Film

This is a hands-on class designed to teachýstudents the actor's process, as well as the mostýeffective ways to communicate with actors to getýthe desired results for the director. Studentsýwill experience acting from the practicalýviewpoint of becomming the actor and learn how toýdirect actors for best results.

Course number: FILM-123
Prerequisite: n/a

Course material explores the more esotericýelements of screenwriting, including the creativeýprocess and the proper application of exposition,ýsubtext and character to writing assignments.ýAfter this class, students should have a clearerýidea about how to become a more productive writerýand a more creative artist.ýý*Registration by petition only. Prospectiveýstudents should email 3-5pages of screenwritingýsample to film@artcenter.edu prior toýregistration.

Course number: FILM-204A
Prerequisite: n/a

Digital Motion Compositing is an advanced levelýtransdisciplinary studies film course. Studentsýfrom Film, Motion Graphics and MotionýIllustration collaborate to create uniqueýnarrative solutions. The course will teach howýto produce live-action green screen shoots andýthe proper methods of post-productionýdevelopment. Faculties will teach uniqueýperspectives from a designer, director and aýcinematographers point of view. ýý-Production Level: 1 for in-class assignmentsýonly.

Course number: FILM-432
Prerequisite: n/a

This advanced course approaches cinematography asýa practical craft and as a design art. With aýcombination of theoretical study and hands-onýexercises, we build a rich understanding of aýDP's most important skill-sets -- light,ýexposure, color, lighting, cameras, formats,ýlenses, frame composition and shooting practices.ýStrong emphasis on student cinematographers'ýpreparation for the professional world. Note:ýthis is a hands-on workshop for Cinematographyýmajors and those who want an advancedýunderstanding of the craft. It is not aýproduction class.ýý-Production Level: 1 for in-class demonstrationsýonly.

Course number: FILM-330
Prerequisite: n/a

This course will investigate the techniques,ýskills and craft needed for a successful directorýworking today, with a special emphasis on theýparticular terms for working in episodic streamingýplatforms. The student will delve into all of theýmechanics: from preparation to final production.ýStudents will be required to make two shortsýbefore the end of term: one drama and one comedy.ýStudents will combine the knowledge from previousýclasses and move into using effective formulas inýan advanced format by creating the systemsýnecessary for real-world production.ýýProduction Level: 2

Course number: FILM-256
Prerequisite: n/a

This class is the capstone of all our otherýdirecting classes. Students will direct a singleýportfolio-level short narrative film, based on aýscript of their own or one they've developed withýa writer. In addition, there will be workshops andýlectures covering advanced directing skills, moreýabout storytelling and the artistry of directingýthan about the technical skills covered in priorýclasses.ýýThe class is required for undergraduate directingýmajors and is open, as space allows, as anýelective for all Graduate and Undergraduate Filmýstudents with the approval of the instructor. ýýProduction Levels 1-4.

Course number: FILM-306
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is an intensive class forýdirector/producers who wish to complete anýadvanced video project within a single 14 weekýsemester. Each week, students will meetýindividually with the two instructors to cover theýentire production process from table read to finalýcolor-corrected "print." Admission to the courseýis by petition. Students may enroll once theýinstructors have determined that their script hasýbeen effectively developed and that they haveýpresented a comprehensive 14 week timeline toýcompletion. ýýThis section will focus on collaboration between aýwriter and a director; between a director and aýproducer; and/or between aýwriter/director/producer and his (or her) cast andýcrew. Our job over the next 14 weeks will be toýhelp you complete your film or video short notýonly within a single Art Center semester but alsoýwithin the larger framework of what is probablyýthe most complex collaborative medium everýinvented in which to create art.

Course number: FILM-471B
Prerequisite: n/a

Advanced techniques for Post Production Soundýeditorial and mixing. The introduction to postýproduction sound class touches on a broad arrayýof topics while this class provides theýopportunity to deep dive into the areas of dialogýediting, advanced recording principals, creativeýuse of effects, equalization, compression andýlimiting, advanced automation, and mixing theýindustry standard digital audio program, ProýTools.ý Subjects covered include: Stereo & Surroundýmixing techniques for TV and Film. Sweeteningýdialog through proper editing, equalization, andýcontrol of volume levels. Understand OMF and AAFýfiles from Final Cut Pro or Avid Media Composer.ýHow to create premixes and stems as well as howýto deliver finished mixes back to the editingýdepartment (Media Composer, Final Cut, or anyývideo editing workstation).ý Students are provided a variety of projects toýwork on and develop and understanding of how toýmake audio sound broadcast ready. Throughýlectures, examples and plenty of hands on timeýstudents will produce multiple finished projectsýand in addition, students are encouraged to workýon their own projects.

Course number: FILM-340
Prerequisite: n/a

Expanding upon the foundation set in the initialýSet Safety Class, this 14-week course delves intoýadvanced topics crucial for ensuring a secure andýefficient working environment in the filmýindustry. Deepen your understanding of safetyýprotocols and techniques on set.ýýSome advanced topics that will be covered in thisýclass include speed rail usage, menace arms,ýrigging lights and camera, porta jib, outdoorýbutterfly usage (12x12 and 20x20), DMX dimming,ýand generator usage.ýýBy refining the skills and knowledge gained in theýSet Safety Class, participants in the Advanced SetýSafety course will be better equipped to handleýthe challenges and complexities of working on setýwhile prioritizing safety at all times.

Course number: FILM-006
Prerequisite: n/a

The course consists of a series of 35mm stillýphoto exercises to introduce the student to theýbasic vocabulary of lighting, including: lightingýdirection and formal definition, hard and softýlight qualities, and the laws of light behavior.ýAn overview of the historical conventions of filmýlighting and the role of the director ofýphotography is provided as foundation for theýpractical photo assignments.ýý-Production Level: 1

Course number: FILM-231
Prerequisite: n/a

This workshop is for students who has completedýthe online Cine Tech Training with a passing gradeýbut missed the opportunity on getting the hands-onýtraining with the equipment. Each session will beýfocused on a particular piece of equipment. Thisýis purely an opportunity to work with theýequipment and practice what you've learned in CineýTech.

