FILM - 2310 FILM I
[3 hours] An intensive introduction to the theory and practice
of creative filmmaking utilizing the professional 16 mm format. Individual
and group production exercises. Students must purchase supplies.
FILM - 2320 VIDEO I
[3 hours] An intensive introduction to the theory and practice
of video as an art form and means of expression. Individual and group
production projects supported by critical reading and writing assignments.
Students are required to purchase supplies. WAC Course.
FILM - 2340 INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA STUDIES
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as ARTH 4990. A critical
approach to the development of cinema as an industrial, artistic, and ideological
practice. Emphasis on theories of film construction and interpretation
and the development of research skills for cinema studies. WAC Course.
FILM - 2980 CINEMA STUDIES TOPIC I
[3 hours] Course is crosslisted as ARTH 4990. Topics of
Cinema Studies, concentrating on a specific style, genre, or national cinema,
such as, Italian Cinema, Non-Western Cinema, etc. Topics vary. May
be repeated for 9 hours. Prerequisite: THR 2340 or THR 1310 (non-majors)
FILM - 2990 SPECIAL PROJECTS
[1-3 hours] Individual study provides the student an opportunity
to work independently on a problem of special interest in Film/Video under
the direction of the faculty. For Freshman and Sophomore students.
FILM - 3310 FILM II
[4 hours] Intermediate 16mm filmmaking workshop. Emphasis on
sync-sound and narrative film, advanced lighting and exposure techniques,
and camera movement. Individual and group projects. Students are
required to purchase supplies. Prerequisite: FILM 2310
FILM - 3320 VIDEO II
[4 hours] Intermediate video production; emphasis on personal
and political uses of the medium. Individual and group projects.
Students are required to purchase supplies. Prerequisite: FILM 2320
FILM - 3350 SCREENWRITING
[4 hours] Creative script writing for film and video. Individual
and group writing exercises emphasizing aspects of narrative structure
and screen play format as expressive elements. WAC Course. Prerequisite:
FILM 2310 or 2320
FILM - 3360 PRODUCTION TOPIC
[4 hours] Topics of Film or Video production including Animation,
Sound, Lighting, Editing, etc. Individual and group projects. Students
must purchase supplies. Prerequisite: FILM 2310 or 2320
FILM - 3730 DIRECTING FOR CAMERA
[3 hours] Directing dramatic scenes for camera with emphasis
on effective director/actor communication and the creation of dramatically
meaningful camera and actor blocking. Prerequisite: FILM 2310, 2320
FILM - 3980 CINEMA STUDIES TOPIC II
[4 hours] Course is crosslisted as ARTH 4990. A non-historical
approach to specific topics of cinema studies, concentrating on problems
of film theory and and individual research projects. Topics vary.
(May be repeated to 12 hours.)
FILM - 4320 FILM/VIDEO WORKSHOP
[4 hours] Advanced independent production projects, including
screenwriting. Weekly critiques of work in progress. Requires proposal
for admission. Larger projects may be completed over successive semesters.
May be repeated up to 8 hours. Prerequisite: Junior standing, approval
of a project proposal, and one of the following: FILM 3310, 3320, 3350,
3360.
FILM - 4370 CINEMA STUDIES SEMINAR (TOPICS)
[4 hours] A research oriented seminar concerning a specific topic
of cinema studies, emphasizing original research culminating in an individual
research project. Prerequisite: FILM 2340 or permission of instructor
FILM - 4940 INTERNSHIP
[3 hours] Internship with an approved program, company, or agency
in Film. Video or television. (repeatable for 6 credit hours)
FILM - 4950 HONORS THESIS
[3 hours] Research or a creative project on a topic in Film or
Video. Required of all BA candidates seeking department honors.
(Repeatable for 6 credit hours.)
FILM - 4990 SPECIAL PROJECTS
[1-3 hours] Individual study provides the student an opportunity
to work independently on a problem of special interest in Film/Video under
the direction of the faculty. For Junior and senior students.