Course Descriptions

 
FILM 100 Technical Training: Video Production (1)
Fall: All Years        Spring: All Years       
This course is designed to develop a thorough understanding of the technical equipment needed for the first level Video Production course. This includes detailed training in the operation of video editing software, title graphics software used in video postproduction, video camera operation and camera support equipment, and the tools of video lighting. Individual sessions will focus on specific types of equipment and development of proficient use in the production of video projects. Concurrent registration in FILM 172 is required.


FILM 101A Practicum (1)
Fall: All Years        Spring: All Years       
Practical experience in a performance activity in Film.


FILM 101B Practicum (1)
Fall: All Years        Spring: All Years       
Practical experience in a performance activity in Film.


FILM 101C Practicum (1)
Fall: All Years        Spring: All Years       
Practical experience in a performance activity in Film.


FILM 101D Practicum (1)
Fall: All Years        Spring: All Years       
Practical experience in a performance activity in Film.


FILM 102 Practicum (1)
Fall: All Years        Spring: All Years       
Practical experience in a performance activity in Film.


FILM 172 Video Production (3)
Fall: All Years        Spring: All Years       
Theory of and practical experience with video production techniques. Electronic Field Production and post production techniques will be stressed when doing out of class projects. Concurrent registration with FILM 100 is required.


FILM 180 Understanding Movies [  6I  6 ] (3)
Fall: All Years       
This liberal studies film course is designed to introduce students to the vocabulary and artistic elements of cinema. It will focus on creating an understanding and appreciation for the basics of cinematography, film sound, acting, screenwriting, directing, and narrative frameworks utilized to create film. Historical and contemporary films will be viewed as text material for analysis.


FILM 190 Topics in Film (1-3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand        Summer: On Demand
This is a lower division topics course and may be repeated when the topic changes.


FILM 200 Technical Training: Beginning Filmmaking (1)
Fall: All Years        Spring: All Years       
This course is designed to develop proficiency in the operation of film equipment needed to produce beginning level 16mm dual system sound, black and white reversal film projects. This includes 16mm film equipment, lighting and sound equipment. Concurrent registration in FILM 284 required.
Prerequisite:  FILM 172 

FILM 202 Practicum (1)
Fall: All Years        Spring: All Years       
Practical experience in a performance activity in Film.


FILM 232 Principles of Make-up for Stage and Film (2)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Techniques and styles of make-up used in stage and film productions. Same as THTR 232.


FILM 270 Introduction to Telecommunications and Film (3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
An introduction to telecommunications theory, appreciation, and criticism and its impact on the speech communication process. Speech communication is studied through the interrelationships among various functional and aesthetic elements of radio, television, and film.


FILM 280 History of Film (3)
Fall: All Years       
A chronological approach to the artistic and technical development of the American motion picture medium. Special attention to be paid to the historical context in which the American film developed. A studio screening/discussion session will be included in each class period where influential films are viewed and discussed. Concurrent registration in FILM 280S is required.


FILM 280S Studio in Film History (1)
Fall: All Years       
Studio credit to accompany the Film History course. Concurrent registration in FILM 280 is required.


FILM 281 Film Appreciation [  6  6M ] (3)
Spring: All Years       
Film Appreciation is the study of the Art of Film through an examination of major American film directors, their most influential motion pictures, and the historical development of the film director's art and classic movie genres. The course traces the evolution of directorial styles and the development of film genre. Creative approaches to the medium are examined both artistically and critically. Innovative films are viewed, discussed, and evaluated. Students learn and use the various schools and methods of film criticism, develop an understanding of aesthetic qualities in film and apply them to their writing assignments. Concurrent registration in FILM 281S is required.


FILM 281S Studio in Film Appreciation (1)
Spring: All Years       
Studio to accompany the Film Appreciation course. Concurrent registration in FILM 281 is required.


FILM 283 Film and the Stage (3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
A comparative analysis of major dramas with their screen versions. Emphasis is on the aesthetic and interpretive similarities and differences in the two art forms.


FILM 284 Beginning Filmmaking (3)
Fall: All Years        Spring: All Years       
Theory and practice for the pre-professional filmmaker. Students learn to operate basic motion picture equipment. Projects include planning, shooting, and editing short films. Concurrent registration in FILM 200 required.
Prerequisite:  FILM 100  FILM 172  OR FILM 100 

FILM 290 Topics in Film (1-3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand        Summer: On Demand
This is a lower division topical course and may be repeated when the topic changes.


FILM 302 Practicum (1)
Fall: All Years        Spring: All Years       
Practical experience in a performance activity in Film.


FILM 382 Film and the Novel (3)
Spring: Odd Years       
A comparative analysis of major novels with their screen versions. Emphasis is on the aesthetic and interpretive similarities and differences in the two art forms.


