Cinema and Media Arts
CNMA 452 - Motion Picture Post-Production The final course in a three-course film production sequence (358, 359, 452). Emphasizes editing, music, sound effects, mixing, laboratory coordination, and distribution. Prerequisite(s): 359. Restriction(s): Must be a Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA, MCFT) major. Fee: $50. Credit(s): 3. CNMA 455 - Media Management 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. Restriction(s): Must be a Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA, MCFT) major. Credit(s): 3. CNMA 456 - Senior Media Project 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. Prerequisite(s): 356 or 359. Restriction(s): Must be a Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA, MCFT) major. Fee: $50. Credit(s): 3. CNMA 457 - Mass Communication Theory Social scientific theory in mass communication with emphasis on practical usefulness of theories. Restriction(s): Must be a Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA, MCFT) major. Credit(s): 3. CNMA 458 - Mass Communication Research Methodology for mass communication research, including sampling, questionnaire design and introduction to statistics. Students conduct an audience analysis, focus groups and research project. A major goal is to become adept at reading and evaluating research reports. Cross-listed: JOUR 458. Restriction(s): Must be a Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA, MCFT) major. Credit(s): 3. CNMA 459 - Faith and Film Covers ethical and moral problems related to employment, current issues in the industry, and career planning. Cross-listed: BBST 465. Restriction(s): Must be a Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA, MCFT) major. Credit(s): 3. CNMA 460 - Advanced Production Students will perform a particular above-the-line function (producer, director, cinematographer, editor, sound designer, production designer) for an advanced production that will serve as a calling card / resume builder. Restriction(s): Must be a Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA, MCFT) major. Fee: $100. Credit(s): 3. CNMA 464 - Advanced Editing for TV & Film Advanced techniques in the art of editing, with special emphasis upon both seamless and experimental styles and emerging technologies. Prerequisite(s): 315, 452. Restriction(s): Must be a Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA, MCFT) major. Fee: $50. Credit(s): 3.
CNMA 465 - Advanced Directing for TV & Film Film and television directors must master multiple disciplines while serving as a key creative decision maker. This comprehensive class deals with the artistic, human, financial, and technical aspects of directing. Prerequisite(s): 262. Restriction(s): Must be a Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA, MCFT) major. Fee: $40. Credit(s): 3. CNMA 470 - Cinema & Media Arts Seminar A rotating variety of topics and production experiences often employing special guests from within the media industries. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, Fund Raising, Event Planning, Visual Effects, Audio Recording, Cinematography, Production Design, the Sundance Film Festival, the City of the Angels Film Festival, the Biola Media Conference. Restriction(s): Must be a Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA, MCFT) major. Note(s): May be taken multiple times. May involve lab fees. Credit(s): 1 - 3. CNMA 475 - Church Media The duties of a “media director” inside the local church are explored. Students will learn how to start and manage a media ministry, providing them with the skills to team build, produce content, shepherd volunteers, and communicate with other church leadership. With marketing to the church in mind, students will discover trends and track sales. Restriction(s): Must be a Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA, MCFT) major. Credit(s): 2.
CNMA 480 - Directed Research Individual research in an area of mass communication
determined in consultation with the instructor. Restriction(s): Must be a Cinema and Media Arts (CNMA, MCFT) major. Note(s): May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Credit(s): 1 - 3.
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