History of Cinema 3 Creating historians via a survey of the development of the motion picture. Films screened in the course will be analyzed from perspectives of auteur theory, genre theory and thematic criticism. Special emphasis will be given to cultural criticism locating films in their unique time and place. Notes: Fee: $40. 3 An introductory approach to the major mass media: film, television, music, print, radio and Internet. Includes history, growth, business practices and technological aspects of each. Explores a Christian response, strategy for witness and influence, and integration into the field. Notes: Fee: $40. Introduction to Mass Media The Entertainment Business 3 A survey of current industry practices and careers in film, television, music and emerging technologies. Students will learn to research and analyze the career and business choices of current professionals in the industry and create long–term strategies for entering into and succeeding in the entertainment business. Special emphasis will be given to the unique ethical questions and biblical applications that arise within the Hollywood context. Notes: Fee: $40. Audio Recording 2 An introduction to field and studio audio recording, multitrack mixing and editing and audio effects as applied to film, television and the recording arts. Prerequisites: 101, 102. Notes: Fee: $100.
Off Hollywood Concentration
CNMA 104
An off–Hollywood concentration trains students in the areas of documentaries, music videos, webisodes, commercials, industrial films, and church media. Students who choose this concentration must include:
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CNMA 202
2 units of upper division Cinema and Media Arts electives CNMA 101 The Art of Storytelling
Units: 3
Visual Aesthetics
Units: 3
CNMA 102
Introduction to Mass Media
Units: 3
CNMA 202
Audio Recording
Units: 2
CNMA 251
CNMA 204
Directing for TV & Film
Units: 2
CNMA 262
New Media
Units: 2
CNMA 301
Cinematography
Units: 2
CNMA 303
Editing for Film & Television
Units: 2
CNMA 315
Screen Writing
Units: 3
CNMA 356
Motion Picture/Pre–Production
Units: 3
CNMA 358
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Motion Picture Post–Production
Units: 3
CNMA 452
CNMA 251
Motion Picture Production
Units: 3
CNMA 359
Expansive Media
Units: 3
CNMA 375
Cinema & Media Arts Internship
Units: 1–3
CNMA 440
Senior Media Project
Units: 3
CNMA 456
Directing for TV & Film
2
CNMA 262
Advanced Directing for TV & Film
Units: 3
CNMA 465
Covers all aspects of directing for motion pictures and television. Includes emphasis on the director’s role and responsibility in the following stages: script, casting, actors, pre–production, camera, post–production. Also covers the director’s spiritual preparation and integration into the craft. Students complete one short film. Prerequisites: 101, 102. Notes: Fee: $40. New Media 2 Introduction to the use of computer technology in the field of media production. Topics include: web design, media streaming and other Internet delivery systems, small screen production for iPod and cell phone; graphic design, audio production and video production for new media; computer hardware, operating systems, networking and server systems for new media. Prerequisites: 101, 102. Notes: Fee: $100. 3 Covers the budgeting and scheduling necessary for film, television, audio and Internet production. Students learn the parameters considered in making decisions to balance the creative goals and logistical demands of production. Matters of insurance; deal negotiation; travel; contracts; union rules (including, but not limited to SAG, DGA, WGA, IATSE, AFTRA); copyright; music license and clearance issues; management of crew; liaison difficulties with studios, clients and outside publics; managing the demands of volatile talent; and other issues will be covered. Evaluation of students’ understanding will be based on a budget and schedule for a feature length film they will be required to complete as well as pertinent tests and quizzes. Notes: Fee: $50. Production Management Cinematography 2 Explores the aesthetics of the film image. Students gain the ability to talk and write about the aesthetics of an image and the practical business of image capture. Students will understand basic composition, lighting and exposure and what makes an image attractive to the human eye. Prerequisites: 101, 102. 303 must be taken concurrently with 315. Notes: Fee: $100.
Church Media
Units: 2
CNMA 475
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 units for major area credit from practicum, internship and directed research courses may not exceed nine units. Also, all Cinema and Media Arts Department majors are required to take the Biblical Studies 465 integration seminar for Bible credit.
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CNMA 301
CNMA 302
Courses (CNMA)
The Art of Storytelling 3 Creating poets via an introduction to the building blocks of storytelling: character, setting, plot. Students will read, analyze and create poetry, short fiction, non–fiction, drama, and film ideas. Special emphasis will be given to the history, art and aesthetics of storytelling. Notes: Fee: $40. 3 Creating painters via an introduction to the building blocks of visual storytelling: camera and lighting. Students will learn how to light and photograph on set and on location, indoors and outdoors, through the use of various cameras and film stocks. Special emphasis will be given to production design and the use of color/contrast/movement. Notes: Fee: $60. 3 Creating sculptors via the building blocks of moving images: the editing of pictures and sound. Students will form groups to write, direct, shoot and edit short film and video projects. Notes: Fee: $60.
CNMA 101
CNMA 102 Visual Aesthetics
CNMA 303
CNMA 103 Introduction to TV & Film Production
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