CNTV CTAN CTCS CTPR CTWR CMPP

The terms indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. For the courses offered during any given term, consult the Schedule of Classes.

Cinema-Television (CNTV)

390 Special Problems (1-4, Irregular) Supervised, individual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only.

483 Interactive Entertainment and Multimedia (4, FaSpSm) Introduction to creative and technical aspects of new interactive technology: multimedia; digital video and sound; producing and designing for interactive TV/cinema; virtual reality technique.

490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8, FaSpSm) Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

498 The Visiting Artist Seminar (2, max 4, FaSp) Analysis of a particular cinema or television artist's work and creative philosophy; screenings and informal discussions with the artist.

572 Practicum in Directing Actors for Film (2 or 4, FaSp) Seminar in directing actors for film; emphasis on demonstration and laboratory exercises, script analysis, and detailed study in character motivations.

589 Graduate Film Seminar (2 or 4, max 8, FaSp) Detailed investigations and discussion of various aspects of film.

590 Directed Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

594abz Master's Thesis (2-2-0, FaSpSm) Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Animation (CTAN)

448 Introduction to Film Graphics - Animation (4) Practical course in concepts, media, and techniques related to the graphic film; symbology, composition, kinestasis, animation, typography, color, and materials. Survey; lecture; production.

449 Advanced Production in Film Graphics (2 or 4, max 8) Concentration on one area of graphic concept or advanced exploration of media and techniques. Prerequisite: CTAN 448.

450 Animation Theory and Techniques (2, max 6, FaSp) Direct applications of animation theory and techniques to drawing skill, story and continuity, design, staging, timing, camera potential, and action analysis. Lecture-laboratory.

451 History of Animation (2, FaSp) In-depth survey of historical developments, styles, techniques, theory and criticism of animation as an art form. Prerequisite: CTAN 544.

452 Introduction to Computer Animation (2, Sp) Lecture and laboratory in computer animation: geometric modeling, motion specification, lighting, texture mapping, rendering, compositing, production techniques, systems for computer-synthesized animation. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

482 Basic Motion Picture Techniques for Animators (2, Fa) Introduction for animation majors to the basic techniques and processes of film, video and computer systems, including cinematography, editing and sound.

499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm) Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema and/or television; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

522 Animation Department Seminar (1, max 6, FaSp) A weekly seminar required of all M.F.A. Animation students. This course includes guest speakers, faculty and student presentations followed by lively and critical discussion.

523 Principles of Computer Animation (2, Sp) Fundamental computer concepts, principles of modeling, rendering, lighting, texture mapping, animation, digital compositing, visual effects, and input/output using 3-D interactive computer graphics techniques. Open only to M.F.A. Animation students. Prerequisite: CTAN 482.

524 Contemporary Topics in Animation (2, FaSp) A seminar course focusing on contemporary issues affecting animation, especially digital cameras and new interactive technology. Interdisciplinary viewpoints from artists, scientists, theorists and others.

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

544 Introduction to Film, Video and Computer Animation (3, Fa) Fundamentals of film, video and computer animation production. Orientation to assist students in determining future emphases and specialties. Open only to M.F.A. Animation students.

547 Animation Production I (3, Sp) Practicum in film, video and computer animation emphasizing the production process through individual projects. Open only to M.F.A. Animation students. Prerequisite: CTAN 544.

548 Animation Production II (3, Fa) Two person intermediate practicum in film, video and computer animation, emphasizing content and form. Open only to M.F.A. Animation students. Prerequisite: CTAN 547.

549 Animation Production III (3, Sp) Crew constituted advanced practicum in film, video, and computer animation. Open only to M.F.A. Animation students. Prerequisite: CTAN 548.

563 Advanced Computer Animation (2, Irregular) Investigation of advanced computer techniques related to character representation and various types of algorithmically defined animation produced on either film or videotape. Prerequisite: CTAN 543.