Course number: FILM-230W
Prerequisite: n/a

This is an introductory course on story in whichýyou will discover your resources as a storyteller;ýyour memory and observation, your responsivenessýto stories around you, and of course yourýimagination; your ability to create and developýcompelling dramatic characters and great cinematicýtales.The course will lead you through threeýfundamental aspects of storytelling: how to getýstarted, stimulating inspiration for your work;ýhow to acquire resources for discovering newýcharacters, new worlds and fresh ideas; andýtechniques for developing ("breaking") yourýstories into a detailed outline.

Course number: FILM-201
Prerequisite: n/a

To write with light, to write with motion, theýlearning of design (disegno), lighting andýcomposition: these are the traditional aims of aýclass devoted to cinematography. Yet, under theýimpact of digital technology, this "language,"ýthis way of seeing, is being challenged. What areýwe indeed to make of the differences between filmýand digital capture? Are we facing a new kind ofýaesthetics, one no longer concerned with theýbeautiful? Will the new technology help us gatherýa new awareness of the social world or is itýdooming us to stylistic figures withoutýconsequence?ýýCourse Objectives: although lectures will fillýmuch of the class, the heart of the course willýconsist of a series of visual explorationsýinvolving the filmmaker, the camera, and theýworld. Through specific exercises, each studentýwill engage cinematographic issues related to theýpictorial transformation of reality.ýýCourse Requirements: each student will beýresponsible for 4 projects (aboutý5 min. each) for presentation in class on anýassigned schedule. These are to be understood asýraw sketches that challenge our stereotypedýassumptions about filmmaking rather than polishedýpieces. The overall idea is to push yourýcreativity rather than concern yourself with theýequipment.

Course number: FILM-131
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is designed to teach futureýcinematographers the technical "know-how" andývocabulary used by professionals on sets and inýthe industry. It will cover advanced topics notýaddressed in Set Safety such as cameras andýdollies. Knowledge will be gained from hands-onýdemos, field trips, lectures,and a final exam.ýStudents will achieve a strong understanding aboutýa Cinematographer's responsibilities, tools usedýon a set, vocabulary, lighting and safety. A firmýknowledge of the technical allows more time forýcreativity. This is not a shooting class and is aýtechnical class.

Course number: FILM-230
Prerequisite: n/a

A Master Class for graduate and undergraduateýFilm programs, focused on the creativeýcollaboration between Directors andýCinematographers. Creating a genre look fromýscript interpretation by the selection andýapplication of formats, lighting, lenses,ýmovements and color grading based on sequences,ýscenes and shot design. This class focuses onýpractical sets, and is a level 3 productionýclass. Taught by Affonso Beato, ASC, ABC memberýof the ASC Master Class faculty, with more thaný50 features and 300 commercials on his resume.ýý-Production Level: 3

Course number: FILM-433
Prerequisite: n/a

Conscious Communication is an intense immersionýcourse at ArtCenter College of Design that allowsýstudents to experience the pace of a professionalýenvironment, creating work relevant to currentýreal-world social issues. Led by photographer andýcreative director Matthew Rolston, students willýproduce a series of targeted short-form videos,ýultimately making powerful pieces of audiovisualýcommunication.ýýThe class addresses issues that affect us all,ýamong them: the movements for diversity, equityýand inclusion; mental health; the climate crisis;ýthe promotion of joy and kindness; and many otherýpressing topics. The course is ideal for aspiringýadvertising professionals, creative directors,ýfilmmakers, photographers, and those who wish toýcommunicate powerfully in the public interest.ýýFor more information about the course, pleaseývisit www.consciouscommunication.io.

Course number: FILM-313
Prerequisite: n/a

This class is an introduction to the basicýprinciples and practices of visual storytellingýfrom the director's point of view. Students haveýweekly assignments involving the recognition,ýdiscussion and crafting of story within imageýmaking and filmmaking.ýý-Production Level: 1

Course number: FILM-121
Prerequisite: n/a

Students in this class will learn about workingýwith the actor and the script in narrative film.ýEmphasis is on making the scene work, fromýcastingýto camera-ready. Each student is expected toýdirect and present three fully rehearsed scenesýwith accompanying research, floor plan, characterýdescription.ýý-Production Level: 1 for in-class assignmentsýonly.

Course number: FILM-221
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is a technical introduction to theýtools used in the Directing 2 class, includingýcamera systems, sound recording, slating, andýingesting production media for post-production.

Course number: FILM-222
Prerequisite: n/a

This class focuses on applying the tools ofýcinematic language to tell compelling stories.ýEmphasis is on design and visual structure,ýincluding guiding performances, camera blocking,ýand post-production. Students write, direct andýedit weekly film assignments that feature a rangeýof technical, aesthetic, craft and logisticalýproblems to be solved. Each student writes andýpreps a final film project. All student work isýscreened and discussed in class. ProductionýLevel-1 (for weekly assignments); Level-3 (forýfinal projects)

Course number: FILM-223
Prerequisite: n/a

This is the concurrent lab component of theýadvanced Directing and Production classes.ýClassic feature films and student projects will beýwill be screened and critiqued as part of theýDirecting 3 curriculum, and other advancedýproduction classes TBA.

