FLM-325 NARRATIVE FILMMAKING I

Narrative Filmmaking is a dynamic two-course,sequence implementing the phases of production.,This first course is a concentrated period of,pre-production beginning with research as students,examine the core elements of cinema – light,,space, and time – through screenings, readings,,practical exercises, discussions, and critical,writing. This will provide a base for concept,development, creative writing, and production,design, culminating in a professional treatment,,screenplay, and pitch deck with a plan to produce,in the subsequent semester.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 201, FLM 211, FLM 225 or DMA 312

FLM-326 NARRATIVE FILMMAKING II

This advanced film production course picks up,where Narrative Filmmaking I left off. It allows,students to focus their energies on the production,of a short of their own design, while continuing,to develop their technical skillset. The class is,a functioning small production studio, with,students crewing for each other in a range of,roles, participating in location scouting, casting,calls, the post-production pipeline, and regular,critiques. The entire production process and the,business of film will be addressed.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 325 OR DMA 325

FLM-364 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

This pre-thesis course functions as a think tank,toward Film Thesis projects with ideation, story,,and screenwriting sessions; self-directed studio,days to hone skills and explore technical and,aesthetic interests; and professional development,workshops focused on demo reel construction,,resume writing, and presentation skills.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 278 or DMA 342, FLM 288 or DMA 345, FLM 325 or DMA 325

FLM-403 FILM THESIS I

This course affords students the time and space to,undertake major independently initiated film,projects, series, and/or other moving image works.,Students may propose narrative, documentary and/or,experimental projects with the goal of producing,them over the course of two semesters alongside,their peers, capitalizing on their pooled skill,sets and goals.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 364 OR DMA 333

FLM-404 FILM THESIS II

This course is for Film majors in their final,semester. It affords students the time and space,to complete major independently initiated film,projects, and/or other moving image works, or,series. Students will continue the production of,narrative, documentary and/or experimental,projects with the goal of completing them by the,end of this semester working alongside their,peers, capitalizing on their pooled skillsets and,goals.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 403

FLM-418 FILM BUSINESS & CRITIQUE

This seminar-style course is focused on the,business of film, presentation skills, and life,post-graduation. Students research and discuss,emerging topics in contemporary film production,and distribution, participate in focused critiques,on their in-progress thesis work, and refine their,professional package, including a demo reel, reel,breakdown, resume/CV, and web presence. It is a,companion course to the Film Thesis.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 403

FLM-475 FILM INTERNSHIP

Participation in an internship experience allows,students to use classroom-learned skills in a,related employment experience. Students must work,a minimum of 135 hours over the course of the,entire semester. To participate students must be,of junior or senior status with completion of,freshman and sophomore studios. Students must,have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Seniors may,not be eligible to participate in an internship,during their final semester. Transfer students,must have attended one semester at CCS in addition,to meeting the other eligibility criteria.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

FLM-485 SPECIAL PROJECT 100/200

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,Photo majors.,

,WINTER 2024,

,INTRODUCTION TO VIRTUAL PRODUCTION ,

,In this course, students will research and,implement virtual production techniques at an,introductory level. The class will explore,,research, and test the process of merging,realistic film techniques with 3D virtual,backgrounds in service of compelling storytelling.,The processes of syncing real and virtual cameras,for real-time composition, executing real-time,compositing and projection compositing, and,simulating and matching lighting and effects,between the real and virtual worlds will be,explored.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: