105 Nonverbal Thinking: Visual and Aural (2, Sp) An introduction to non-verbal elements of images and sounds which convey meaning, mood, and emotion.
106ab Filmic Writing I (4-4, FaSp) a: Introduction to and overview of the elements of theme, plot, character, and dialogue in dramatic writing for film. b: Exercises in dramatic writing: theme, plot, character, dialogue and images. Integration of these elements into scenes and sequences. Filmic Writing students only.
190g Introduction to Cinema (4, FaSpSm) Technique, aesthetics, criticism, and social implications of cinema. Lectures accompanied by screenings of appropriate films.
191 Introduction to Television and Video (4, Fa) Exploration of the economic, technological, aesthetic, and ideological characteristics of the television medium; study of historical development of television and video including analysis of key works; introduction to TV/video theory and criticism.
192m Race, Class, and Gender in American Film (4, Sp) Analyzes issues of race, class and gender in contemporary American culture as represented in the cinema.
200g History of the International Cinema I (2, Fa) The development of international cinema from its beginnings to World War II. Lectures, screenings, and discussions. Required for majors; recommended for non-majors.
201g History of the International Cinema II (2, Sp) The development of international cinema from World War II to the present. Lectures, screenings, and discussions. Required for majors; recommended for non-majors.
205 Introduction to Filmic Design (4, Sp) The visual structure of film; basic components: space, line, color, contrast/affinity. Film and video projects. Prerequisite: CNTV 105.
206ab Filmic Writing II (a: 4, Fa; b: 2, Sp) a: Development of synopsis and treatment for a theatrical or documentary screenplay: theme, plot, character, mise-en-scene and utilization of filmic elements. Prerequisite: CNTV 106ab. b: Creation of feature-length theatrical or documentary screenplay based on treatment developed in CNTV 206a. Prerequisite: CNTV 206a.
213 Content and Consciousness (2, Fa) Inquiry into the relationship between cognitive and affective knowledge as it relates to the art of screenwriting and the screenwriter.
215 Practicum in Writing Short Films (2, Fa) Developing stories less than feature length; writing screenplays from them; understanding what length each story demands; creating idiosyncratic forms and styles. Filmic Writing students only.
235 Techniques in Motion Picture Production (2 or 4, max 4, Sm) Introduction to basic techniques used in films.
240x Practicum in Production (2 or 4, Sm) Basic production techniques: introduction to the cinematic elements, production techniques, and equipment; film and/or videotape production. Not available for major credit to CNTV majors.
241 Fundamentals of Film (2-4, FaSp) Introduction to cinematic elements, production techniques and equipment, areas of film research, idea and vocabulary development; experience in communication using images and sound.
290 Visual Communication (4, FaSp) Introduction to filmmaking as related to film expression, aesthetics, criticism, and ethics. Individual film projects.
291 Beginning Dramatic Production (4, Fa) Introductory production projects, from concept through actual production; aesthetic evaluation.
301 Creating the Non-Fiction Film (4, Sp) Research and writing challenges of non-fiction film (documentary, educational, industrial, political, etc.), from treatment to finished script.
306ab Filmic Writing III (a: 4, Fa; b: 2, Sp) a: Developing, revising the feature length treatment and screenplay for film or television; writing the first draft screenplay. b: Analyzing, rewriting the screenplay developed in CNTV 306a through final draft. Filmic Writing students only. Prerequisite: CNTV 206ab.
310 Intermediate Film and Video Production (4, FaSp) Basic principles of visual and audio communication; idea development using image, movement, pace, the spoken word and other sounds; action and sound relationships; individual projects. Not available for those with credit in CNTV 315 and CNTV 335. Prerequisite: CNTV 241, CNTV 290, and CNTV 413; corequisite: CNTV 376.
315 Filmwriting (3, FaSpSm) Organizing and writing brief outlines, treatments, and scripts; training in elementary filmic vision and listening; analysis of relevant short films.