576 Seminar in Film/Television and New Technologies (4, Sp) Focus on film's relationship to general technological developments, what it owes to technologies that preceded it, how it continues to develop in relation to emerging technologies and how it influences the shape of these newer technologies. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

577 Character Animation (2, Fa) The exploration of the techniques of the art of character animation with an emphasis on discipline, performance and personality observation, specializing in classical Hollywood animation. Open only to M.F.A. Animation students. Prerequisite: CTAN 547.

579 Expanded Animation (2, Sp) A survey of animation across media; applications to live action film, the fine arts, architecture; linkages with modern art, postmodern theory and social history. Open only to M.F.A. Animation students. Prerequisite: CTAN 451.

593 Directed Studies in Animation (2, max 4, FaSp) Individual exploration in the areas of contemporary technology, animation techniques or experimental film through internships, residencies or directed studies.

599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, Irregular) Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

Critical Studies (CTCS)

190 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.

200 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.

201 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.

367 Global Television and Media (4, Sp) Studies in the global configurations of television industries and cultures, including new technologies and the textual and sociological analysis of global media events and programming.

392 History of the American Film, 1925-1950 (4, Fa) Screenings of American film classics and their relationship to society. Lectures and discussions.

393 History of the American Film, 1946-1975 (4, Fa) Cinematic and extra-cinematic determinants of Post-Classical and Modernist Hollywood studio and independent genres, styles, and the star-phenomenon and their relationship to American history and culture.

394 History of the American Film, 1976-present (4, Sp) Cinematic and extra-cinematic determinants of Postmodernist Hollywood studio and independent genres, styles, and the star-phenomenon and their relationship to American history and culture. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

400 Non-Fiction Film and Television (4, Fa) An international survey of documentary, informational, and independent experimental film, video and television.

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.

403 Studies in National and Regional Media (4, Fa) Detailed investigation of traditions, achievements, and trends of film and/or electronic media in a particular country or region.

404 Television Criticism and Theory (4, Sp) The evaluation of television programs and their reception from various theoretical perspectives which may include cultural studies, race and ethnic studies, psychoanalysis, gender and queer studies, and semiotics. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

406 History of American Television (4, Fa) History of television as an entertainment, information, and art medium. Emphasis on programming and institutional history, including issues of regulation, censorship, aesthetics and activism.

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.

409 Censorship in Cinema (4, Fa) An inquiry into the practice and patterns of censorship in cinema.

411 Film, Television and Cultural Studies (4, Fa) Detailed examination of film/television from the perspectives and insights of Cultural Studies; focus on the production and reception of cultural texts, practices, and communities.

464 Film and/or Television Genres (4, max 8, FaSpSm) Rigorous examination of film and/or television genres: history, aesthetics, cultural context, social significance, and critical methodologies. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

465 Informational Film Symposium (2 or 4) Lectures and readings on creative problems in the informational film industry; interviews with visiting filmmakers.

466 Theatrical Film Symposium (4, max 8, FaSp) Lectures and readings on creative problems in the motion picture industry; current films; interviews with visiting producers, directors, writers, performers.

469 Film and/or Television Style Analysis (4, max 8, FaSpSm) Intensive study of the style of an auteur, studio, film or television making mode in terms of thematic and formal properties and their influences upon the art of film. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

473 Film Theories (4, Fa) Influential ideas and theoretical approaches that have shaped the making and study of film. Prerequisite: CTCS 190.

478 Culture, Technology and Communications (4, Fa) Cultural study of communications technology and its relationship to society. Evaluation of the social and cultural impact of technologies from the telegraph to the Internet.

499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm) Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema and/or television; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

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.

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.)

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.)

564 Seminar in Film and Television Genres (4, max 8, FaSpSm) Advanced study of a selected genre of film and/or television - its relationship to history, society, and culture, as well as to genre theory.

