Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Designing Movement for the Visual Director is a playground for the exploration of how movement functions expressively, thematically, narratively and structurally in the design of the moving image. Through the creation of a series of weekly personalized filmed movement sketches, and critical analysis of examples from a broad range of film production, students will discover, develop and enrich their own individual movement "voice." Movies move. Why not use movement to expand, heighten and deepen the effectiveness and impact of your own original ideas and creations? Prerequisite: An ability to shoot and edit film or video. Requirements: Ten filmed movement sketches. Two-page written final statement ("Movement and Me"). Final sketch compilation project.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

This course is designed for film graduate students in the development of their Final Film Projects. Here, students build on their "identity", (which they discussed and shaped in earlier terms), by researching and then selecting the source material that is the basis of their Final Film Project. From here, we analyze and negotiate this material in relation to dramatic content, reception, and context. Students also learn to craft the short but exquisite treatment, and to 'test-drive' it as a pitch. This course is comprised of one on one meetings with the instructor and some class meetings and/or screenings, which are determined as needed. The goal of the course is to prepare students for the screen-writing phase of their Final Film Project. Course Objectives 1. Communicate and further develop "identity" work establish in earlier terms 2. Negotiate project concept in relationship to "identity" 3. Research and identify source material 4. Breakdown story idea 5. Develop Problem-solving strategies 6. Craft the treatment 7. Test drive treatment - audience reception 8. Point-of-view

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

This graduate course is designed to view and discuss new films being released worldwide. We will meet to discuss up-to-date tendency, style and formula and consider the contextual promotion of film and its relationship to simultaneous and future production, and it affect on audience and culture. The class will meet initially to organize its theatre-viewing schedule and then will go on to view 6 films in current release. We will meet weekly to discuss the film and view it alongside its release pattern. The class then will break down to individual meetings to overview how it is affecting the students own production. These independent meetings will help each student to better realize their relationship to worldwide film production and its escalating field.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

For conversion only

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

A comprehensive study of the professional responsibilities for cinematography. The course is designed to mentor our students about current industry demands and expectations for each role. Developing an ability to effectively plan, manage and creatively contribute to a collaborative filmmaking effort is the primary goal. These artists are the guardians of "Visual Content and Style"

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 0

A comprehensive study of the professional responsibilities for editing. The course is designed is designed to mentor our students about current industry demands and expectations for each role. Developing an ability to effectively plan, manage and creatively contribute to a collaborative filmmaking effort is the primary goal. These artists are the guardians of "Creative Clarity and Process"

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 0

A comprehensive study of the professional responsibilities for production design. The course is designed to mentor our students about current industry demands and expectations for each role. Developing an ability to effectively plan, manage and creatively contribute to a collaborative filmmaking effort is the primary goal. These artists are the guardians of "Visual Content and Style"

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 0

A comprehensive study of the professional responsibilities for producing. The course is designed is designed to mentor our students about current industry demands and expectations for each role. Developing an ability to effectively plan, manage and creatively contribute to a collaborative filmmaking effort is the primary goal. These artists are the guardians of "Creative Clarity and Process"

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 0

A comprehensive study of the professional responsibilities for cinematography and production design. The course is designed to mentor our students about current industry demands and expectations for each role. Developing an ability to effectively plan, manage and creatively contribute to a collaborative filmmaking effort is the primary goal. These artists are the guardians of ?Visual Content and Style?

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 0

A comprehensive study of the professional responsibilities for editing and producing. The course is designed is designed to mentor our students about current industry demands and expectations for each role. Developing an ability to effectively plan, manage and creatively contribute to a collaborative filmmaking effort is the primary goal. These artists are the guardians of ?Creative Clarity and Process?

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 0

An introductory course designed to analyze and explore the specialist branches of the Broadcast Cinema program: Producer, Supervising Editor, Production Designer, and Cinematographer. Independent meetings with each of the instructors will help each student to better realize and understand the functions and duties of each respective branch.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 0

Course summary: The Director and The Script Basic principles of film directing starting with an in-depth study of the screenplay from the director146s point of view. Emphasis on structure, theme, and character. Films are reviewed using directorial tools, including camera (composition, lighting, angles, and camera moves), location, sound, performance, editing, style, tone, music, and the ephemeral 145director146s touch146. A final project assumes the student will be preparing a film from one of the scripts, and a director146s workbook is required. Learning objectives: To hone the students146 skills and work habits to a level that is as close to professional as can be expected in a fourteen-week course. Texts/Equipment/Supplies: N/A. Course Structure and Grading: Grading is based on promptness and attendance (25%), class participation (25%), and the execution of material (50%).

