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CNMA 405 - Understanding Representation Credits 2 This course will involve learning the importance of representation for the writer, how to get representation, and how to develop this relationship to one's best advantage, learning basic contracts that professionals in the industry will need in order to do business in their areas. In addition, this will include packaging and pitching of projects, which students will learn to reduce ideas to basic components enhancing verbal presentation skills. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA); and Undergraduate Level. CNMA 420 - Coverages and Rewrites Credits 2 A course in learning to perform coverage of scripts and in rewriting and polishing dramatic scripts for television and motion pictures. An emphasis will be placed on critical analysis of story structure from classic films to contemporary works. Includes identification of key story concepts and elements of three-act structure. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: CNMA 312. Restrictions: Must be Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA); and Undergraduate Level. CNMA 425 - Advanced Audio Recording Credits 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. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: CNMA 365. Restrictions: Must be Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA); and Undergraduate Level. Fee: $50. CNMA 433 - Mass Media Law and Ethics Credits 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. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA); and Undergraduate Level. CNMA 440 - Cinema and Media Arts Internship Credits 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 course will test students' commitment, aptitude and stamina for work within the entertainment industry. Includes on-campus sessions designed to strengthen and expand professional skills. Notes: Sixty hours of internship is required for each academic credit. May be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credits. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA); and Undergraduate Level. CNMA 447 - Advanced Screen Writing Credits 3 Advanced work in writing and polishing dramatic scripts for television and motion pictures. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: CNMA 356. Restrictions: Must be Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA); and Undergraduate Level.
CNMA 449 - The Role of the Producer Credits 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. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA); and Undergraduate Level. CNMA 450 - Cinema and Media Arts Practicum Credits 1-3 Directed practical experience in the various fields of mass communication. Notes: May be taken for a total of 6 credits with different content. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA); and Undergraduate Level. CNMA 451 - Audio Post Production for Film and TV Credits 3 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. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: CNMA 365. Restrictions: Must be Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA); and Undergraduate Level. Fee: $50. CNMA 452 - Motion Picture Post-Production Credits 3 The final course in a three-course film production sequence (358, 359, 452). Emphasizes editing, music, sound effects, mixing, laboratory coordination, and distribution. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: CNMA 359. Restrictions: Must be Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA); and Undergraduate Level. Fee: $50. CNMA 453 - Beauty as Truth Credits 2 This course will explore the idea of how to get one's worldview into the story without ruining the story. It will study how story works to impact an audience, and how the filmmaker uses the many aspects of film apart from just dialogue to tell the story and shape the message. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA); and Undergraduate Level. CNMA 455 - Media Management Credits 3 Covers management strategies as applied to media companies, including television stations, cable systems, motion picture production companies, companies in the emerging technologies and ministry media. In addition, students will receive guidance geared toward final preparation for entering into executive positions in the entertainment industry. Projects include resumes, cover letters, interview and meeting techniques, reader coverage, and concludes with students pitching projects to current entertainment executives. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA); and Undergraduate Level. CNMA 456 - Senior Media Project Credits 3 Student produces a 'calling card' project with advice and guidance from faculty. The project will represent the student's highest achievement in media production. Projects can include scripts, audio recordings, video, motion pictures, and other emerging media. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: CNMA 356 or CNMA 359. Restrictions: Must be Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA); and Undergraduate Level. Fee: $50.
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