567 Seminar in Film/Television and a Related Art (4, max 8, Irregular) Historical, critical, aesthetic, and theoretical issues raised by a comparison of cinema and television and other allied art forms.

569 Seminar in Film and Television Authors (4, max 8, FaSpSm) Seminar in the style of an auteur, studio, filmmaking, or televisual mode in terms of thematic and formal properties and their influences upon the art of film and/or television.

585 Seminar in Film/Television Critical Theory and Production (4, Fa) A conjoint theory/production seminar, in which the study of media texts will be combined with media production informed by the theoretical study. Specific themes and area of focus may vary. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

587 Graduate Television Seminar (4, Sp) Detailed investigation and discussion of various aspects of television.

588 Bibliography (2, Fa) Processes at work in library and archival research of film and television; exploration of research methods and materials available for film and television. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

592 Seminar in Film Research and Testing (2, Fa) History of film research; experimental approach to audience analysis; preproduction and postproduction testing; film evaluation; research methodology; practical problems.

599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, Irregular) Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

600 Advanced Seminar in Theory and Textual Analysis (4, Fa) Advanced studies in classical and contemporary film theory; exploration of their relation to close textual analysis and filmic experimentation. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

673 Topics in Theory (4, max 8, FaSp) Contemporary theoretical frameworks and their relationship to film and television studies. Topics differ from semester to semester. Prerequisite: CTCS 500 or CTCS 600 and departmental approval.

677 Cultural Theory (4, Sp) Seminar in theoretical approaches to cultural studies; focus on interdisciplinary research of media and audiences, covering a range of methods and theoretical frameworks; concentration varies. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

678 Seminar in Film Theory and Medium Specificity (4, Irregular) Explores the way film has been theorized in relationship to traditional media that preceded it and electronic media that followed. Prerequisite: CTCS 500, departmental approval.

679 Seminar in Genre Theory (4, Sp) Seminar in media and literary genres; focus on genre as a historical and theoretical category for analysis. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

688 Seminar in Historiography (4, Fa) Seminar in theories and methods of film and television history; focus on interpretation in history and reception studies. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

690 Special Problems (1-12, FaSpSm) Field production; organization and administration of local film-producing units; experimental aspects of film communication; advanced work in film history and criticism; teaching cinema. Graded CR/NC.

691 Seminar in Close Textual Analysis (4, Irregular) Methods of analyzing and teaching media texts; emphasizes the use of new technologies and formats. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

699 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm) Seminars on special subject areas; focus on advanced research in film, television, literature, and culture. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

790 Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

791 Historical and Critical Research Methods (2, max 4, FaSp) Methods and procedures for historical and critical research in the visual media. Required tutorial with Ph.D. student's dissertation committee chair, designed to assist initial work on dissertation. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0, FaSpSm) Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Production (CTPR)

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 CTPR 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.

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. Prerequisite: CTPR 241, CTPR 290, and CTWR 413; corequisite: CTPR 376.

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.

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: CTPR 241, CTPR 290 and CTWR 413; corequisite: CTPR 310.

380 Television Editing (4) Theory and practice of editing tape and film for television. Prerequisite: CTPR 310, CTPR 376.

384 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. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

385 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.

386 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.

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: CTPR 310, CTPR 376.

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.

420 Photojournalism (4, Sp) Lecture and laboratory in news and documentary still photography.

422 Makeup for Motion Pictures (2, FaSp) Lecture-laboratory in makeup relating it to mood of the story and emulsion of the camera stock.

423 Introduction to Special Effects in Cinema (2, FaSp) Introductory workshop in the aesthetics and practices of special effects, embracing both the classical and contemporary modes. Prerequisite: CTPR 290 or CTPR 327.

424 Advanced Camera and Lighting (4, Irregular) Camera and lighting principles and techniques in commercial, educational, and dramatic films; achieving realism with quality under studio and field conditions; creative cinematography; new developments. Prerequisite: CTPR 376.