Course number: FILM-120
Prerequisite: n/a

Film-making, as almost everyone knows, has alwaysýbeen a hybrid form, a mixture of art and commerce,ýpart right-brain and part left-brain.ýHistorically, the bifurcated nature of the mediumýwas mirrored in the two key roles on a film set:ýthe producer is usually described as the man orýwoman whose job is 'handling the money' while theýdirector 'handles the art,' so to speak.ý ýThis inevitably has led to a kind of unfortunateýparent-child paradigm where the producer (and, byýextension, the financing entity) is cast in theýrole of the 'responsible adult' or parent, leavingýthe director to play the part of the 'brilliantýbut irresponsible' child who needs constantýsupervision.ýýThis new section of Directing 2 will attempt toýcreate a new right-brain/left-brain paradigm forýthe independent film-maker, one that fundamentallyýrejects both of these old and outdated metaphorsýin favor of a true collaboration among equals. ýýIn other words, first-time directors be warned! Ifýyou don't know anything about producing, you willýalmost inevitably find yourself at the mercy ofýsomeone who does

Course number: FILM-221B
Prerequisite: n/a

Students in this class will learn the Director'sýPrep from Story to Script to Storyboards. Byýunderstanding Emotional Story Structure: creatingýthe story beneath the plot, the students will gainýthe mastery of combining the practical and theýcreative and thus enhance the Director'sýinterpretation of the Script, Scene Analysis,ýVisual elements of storytelling. Students willýalso learn to distinguish between an actor'sýperformance: what makes it good, great, orýunconvincing. Each student will present 3 scenes.ýThey will create a director's notebook that willýhold their research, scene analysis, characterýbreakdowns, shot lists, pre- visualizations. Thisýdeep dive into preparation will allow the studentýto create a strong dramatic narrative.

Course number: FILM-221A
Prerequisite: n/a

The objective of this class is to introduce theýstudent to non-fiction film and video-making.ýýThe class will provide a forum for the studentýfilm-maker using a series of specific exercisesýdesigned by the instructor to prepare each ofýthemýfor the documentary film-making experience.ýDuringýthe 14 week semester, each student will be askedýto shoot and edit a number of short videos, whileýat the same time exploring not only the historyýofýthe form but its future, for example, by lookingýat how today's digital technologies areýcompletelyýtransforming both the aesthetics -- and theýethicsý-- of modern documentary film-making.ýý-Production Level: 1

Course number: FILM-423
Prerequisite: n/a

Documentary Workshop Two is a level threeýdocumentary video production course for those ArtýCenter students, undergraduate and graduate, whoýhave demonstrated in the eyes of the instructorýan advanced level of skill in the art and craftýof documentary film-making. Prerequisites for theýcourse are 1) the Documentary ProductionýWorkshop, 2) Directing Three, and/or 3) priorýapproval of the instructor.ý ýEach student enrolled in the class will spend theýentire semester working on a single full-lengthýdocumentary project of their choice. Each film orývideo will be based upon a pre-approved storyýoutline and individual "plan of attack" i.e., aýset of specific bi-weekly objectives that MUST beýmet in order for the student to complete theýcourse. In other words, the goals of the classýare to be defined on a project-by-project basisýunder the supervision of the instructor; but onceýthese individual objectives are set at the startýof the semester, each student must agree to abideýby them in order to receive credit for the course.

Course number: FILM-424
Prerequisite: n/a

This class will help students develop andýreinforce the writing skills they will needýthroughout their tenure as Film departmentýstudents as well as in the professional filmmakingýworld. Students who display sufficient command ofýEnglish writing and grammar will be eligible toýtest out of the class prior to the end of theýterm.

Course number: FILM-005
Prerequisite: n/a

Film Department Production Policies provides aýbrief overview of the Film Department's productionýpolicies and procedures. Topics covered: CPR &ýfirst aid, safety, equipment checkout and return,ýproduction levels, casting, production forms, andýproduction insurance. There will be a writtenýtest, on which students must score 85% or better.ýStudents may take the test up to three times.

Course number: FILM-001
Prerequisite: n/a

This course teaches students about the filmýeditor's craft and its creative aspects. Studentsýwill edit picture with synchronized sound from aýnumber of professionally-directed scenes usingýAvid software. After taking the course, studentsýwill have an overview of dramatic editingýtechniques, enriched by hands-on experience.ýStudents will also gain knowledge of the way thatýediting fits into the larger filmmaking processýand will be prepared to continue to Film Editingý2.

Course number: FILM-152
Prerequisite: n/a

The role of the editor is examined in-depthýthrough challenging weekly assignments.ýBeginning with a detailed analysis of the scene, aýthrough understanding of the characters and theirýmotivations are developed. Each scene isýdissected to determine its function in the largerýstory. The concept of motivated cutting isýintroduced to underscore the correlation betweenýtext and subtext in illustrating internal as wellýas external character objectives. Sequences fromýa broad array of popular television dramas formýthe basis of coursework.

Course number: FILM-250
Prerequisite: n/a

Designed for upper term and Masters Programýstudents, Advanced Editing is tailored to theýindividual student's projects and areas ofýinterest. The instructor and student collaborateýto set goals for the semester's work. Studentsýare welcome to edit their own or fellow student'sýfilms. Sequences from television series andýfeature films are provided for those who wish toýdevelop genre specific skills in comedy, action,ýor drama. Progress is monitored weekly withýscreenings and classmates taking part inýdiscussions. The instructor works closely withýthe student to build a comprehensive understandingýof the post production process. (Offered Fall andýSpring.)

Course number: FILM-251
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: FILM-490
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: FILM-390
Prerequisite: n/a

Each session in this course will be partýtechnical information necessary to understandýproduction sound and part student-centered,ýhands-on instruction addressing immediate soundýneeds. The goals are to give students the basicsýneeded to get good sound on their projects and anýunderstanding of how sound professionalsýinterface with a film making team. Basic soundýand noise theory, microphone types andýapplications, current recording technology,ýequipment and practice will be covered.ýDocumentary sound and how it differs fromýdramatic sound will be explored. This course doesýnot require technical expertise or aptitude; allýsound issues that arise, simple or complex areýwelcome. Student work will be shown in class forýdiscussion. This course is not aboutýpost-production sound.

