500 Seminar in Theory and Textual Analysis (4, Fa) Introduction to classical and contemporary film theory; exploration of their relationship to close textual analysis and filmic experimentation.

501 History of the International Cinema: Silent Film (2, FaSp) Historical survey of international film from its beginning to the advent of sound.

502 History of the International Cinema: Sound Film (2, FaSp) Historical survey of international film from the advent of sound to the present.

503 Survey History of the American Sound Film (2, Sp) A survey history of the American film from 1927 to the present, with emphasis upon film as art form, economic institution, technology, and cultural product.

505 Creative Cinema (4, FaSp) Advanced problems in creative use of visuals and sound. Individual experimental production, live or animated action. Prerequisite: CNTV 376.

506 Visual Expression (2, FaSpSm) Definition, analysis, and structure of the visual components that make film an expressive medium; theory and practical application; individual projects and lecture/demonstration. Prerequisite: CNTV 508x.

507x Production I (6, FaSp) A practical exploration for graduate students of the fundamental technical and aesthetic principles of motion picture production. Involves individual and group projects. For graduate students only; not available for degree credit.

508x Production II (6, FaSp) Practicum in group production for graduate students, emphasizing the collaborative process and the expressive use of sound and image. For graduate students only; not available for degree credit. Prerequisite: CNTV 507x and CNTV 528.

509 Understanding the Process of Filmmaking (2, Sp) An introduction for screenwriters to the process of creating a feature film, from script through release print, including pre-production, production and post-production.

510 Case Studies in National Media (4, max 8, FaSpSm) Seminar in traditions, achievements, and trends of film and/or electronic media in a particular country; a different country to be studied each semester. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

511 Seminar: Non-Fiction Film/Video (4, Fa) Aesthetic, rhetorical, and ideological issues in non-fiction film and video. (Duplicates credit in former CNTV 511ab.)

512 Television Management (2, Fa) Problems of station and network management; prerogatives and responsibilities in entertainment programming.

513 Writing the Short Script (2, Fa) Preparation of scripts for short films; dramatic, informational, experimental, and other forms.

514 Basic Dramatic Screenwriting (2 or 4, FaSpSm) Dramaturgy for the fiction and non-fiction work. Techniques for creating the original or adapted theatrical length script.

515abcd Practicum in Screenwriting (4-4-1-1, FaSpSm) a: Creation of a feature screenplay from presentation through treatment, including some scene work. b: Comprehensive rewriting of a second and third draft of a feature screenplay leading to a polished and professional piece. c and d: Supervised rewrite of feature screenplay. Prerequisite: CNTV 513 or CNTV 514; CNTV 515a for CNTV 515b; CNTV 515b for CNTV 515c and d.

516 Advanced Motion Picture Script Analysis (2 or 4, FaSp) Detailed evaluation of completed scripts prior to their production; evaluation of existing classic scripts. Duplicates credit in CMPP 550.

517 Studio Communications (2, FaSp) Comprehensive examination of forms; methods used by motion picture companies to disseminate literary, business, production, and other information.

518 Seminar: Avant-Garde Film/Video (4, Sp) Aesthetic, historical and ideological issues in avant-garde film and video (Duplicates credit in former CNTV 511ab.)

520 Advanced Scene Writing Workshop (2, SpSm) Intensive workshop oriented specifically to writing and rewriting the most effective and telling dramatic scenes to heighten audience participation and greater story impact. Prerequisite: CNTV 414, CNTV 514, or CNTV 529.

521 Seminar in Writing Drama for Television (4) Writing for a variety of television formats: the series, the individual drama, the musical, children's programs; working within television time constraints; use of established characters as required.

525 Independent Feature Workshop (2) A practical examination of the independent and low-budget feature film, including development of individual projects and discussions with industry professionals. Open only to CNTV majors. Prerequisite: CNTV 414, CNTV 514, CNTV 529; recommended preparation: CNTV 515b or CNTV 533b.

526 Seminar in Camera (2, Sp) Selected problems in technical and artistic use of camera and lighting in film production. Prerequisite: CNTV 310 and CNTV 376.

527 Special Effects in Cinema (2 or 4, max 4, FaSp) Lecture, discussion, and exercises in optical and/or mechanical special effects. Prerequisite: CNTV 241 and CNTV 290.

528 Screenwriting Fundamentals (2, FaSp) Introduction to the principles of screenwriting with special emphasis on story, characterization and dramatization.

529 Intermediate Screenwriting (2, FaSp) Emphasizes structural elements crucial to the feature film. Techniques for creating an original and adapted theatrical-length script. Prerequisite: CNTV 507x and CNTV 528.

531 Planning the Production (2, max 6, FaSp) A preproduction workshop in which students complete the research and planning of an intermediate project to be executed in CNTV 546L. Prerequisite: CNTV 508x.

