Film and Video Production
The cinema studies emphasis allows for sustained work in the critical analysis of film and video. Students concentrate on historical and theoretical approaches to understanding film/video production and reception and how these media intersect with the larger culture. Focus is on developing strong critical thinking and writing skills. The cinema studies emphasis is designed for students who are primarily interested in the non-productin aspects of film and video. It is also recommended for students seeking solid academic preparation for graduate studies in film and video, cultural studies, or related fields.
Requirements for Cinema Studies (catalog year 05/06 and later)
School of Communications CORE: (9 credits)
COM 101 Concepts of Communications
COM 295 Theories of Communications
and ONE of the following:
COM 201 Speech
COM 215 Story Making (SWS course)
B.A. Cognate
The B.A. degree requires a third-semester proficiency in a foreign language of the student's choice.
B.S. Cognate
CS 150 Intro to Computing - OR - PHI 103 Logic
STA 215 Introductory Applied Statistics (take before SS 300)
SS 300 Research Methods
FILM & VIDEO PRODUCTION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Film & Video Production Foundation (26 credits)
CFV 123 Survey of Media Production Modes ("Modes")
CFV 124 Image & Sound
CFV 125 Media Production I
- FORMAL ENTRY TO THE MAJOR VIA APPLICATION PROCESS
CFV 226 Media Production II
CFV 261 Scriptwriting
CBR 281 Audio Production I
CFV 370 Film & TV Interpretation One Additional CFV History/Theory/Criticism Course
CFV 498 Senior Thesis/Projects, or CFV 490 Internship (variable credit)
COM 495 Issues in Communications (Capstone)
Cinema Studies Emphasis (15 credits)
Required:
CFV 375 World Cinema
COM 348 Film Theories
Choose TWO from the following focused group:
CFV 370 Film & Video Interpretation (may be repeated for credit when content varies.)
COM 371 Media and Society (any section - may be repeated for credit when content varies.)
COM 372 Global Communications
COM 373 Women and Minorities in Film & Television
Choose ONE from:
Intermediate or Advanced Production courses
HISTORY/THEORY/CRITICISM Courses:COM 348 Film Theories (SWS course)
CFV 370 Film & TV Interpretation (may be repeated for credit when content varies. CFV 375
World Cinema can fulfill this requirement.) To see current academic year CFV 370 content, go
to: CURRENT STUDENTS > ADVISING, or click here.
COM 371 Media and Society (may be repeated for credit when content varies. See current
schedule of courses for content/topic area.)
COM 372 Global Communications
COM 373 Women & Minorities in Film and Television
CFV 375 World Cinema
INTERMEDIATE Production Courses:
CBR 382 Audio Production II
CFV 321 16mm Film Production
CFV 322 Documentary Production I
CFV 323 Media Technologies
CFV 324 3D Computer Animation
CFV 325 Animation I
CFV 326 Computer Image Making
CFV 327 Film & Video Art
CFV 328 Intermediate Film Practicum (Summer Film Project - production phase)
CFV 330 Digital Post Production
CFV 362 Scriptwriting II
CFV 368 Lighting for Film/Video Production
CFV 380 Special Topics
ADVANCED Production Courses:
CBR 485 Audio Production III
CFV 422 Documentary Production II (prerequisite: CFV 322)
CFV 424 16mm Film Production II (prerequisite: CFV 321)
CFV 425 Animation II (pre-requisite: CFV 325)
CFV 426 Cinematic Multimedia (prerequisite: CFV 326)
CFV 428 Advanced Film Practicum (prerequisite CFV 424 - Summer Film Project - production
phase)
CFV 429 Post Production Practicum (prerequisite CFV 261 AND either CFV 330 or CBR 281 -
Summer Film Project - post-production phase)
CFV 470 Nonfiction Film/Video Practicum (Non-profit client-based production. Prerequisite CFV
320 or higher.)
CFV 482 Sound Design for Film & Video (prerequisite CBR 281)
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