Course number: FILM-140
Prerequisite: n/a

Students will develop and prepare their projectýfor filming by presenting their projects for peerýand instructor critique. The course emphasizes aýreal-world Hollywood perspective for developingýand filming projects as part of a marketableýstudent portfolio, including film, television andýcommercials. The course allows any kind of projectýand any level of production. ýýThe course also covers an overview of the film,ýtelevision and commercial industries includingýdevelopment, agents and managers, commonýagreements, film finance, guilds & unions andýother topics related to life as a professionalýworking in the entertainment business. ýýProduction Levels 1-4

Course number: FILM-260A
Prerequisite: n/a

Film Scoring Workshop is co-instructed by aný Emmy-award winning composer and veteran mixingý engineer. The workshop will help each studentý with specific music scoring, sound design, andý mixing needs using state-of-the-art sampleý libraries and live recording techniques. Theý student's work is critiqued on the same strengthsý and weaknesses that it would be judged by in theý marketplace.ýýStudents should be familiar with Pro-Toolsý software and have taken the pre-requisite FILMý SOUND PRODUCTION class.

Course number: FILM-342
Prerequisite: n/a

Additional screenings are required in most filmýclasses. This lab and discussion class, open toýall Art Center students, allows interestedýstudents to view great films from around theýworld on the big screen. Screenings and openýdiscussions every week.

Course number: FILM-003
Prerequisite: n/a

Comprehensive study of the social, economic,ýpolitical and formal complex cinema of Robert M.ýYoung. Analysis of cinema in the tradition ofýauteur study and how students can change heartsýand minds within their own filmmaking approach. ýýAfter researching and pitching issue-provokingýsubject matter (i.e. about race, environmental,ýgender, LBQTIA), students will be required toýwrite an outline for their groundbreaking filmýwith 15 pages written as their final.

Course number: FILM-402
Prerequisite: n/a

In this course we'll explore how to write a sci-fiýshort film from a visual point of view. We'llýdiscuss how to craft exciting stories, inventýunique characters, and build intriguing worlds.ýStudents will be expected to thoughtfully critiqueýeach other's work. In addition, each week studentsýwill watch and analyze a sci-fi movie.

Course number: FILM-344B
Prerequisite: n/a

Students should only enroll in this class in theirýgraduating term. ýýThis class does not have weekly meetings. Instead,ýstudents in this class will meet once with a teamýof film faculty members and professionals toýreview their final academic body of work andýprofessional assets (resume, website, etc). Careerýgoals and aspirations will be explored andýstrategies about pursuing these goals will beýexplored. ýýStudents will not only receive feedback on theirýwork, but also share their own feedback aboutýtheir experiences in the college and Filmýdepartment.

Course number: FILM-455C
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is required for any Undergraduate orýGraduate Film student who intends to completeýtheir Film degree credit requirements by the endýof the current term. Graduating students willýlearn more about their roles and responsibilitiesýin graduation-related events such as Grad Show,ýRecruitment Open House, Grad Show Preview, andýCommencement. Any student who does not enroll inýthis class or does not participate in the classýmay NOT participate in any graduation-relatedýevents except Commencement.

Course number: FILM-450
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: FILM-396
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: FILM-496
Prerequisite: n/a

It is the goal of this class to take a fresh lookýat the way films are made so as to open newýpossibilities of cinema.ýýToday the industry is facing the greatestýchallenge to its global technological andýculturalýdominance. In the not too distant future, allýfilms will be made and distributed differently.ýThe film artists of tomorrow will be thoseýcapableýof thinking in novel ways. Hence the ambition ofýthis class is to help students imagine theirýfilmmaking beyond the norms generated by theýcurrent practice of the medium. Each week someýquestions relevant to the making of films will beýpresented by the instructor then debated in groupýdiscussions.ýýCourse Objectives: to create a forum where theýpotential of film can be thought out and expandedýbeyond the views presently regulating itsýpractice.ýý-Production Level: 1

Course number: FILM-130
Prerequisite: n/a

Post-production for digital video using AVID,ýintegrating Photoshop, After Effects, SoundtrackýPro, DVD Studio Pro and other software. Methodsýfor editing, color correction, animation,ýcompositing, capturing, mastering and publishingýare taught, then implemented in a project of theýstudent's choosing. Students will also gainýgeneral technical knowledge of digital video,ýbroadcast standards and problem solving skills.

Course number: FILM-150
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is an introduction to the art andýcraft of cinema lighting. This will be achieved byýlectures, demonstrations, supervised exercises,ýand assignments using a variety of lights andýlighting tools. Emphasis is on students becomingýcomfortable and capable with lighting, planningýand effectively communicating with others aboutýlighting both technically and creatively. Studentsýwill learn to create new solutions to traditionalýtechniques and styles. (Production Level: 1 forýin-class demonstrations only. This is not aýproduction class.)

Course number: FILM-232
Prerequisite: n/a

The process of filmmaking is looked at from theýproducer's point of view. Each class consistsýof a lecture on one of the five major creativeýareas of filmmaking: writing, acting,ýcinematography, editing and directing; then aýscreening of a scene from a completed movie--weýanalyze it creatively and production-wise;ýfinally, every session has time for individualýquestions and answers. Emphasis is onýprofessionalism--both problems and solutions. ýAlso, three of the sessions are dedicated toýproduction management--script breakdown,ýscheduling and budgeting are coveredýýSome expenses are associated with the classý($100-200).

Course number: FILM-310
Prerequisite: n/a

Line Producing and Production Management is anýinteractive course that takes participantsýthrough the preparation, production,ýpost-production and delivery aspects of filmingýwhile focusing on bringing the story to lifeýgiven the constraints of time and money.ýýTopics include breaking down a script , prepýcalendars and time lines, scheduling, budgeting,ýcall sheets, production reports, scriptýsupervisor reports, and delivery items. Alsoýfeatured will be descriptions of the variousýdepartments and personnel that work together toýcreate a project and the responsibilities ofýthose respective departments. How information isýconveyed and communication lines established inýthe various phases of production will beýillustrated.

