114 (214) Film and Experience: The Filmmaker and the Viewer. 3 cr. U.
Consideration of film as an experience--aesthetic, physical, psychological, social, and historical--for both the filmmaker and the viewer. Prereq: none.
115 Media Archaeology. 3 cr. U.
A course for beginning media artists, this is a hands-on journey into the language of media using case studies from the past four hundred years. Prereq: Film 116(C) recom.
116 Experimentation with Media. 3 cr. U.
Development of perceptual and expressive competencies using low-cost tools, fieldwork, and the web in response to historical and contemporary issues facing media artists. Prereq: Film 115(C) recom.
150 Multicultural America. 3 cr. U.
Cross-cultural study of U.S. ethnic and racial identities through materials drawn from a variety of media arts practices (e.g. film, photography, new media) with attention to African-, Asian-, Hispanic- and Native American experiences. Cultures and Communities Prog course; req'd service learning component. Not open to students who have taken Anthro 150 (ER), English 150 (ER), History 150 (ER), Sociol 150 (ER), Wmns 150 (ER). Prereq:none.
201 (101) Introduction to Experimental Media Arts. 3 cr. U.
Survey of independent media art production in film, video, photography and emerging media from the artist's point of view. Lectures, screenings, and workshops exploring ideas and techniques relevant to the making of personal statements. Prereq: none.
202 (102) Current Topics in Media Arts Production: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U.
Lectures, screening, discussions, and workshops in media arts production from the artist's point of view. Development of ideas/proposals for possible production in subsequent film department courses. May be retaken with change in topic to max of 9 cr. Prereq: none.
203 Media Workshop: (Subtitled). 1-3 cr. U.
Lab tutorial consisting of intermedia exercises and class projects. Specific credits announced in Schedule of Classes whenever course is offered. May be retaken with change in content to 9 cr max. Prereq: none.
210 Concepts of Production in the Media Arts. 3 cr. U.
Introduction to the basic elements of cinema and related media in an inter-arts context through the development of critical and practical skills. Prereq: none.
220 Basic Elements of Filmmaking I. 3 cr. U.
Introduction to 16mm film production including concept development, pre-production planning, 16mm cameras, light meters, splicers, viewers, tripods, projection and film stocks. Prereq: Film 115(P), 116(P) & either 114(214)(P) or 210(P); or cons instr.
221 Basic Elements of Filmmaking II. 6 cr. U.
Theory and practice of 16mm non-sync sound techniques. Emphasis on project development, cinematography, editing, sound recording, audio transfers and mixing. Prereq: grade B or above in Film 220; or cons instr.
222 Basic Elements of Video. 3 cr. U.
Introduction to small-format, portable video production. Prereq: Film 115(P), 116(P) & either 114(214)(P) or 210(P); or cons instr.
232 Animation I. 3 cr. U.
Introduction to single-frame cinematic principles and techniques including drawing, collage, and kinetic analysis for short animated film projects. Prereq: none.
234 Introduction to the Screenplay. 3 cr. U.
Approaches to screenwriting from both artistic and professional points of view from the cultivation of an idea to the realization of a scenario. Prereq: none.
250 Internship/Professional Practice. 3 cr. U.
This project-oriented course supports student engagement in professional internships, production of a media project for a non-profit organization or curating a media arts event/series. May be retaken to max of 6 cr. Prereq: cons instr.
251 Theory/Practice Workshop: (Subtitled). 3-4 cr. U.
Development of techniques for projects in the theory and practice of media arts. May be retaken with change in content to 9 cr max. Prereq: none.
253 Introduction to Photography. 3 cr. U.
Basic techniques and processes of black and white still photography. Images and aesthetics of photography as an art form. Emphasizes personalized perception and seeing photographically. Jointly offered with & counts as repeat of Art 253(251). Prereq: Film 115(P), 116(P) & either 114(214)(P) or 210(P); or Art 101, 106 & 108; or cons instr.
255 Introduction to Digital Arts. 3 cr. U.
Development of techniques for producing digital media projects, with special emphasis on timeline-based computer applications. Prereq: Film 115(P), 116(P) & either 114(214)(P) or 210(P); or Art 118(C) or 227(C) (topic title: Web Design I); or cons instr.
297 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U.
Production and special problems designed to provide relevant course work for a study abroad program in the media arts. May be retaken with change in topic to max of 12 cr. Prereq: acceptance in Study Abroad Prog.
299 Independent Study. 1-6 cr. U.
Individual program of supervised study in media arts theory & practice. May be retaken for cr. Prereq: cons instr.
