Category: Undergraduate Courses

  • 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

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  • 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

  • FLM-303 SCORING FOR FILM

    The practice of scoring for film has been an,integral part of the industry almost since its,inception. This course focuses on composing,original music to enhance the visual experience.,Students explore fundamental music terminology and,composition techniques, while gaining hands-on,experience in recording and mixing music, dialog,,and sound effects to create soundtracks for media,productions.

    Credits: 3

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  • FLM-308 INTRODUCTION TO VIRTUAL PRODUCTION

    Within this course student/s research and,implement Virtual Production Techniques at an,introductory level. This course focuses on,exploring, researching and testing the process of,merging realistic film techniques with 3D virtual,elements and production pipelines.

    Credits: 3

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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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-364 and FLM-278 or FLM-288