425 Production Planning (2, FaSp) Theory, discussion, and practical application of production planning during preproduction and production of a film.

438 Practicum in Shooting Script Development (2 or 4, max 8, FaSp) Screenwriters and directors work together, creating and rewriting a shooting script concurrently in production in an upper-level production class. Prerequisite: CTWR 414 or CTWR 514.

439 Seminar in Computer Editing (2, Sp) Examines the differences between linear and non-linear editing systems through practical exercises, lecture, and demonstrations.

442 Advanced Still Photography (4, FaSpSm) A seminar and workshop on still photography and photographic technique. Individual projects and technical critique, studio and darkroom demonstrations. Prerequisite: CTPR 324 or departmental approval.

443 Large Format Photography (4, Irregular) The aesthetics, techniques and laboratory practices of large format still photography including commercial illustration, architectural photography, portraiture and fine art applications, demonstrations, and individual projects. Prerequisite: CTPR 324; corequisite: CTPR 442.

444 Color Photography (4, FaSm) A study of color still photography including color printing, processing, quality control and the aesthetics and history of the medium. Darkroom demonstrations and individual projects.

445ab The Filmmaker and the Motion Picture Laboratory (2-2) Laboratory equipment and procedures; color theory and application; photographic solutions and controls; sensitometry; photographic aspects of sound; film/video post-production. Lectures, demonstrations, field trips.

446 Preservation and Exhibition of Photographs (4, Sp) A course for photographers, artists, and designers, in the methods of photographic exhibition including gallery design and display techniques, marketing, curating and restoration.

454 Acting for Film and Television (4, FaSp) Intensive examination of skills and techniques necessary for successful performances in film and television. Practical application through in-class exercises and assigned projects.

455 Introduction to Production Design (2, FaSp) Structure of the filmic art department, fundamentals and application of design principles to film and television, including script breakdown, design concepts and storyboarding.

456 Introduction to Art Direction (2, FaSp) Introduction to computer drafting, set design, rendering and model-making for students with diverse abilities. Guest lectures, group discussions and hands-on workshop.

460 Film Business Procedures and Distribution (2 or 4, max 8, FaSpSm) Financing, budgeting, management as applied to films; problems of distribution, including merchandising, cataloging, evaluation, and film library management.

461 TV Station Management (2, FaSp) Station organization and management of locally produced programs. Topics include program development, financing and distribution, network relations and program acquisition issues.

463 Production for Non-Profit Organizations (2-4) Write, direct or produce a public service commercial for television broadcast or a short video for a non-profit community service organization. Creation from concept through completed production. Prerequisite: CTPR 310 or CTPR 508 or departmental approval.

467 Television Programming (2, Sp) Exploration of programming strategies, practices, sources, and services at local and national levels; network, public, and independent broadcast and cable operations; audience research; schedule development.

468 The Film Makers (4, FaSp) To define the roles and goals of production designers, cinematographers, editors, and directors by meeting and discussing with them their responsibilities in the filmmaking process. Prerequisite: CTPR 290.

470 Practicum in On-screen Direction of Actors (4, FaSp) Concentration on the basic skills in working with actors from a director's point of view.

471 Directing of Informational Motion Pictures (2) Directing educational, industrial, and informational films; volunteer cast and uncontrolled situations; viewing and discussion of selected films. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

472 Non-Theatrical Aspects of Film and TV Producing (2, max 4, FaSpSm) Basic film and TV business procedures: financing, production design, planning, management, and marketing of non-theatrical film and television products.

475 Directing: Mise-en-Scene (4, FaSpSm) Intensive look at the dramatic scene and how it is realized in terms of framing, staging, and camera placement. Prerequisite: CTPR 310, CTPR 376.

476 Ethnographic Film Production (4, Irregular) Problems, requirements, and methods necessary to meaningful recording of societies and cultures for anthropological study; film as a research tool.