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 6

Course Summary: Each student will make two short films. The first film will be 3 minutes or less. The second film will be 6 minutes or less. The films will have a narrative structure, with a beginning, middle and end. These will NOT be commercials, but narrative dramatic shorts. Each Director will write his or her own film with script approval by the Instructor. Scripts must be shootable in the allotted time. Shooting will be done on the day of class, one film per week. The shooting time is strictly adhered to. All students must work as crew members for that day's Director. If a student does not show up for crew work, he or she will not be able to direct his or her own film. Editing to be done during the week and the film will be shown at the next class for critique. Learning objectives: Students will learn professional set procedures, will work as Producer, 1st Assistant Director, Camera, Sound, Script Supervisor. Students must prepare shot lists in advance for Instructor approval. Other Prep procedures will be followed: location scouts, casting, department head meetings, transpo needs, hair and make-up, craft services, proper script format, call sheets, etc. Texts/Equipment/Supplies: Use of equipment available in the Media Warehouse Course Structure and Grading: Grading is based on promptness and attendance (25%), class participation (25%), and the execution of material (50%).

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 6

Students meet with a member of the DGA to complete development, casting & production review of their final project(s). Students may satisfy course requirements working in a non-directorial position on a fellow student's project or continue preparation of their own future project.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

An exploration into the history and current use of individual creative identity as a marketing (147branding148) device to promote the conceptual/storytelling skills of each individual student. The course is designed as a series of individual consultations and guest seminars with the Broadcast Cinema Chair and selected faculty. The course also offers an analysis of innovative methods that utilize a filmmaker146s individual creative identity as the primary tool for the professional promotion of each individual artist. The history of effective promotion and how industry professionals have lead and managed such endeavors is presented and discussed in lecture sessions and integrated guest speaker seminars. This course may be taken multiple times to allow for multiple identity development or more comprehensive study of the process.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

A series of individual consultations and guest seminars with the Broadcast Cinema Chair and selected faculty post-production mentors. The course is designed to provide detailed, customized mentorship in post-production methodologies and editing techniques. The use, design and incorporation of sound, music, titles, and visual effects is discussed and mentored throughout the post-production process. Each Broadcast Cinema project is mentored by one or more faculty members (appropriate for each project) on an individual basis from inception to completion. The primary goal of this course is to provide expert advice and guidance for each student146s/team146s portfolio endeavors for the duration of the post-production phase of the project. This course may be taken multiple times if the scale of the proposed project indicates a need for longer mentorship and post-production schedules. Units may be adjusted from 3 to 6 to 9 if appropriate to the scale of the proposed project. Additional units to be awarded will be determined by the Broadcast Cinema Chair at the completion of the course to insure that an increase to 6 or 9 units is accurate and fair for the work completed.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

An exploration into the history of 147team-building148 tactics and motivational leadership in professional filmmaking. Students research, devise, and practice individual 147presentation148 methodologies to inspire desired individual artists and facilitate the formation of filmmaking teams for final portfolio projects. The course is designed as a series of individual consultations with the Broadcast Cinema Chair and selected faculty. Integrated guest speaker seminars offer opportunities to enhance our students146 presentation skills in a professional critique environment. Current and past business models for the formation of studios are presented and analyzed. Intellectual property and professional distribution issues are scrutinized for each individual student or team project. This course may be taken multiple times to support multiple or larger-scale team projects.