301 Conversations with Filmmakers and Critics. 3 cr. U.
Lectures, screenings, and discussions by contemporary filmmakers and critics. Subjects of presentation will include the contemporary state of the art, the condition of the industry, and the relations of film to a critique of the culture. Prereq: none.
302 Video in the Classroom. 3 cr. U.
Introduction to creative and technical processes of video making. Planning and production of topical video projects with small team of K-12 students and teacher. May be retaken to max of 6 cr. Prereq: none.
309 Theory & Practice of Media Literacy. 3 cr. U.
Explores the relationship between image, sound and text in light of an expanded sense of 'writing,' 'image-making,' and 'critique' in the digital age. Prereq: none.
314 Topics in Conceptual Studies: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U.
Consideration of issues in critical studies including ethnographic film, found-footage filmmaking, experimental documentary or surrealist film. Retakable with change of topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: Film 114(214)(P) or 210(P); or cons instr.
316 Filmmaker as Theorist/Practitioner: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U.
Examines filmmakers particularly engaged in theory/practice investigations of film form including Chantal Ackerman, Jean-Luc Godard, Sergei Eisenstein, Laura Mulvey & Trinh T. Minh-ha. Retakable with change of topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: Film 114(214)(P) or 210(P); or cons instr.
318 Film and the Visual and Performing Arts: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U.
Consideration of film's relationship to a specific art form, its formal similarities and historical intersections including film & painting, film & dance, film & music. Retakable with change of topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: Film 114(214)(P) or 210(P); or cons instr.
319 Film Genres: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U.
Formal investigation of what comprises a film genre across both national & international contexts. Critical writing & production assignments will foreground conventions & their transformations in film history. Retakable with change of topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: Film 114(214)(P) or 210(P); or cons instr.
320 Structures of Film. 3 cr. U.
Advanced examination of structural dimensions in film, including space, time, causality, image, and sound. Practical techniques explore structural possibilities for creative expression in film. Prereq: Film 114(214)(P) & 210(P); or cons instr.
341 (241) Theory/Practice Seminar: (Subtitled). 3-4 cr. U.
Theoretical/practical approaches to film and video production. May be retaken with change in topic to max of 9 cr. Prereq: admis to upper-level film classes per portfolio review, or cons instr.
350 Digital Photography: Color. 3 cr. U.
Conceptual and aesthetic content of digital color photography using advanced Photoshop & digital output technology. Jointly offered with & counts as repeat of Art 350. Prereq: grade B- or better in Art 253(251)(P) or grade B or better in Film 253(P), & Pre-Film/Film major or admis to Visual Art Prog or Inter-Arts/DIVAS Prog; or cons instr.
352 Photographic Expression. 3 cr. U.
Photography as a means to personal expressive statement. Jointly offered with & counts as repeat of Art 352(252). Prereq: grade of B- or better in Art 253(251)(P) or B or better in Film 253(P), & Pre-Film/Film major or admis to Visual Art Prog or Inter-Arts/DIVAS Prog; or cons instr.
353 Photographic Techniques. 3 cr. U.
Primarily technical course exploring traditional photographic materials, processes and techniques. Jointly offered with & counts as repeat of Art 353. Prereq: grade of B- or better in Art 350(P) & 352(252)(P); or grade of B or better in Film 350(P) & 352(P); or cons instr.
380 Media Arts Module: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U.
Post-portfolio course introducing specialized production skills in film, video, audio or new genres. May be retaken with change in topic to max of 9 cr. Prereq: admis to upper level course per portfolio review or cons instr. In case of over-enrollment, admission based on gpa in major.
389 Film/Video Workshop: 3 cr. U.
A project-oriented course of variable content focusing on different aspects of film and/or video. May be retaken with change in topic. Prereq: admis to upper-level film classes per portfolio review or cons instr.
399 Advanced Independent Study. 1-6 cr. U.
Individual program of supervised study for the advanced student of film and/or video. May be retaken for cr. Prereq: admis to upper-level film classes per portfolio review & cons instr.
410 Junior Project. 6 cr. U.
Individual production projects in film or video facilitated by critiques and technical demonstrations tailored to student needs. Prereq: admis to upper level course per portfolio review or cons instr. In case of over-enrollment, admission based on grade point average in major.
420 Intermediate Media Arts Module: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.
Intermediate level course in specialized production skills in film, video, audio or new genres. May be retaken with change in topic to max of 9 cr. Prereq: admis to upper level course per portfolio review; jr st or cons instr. In case of over-enrollment, admission based on gpa in major.