477 Special Problems in Directing (2 or 4, max 8, FaSp) Detailed investigation and analysis of problems in directing. Individual projects. Prerequisite: CTPR 310 and CTPR 376.

479 Practicum in Film Preproduction (2 or 4, FaSp) Preproduction of a film from concept through distribution including breakdown, budget, shooting schedule, location, and casting. Prerequisite: CTPR 310 and CTPR 376.

480 Production Workshop I (4, max 12, FaSp) Intermediate practical work in film production; creative use of camera, sound, editing, and production planning. Prerequisite: CTPR 310, CTPR 376.

481abL Cinema Workshop (2-2, FaSpSm) Practical experience in motion picture production. (Duplicates credit in CMPP 531abL.)

484 Advanced Multi-Camera Television Workshop (4, max 8, FaSp) Exercises and practical application for writing and producing a multi-camera television project. Special attention to the development of the sitcom. Prerequisite: CTPR 371.

485 Production Workshop II (4, FaSp) Intermediate experience in group filmmaking affording expanded areas of responsibilities. Take directorial responsibility or two areas different from those taken in CTPR 480. Animation may be substituted for directorial responsibility by advisement. Lecture and laboratory workshop in conjunction with CTPR 480. Prerequisite: CTPR 480.

486 Senior Television Drama Production II (4, FaSp) Advanced workshop with in-depth experience in specific production phases. Prerequisite: CTPR 480.

487 The Recording Studio in Film and Video Production (2) Exploration of the role of the recording studio in professional film and video productions. Emphasis on technical and hardware considerations. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

489 Television Docudrama Production (4) Research, planning, and production of the docudrama.

493 Senior Television Seminar (2 or 4, max 4, FaSp) Detailed investigation and discussion of various aspects of television.

495 Internship in Cinema/Television (2 or 4, FaSpSm) On-the-job film and television industry experience in the areas of interest of the respective student. Production emphasis seniors and graduate students only.

496 The Film Industry: Career Challenges and Choices for Women (2, FaSp) This class discusses women's roles in the entertainment industry and career opportunities available for women in the business, corporate and creative sectors.

497 Music Video Production (2, FaSp) Writing the concept, budgeting, shooting, editing and directing a music video. Also covered: getting the job, dealing with the band, working with the record company. Prerequisite: CTPR 241, CTPR 290, CTPR 310.

499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm) Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema and/or television; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

504 Television and the New Technologies (2, FaSp) An exploration of the historical, cultural, business, creative, and technological aspects of commercial television and the new interactive media.

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

506 Visual Expression (2, FaSp) Definition, analysis, and structure of the visual components that make film an expressive medium; theory and practical application; individual projects and lecture/demonstration. To be taken in the second year. Prerequisite: CTPR 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: CTPR 507x and CTWR 528.

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

525 Independent Feature Workshop (2, FaSp) A practical examination of the independent and low-budget feature film, including development of individual projects and discussions with industry professionals. Open only to Cinema-Television majors. Prerequisite: CTWR 414 or CTWR 514 or CTWR 529.

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

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

530 Producing for Independent Films (2, FaSp) Producing film, television and multi-media productions. Focuses on business procedures, production design, planning, budgeting, management, marketing, financing, and the structures and practices of the industry.

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 CTPR 546L. Prerequisite: CTPR 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: CTPR 508x.

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

535 Intermediate Editing (2, FaSp) Editorial construction of film sequences to analyze the interrelationships of the various film elements, both visual and aural. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x or CTAN 547.

537 Intermediate Cinematography (2, FaSp) Close study through practical exercises of the technical and aesthetic principles of cinematography. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x or CTAN 547.

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: CTPR 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: CTPR 508x.

540 Intermediate Sound (2, FaSp) Practical and aesthetic considerations relating to recording, editing and sound design. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x or CTAN 547.

