Category: Film

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

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

This course introduces students to the necessary,vocabulary and tools to analyze and appreciate the,art of filmmaking. Through weekly screenings,,readings, discussions, and hands-on camera,exercises, students develop critical skills and,language related to the production and,comprehension of contemporary filmmaking,,including production roles, terminology,,techniques, and an introduction to history and,theory. This course meets twice a week, structured,as lecture and studio days.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

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

This course focuses on the fundamentals of visual,storytelling by engaging students in a series of,individual and collaborative exercises designed to,develop an understanding of the camera, lenses,,and lights, non-linear editing techniques, and a,basic understanding of sound in relation to image.,Students make three short films exploring fiction,,non-fiction and experimental forms. Selected film,and video works are analyzed throughout the,semester with the aim of a critical awareness of,theory and practice.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 103

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

This course emphasizes the use of light and sound,in film-style video production. Students master,the tools involved in location sound recording,and studio lighting. The thematic thrust of this,course involves the examination, discussion and,cinematic uses of light and sound as they relate,to visual storytelling.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 106

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

This course introduces students to the creative,and technical processes of 2D digital animation,related to live action filmmaking-title design,,motion graphics, color correction, masking, keying,and basic compositing for visual effects. Students,will also learn best practices for asset creation,,file management and rendering.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 106

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