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  • 1.00 - 6.00 Credits

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  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Special Topics in Chemistry
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to techniques and technologies of cinema production. The fundamental principles and practices of producing, cinematography, editing, directing and sound-design will be studied. Both traditional film and state-of-the-art digital tools and techniques will be discussed. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Describe the basic duties and responsibilities of the main roles on a film production (2) Identify elements of mise-en scène, cinematography, editing, and performance (3) Spell out the collaborative nature of film production (4) Recognize basic principles and terminology of film production (5) Describe factors that impact production
  • 3.00 Credits

    The course will focus on the history of American cinema, decade by decade, from the early experiments with moving images through the invention of sound, color, and digital effects. Students will study the evolution of cinematic form, style and language as well as the social and artistic impact of the medium on society. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, a student will be able to: (1) Identify historic highlights of 20th Century America (2) Analyze symbolism and themes in selected films (3) Relate themes in selected films with historic, social & cultural contexts (4) Recognize the variety of style present in Cinema (5) Engage in successful group projects
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed as an introduction to screenwriting. Students will, for the first part of the semester, learn the elements of storytelling and apply that knowledge to the analysis of short and feature length stories. For the second part of semester, students will take the knowledge gained in the first part of the semester and apply it to short scripts that they will develop and rewrite. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Gain an understanding of the basic story elements of plot, character and theme. (2) Be able to analyze films and identify the story elements. (3) Be well versed in language specific to the discipline (i.e. film jargon). (4) Be able to read, analyze and suggest improvements in screenplays. (5) Write a short screenplay in standard industry format. (6) Re-write (improve) their screenplay based on feedback received in class.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed as an introduction to the history of international/global film. Students will screen films from around the globe and will study the economic and geo-political forces that shaped the film industries of certain countries and created film movements and genres. Prerequisites: CINE 102 Course Objectives Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to: (1) Gain an understanding of global cinema (2) Identify and digest the economic and political conditions that formed many cinema movements and genres (3) Define certain film movements and be able to classify films of these movements (4) Critically assess cinema movements and their impact on today's global film marketplace (5) Research and write a paper of up to 10 pages on a particular filmmaker of international regard to gain a deeper understanding of the historical impact of an individual film or filmmaker's catalog
  • 6.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to the basic principles and practices of cinema production. Students will learn the fundamentals of single-camera production including the basic aesthetic and technical aspects of producing, directing, cinematography and editing. Lectures, screenings and in-class exercises will focus on teaching students the skills they need to produce, shoot and edit various projects for the class. Each project will incorporate new skills and demand a higher level of proficiency from the filmmaker. Student work will be screened and discussed in class. Prerequisites: CINE 101, CINE 105. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, a student will be able to: (1) Create an effective pre-production plan for each project. (2) Illustrate proper camera setup and compostion. (3) Demonstrates successful three-point lighting technique. (4) Explain and demonstrate safe set protocols. (5) Exercise appropriate narrative editing styles and rhythms. (6) Conceive of multi-track sound design. (7) Provide constructive criticism during film screenings. (8) Develop an effective, professional collaborative style with cast and crewmembers.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to Screenwriting for Non-Majors is designed for any student in the University not currently a Cinema Arts major. For the first part of the semester, students will learn the elements of storytelling and apply that knowledge to the analysis of short and feature length motion picture stories. For the second part of the semester, students will take the knowledge gained in the first part of the semester and apply it to the development of short scripts that they will write and revise. This course employs a two-part, Lecture/Lab Workshop structure. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Explain the story elements of plot, character and theme. (2) Analyze films and identify filmic screenwriting elements. (3) Apply knowledge of the discussion of film stories and scripts using language specific to the discipline (i.e. film jargon). (4) Assess screen stories and scripts in order to suggest improvements. (5) Construct short screenplays in standard industry format. (6) Rewrite (improve) screenplays based on feedback received from peers and the instructor.
  • 3.00 Credits

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  • 3.00 Credits

    Special Topics in Cinema Arts
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