541 Intermediate Interactive Multimedia Workshop (4, FaSp) Practicum in the creative and technical aspects of interactive media technology: multimedia; digital video; producing and designing for interactive TV/cinema/cd/online. Students will design an interactive piece. Open to production majors only. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

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: CTPR 508x.

545 Intermediate Multi-Camera Television Workshop (4, FaSp) Practicum in the creative usage of multi-camera and single camera electronic production techniques. Students will complete an 8-12 minute video piece using three camera production procedures. Open to production majors only. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

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: CTPR 508x.

551 Planning the Advanced Production (2, FaSp) An advanced preproduction workshop in which students complete the planning of an advanced project to be executed in CTPR 586ab, CTPR 581ab, CTPR 583, or CTPR 584. Prerequisite: CTPR 546L, CTPR 541 or CTPR 545.

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: CTPR 532.

554 Advanced Sound (2, FaSp) 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: CTPR 540 or CTPR 545 or CTPR 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: CTPR 534.

556 Advanced Editing (2, FaSp) Advanced editorial theory and practice intended for those specializing in film and electronic editing. Prerequisite: CTPR 535 or CTPR 546L or CTPR 545.

557 Advanced Cinematography (2, FaSp) Advanced camera and lighting techniques for those considering a professional career in cinematography. Prerequisite: CTPR 537 or CTPR 546L or CTPR 545.

558 Advanced Producing (2, FaSp) Defines and examines the role of the Executive/Feature Producer through the preproduction, production and post production phases. Prerequisite: CTPR 538 or CTPR 546L or CTPR 545.

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

560 Seminar in Motion Picture Distribution, Budgeting, and Management (2 or 4, max 8, FaSp) Problems of location production, foreign release, and packaging.

561 Publicity for Cinema and Television (4, Sp) Analysis and preparation of advertising and publicity campaigns for entertainment films and television.

562 Seminar in Motion Picture Business (2 or 4, max 8, FaSp) Problems of studio operation, production, distribution, exhibition, or legal procedures relating to the motion picture.

565 Seminar in Film Analysis (4, max 8, FaSpSm) Analysis of a current film; script, budget, casting, direction, camera, sound, distribution, critical reception.

568 Advanced Electronic Imaging (2, Irregular) Electronic imaging in high definition television, interactive multi-media, and computer animation. Emphasis on creative use of the technologies for new forms of expression and communication. Prerequisite: CTPR 542.

570 Studies in the Functions of a Director (2, Fa) Analysis of the director's relationship to the multiple facets of film production.

571 Personal Expression through Video Art (2) Examines innovative format and techniques in television and video art; facilitates development of a personal voice and point-of-view. Open only to CTPR majors. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

578 Non-linear Electronic Editing (2, max 4) Practical and aesthetic construction of motion pictures using a system for non-linear electronic editing. Prerequisite: CTPR 535 and departmental approval.

580abL Graduate Production Workshop (4-4, FaSp) Group film production. Prerequisite: CTPR 480.

581abc Individual Production Workshop (4, 2, 2, FaSpSm) Individual experimental projects involving the creative use of visuals (live action or animated) and sound. Open to production majors only. Prerequisite: CTPR 532, CTPR 546L, CTPR 551.

582abL Advanced Production Seminar (2-2, Irregular) Advanced individual film or video projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor, without benefit of university equipment or resources. Prerequisite: CTPR 546L, CTPR 551.

583 Graduate Television Production (6, FaSp) Advanced television group production workshop for students who want to produce an advanced multi-camera project. Open to production majors only. Prerequisites: directing and producing positions: CTPR 532, CTPR 551 and CTPR 546L or CTPR 545; other positions: CTPR 546L or CTPR 545.

584 Graduate Interactive Group Project (6, FaSp) Advanced interactive group workshop for students who want to produce and complete an advanced interactive media project. Open to production majors only. Prerequisite: CTPR 541, CTPR 551.