316 The Affective Domain (2, Sp) The writer's own self as a source of raw material; individual and group guided exercises to stimulate explorations of experiences and emotional behavior essential to the creative process. Filmic Writing students only.
318 Acting Experience for Writers (2, Sp) Basic acting theory and techniques to acquaint the writer with the needs and techniques of the performer.
319 Directing for Writers: Pre-production (2, Fa) Understanding the director's role and responsibilities in preparing a script for production, and beginning the shoot; learning the process of translating the script into film; the challenges and opportunities of working with actors and a production team. Filmic Writing students only.
324 Still Photography I (4, FaSpSm) History, storytelling, critical evaluation, technology with the still camera; communication, aesthetics, and composition; individual projects.
327 Motion Picture Camera (3, FaSpSm) Use of motion picture camera equipment; principles of black-and-white and color cinematography. Individual projects.
335 Motion Picture Editing (3, FaSpSm) Theory, techniques, and practices in picture editing; use of standard editing equipment; individual projects.
367 Film and the Other Arts (4, Sp) Survey of the relationship between cinema and other arts, including painting, photography, architecture, music, dance, theater, and literature.
371 Directing for Television (4, FaSpSm) Preparation of director's preproduction blockout; study of direction for live, tape, and film production, for both dramatic and informational television. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
375 Functions of a Director (4, Sp) Theoretical considerations of the director in relationship to the multiple facets of film production. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
376 Intermediate Film and Video Cinematography (4, FaSp) Intermediate cinematography workshop; practical problems and assignments encompassing both film and video formats. Prerequisite: CNTV 241, CNTV 290 and CNTV 413; corequisite: CNTV 310.
380 Television Editing (4) Theory and practice of editing tape and film for television. Prerequisite: CNTV 310, CNTV 376.
384x The Cinematic Structure of a Scene (4, Sm) Writing and directing scenes as the basis for study of their cinematic structure emphasizing tension, construction, camera placement, editorial structure, and contribution of sound and color. Not available for major credit to CNTV majors. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
385x Colloquium: Motion Picture Production Techniques (4, FaSpSm) Basic procedures and techniques applicable to production of all types of films; demonstration by production of a short film from conception to completion. Not available for major credit to Cinema-Television majors.
386x Art and Industry of the Theatrical Film (4, FaSp) Detailed analysis of one theatrical film from conception through critical reception to develop an understanding of motion pictures as art, craft, and industry. Not available for major credit to Cinema-Television majors.
390 Special Problems (1-4, Irregular) Supervised, individual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only.
392g History of the American Film, 1925-1950 (4, Fa) Screenings of American film classics and their relationship to society. Lectures and discussions.
393g History of the American Film since 1950 (4, FaSp) Individual styles and genres in post-1950 American film; reciprocal influences of film and American society. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
400 Non-Fiction Film (4, Fa) An international survey of the documentary, informational, and independent experimental film.
402 Practicum in Film/Television Criticism (4, max 8, FaSp) Exercise in writing film and television criticism using new and classic films and television programs. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
404 Television Criticism (4, Sp) Methodologies for evaluation of television programs, including individual entertainers, series, and other selections from a range of genres.
405 Filmic Expression (4, Irregular) Creative aspects of film production; analysis of audio and visual forces that make the film an expressive means of communication; individual projects. Lecture-demonstration. Prerequisite: CNTV 310, CNTV 376.
407 African American Cinema (4, Fa) Intensive survey of African American cinema; topics include history, criticism, politics, and cinema's relationship to other artifacts of African American culture.
408 Contemporary Political Film and Video (4, Sp) Examination of a variety of politically engaged films and videotapes recently produced in the U.S. and abroad, with particular emphasis on aesthetic strategies.
409 Censorship in Cinema (4, Fa) An inquiry into the practice and patterns of censorship in cinema.
410 The Movie Business: From Story Concept to Exhibition (2, FaSp) Examination of the industry from story ideas through script development, production and exhibition; evaluation of roles played by writers, agents, studio executives, marketing and publicity.
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