Category: Film Courses

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

  • 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

  • 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

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  • FLM-485 HANDMADE FILMMAKING

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

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    ,Explore analog approaches to film-art in this,hands-on studio course emphasizing the creative,use and reuse of the medium. Students will be,introduced to the fundamentals of working with,small gauge analog film-mainly Super 8mm, though,some projects will incorporate regular 8mm or,16mm-including camera and peripheral equipment,handling, in-camera editing, camera-less,filmmaking, traditional and alternative solutions,to hand-processing, analog and digital,post-production, and related practices. ,,Note: Students will receive 50ft of film for the,first project, but will need to purchase,additional stock as needed.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Take FLM-288

  • FLM-485A SPECIAL PROJECT 100/200

    The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,Photo majors.,
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    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: FLM-212

  • FLM-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY

    Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a space for,diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit,toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours.,The student must submit to the chairperson of the,department in which they wish to study, an,Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less),of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason,for choosing to study independently. Once the,department chairperson provides approval and the,instructor for the Independent Study is,determined, the faculty member must write an,Independent Study Syllabus with education goals,,learning outcomes, meeting dates, course,expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art,Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a,grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for,certification.

    Credits: 3

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  • FLM-500 GLOBAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE

    (This is a faculty led study abroad course *,syllabi will differ per destination) ,,On a Global Learning Experience course, students,are brought outside the typical classroom, for a,24/7 learning experience in varying locations,outside the USA. The course will provide students,with tools for analyzing your learning process and,identifying cultural patterns, differences,,similarities and values encountered during the,journey. Students develop a sense of,cross-cultural understanding, and navigate towards,becoming a global citizen. Students develop a,heightened sense of confidence, and leadership as,they plan, and execute this excursion. In,addition students discover the role of becoming an,ambassador for their own culture. Practical issues,about studying abroad (safety, money, packing,,etc.) are delivered via pre-departure sessions,with the International Student Services Office.

    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: SLP 007