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4.00 Credits
Explore techniques for producing stop motion animation. Gain familiarity with the use of a variety of materials that may include clay, puppet, foam, and latex. Develop techniques for making armatures and skeletons and creating joints. Learn how to measure movement from frame to frame. Research and write about a stop motion technique or animator. (2065-331) Credit 4
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4.00 Credits
We see others as we imagine them to be, in terms of our values, not as they see themselves. This course examines ways in which we can understand and represent the reality of others through visual media, across the boundaries of culture, gender, and race. It considers how and why visual media can be used to represent or to distort the world around us. (Second-year majors or above) Credit 4
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3.00 Credits
Examines selected, varying film topics in a wider sociohistorical context. Seminar themes change each year and may include topics such as post-war German fi lms, fi lms of the Holocaust, Japanese fi lm, surrealist and magic realist fi lm, Soviet fi lm, Native Americans on fi lm, etc. Students are expected to participate actively in the course via class presentations and discussions. Credit 3
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4.00 Credits
This course explores the theories of dramatic structure from Aristotle to the present and applies these theories to current and classic dramatic works. The class also explores writing for fi lm and television, including feature fi lm genres, one-hour drama, mini series, soap opera, and sitcom. A segment on the business of writing covers reader's reports, adaptation of material from other media, and acquisition of rights. Credit 4
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3.00 Credits
A course in nonverbal communication designed to broaden the creative vocabulary of animators, directors, editors and actors. Through a series of exercises and assignments, students will experiment with movement principles and gestured language. Analysis of these principles will be used to focus and refi ne their work during class and towards a fi nal project. Credit 3
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1.00 Credits
A special workshop in writing the one-hour TV drama. Students study the format and structure of current one-hour dramatic programs, then propose and write an episode for an existing program. (2065-343) Credit 4
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4.00 Credits
This course gives students the skills to insert three-dimensional computer special effects into animation and live action footage. Students explore threedimensional computer particle animation and dynamic simulation using Maya software. In addition students will create short animations using particle effects, soft bodies and rigid bodies to simulate nature effects like fi re, rain, and water and physics based dynamic and collision events. MEL scripting is an integral part of this course. (2065-361) Credit 4
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the techniques and practice of graphic and animated fi lm production. This course provides training and practical experience in producing two-dimensional animated sequences using off the-shelf multimedia software. Students produce a number of short exercises utilizing existing, computer created, and nondigital original artwork. Topics include: key frame and 'tweening, cycling, acceleration, squash and stretch, backgrounds, inking, rotoscoping, using sound, masking, multiplane effects, and space-to-time. Screenings of professionally made fi lms will illustrate and provide historical perspective. Profi ciency in drawing is not required. Credit 4
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4.00 Credits
A special workshop in writing the situation comedy. Using improv and standup comedy techniques, students study the rules of comedy and joke structure. Students also study the format and structure of current situation comedies, then propose and write an episode for an existing program. (2065-343 or permission of instructor) Credit 4
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4.00 Credits
A critical analysis of fi lm sound theory through the study of texts and the viewing/listening of select fi lms. A conceptual understanding of different elements of sound design will be obtained with close examination and focused group discussion. Lectures on the theory and practice of sound will be derived from the readings. (2065-203) Credit 4
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