586ab Production IV (6-0, FaSpSm) Advanced group production workshop for students who have successfully completed Production III. Prerequisite: directing position: CTPR 532, CTPR 546L, CTPR 551; non-directing positions: CTPR 546L and related intermediate seminar.

599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, Irregular) Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

Writing (CTWR)

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.

205 Introduction to Filmic Design (4, Sp) The visual structure of film; basic components: space, line, color, contrast/affinity. Film and video projects. Prerequisite: CTWR 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: CTWR 106ab. b: Creation of feature-length theatrical or documentary screenplay based on treatment developed in CTWR 206a. Prerequisite: CTWR 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, Sp) 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.

291 Beginning Dramatic Production (4, Fa) Introductory production projects, from concept through actual production; aesthetic evaluation.

301 Creating the Non-Fiction Film (4, Fa) 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 CTWR 306a through final draft. Filmic Writing students only. Prerequisite: CTWR 206ab.

315x Filmwriting (3, FaSpSm) The basics of screenwriting: theme, story structure, characterization, format, dialogue, and scene description. A character profile, short treatment, and first 30 pages of the screenplay are written. Lectures, screenings, and in-class readings. Not for degree credit for Cinema-Television majors.

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, Fa) 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.

412 Introduction to Screenwriting (2) Introduction to the formal elements of writing the short film.

413 Writing the Short Script I (2, FaSp) Preparation of scripts for short films: form, structure, planning.

414 The Screenplay (2, FaSpSm) Students study story structure and develop several story outlines, and a short script for possible CTPR 480 production. They will also write a detailed, 15-25 page treatment for a feature film. Prerequisite: CTWR 412 or CTWR 413.

415ab Advanced Writing (4-2, FaSpSm) a: Principles of the two-hour story for film and television, creating theme, character, and structure that combine into a feature-length story. Prerequisite: CTWR 414. b: Creating a feature- length script for film or television, using the craft of the screenwriter to convey mood, energy, character, structure, and intent. Prerequisite: CTWR 415a.

416 Motion Picture Script Analysis (2 or 4, FaSp) Evaluation of completed scripts prior to their production; evaluation of existing classic scripts.

418ab Filmic Writing Senior Thesis (a: 4, Fa; b: 4, Sp) a: Creation of feature-length treatment and first draft senior thesis screenplay, including "pitching" experiences. b: Completion and revision of senior thesis project and introduction to motion picture industry procedures and practices through interaction with industry representatives. Prerequisite: CTWR 306ab. Filmic Writing students only.

419 Directing for Writers: Post-production (2, Fa) Understand the impact of the production process, staging, shooting, lighting, performance and post-production on the realization of a script; examine how scenes "play" or fail. Filmic Writing students only.

430 The Writer in American Cinema and Television (2, FaSp) American and international writers in cinema; screenwriting; political and economic aspects of the writer in the motion picture industry. Lectures, guest speakers, screenings.

431 Screenwriters and Their Work (2, FaSp) Lectures and readings on creative problems in screenwriting: current scripts; interviews with visiting screenwriters.

432 Practicum in Writing and the Media (2, Sp) Understanding the writer's responsibilities and problems in the media; interacting with industry guests regarding agents, development; integrity; the art and commerce of professional writing. Filmic Writing students only.

433 Adaptations: Transferring Existing Work to the Screen (2, Fa) An examination of motion picture adaptations; problems attendant upon translating a novel, play, or other creative forms into screenplays. Prerequisite: CTWR 206b or CTWR 414 or CTWR 514 or departmental approval.

434 Comedy Writing (2, FaSp) Exploration into filmic comedy; writing by committee; developing comedic timing; using humor as a style of filmmaking. Prerequisite: CTWR 206b or CTWR 414 or CTWR 514 or departmental approval.

435 Writing for Film and Television Genres (2 or 4, max 8, FaSp) Preparation of proposals and scripts for different types of film and television programming: emphasis on conception, structure, characterization and format. Prerequisite: CTWR 206b, CTWR 414 or CTWR 514 or departmental approval.