Course number: FILM-210
Prerequisite: n/a

Media Makers Lab is a new class combining theýskills of advertising, film and design students inýan intense collaborative immersion of shortýstorytelling of advertising concepts applied toýmultiple social media platforms. The class isýspecifically created to emulate the process of aýcreative team working in an ad agency or a designýfirm crossing into the world of marketing. It willýbe a 5 hour class made up of 3-4 teams comprisingýone from ad, one from film and one from design toýwork on a series of briefs every two weeks fromýconcept through to final production. Week one isýgetting a concept approved. Week two is shootingýyour concept, editing with sound design andýpresenting finished video(s) in class the secondýweek. There will be 6 assignments each term. Itýwill move fast. You will shoot on a smart phone orýa digital SLR, no big budget shoots. Shoestringýproductions only. ýýYou must submit a website/portfolio to be acceptedýinto the class. We will curate/form these teamsýprior to the first class. You will get an emailýtelling who your partners are. You're expected toýintroduce yourself to each other before the firstýclass. With your get-to-know-each-other you willýcome to the first class with the name of yourýcompany that you've agreed on as a team. You willýpresent that name with a brief raison d'etre toýsupport your company name The outcome is toýdisrupt the status quo of the conventionalýbusiness model of ad agencies, clients andýcommercial production companies with the simpleýapplication of strong concepts and clearýstorytelling.ýýThe below pre-requisites ONLY apply to Filmýmajors.

Course number: FILM-312
Prerequisite: n/a

"If it's not on the page, it's not on the stage."ý- Sir Ridley Scott. This class offers one-on-oneýmentorships with a writer/director. It is aimedýtoward students who are in the process of writingý- or working with a writer - on any length scriptýthey plan to direct themselves. With first-handýexperience in both writing and directing, theýmentor will help craft a dramatically-sound scriptýwhich is also tailor-made for the level ofýproduction in which it will be filmed.

Course number: FILM-301
Prerequisite: n/a

Students in this class will meet with a team ofýfilm faculty members and professionals to reviewýtheir body of work and professional assetsý(resume, website, etc) thus far. Students willýreceive feedback on their current portfolio,ýincluding thoughts on their strengths and areasýthat are in need of improvement. Long-termýprofessional goals and strategies may also beýexplored.ýýStudents should enroll in this class immediatelyýafter completion of Directing 3 or Narrative FilmýPracticum.

Course number: FILM-300
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is an intense immersion into what isýrequired to be a viable commercial director andýshort form storyteller in the ever-shifting, fast-ýpaced world of commercials and branded content. Anýentrepreneurial attitude is strongly encouragedýfor students to take charge of their careers byýcreating a body of commercial work that reflectsýtheir individuality without conforming to currentýor conventional views. Students produce weeklyýfilm assignments.ýýProduction Level: 3 and higher

Course number: FILM-422
Prerequisite: n/a

Through practical exercises, lectures, guestýspeakers, and short film assignments critiqued inýclass, students will explore the possibilities ofýprofessional-quality narrative filmmaking usingýan iPhone as their camera. The goal of theýinstructor, director Zack Snyder, is toýdemonstrate that filmmakers are limited only byýtheir imagination, ingenuity and storytellingýskills. Each student will be supplied with aýloaner iPhone for use on their class productions,ýcourtesy of Apple.

Course number: FILM-311
Prerequisite: n/a

The class will concentrate on learning how toýeffectively present and sell yourself and yourýprojects in the room to potential employers orýbuyers. Developing and practicing one's pitch isýalso an extremely effective method for uncoveringýand fixing problems with your concept and story. +ýManaging Your Career An extension of Pitching,ýconcentrating on how individuals working in theýentertainment industry manage the practicalýaspects of an uncertain and challenging life as aýfree agent in a volatile business.

Course number: FILM-302
Prerequisite: n/a

In this hands-on class, students will hone theirýsound editing skills using footage from televisionýshows, films, and movie trailers provided by theýinstructor. Students will learn the basics ofýindustry standard Pro Tools software whileýcovering in depth, how to record voiceovers, ADR,ýand FOLEY, as well as basic editing of music,ýproduction dialogue, and sound effects. Otherýtopics covered in depth are; mixing and how toýachieve proper sound levels for film, TV, orýmultimedia productions. Editors will leave thisýclass conversant in the language of soundýediting/mixing with a great foundation in audioýthat can be further developed, while directorsýwill more effectively and creatively know how theyýcan use sound to better tell their stories.

Course number: FILM-240
Prerequisite: n/a

Hollywood's diversity problem has been gettingýsome needed attention in recent years, butýFilmmakers of Color have been creating brilliantýmovies since the dawn of moviemaking. By promotingýan understanding and appreciation for BlackýDirectors & Black Actors, this course is designedýto educate and expand awareness of Black Cinema.ýThrough the examination of carefully selectedýfilms by renowned filmmakers, this class promisesýto be an exciting opportunity to become immersedýin expressive black viewpoints on contemporaryýsociety. This course will be exhilarating,ýbreathtaking and educational.

Course number: FILM-270
Prerequisite: n/a

An overview of topics related to establishing andýmaintaining a career in the Hollywoodýentertainment industry including developing aýmarketable filmmaker portfolio,ýagents/managers/lawyers, creating a resume andýfilmmaker website, guilds and unions, commonýagreements, techniques for building andýmaintaining contacts in the entertainmentýindustry, microbudget filmmaking and more.ýStudents are required to develop at least oneýportfolio project to be submitted for peer andýinstructor critique.

