support equipment including the dolly, jib, gear head, and video assist. The course focuses on how various camera skills can be used to enhance storytelling.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3201
    Prerequisites CINE 215 Cinematography: Camera Seminar  
    Co-requisites CINE 321 Lighting II    
    Concurrent Requisite CINE 216 Image Design for Cinema  
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4

  
  • CINE 316 Camera Seminar II Lab


    Camera Seminar II lab is mandatory co-requisite for those enrolled in Camera Seminar II. In this lab students will work in groups acting as operators and focus pullers for in-class exercises. These exercises expand upon the skills students are developing in Camera Seminar II, applying them to more complex and complete storytelling assignments.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3201A
    Concurrent Requisite CINE 315 Cinematography: Camera Seminar II  
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2

  
  • CINE 318 The Art and Craft of Foley


    This workshop course offers hands-on projects designed to prepare students to cue, perform, and edit Foley tracks as needed for cinema, animation, television, and games. Small class projects will include studio time for performing footsteps, props, and cloth for Foley. Final projects will require the cueing, shooting, and editing of Foley on student projects.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-2106
    Prerequisites CINE 311 Post-Production Audio II 
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2

  
  • CINE 319 The Art and Craft of Automated Dialogue Replacement


    This workshop course offers hands-on projects designed to prepare students to cue, perform, and edit Automated Dialogue Replacement tracks as needed for cinema, animation, television, and games. Small class projects will include studio time for recording principal performers and group ADR. Final projects will require the cueing, shooting, and editing of ADR on student projects.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-2107
    Prerequisites CINE 311 Post-Production Audio II  
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2

  
  • CINE 321 Lighting II


    This course expands upon the skills and concepts introduced in Lighting I that revolve around the aesthetics and technical aspects of lighting for narrative storytelling. Using discovery and experimentation, it focuses on the emotional impact of visual image. Both lecture and hands-on practical experience are used to stress the technical elements necessary to accomplish the sophisticated marriage of art and science. Light II Lab is a co-requisite.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3200
    Prerequisites CINE 121 Lighting I  and CINE 215 Cinematography: Camera Seminar  
    Co-requisites CINE 221 Photo Theory/Lab Practice  
    Concurrent Requisite CINE 322 Lighting II Lab  

     

     
    Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4

  
  • CINE 322 Lighting II Lab


    This co-requisite with Lighting II is designed to work in conjunction with Directing II. Each lighting student will be paired with a Directing II student and collaborate on class exercises, involving a full array of pre-visualization and production techniques with an emphasis on collaboration and communication. The coursework expands upon the skills cinematography students learn in Lighting II, applying them to more complex and complete storytelling assignments.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-3200A
    Concurrent Requisite CINE 321 Lighting II  
    Minimum Credits 2 Maximum Credits 2

  
  • CINE 323 Cinema Color 2


    Course expands upon concepts taught in Cinema Color 1 by providing students with training in the theory and techniques of telecine and digital intermediates. Students apply their knowledge of the technical aspects and aesthetics of the celluloid-based film transfers and digital manipulation. Principles of color theory and the tools available to filmmakers engaged in the process of electronic media and image manipulation are explored through lecture, interactive computer exercises, and hands-on telecine experience.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3208
    Prerequisites CINE 230 Editing II  or CINE 306 Cinematography I  or CINE 223 Cinema Color I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 325 Cinema Directing II


    Course continues the development of collaboration with actors and key department heads while introducing the principles of cinematic coverage and providing the opportunity to develop personal directorial style. Pre-visualization, fundamental considerations of location shooting, and the use of editing and audio design in cinematic storytelling are emphasized. Student work culminates with the direction of scenes on both studio and location.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3302
    Prerequisites CINE 225 Cinema Directing I 
    Minimum Credits 6 Maximum Credits 6

  
  • CINE 326 Directing Techniques for the Micro Feature


    This course examines the skills and aesthetics of micro-budgeted feature film cinema as created by directors working outside the established mainstream. Utilizing innovative hardware/software and ideology, micro feature directors evolve the art and practice of their cinema by creating and challenging financial boundaries, narrative topics and develop personal perspective(s) using entrepreneurial and cost/ time effective methodologies. A variety of proven authorial and developmental approaches shall be used for classroom practice with professional examples, instructor guidance and targeted student assignments/ projects.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-4305
    Prerequisites CINE 325 Cinema Directing II  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 327 Digital Imaging Technician and On-Set Post-Production


    This an intermediate-to-advanced, highly technical course in the use of on-set data management. Students will learn the responsibilities of a Digital Imaging Technician (DIT) and will gain experience working on-set for advanced productions. As a member of the Camera Department, students will practice the critical role of interfacing between the production and post teams. A basic understanding of advanced camera systems, data management or color grading is required.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-3211
    Prerequisites CINE 230 Editing II  or CINE 223 Cinema Color I  or CINE 315 Cinematography: Camera Seminar II  or CINE 229 The Assistant Editor  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 329 Scene Study with Camera: A Directing Workshop


    Course focuses on narrative scene work that is written by the director. Two scenes are developed, cast, rehearsed, shot on location and edited. Collaboration with a cinematographer remains a focus. Critical evaluation during each stage in the process emphasizes identifying the opportunities to revise and improve the material as the director realizes the dramatic potential of a scene and continues to develop a personal style.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-3305
    Prerequisites CINE 325 Cinema Directing II  
    Requirements Permission Required (DP)
    Minimum Credits 6 Maximum Credits 6

  
  • CINE 332 Editing the Short Form


    Students edit commercials, trailers, music videos and other promotional short form content under tight deadlines while learning skills relevant to editing spots in a professional environment.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3404
    Prerequisites CINE 230 Editing II  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 333 Career Planning in Post-Production


    This workshop is encouraged for all students in postproduction. Students will create a career plan package including: written plan, resume, bio, web presence and samples of original work. Site visits are included. Students are urged to take this repeatable course during Junior and/or Senior yeaer.

    Repeatable: Y
    Formerly 24-3410
    Prerequisites CINE 230 Editing II  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

  
  • CINE 334 Experimental Editing


    Through a series of exercises, course teaches alternative editing strategies for both narrative and non-narrative work. Students cut three short projects based on each covered experimental tradition and then a longer final project. Projects develop with increasing complexity and enable students to apply their ideas about experimental film to their material to develop their own style and aesthetic. Students receive critiques of their work after each project to determine the progress of their proficiency of craft and creativity.

    Repeatable: N
    Formerly 24-3429
    Prerequisites CINE 130 Editing I  
    Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3

  
  • CINE 338 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 24-3430J
    Prerequisites CINE 130 Editing I  
    Minimum Credits 1 Maximum Credits 1

 

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