436 Writing for Animation (2, FaSp) Workshop exploring concept and structure of long and short form animated films through practical writing exercises.

437 Writing the Situation Comedy Pilot (2-2, FaSp) Essentials of television comedy with in-depth study of ideas, character, and venues. Students will write an original story outline, treatment and polish.

459ab Entertainment Industry Seminar (2, Fa - 2, Sp) Examination and analysis of various topics, issues and resources pertaining to creative, legal and business perspectives for writers in the entertainment industry. Preparation: Admission to the M.F.A. in Writing for Screen and Television. Prerequisite: 459a for 459b.

494x Practicum in Screenplay Development (2, Sm) Development of writing skills learned in CTWR 315; students will develop and write the second and third acts of a screenplay begun in CTWR 315. Prerequisite: CTWR 315x. Not for degree credit for Cinema-Television majors.

499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm) Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema and/or television; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

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.

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: CTWR 513 or CTWR 514; CTWR 515a for CTWR 515b; CTWR 515b for CTWR 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.

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: CTWR 414, CTWR 514, or CTWR 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.

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: CTPR 507x and CTWR 528.

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

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.

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

574 Advanced Seminar in Directing Actors for Film (2, FaSp) Emphasis on detailed script analysis and character motivation. Individual projects. Prerequisite: CNTV 572, CTCS 673 or CTPR 532.

575 Directing for Scriptwriters (2, Sp) Practical experience in directing for screen; special attention to framing, staging and use of camera. Group projects in video or film. Prerequisite: CNTV 572.

599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, Irregular) Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

Cinema-Television Motion Picture Producing Program (CMPP)

541abL Production Workshop (2, 4, FaSp) Practical experience in motion picture production as it relates to the producer. Open to MPPP students only. (Duplicates credit in CTPR 481abL.)

550 Script Analysis for the Producer (4, FaSp) Detailed evaluation of completed scripts and of the producer's role in bringing them to fruition. Open to MPPP students only. (Duplicates credit in CTWR 516.)

560 Script Development (2, FaSp) From idea and story to finished shooting script. Open to MPPP students only.

561 Motion Picture Marketing (2, Sp) Analysis and preparation of marketing campaigns from concept to budgeting for various media. Open to MPPP students only.

562 Entertainment Law (2, FaSp) Study of fundamental legal aspects of the film industry. Open to MPPP students only.

563 Producing Symposium (2, FaSp) Lectures on creative and business problems associated with producing, including agents, casting, pitching, unions.

564 Producing Business Procedures (2, FaSp) Seminars on various management and entrepreneurial techniques, including exhibition. Open to MPPP students only.

565 Production Budgeting (4, FaSp) Concept and preparation of a complete budget and production board. Open to MPPP students only.

566 Finance and Financing Films (2, FaSp) Seminar on financial aspects of film industry and methods of financing films. Open to MPPP students only.

567 Studio Management (2, FaSp) Detailed study of major studio operation and management. Departmental approval required.

568 Producing for Television (2, Fa) Discussions of the creative and financial aspects of television producing. Departmental approval required.

569 Seminar on Non-Mainstream Producing (2, FaSp) Discussions on non-major studio producing options, including non-traditional financing and non-theatrical producing. Open to MPPP students only.

589ab Graduate Film Business Seminar (a: 4, Fa; b: 4, Sp) Economic structure and history of the film industry. Prerequisite: for a: departmental approval; for b: open to MPPP students only.

591 Producing Practicum (2, Irregular) Producing workshop encompassing all aspects of producing, including script development, budgeting, casting and actual production. Departmental approval required.

592 Individual Project Seminar (4, Sp) Directed research project and seminars in related topics. Open to MPPP students only.

599 Special Topics (2, max 4, Irregular) Investigation of new and emerging aspects of producing motion pictures and television; special and experimental subjects. Departmental approval required.

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