Visual Effects 3 An introduction to digital visual effects for film and television. The class covers basic 2–D, 3–D and motion graphics. Participants should have extensive computer experience. Notes: Fee: $100. Editing for Film & Television 2 Instruction and application in the art of digital editing with emphasis on Final Cut Pro HD. An intense study of the craft and role of the editor as storyteller. Covers various genres and formats (e.g., features, documentaries, short films, trailers). Emphasis on the editor’s role in other aspects of post–production, including audio, music, color correction, digital effects, DVD authoring. Several individual projects allow hands–on practical learning. Prerequisites: 101, 102, 104. 315 must be taken concurrently with 303. Notes: Fee: $100. 3 A detailed critical study of a particular auteur, genre, era, nation or theme. The course will be offered with a rotating series of subjects and professors focused upon film or broadcast history. Notes: Fee: $40. May be repeated. Advanced Studies in Criticism Advanced Studies in Media Production 1–3 Aspects of theory and practice in media production. May be repeated with different course content. Notes: Fee: $40.
Digital Audio Editing & Post Production 3 Exploration of digital audio editing. Entirely computer–based exploration of developing, composing, recording, mixing and posting audio for film, television and recording arts. Prerequisite: 251. Notes: Fee: $50. 3 An introduction to the fundraising, creating and producing, promoting, branding, and distribution of documentaries, music videos, commercials, mobisodes, webisodes, and industrial films. Expansive Media Principles of Advertising 3 Advertising principles and techniques. The study of effective and ineffective forms of advertising. Applications linked to public relations, media events, marketing, and communication encounters. Notes: Fee: $25. Cross–listed: BUSN 392. Advanced Audio Recording 3 Development of advanced aesthetics and techniques in miking, mixing, recording, editing and processing audio for music production. Includes both studio and live recording of musical performances. Developing a master CD is the final project of the class. Prerequisite: 365. Notes: Fee: $50. Mass Media Law & Ethics 3 Study of theoretical approaches to the First Amendment as well as specific areas of concern to professional journalists such as defamation, privacy, fair trial, obscenity, copyright, shield laws, sunshine laws, etc. Exploration of applied professional ethics and contemporary professional issues of ethics for media professionals. 1–3 A real–world learning experience beyond the University classroom. The focus is working in a media–related organization such as a production company, network, studio or media ministry. This class will test students’ commitment, aptitude and stamina for work within the entertainment industry. Sixty hours of internship is required for each academic unit. Includes on–campus sessions designed to strengthen and expand professional skills. Cinema & Media Arts Internship Media Management 3 A capstone class for Junior and Senior students preparing to enter the entertainment business. Students create cover letters, resumes, and do practice interviews. Students also do reader coverage and study the careers of various people in the entertainment business. The class culminates with a pitch meeting with visiting entertainment executives. 3 Advanced work in writing and polishing dramatic scripts for television and motion pictures. Prerequisite: 356. Advanced Screen Writing The Role of the Producer 3 Producers make film and television happen. This course covers what a producer does to create a budget, to find financing, to manage the production process, and to market and distribute a film or television project. 1–3 Directed practical experience in the various fields of mass communication. Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of six units. Departmental approval required. Cinema & Media Arts Practicum
CNMA 310
CNMA 365
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CNMA 315
CNMA 375
CNMA 392
CNMA 320
CNMA 425
CNMA 350
CNMA 433
History of Television Programming
3
CNMA 355
A study of the history of the television business from a programming perspective. Students learn how programming of each season reflects the socio–economic trends of the times. A variety of sitcoms, dramas and variety shows are viewed and students learn to look at how current programming has developed from formats that were successful in the 1950s through the 1990s. Prerequisite: 101. 3 An introductory course to the art of writing for film and television. Includes emphasis on structure, especially the hero’s journey, archetypes, genre and story outline. Students will develop a detailed treatment before creating a feature screenplay. Prerequisite: 101. Screen Writing Motion Picture/Pre–Production 3 The first course of a three–course sequence (358, 359, 452) in which a dramatic film will be produced. This course emphasizes the essential pre–production aspects including script development, budgeting, casting, set construction, location surveys, and develops skills in using production equipment. Prerequisite: 302. Notes: Fee: $50. Motion Picture Production 3 Principal photography will be done for the film project begun in 358. Emphasizes lighting, camera operation, sound recording and directing. Prerequisite: 251, 262, 303, 315. Notes: Fee $50. 3 The planning and creation of a short fiction film or TV project with a special emphasis upon collaboration. Students will form crews, practicing the crafts of writing, directing, cinematography, editing and sound design. Notes: Fee: $100. Intermediate Production: Narrative Intermediate Production: Documentary 3 The planning and creation of short documentary projects with a special emphasis upon collaboration. Students will form crews, practicing the crafts of writing, directing, cinematography, editing and sound design. Notes: Fee: $100. 3 Use of acting skills in front of television cameras using scenes from actual television and film scripts. Includes critiques of acting methods. Media Performance
CNMA 440
CNMA 356
CNMA 358
CNMA 446
CNMA 359
CNMA 447
CNMA 449
CNMA 361
CNMA 450
CNMA 362
Audio Post Production for Film & TV
3
CNMA 451
Development of advanced aesthetics and techniques in composing, editing and processing audio for film and television postproduction. Includes ADR, sound effects, surround sound and orchestra recording. Prerequisite: 365. Notes: Fee: $50.
CNMA 364
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