Required Courses
101 Introduction to the Media Arts. 3 cr.
A survey of independent
media art production in film and video from the artist's point
of view. Lectures, screenings and workshops that explore ideas and
techniques
relevant to the making of personal statements through the use of
these two media. Prereq: None
102 Current Topics in Media Arts.
3 cr.
Lectures, screenings, discussions and workshops in media
arts production from the artist's point
of view. A class in which the student will develop ideas/proposals
for
possible production in subsequent Film Department courses. Prereq:
None.
220 Basic Elements
in Filmmaking I. 3 cr.
Introduction to 16mm film production.
Instruction in 16mm cameras, light meters, portable
lighting
set-ups, splicers, viewers, tripods, projection, film stocks,
etc. Prereq: soph st; Film 101 (P) and 102 (P) or cons instr;
Art Hist
205 (C) or English 290 (C).
221 Basic Elements of Filmmaking
II. 6 cr.
Further exploration of filmmaking including theory/practice
use of non-sync sound.
Instruction
in exposure theory, lighting, sound recording, flat bed editing
and sound mixing. Prereq: Grade of B or above in Film 101
(P) or 102
(P) and Film 220; Art Hist 205 (C) or English 290 (C); or
cons instr.
222 Basic Elements of Video. 3 cr.
Introduction to portable
video production and post-production including Final Cut
Pro video
and sound editing. Prereq: Grade of B or better in Film
101 (P) or
102 (P) and Film 220 (P); Art Hist 205 (C) or English 290
(C) or cons
instr.
410 Junior Project 6 cr.
Individual production projects
in film or video facilitated by critiques and technical
demonstrations
tailored
to student needs. Prereq: admis to upper level course
per portfolio review or cons instr. In case of over-enrollment,
admission
based
on grade point average in major.
510 Senior Project 6 cr.
Individual production projects in film or video facilitated by
critiques, work sessions
and
preparations for
a public presentation. Prereq: admis to upper level course
per
portfolio review or cons instr. Grade of B or better
in Film 420(P). In case
of over-enrollment, admission based on grade point average
in major.
Elective Courses |