532 Intermediate Directing (2, FaSp) Practical experience in staging dramatic narrative scenes, emphasizing text and subtext, and the scene's relationship to the scenario as a whole. Prerequisite: CNTV 508x.

533ab Writing the Feature Script (4-2, FaSp) Advanced screenwriting workshop. a: Development of treatment and first act for feature-length script. Prerequisite: CNTV 508x and CNTV 529. b: Completion of second and third acts and revision. Duplicates credit in former CNTV 553a. Prerequisite: CNTV 533a.

534 Intermediate Production Design (2, Irregular) Exercises in production design concentrating on practical and aesthetic approaches to designing for film, television and commercials. Prerequisite: CNTV 508x.

535 Intermediate Editing (2, FaSp) Editorial construction of sequences to analyze the interrelationships of the various film elements, both visual and aural. Prerequisite: CNTV 508x.

536 Editing for Scriptwriters (2, FaSp) Principles, techniques, practices and theories of editorial construction of film and TV scenes and sequences. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 1 hour.

537 Intermediate Cinematography (2, FaSp) Close study through practical exercises of the technical and aesthetic principles of cinematography. Prerequisite: CNTV 508x.

538 Intermediate Producing (2, FaSp) Definition, examination and practical experience in the role of the line producer as it relates to preproduction, production and post production. Prerequisite: CNTV 508x.

539 Intermediate Graphics (2, Irregular) An investigation into the nature and meaning of graphic concepts relative to their use in film and video. Prerequisite: CNTV 508x.

540 Intermediate Sound (2, FaSp) Practical and aesthetic considerations relating to recording, editing and sound design. Prerequisite: CNTV 508x.

541 Field Survey of Contemporary Animation (2, Sp) An overview of the fields of classical cel and computer animation, exposing students to various areas for future exploration.

542 Intermediate Electronic Imaging (2, Irregular) Technical and creative aspects of electronic imaging such as high definition television, multi-media, and digital television. Emphasis on understanding potential and limitations of state-of-the-art technologies. Prerequisite: CNTV 508x.

543 Intermediate Computer Animation (2, Irregular) The study of computer animation including storyboarding, geometric modeling, choreography, lighting, texture mapping, background creation and rendering. Prerequisite: CNTV 508x.

544 Introduction to Film, Video and Computer Animation (4, Fa) Fundamentals of film, video and computer animation production. Orientation to assist students in determining future emphases and specialties.

546L Production III (6, max 12, FaSp) An intensive workshop experience in which students, crewing in their area of specialization, complete the shooting and postproduction of projects up to 30 minutes in length. Prerequisite: CNTV 508x.

547 Animation Production I (4, Sp) Practicum in film, video and computer animation emphasizing the production process through individual projects. Prerequisite: CNTV 453, CNTV 482, CNTV 528, CNTV 544.

548 Animation Production II (4, Fa) Two person intermediate practicum in film, video and computer animation, emphasizing content and form. Prerequisite: CNTV 547.

549 Animation Production III (4, max 8, FaSp) Crew constituted advanced practicum in film, video, and computer animation. Prerequisite: CNTV 548.

551 Planning the Advanced Production (2, max 6, FaSp) An advanced preproduction workshop in which students complete the planning of an advanced project to be executed in CNTV 586 or CNTV 581. Prerequisite: CNTV 546L.

552 Advanced Directing (2, FaSp) An in-depth directing workshop involving the casting, mounting and realization of a sequence from a feature screenplay emphasizing characterization and shot design. Prerequisite: CNTV 532.

553 Advanced Screenwriting (4, FaSp) Advanced feature screenwriting, emphasizing the rewrite of a first draft script. Duplicates credit in former CNTV 553b. Prerequisite: CNTV 533ab.

554 Advanced Sound (2, Irregular) Study of the technical and aesthetic elements of sound design at the professional level. Intended for those contemplating a career in the field of audio. Prerequisite: CNTV 540 or CNTV 546L.

555 Advanced Production Design (2, Irregular) Execution of a complete production design including script breakdown, storyboards, production sketches, plans, elevations and a color model. Prerequisite: CNTV 534.

556 Advanced Editing (2, FaSp) Advanced editorial theory and practice intended for those specializing in film and electronic editing. Prerequisite: CNTV 535 or CNTV 546L.

557 Advanced Cinematography (2, FaSp) Advanced camera and lighting techniques for those considering a professional career in cinematography. Prerequisite: CNTV 537 or CNTV 546L.

558 Advanced Producing (2, FaSp) Defines and examines the role of the Executive/Feature Producer through the preproduction, production and post production phases. Prerequisite: CNTV 538 or CNTV 546L.

559 Advanced Graphics (2, Irregular) Advanced study in graphic film/video production including writing, graphic arts, camera, editing and sound. Prerequisite: CNTV 539.

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