CINE 490 Capstone Experience

This capstone experience is the rotating topics course in the School of Film and Television provides students the opportunity to apply advanced theories and techniques in screenwriting, film and television studies, producing, directing, cinematography, sound, production design, and post-production. Students can customize their capstone experience based on their specific interests, selecting from a variety of project formats, such as:

A television series bible, short or feature-length screenplay

Critical analysis paper/video essay

Documentary project

Fictional film

Sketch comedy

Alternative forms of storytelling

Postproduction-focused project

Throughout the semester, students will students will either work individually or in teams and refine their skills in a chosen focus area. In this course, students apply filmmaking practices introduced in earlier coursework to complete a professional, portfolio-quality piece-whether it’s a polished screenplay, a short film ready for festivals, or a unique project showcasing their creative and technical abilities.

Repeatable: Y
Prerequisites CINE 356 Screenwriting & Producing IV: Features and Series or CINE 358 or CINE 390 Intermediate Production Techniques or CINE 411 Post-Production Audio III or CINE 415 Sound Mixing for Cinema or CINE 437 Advanced Applied Post-Production Skills or CINE 458
Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3