Course number: FILM-411
Prerequisite: n/a

This zero unit production class allows students toýcomplete a production requirement for a productionýclass from the most recent prior term. This classýis only open to students who are not planning onýenrolling in any other classes during the term andýwould otherwise be on a Leave of Absence.ý ýStudents must have received an "Incomplete" gradeýin the production class for which they areýshooting their film, and this "Incomplete" gradeýmust be the result of a missing or incompleteýproduction. The instructor who awarded theý"Incomplete" grade must confirm with the FilmýDepartment that the project the student plans toýshoot is for completion of the class and that theýproject's content matches what has been sharedýwith them before.ý ýStudents enrolled in Production Completion mustýcomplete their production by the end of theýcurrent term. Students who fail to do this willýnot be granted re-enrollment. While enrolled,ýstudents may only film their one incompleteýproduction.ý ýAdmission into this class is subject to FilmýDepartment discretion and review.

Course number: FILM-400A
Prerequisite: n/a

This is a course for students who were enrolled inýa Level 1 production class and were unable to filmýtheir projects due to the campus closure. ýýFacility access and social distancing guidelinesýpermitting, students enrolled in this class willýhave an opportunity to film these assignments.ýStudents may only film projects associated withýthe classes they were previously enrolled in, andýall projects must be pre-approved by theýinstructor of that class.ýýIn order to request access to this class, e-mailýNijo or Olaolu.

Course number: FILM-200
Prerequisite: n/a

This is a course for students who were enrolled inýa Level 2-4 production class and were unable toýfilm their projects due to the campus closure. ýýFacility access and social distancing guidelinesýpermitting, students enrolled in this class willýhave an opportunity to film these assignments.ýStudents may only film projects associated withýthe classes they were previously enrolled in, andýall projects must be pre-approved by theýinstructor of that class - just as would have beenýrequired of them under normal circumstances.ýýIn order to request access to this class, e-mailýNijo or Olaolu.

Course number: FILM-400
Prerequisite: n/a

The purpose of this class is to ensure that everyýstudent has the professional assets and tools theyýwill need to successfully pursue their careerýimmediately after graduation. This class willýcover the creation and refinement of websites,ýresumes, and cover letters. Students will alsoýworkshop strategies for effective networking,ýinterviewing, and self-promotion.ýýA portion of this classes will involve a finalýterm review where students will be asked to submitýportfolio materials and professional documents forýreview and departmental archival. Like with theýmid-program review, students will meet with a teamýof film faculty and professionals to receiveýfeedback on these documents.ýýThis class is only available to students who areýin their final term and have submitted theirý"Intent to Graduate" form. Email your departmentýcoordinator for access.

Course number: FILM-455
Prerequisite: n/a

The purpose of this class is to ensure that everyýstudent has the professional assets and tools theyýwill need to successfully pursue their careerýimmediately after graduation. This class willýcover the creation and refinement of websites,ýresumes, and cover letters. Students will alsoýworkshop strategies for effective networking,ýinterviewing, and self-promotion. ýýA portion of this classes will involve a finalýterm review where students will be asked to submitýportfolio materials and professional documents forýreview and departmental archival. Like with theýmid-program review, students will meet with a teamýof film faculty and professionals to receiveýfeedback on these documents. This class shouldýonly be enrolled in by students who are in theirýfinal term and have submitted their "Intent toýGraduate" form.

Course number: FILM-455A
Prerequisite: n/a

The purpose of this class is to ensure that everyýstudent has the professional assets and tools theyýwill need to successfully pursue their careerýimmediately after graduation. This class willýcover the creation and refinement of websites,ýresumes, and cover letters. Students will alsoýworkshop strategies for effective networking,ýinterviewing, and self-promotion. ýýA portion of this classes will involve a finalýterm review where students will be asked to submitýportfolio materials and professional documents forýreview and departmental archival. Like with theýmid-program review, students will meet with a teamýof film faculty and professionals to receiveýfeedback on these documents. This class shouldýonly be enrolled in by students who are in theirýfinal term and have submitted their "Intent toýGraduate" form.

Course number: FILM-455B
Prerequisite: n/a

Entertainment Design and Film are collaborating toýcreate a ten-minute, high-concept sci-fiýfilm with production values equal to the biggestýHollywood blockbusters. The process will takeýseveral terms, and utilize the varied talents ofýour students and faculty to develop, design andýcreate the film. SFP: Story Development willýdevelop a finished screenplay based upon theýwinning concept proposal, along with some roughýconcept, character, environment and sceneýstoryboards. Students and instructors willýcollaborate in a "Writers' Room" format -ýcollectively contributing to the creation ofýscript and preliminary imagery.

Course number: FILM-343
Prerequisite: n/a

Students will pitch short scenes to directýin-class. Selected students will work with theýinstructor to design and execute appropriateýlighting strategies with regards to the tone,ýsetting, and narrative needs of the scene.ýStudents should be have potential scenes in mindýprior to the first day of class. Students may beýexpected to attend pre-lighting sessions duringýthe day prior to the film shoot. Production Level:ý3 and higher.

Course number: FILM-333
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is designed to be an immersiveýintroduction into the nuts and bolts of narrativeýas well as proper format and professionalýpresentation for screenplay writing. It will coverýthe essentials of narrative, 3-act structure andýstory arc, scene and sequence structure, theýimportance of theme, how to develop characters,ýand point-of-view. Required software: Final Draft.

Course number: FILM-101
Prerequisite: n/a

This course provides a conceptual approach to theýart and craft of writing for film. Emphasis is onýwriting from a visual point of view, as well asýanalyzing and exploring the elements fundamentalýto all styles of screenwriting. The goal of thisýclass is to encourage student awareness ofýalternative approaches to the development of moreýcomplex story structures and characters, and toýassist the student in becoming a more versatileýstoryteller.

