Category: Academic Programs & Courses

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • FLM-225 SOUND DESIGN I

    This course introduces students to the conceptual,and technical challenges of sound as they develop,a more complex understanding of the important role,it plays in the cinematic experience. Techniques,of recording, generating, editing, synchronizing,,and manipulating sound are covered in depth as,well as the conceptual issues of sound design,,including noise, voice, and music. The goal is to,create a keen awareness of the evocative,informational and temporal possibilities that,sound offers in connection to the student’s visual,work in other courses.

    Credits: 3

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  • FLM-226 SOUND DESIGN II

    This course reinforces and builds upon the,fundamentals of Sound Design I, introducing new,tools and concepts, with consideration for more,figurative, rather than literal, expressions.,Students master the sound recording booth and mix,rooms.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: FLM 225

  • FLM-235 ACTING

    Students will research and implement the five,acting techniques utilized by performers to create,compelling on-screen characters-Classical,,Chekhov, Method, Meisner, and Practical,Aesthetics-through physicality, voice, and partner,scenes. The class introduces methods for working,with actors to elicit a desired performance.

    Credits: 3

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  • FLM-254 PLAYING THE SELF

    Playing the Self is an interdisciplinary studio,open to all majors interested in exploring how,fiction, reality, and play are essential,components of an engaged social practice rooted,in making and becoming. The manipulation of the,viewer/voyeur, fulfillment of fantasy, projection,of desires, parasocial behavior, and related,identifiers will be examined as well as the,influence of various social constructs-gender,,race, class-on our understanding of art, artists,,and representations of the self.

    Credits: 3

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  • FLM-278 DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING I

    This is a course in the aesthetics and techniques,of documentary film production. Exercises and,assignments emphasize research and interview,techniques, story, technical skills, and the,legalities and ethics associated with non-fiction,filmmaking. Students produce a series of,individual and collaborative documentary shorts.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: FLM 201, FLM 225

  • FLM-279 DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING II

    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

  • FLM-285 SFX MAKEUP

    The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,Film majors.,
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    ,This introductory course will teach students the,skills to design and fabricate foam latex,appliances for story-based character and creature,special effects (SFX) make-up. Emphases are placed,on the importance of storytelling, designing,,sculpting, mold making, running foam latex,,application of the appliance, and finishing.,Students will be required to document their work.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: DFN-119, DFN-137, DFN-139, DFN-142 and DFN-116 or ,DFN-138

  • FLM-285A SPECIAL PROJECT 100/200

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

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites:

  • FLM-288 EXPERIMENTAL FILMMAKING I

    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

  • FLM-289 EXPERIMENTAL FILMMAKING II

    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