434 Film Aesthetics: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U.
Consideration of a particular aesthetic aspect of film including performance, sound, decor, frame/sequence, color, narrative & narration, temporality. Retakable with change of topic to 9 cr max. Prereq: jr st., Film 210(P); or const instr.
450 Advanced Internship/Professional Practice. 1-6 cr. U/G.
This project-oriented course supports student engagement in professional internships, production of a media project for a non-profit organization or curating a media arts event/series. May be retaken to max of 9 cr. Prereq: admis to upper-level Film classes per portfolio review, cons instr.
451 Contemporary Practice in Photography: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U.
Contemporary concepts in photography as they relate to the practice of photography as an art form, such as artist-made photography books and picture-making styles. Jointly offered with & counts as repeat of Art 451(351). May be retaken with change in topic to max of 6 cr. Prereq: grade of B- or better in Art 350(P) or 352(252)(P) or grade of B or better in Film 350(P) or 352(P); or cons instr.
454 Photography: Narrative Forms. 3 cr. U.
Exploration of the narrative in contemporary photographic practice. Projects may include, but are not limited to, digital and wet-lab photography, artists books and photographic installations. Jointly offered with & counts as repeat of Art 454. Prereq: grade of B- or better in Art 350(P) & 352(252)(P); or grade of B or better in Film 350(P) & 352(P); or cons instr.
455 Integrated Film/Video Exploration. 6 cr. U/G.
A study of the relationship between film/video production and film/video analysis, team taught by an artist and a critic. Jointly offered with ArtHist/English/JMC 310. Prereq: jr st. Film majors: portfolio review and/or cons instr; non-film majors: cons instr.
456 Digital Photography: Advanced. 3 cr. U/G.
Self directed investigation, critiques and seminar discussions. Jointly offered with & counts as repeat of Art 456(455). Prereq: jr st; grade of B- or better in Art 350(P) or 352(252)(P); or grade of B or better in Film 350(P) or 352(P); or grad st; or cons instr.
460 Advanced Media Arts Module: (Subtitled). 3 cr. U/G.
Advanced-level course in specialized production skills in film, video, audio or new genres. May be retaken with change of topic to max of 9 cr. Prereq: admis to upper level course per portfolio review; jr st or cons instr. In case of over-enrollment, admission based on gpa in major.
470 Advanced Video Workshop: (Subtitled). 1-6 cr. U/G.
Emphasis on individual projects exploring portable and studio video production techniques. Students to submit production proposals for faculty approval. May be retaken to max of 6 cr. Prereq: jr st; admis to upper-level film classes per portfolio review, Film 389(P) with cons instr; or grad st.
497 Study Abroad: (Subtitled). 1-12 cr. U.
Production and special problems designed to provide relevant course work for a study abroad program in the media arts. May be retaken with change in topic to max of 12 cr. Prereq: admis to upper-level Film classes per portfolio review, or cons instr.
509 Senior Project I. 3 cr. U.
Pre-production/production of individual media arts projects facilitated by critiques and work sessions. Prereq: admis to upper level course per portfolio review, min 12 cr of upper-level film/video/new genres electives, or cons instr. In case of over-enrollment, admission based on gpa in major.
510 Senior Project II. 6 cr. U.
Continuation of capstone project started in Film 509. Emphasis on production and post-production, facilitated by critiques, work sessions and preparations for a public presentation. Prereq: Film 509(P) or cons instr. In case of over-enrollment, admission based on gpa in major.
512 Senior Project in Conceptual Studies. 6 cr. U.
Capstone seminar investigates and interrogates relationship between filmmaking, theory and history. Archival research and critical analysis will produce final multimedia project. Prereq: Film 320(P), 455(P).
552 Advanced Studio Practice in Photography. 3 cr. U/G.
Students define and pursue their own photographic project. Written requirements as well as a final portfolio required. Jointly offered with & counts as repeat of Art 552. Prereq: jr st; grade of B- or better in Art 451(351)(P), 454(P) or 456(455)(P) or grade of B or better in Film 451(P), 454(P) or 456(P); or grad st; or cons instr.
553 Photography Portfolio. 3 cr. U/G.
Continuation of Art 552 or Film 552 with emphasis on final presentation of project. Jointly offered with & counts as repeat of Art 553. Prereq: jr st; grade of B- or better in Art 552(P) or grade of B or better in Film 552(P); or grad st; or cons instr.
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