Course number: FILM-102
Prerequisite: n/a

This intensive workshop for writers of featuresýand/or shorts is a professional approach to storyýand structure for narrative films with emotionalýimpact. Students begin by creating a compellingýpremise with artistic and/or commercial promise.ýShorts writers develop the premise into an outlineýand the outline into a screenplay. They rewriteýthe screenplay until the film is ready to shoot,ýwhile acquiring or enhancing skills essential toýwriting in longer forms. Feature writers developýthe premise into a first-stage outline. If andýwhen they are ready, they develop that into aýsecond-stage outline from which a screenplay canýbe written. If time allows, they begin the firstýdraft of the screenplay. Required software: FinalýDraft.ýýGreat Teacher Award winner Paul Guay's movies haveýgrossed over half a billion dollars. He conceivedýand co-wrote LIAR, LIAR, co-wrote THE LITTLEýRASCALS and HEARTBREAKERS, and did the polish ofýTHE NEVERENDING STORY that got the movie made.

Course number: FILM-203A
Prerequisite: n/a

This class will concentrate on refining and fineýtuning your pitch (for a writing or directing job)ýand getting it buyer-ready. With the ever changingýlandscape of Streamers, Studios and Financiers asýwell as Zoom pitches, this class will help yourýpitch be engaging, concise and memorable. Whetherýit's your own original concept, an adaptation ofýIP or pitching a remake/sequel of a project, thisýcourse will help you recalibrate your pitch to notýonly sell why you are the only person for the jobýbut also make clear what your vision is. ýýPrior completion of FILM-302/501 "Pitching" classýrecommended.

Course number: FILM-302A
Prerequisite: n/a

Set Safety is a 13 week class that acclimates allýincoming Graduate and Undergraduates film studentýon the safe practices for the Film Department'sýStages and Grip and Lighting equipment. Thisýclass will also cover Film Facilities usages.ýRequired for all Film Students.

Course number: FILM-004
Prerequisite: n/a

Set Safety Hands-on training is a 6 week classýthat acclimates all incoming Graduate andýUndergraduates film student on the safeýpractices for the Film Department's Stages andýGrip and Lighting equipment. ýýThis Set Safety class also will cover our FilmýProduction Handbook and Film Facilities usages.ýRequired for all Film Students and must haveýcomplete the Online Set Safety course

Course number: FILM-004W
Prerequisite: n/a

Set Safety is a 14 week class that acclimates allýincoming Graduate and Undergraduates film studentýon the safe practices forýThe Film Department's Stages and Grip and Lightingýequipment. This Set Safety class also will coverýour Film Production Handbook and Film Facilitiesýusages. Required for all Film Students.ýClass will run 4 thru 14 in-person and will coverýLighting Fixture, Power, Cable and cord, rigging,ýHead crate, clamps, butterfly Frame, Knot tying,ýrigging light, hands on practical test.

Course number: FILM-004B
Prerequisite: n/a

Set Safety is a 14 week class that acclimates allýincoming Graduate and Undergraduates film studentýon the safe practices forýThe Film Department's Stages and Grip and Lightingýequipment. This Set Safety class also will coverýour Film Production Handbook and Film Facilitiesýusages. Required for all Film Students.ýClass will run 1 thru 3 online and will cover SetýSafety Overview, Demo Tool Student Purchase; Levelýone Safety tips and Location Shooting.

Course number: FILM-004A
Prerequisite: n/a

In this course students will dive into theýincreasingly essential world of new media. Eachýstudent will explore the medium first hand,ýcreating a no budget, short form series that canýbe posted online as a standalone piece, or as aýproof of concept for a future project. Specialýattention will be paid to outlining the story,ýdesigning each episode so it stands alone as wellýas part of the series, and picking the bestýplatform for the story being told. Students willýalso learn the recent history of short formýdigital content, starting with YouTube and goingýthrough everything from Quibi to TikTok.ýýProduction Level: 1

Course number: FILM-246
Prerequisite: n/a

Storyboarding: Mastering Communication Using Text,ýImage, and Diagram. This course focuses onýstroyboarding skills for the filmmaker. A seriesýof exercises teaches techniques that enhance theýstudent's ability to visualize and sketch shotýsequences and camera moves. Students areýinstructed in simple sketch techniques to expandýtheir ability to communicate visual concepts toýother participating artists.

Course number: FILM-122
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: FILM-495
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: FILM-395
Prerequisite: n/a

Pseudo course block

Course number: FILM-ELE.PC1
Prerequisite: n/a

Pseudo course block

Course number: FILM-ELE.PC2
Prerequisite: n/a

Psuedo course block

Course number: FILM-ELE.PC3
Prerequisite: n/a

Pseudo course block

Course number: FILM-ELE.PC6
Prerequisite: n/a

Pseudo course block

Course number: FILM-ELE.PC9
Prerequisite: n/a

A historical and aesthetic overview of filmýediting, ranging from the early days of silentýfilm, to the innovations of modern techniques inýthe 21st century. Various editing scenarios andýsequences will be explored in-depth; from AlfredýHitchcock's use of voyeurism, to the crafty use ofýPoint-of-view edits in The Sopranos; the functionýof voice-over and music to create structure andýpace in films by Martin Scorsese and Francis FordýCoppola; to the use of spatial and expressionalýsound design in films by David Lynch and RidleyýScott. ýýThis course is designed to spark curiosity andýexpand students' theoretical knowledge of filmýediting. The ultimate goal is to encourageýlearning through the act of watching films and toýinspire students to employ thematic ingenuity inýthe planning and editing of their own projects.

Course number: FILM-352
Prerequisite: n/a

** This is NOT a production class ** ýThrough a combination of in-class lightingýassignments and film screenings students willýlearn to see and experience light as a narrativeýtool, beginning with the basic laws of light asýdescribed by the legendary educator Charles Potts.ýStudents will pair up into small groups to exploreývarious lighting techniques as they apply toýhumans, objects, and environments. Screening daysýwill involve analyzing specific styles ofýcinematography, exploring their place within theýnarrative, and determining how to achieve similarýeffects during in-class demos and practicals.