Prerequisite: Take ABC-570
Course Credit: 3

A series of individual consultations and guest seminars with the Broadcast Cinema Chair and selected faculty production mentors. The course is designed to provide detailed, customized mentorship in production methodologies and producing tactics. Students/teams are encouraged to invent new methodologies to improve efficiencies, enhance communication, and reduce costs for portfolio projects. Each Broadcast Cinema portfolio production is mentored by one or more faculty members (appropriate for each project) on a individual basis from inception to completion. The primary goal of this course is to provide expert advice and guidance for each student146s/team146s portfolio endeavors for the duration of the project. This course may be taken multiple times if the scale of the proposed portfolio production indicates a need for longer mentorship and production schedules. Units may be adjusted from 3 to 6 to 9 if appropriate to the scale of the proposed project. Additional units to be awarded will be determined by the Broadcast Cinema Chair at the completion of the course to insure that an increase to 6 or 9 units is accurate and fair for the work completed.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Special course for graduate students that aren't taking regular studio classes so they can be covered by our insurance. See Bob Peterson for details.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 0

Course summary: Master146s Screenwriting is a graduate level screenwriting course that builds upon the techniques of screenwriting presented in undergraduate classes with emphasis on the specialized skills necessary for competing in the feature-length marketplace. The student develops and writes a screenplay of fifteen to twenty pages in length, or may complete one or more acts of a feature-length project. The instructor is available to consult with the student on projects nearing production. Learning objectives: To hone the students146 skills and work habits to a level that is as close to professional as can be expected in a fourteen-week course. Texts/Equipment/Supplies: N/A. Course Structure and Grading: Grading is based on promptness and attendance (25%), class participation (25%), and the execution of material (50%).

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Seminar focuses on a different topic each term.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

An analysis, critique, and practice of metaphorical "visual montage" storytelling techniques created by selected iconic filmmakers. The course is designed to encourage the use and enhance comprehension of metaphorical/abstract imagery in filmmaking. Students practice montage techniques through a variety of personal visual experimentations and interpretive critiques. The ability to effectively communicate concepts without the use of traditional language can provide a "universal voice" for filmmakers. This course may be taken multiple times if appropriate and supported by the course professor.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

A collaborative exploratory workshop intended to foster experimentation in creating effective movement strategies to enrich the affective communication potential of all types of film projects. Through analyses of several key examples of past and present successful movement strategies, execution of three of each individual student's own filmed projects, and extensive classroom discussion and exercises, each student will develop his/her own personal methodology and will have completed three short examples illustrating the results of their process.

Prerequisite: Must have completed SBC-567
Course Credit: 3

A comprehensive study of the professional responsibilities for editing and producing. The course is designed is designed to mentor our students about current industry demands and expectations for each role. Developing an ability to effectively plan, manage and creatively contribute to a collaborative filmmaking effort is the primary goal. These artists are the guardians of ?Creative Clarity and Process?

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

A comprehensive study of the professional responsibilities for cinematography and production design. The course is designed to mentor our students about current industry demands and expectations for each role. Developing an ability to effectively plan, manage and creatively contribute to a collaborative filmmaking effort is the primary goal. These artists are the guardians of ?Visual Content and Style?

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

This seminar class will be an introduction to the history, conceptual processes and production methods used in Art Direction and Production Design for live-action film and video. Through lecture, film screenings and exercises, participants will learn to identify major styles of art direction, breakdown a script in terms of character and setting and create production documents commonly used in art departments of live-action projects. Open to Graduate Broadcast Cinema students and upper-term undergraduates from all departments.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

A comprehensive study of the professional responsibilities for directing and screenwriting. The course is designed to mentor our students about current industry demands and expectations for each role. Developing an ability to effectively plan, manage and inspire an effective collaborative filmmaking team is the primary goal. These artists are the guardians of ?Story and Performance?.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 6

Two consecutive thesis writing courses. To be taken after the completion of ABC - 601 Thesis Research. Students are advised to enroll in the Thesis Research course by the second term of study. The selection of thesis topics is researched, developed and outlined in the Thesis Research course. Students select the topics, but the final approval of the thesis content is evaluated/critiqued by the Broadcast Cinema Chair, the course professor, and an additional mentor chosen by the student from selected faculty. The final draft writing of the thesis paper is accomplished in Master146s Thesis 5 & 6.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Required for all students finished with their course work but still working on completing their thesis. Required every semester until thesis is completed and approved.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 0

Choosing, researching & developing a topic for the film thesis.

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3

Prerequisite: n/a
Course Credit: 3