Category: Film Courses

This advanced course in documentary theory and practice emphasizes the maker’s ability to witness, document, and impact a world in motion. While studying contemporary documentary practices including newer forms such as “reality”, participatory, and immersive works, students will spend the bulk of the semester on a self-directed production of social relevance, and contribute to a collaborative production with peers.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 278 OR DMA 342

The Special Project class is offered on an occasional basis, with course content specific to the area(s) being explored.
FALL 2023

SCORING FOR FILM
The practice of scoring for film is as old as film itself. This course will concern itself with the creation of original music to accompany the visual medium. Students will learn the basics of music terminology and composition and learn to record and mix music with dialog and sound effects in the creation of sound effects in the creation of soundtracks for media production.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

Emphasis is placed on pushing the boundaries (technologically, spatially and aesthetically) around the notions of narrative. Students explore the history of non-traditional forms in video and film, and may create single and multi-channel video designed for galleries, alternative and public sites.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 201

This advanced course in experimental filmmaking will challenge students to research and create forward-thinking film art-short films, video sculptures, expanded cinema-that consider emotional, intellectual, physical, and technological experiences as both maker and viewer.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:, FLM 288 OR DMA 345