FILM 384 Techniques of Film Directing (4)
Fall: All Years        Spring: All Years       
Theory and practice of developing artistic and technical skills in directing motion pictures. Special emphasis given to the importance of the director/actor relationship. Major filmmaking projects include scene study work with crews and actors.
Prerequisite:  FILM 284 

FILM 385 Survey of International Cinema (3)
Fall: Odd Years       
A study of major world cinemas, including influential filmmakers, screen personalities, and motion pictures. The interrelationship of national film movements and how they impact world cinema. Representative work from European, Eastern, and Third World cinema will be presented. A screening/discussion portion of the course will focus on important films of the world cinema which will be discussed, and critically evaluated. Concurrent registration in FILM 385S is required.


FILM 385S Studio in International Cinema (1)
Fall: Odd Years       
Studio credit to accompany the International Cinema course. Concurrent registration in FILM 385 is required.


FILM 386 Genre Studies (3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Intensive study of a particular film genre. Analysis and discussion of specific generic conventions, historical shifts within the genre, and theoretical foundations. Potential course topics include: Science Fiction, American Screen Comedy, Film Noir, Horror Film, Westerns, Animation, etc. May be repeated when genre studied is different.


FILM 387 Director Studies (3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Study of the work of selected film directors. The course will analyze and evaluate a director's dominant themes, creative content, historical context and cinematic style. This course may stress the work of a single director or compare elements of two or more directors. Potential course topics include: Alfred Hitchcock, John Ford, Frank Capra, Howard Hawks, Steven Spielberg, Woody Allen, etc. May be repeated when the film director studied is different.


FILM 388 Topical Studies (3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
In-depth study of specialized forms of film, historical periods, Hollywood studios and other topical areas of film study. Potential course topics include: Films of the 40's, American Silent Film, Exploring Films: Elements of Great Movies, Cult Films, Women in Film, etc. May be repeated when the topic changes.


FILM 390 Topics in Film (1-3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand        Summer: On Demand
This is an upper division topical course and may be repeated when the topic changes.


FILM 400 Technical Training: Intermediate Filmmaking (1)
Fall: All Years        Spring: All Years       
This course is designed to develop a thorough understanding of the technical equipment needed for the Intermediate level 16mm sync sound filmmaking course. This includes detailed training in the operation of 16mm film cameras including: Arriflex BL cameras and camera support equipment such as: tripods, dollies, jib arms etc., and the tools of film lighting and grip training. Extensive training in the use of double system sync sound recording methods will also occur. Individual sessions will focus on specific types of equipment and developing proficient use in the production of film projects. Concurrent registration in FILM 484 is required.


FILM 401 Technical Training: Advanced Filmmaking (1)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
This course is designed to develop proficiency in the operation of film equipment needed to produce advanced level 16mm sync sound, color negative film projects. These include advanced 16mm film equipment, lighting and sound equipment. Concurrent registration in FILM 485 required.


FILM 402 Senior Seminar Project Development (1)
Fall: All Years       
A preparatory practicum class involved in pre-production activities designed to facilitate the senior thesis project class (Film 496) taken during the spring semester.


FILM 416 Special Projects in Film (1-3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Advanced individualized creative or investigative work in a particular phase of film study. May be taken more than once if content is substantially different.


FILM 469 Internship (1-12)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand        Summer: On Demand
A supervised, practical experience in film studies. A maximum of 12 internship credits may be applied to the degree.


FILM 472 Advanced Video Production (3)
Fall: On Demand       
Produce a series of programs to be aired. Includes all levels from writing and casting through taping and post-production.


FILM 480 Film Theory and Criticism [  W ] (3)
Fall: All Years       
Film Theory and Criticism prepares students to "read" films with a greater understanding of the major issues and debates in film criticism of the last 70 years. The course introduces students to classical and modern film theory. Heavy emphasis is placed on analytical writing about film.


FILM 484 Intermediate Filmmaking (3)
Fall: All Years        Spring: All Years       
This course is an advanced production course that provides an introduction to and foundation in techniques of double system synchronous sound 16mm filmmaking. In addition to this technical training, the course emphasizes the development of sophisticated creative methods in the areas of visual style and storytelling. Through readings, lectures, screenings, demonstrations and individual and group film projects, students will gain a solid understanding of technical concepts unique to sync sound 16mm filmmaking and will continue to develop sophistication as filmmakers. This course will place special emphasis on the qualities of sync sound recording methods, black & white cinematography and lighting. Concurrent registration in FILM 400 required.
Prerequisite:  FILM 384 

FILM 485 Advanced Filmmaking (3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand       
Pre-production planning and production of short 16mm films. Special area of focus on the post-production process and advanced cinematic editing technique. Concurrent registration in FILM 401 required.
Prerequisite:  FILM 484 

FILM 490 Topics in Film (1-3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand        Summer: On Demand
This is an upper division topical course and may be repeated when the topic changes.


FILM 496 Senior Seminar (3)
Spring: All Years       
Capstone course for Film Studies majors; proposal, completion, and presentation of projects; pre-professional skills; written exam integrating and applying knowledge from separate courses. Grade of "C" or higher is required for graduation.


FILM 590 Topics in Film (1-3)
Fall: On Demand        Spring: On Demand        Summer: On Demand
This is a graduate level topical course and may be repeated when the topic changes.