Course number: FILM-331
Prerequisite: n/a

Sensuality, seduction and pleasure are at the coreýof almost every effort in the worlds ofýentertainment, advertising and marketing. In orderýto ignite desire and create brand awareness inýconsumers and audiences, it is necessary to speakýin symbolic visual terms. A curated selection ofýfilms, advertising campaigns, photography, brandýmaterials and 'brand codes' will be examined inýorder to form an understanding of the traditionsýof the art of visual seduction and how suchýtraditions constantly evolve in response toýsociety's ever- changing conditions and values.ýStudents will create concepts, research documents,ýmood boards and a short film using pre-existingýfootage, the focus of which will be anýinstructor-assigned luxury brand communicationýproject.ýýProduction Level: This class involves no filmingýfor first-time students. However, students whoýtake this class a second time may be eligible toýshoot an original short film.

Course number: FILM-464
Prerequisite: n/a

Topic studio classes will focus on various,ýlimited time-offering, film-related topics thatýcover a wide range of concentrations. These topicsýmay only ever be run once due to the instructorýbeing an industry professional with limited freeýtime to teach, the topic at hand being relevantýonly to the term in which the section runs, or theýscope of the class being so hyper-specific that itýcan't support regular, yearly enrollment. If youýsee a topic studio that's of interest to you, takeýthe class while you can! ýýFor more information about what this term's topicýstudio class section is, please refer to theýcommunications you may have received from Filmýadministration, or reach out to them directly forýmore information.

Course number: FILM-380
Prerequisite: n/a

Casting Lab explores and demystifies the dynamicýcasting process from start to finish. Graduateýand Undergraduate Film students will learn how toýrun a professional audition and find a strongýcast for an upcoming project. Directors will beýcoached on how to effectively pitch and scheduleýtheir casting session as well as best practicesýfor auditioning and working with professionalýactors.

Course number: FILM-002
Prerequisite: n/a

Course number: FILM-TRNSFR
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is a technical introduction to theýtools you will use throughout film productions,ýincluding camera systems, sound recording,ýslating, and ingesting production media forýpost-production.

Course number: FILM-112
Prerequisite: n/a

"I don't expect directors to know how to write,ýbut I do expect them to know how to read." - BillyýWilder. ýý"You call yourself a writer?" -- Arne Sultan,ýsitcom show runner and former roomate of LennyýBruce, to Ron OsbornýýThis required seminar for all film majors willýfamiliarize students with the industry-standardýform and function of motion picture and televisionýsingle-camera screenplays. We will cover howýstory, character, tone, and emotion areýarticulated on the page using a very specificýformat designed to communicate visually, with aýunique shorthand descriptive style. Writing aýscript in proper format is essential for writers;ýunderstanding how and why screenplays look andýread as they do is equally essential for allýfilmmakers.

Course number: FILM-100
Prerequisite: n/a

This is an introductory class to visual effectsýusing After Effects. Through weekly assignments,ýstudents will learn to apply visual effects intoýtheir films, such as how to use green screens,ýmatte paintings, underwater scenes, 3d trackingýand more. We will also explore the history ofývisual effects, from the early techniques used inýMelie's films to the latest technology used iný"The Mandalorian". This is the starting point forýlearning visual-effects compositing and gaining aýnew set of tools to be more imaginative andýambitious in your own projects.

Course number: FILM-151A
Prerequisite: n/a

This is an intermediate to advanced immersionýinto industry-grade Visual Effects. Moving intoýAutodesk's Flame Premium software; manyýtechniques will be thoroughly detailed andýpracticed as if working in the industry, withýsenior-artist supervision, and underýclient-driven direction.

Course number: FILM-351
Prerequisite: n/a

This Course is based in a critical method ofýCinematographic Visual Analysis using 13 VisualýElements of Cinematography which are employed inýreal time film/video production and/or what isýbehind the image quality on acclaimed film titles.ýThe program will discuss on how to perceive theseýElements on a film production set, using filmýtitles as examples which use each Element as theirýmain Look. The Course is important for students onýDirecting Track whom wants to improve theýunderstanding of Cinematography and theýcommunication with their Cinematographers and forýDirectors of Photography whom wants to improve theýquality of production of their images.

Course number: FILM-335
Prerequisite: n/a

The Writer's Room experience will be recreated inýthis class, where you will learn to pitch, breakýstory and write a first act of your series. ýAnalyzing the scripts and episodes of theýacclaimed network series, Hannibal, we willýexamine groundbreaking television that hasýelevated the art of storytelling.

Course number: FILM-401
Prerequisite: n/a

This course is designed to be an immersiveýintroduction to writing an original televisionýpilot and the inner-workings of the TV writer'sýroom. Following an introduction to the differencesýbetween screenwriting and television writing,ýformat, and finding your audience/network,ýweek-to-week student work will be "put up on theýboard" and workshopped in the same manner as theýprofessional television writer's room, breakingýdown the steps from ideation to finished script. ýýStudents will leave the class with a finishedýpilot script which can be used as a writing sampleýfor working in television and a basic confidenceýof what to expect when working in a writer's roomýon a professionally produced show. Through ourýweekly workshopping core screenwriting skills willýbe reinforced including narrative, structure,ýstory arcs, scene work, the importance of theme,ýcharacter development, and point-of-view.

Course number: FILM-206
Prerequisite: n/a

This intensive workshop focuses on writing shortýnarrative films with emotional impact that areýboth ends in themselves and calling cards for theýfeature and television and streaming community. ýStudents begin by creating a compelling premiseýwith artistic and/or commercial promise. Theyýdevelop the premise into an outline. They developýthe outline into a screenplay. They rewrite theýscreenplay until the film is ready to shoot, whileýacquiring or enhancing skills essential to writingýin longer forms. Required software: Final Draft.

Course number: FILM-205
Prerequisite: n/a