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.
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