Biola University 2015–16 Catalog
to complement the Programs and activities of the CMA department, including special premiers, fundraisers, and galas. Biola Media Conference Once a year we bring hundreds of media industry professionals together for an all-day conference on a wide range of media related topics. Given Hollywood’s global influence, this event attracts participants from around the world and has grown into the largest gathering of Christian media professionals in the nation. For-up-to date information, visit, biolamedia.org. Cinema and Media Arts Chapel CMA majors meet monthly for a unique time of worship, fellowship and exploration of the abilities God has granted us and others. A wide range of special guests and experiences makes this “family time” an essential part of our growth as an artistic community. Internships Biola’s proximity to Hollywood and the entertainment industry affords CMA majors prime internship opportunities. Our Studio Task Force has extensive contacts in all facets of mass media, from massive movie studios to smaller production companies. Our students find internships to suit their interests and career plans. An internship is required of all majors. Off-Campus Opportunities Biola offers several off-campus study opportunities fitting for students earning a Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Arts. More information about these experiential learning programs can be found in the “Study Abroad and Study USA” section of this catalog, or at biola.edu/ccce/programs. Students interested in one of these programs should consult with an advisor as early as possible. Los Angeles Film Studies Center An intensive semester-in-Hollywood program. Students get a taste of Hollywood by living and working in proximity to the Studio System. Biola Sundance Students attend Sundance Film Festival, the leading venue for independent film, where they sit in on screenings, filmmaker interviews, course lectures, and participate in dialogues on film and faith. This experiential class is held in Park City, Utah during Interterm. Japan Film Program Biola’s Cinema and Media Arts department offers CNMA 359, Motion Picture Production, where students produce short or feature length films in conjunction with writers and producers in Tokyo, Japan. When this course is offered a typical cycle will include: the pre-production class which takes place in the fall; the actual production phase which takes place during Interterm; and students are then involved with post-production at Biola over the course of the spring semester. Contemporary Music Center For musicians or sound recorders who wish to work behind the scenes in the music industry, this program gives you a semester- long opportunity to study the music industry. You spend most of the semester in beautiful Martha’s Vineyard, plus have an intensive field experience in Nashville. General Requirements All Cinema and Media Arts majors must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in all major courses taken at Biola. Anyone receiving a lower grade must repeat the course and receive a “C” or better. The total number of credits for major area credit from practicum, internship and directed research courses may not exceed 9 credits. Also, all Cinema and Media Arts majors are required to take the BBST 465 - Integration Seminar for Bible credit.
media and business, students are equipped to serve as producers or development and marketing executives, en route to corporate management.
Core Requirements CNMA 204 The Entertainment Business
Credit(s): 3.
CNMA 301 New Media CNMA 353 Media Literacy
Credit(s): 2.
Credit(s): 3.
CNMA 359 Motion Picture Production CNMA 433 Mass Media Law and Ethics CNMA 440 Cinema and Media Arts Internship CNMA 440 must be taken for a total of 4 credits. CNMA 455 Media Management
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 1–3.
Credit(s): 3.
CNMA 456 Senior Media Project
Credit(s): 3.
And: CNMA 458 Mass Communication Research OR CNMA 470 Cinema and Media Arts Seminar
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 1–3.
And:
Principles of Accounting I
BUSN 211
Credit(s): 3.
OR CNMA 101 The Art of Storytelling
Credit(s): 3.
And:
Principles of Accounting II
BUSN 212
Credit(s): 3.
OR CNMA 302 Production Management
Credit(s): 3.
And: CNMA 355 History of Television Programming OR CNMA 449 The Role of the Producer And: CNMA 358 Motion Picture Pre-Production OR CNMA 452 Motion Picture Post-Production
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
And:
Introduction to Marketing
BUSN 230
Credit(s): 3.
OR CNMA 392 Principles of Advertising
Credit(s): 3.
Elective Requirements COMM 387 Organizational Communication
Credit(s): 3.
OR An upper-division CNMA elective.
Production A production concentration offers students a thorough grounding in the creation of film, television or audio and new media. Students are encouraged to develop their technical skills, training for positions as director, cinematographer, gaffer, editor, sound designer, recording engineer, new media creation and/or production designer. Whether pursuing careers in the entertainment industry or media ministry, students discover a spirit of cooperation and collaboration is essential.
Core Requirements CNMA 101 The Art of Storytelling CNMA 102 Visual Aesthetics CNMA 104 History of Cinema CNMA 251 Audio Recording CNMA 262 Directing for TV and Film
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 2.
Credit(s): 2.
CNMA 301 New Media
Credit(s): 2.
CNMA 302 Production Management
Credit(s): 3.
CNMA 303 Cinematography
Credit(s): 2.
CNMA 315 Editing for Film and Television
Credit(s): 2.
Concentrations Media Management
CNMA 353 Media Literacy
Credit(s): 3.
CNMA 359 Motion Picture Production CNMA 440 Cinema and Media Arts Internship CNMA 440 must be taken for a total of 3 credits. CNMA 456 Senior Media Project
Credit(s): 3.
A media management concentration introduces students to the business principles that drive the entertainment industry. Media managers make strategic decisions regarding what films get produced and what TV shows get broadcast. By combining classes in mass
Credit(s): 1–3.
Credit(s): 3.
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