Film

Name	Title	Credits	School
FILM-101	Fundamentals of Film Production	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This course provides an introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of digital filmmaking. Elementary aesthetic principles of film language are introduced along with the roles of director, cinematographer, and other creative personnel. Specially designed shooting exercises in the classroom teach the basic techniques of digital film production. Student director/cameraperson teams are assigned to produce and edit short digital films. Shooting and editing sessions are scheduled in addition to class time. All necessary equipment is provided. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-3-3
FILM-101L	Fundamentals of Film Production Laboratory	0.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This course is a laboratory component of the lecture course. This course provides an introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of digital filmmaking. Elementary aesthetic principles of film language are introduced along with the roles of director, cinematographer, and other creative personnel. Specially designed shooting exercises in the classroom teach the basic techniques of digital film production. Student director/cameraperson teams are assigned to produce and edit short digital films. Shooting and editing sessions are scheduled in addition to class time. All necessary equipment is provided. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-0
FILM-201	Film Production Workshop	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This course explores all the essentials of digital filmmaking. Its emphasis is on tools and technology and their relationship to the aesthetic and functional concerns of the filmmaker. Basic practical skills are taught in cinematography, lighting and sound. Student teams of director and cameraperson write, cast and shoot a short digital film. Preproduction and production for these projects are scheduled in addition to classes. Prerequisite Course(s): FILM-101 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-3-3
FILM-210	History of Motion Pictures	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This survey course explores the development of the film as an art form and a technique. How the feature-length film became the preeminent form of entertainment during the 20th century will be examined .Fifteen hours of selected representative films are screened during the laboratory portion of the course. Post-screening analysis and research are required. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-1-3
FILM-215	The Documentary in Film and Television	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This course provides a historical survey of the documentary film and its role as an educational, ideological, and sociological force. Post-screening analysis, and research are required. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-3-3
FILM-301	Advanced Film Production Workshop	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This course uses the skills and knowledge provided in FILM 201 to progress to the in-depth study of advanced production techniques through rough cut stage. Students are required to complete projects. Prerequisite Course(s): FILM-201 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-3-3
FILM-350	Documentary Film and Television Workshop	3.0	College of Arts and Sciences
This advanced filmmaking course emphasizes the production of documentary and informational films for use in television and other purposes. Each student, working individually or in an assigned group, is assigned to produce any one of the varieties of such film material. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3