Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts Sodaro-Pankey Undergraduate School of Media Arts

Robert Bassett, M.A., Dean

Dezso Magyar, M.F.A., Senior Associate Dean

Dan Leonard, M.F.A., Associate Dean

Joe Slowensky, M.F.A., Chair, Film Division

Janell Shearer, M.J., Chair, Media Arts Division

Professors: Badham, Bassett, Bettman, Boylan, Dill, Magyar, Paull, Rose, Seydor, Shearer, Slowensky, Ward;

Associate Professors: Cheney, Ferncase, Gardner, Gulino, Kowalski, Leonard, McCracken, Swimmer, Weitzner, Wolansky;

Assistant Professors: Alosi, Arundale, Brown, Doyle, Kost, Kriger, Lane, Lewis, O'Connor, Pavelin, Rote;

Instructors: Mardesich, Walther.

Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising

Bachelor of Arts in Screenwriting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Producing

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Screen Acting

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Television and Broadcast Journalism

The undergraduate programs are housed in the Sodaro–Pankey School of Media Arts within the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. The Sodaro–Pankey School of Media Arts invites students to engage in the study and practice of self–expression through the media arts.

All entering students enroll in the same two-course program of study during the first year. FTV 130 Introduction to Visual Storytelling, is an intense, hands–on production course in which students work with exploratory exercises, in assignments crafted to encourage risk–taking and creativity. In FTV 140 Introduction to Film Aesthetics, students begin the scholarly examination of films both as expressions of culture and models of rhetorical style that can then inform students' own work. Together these classes form the "gateway" experience for every Dodge College student.

From there, the curriculum continues to encourage creative and intellectual exploration throughout the undergraduate course of study. In every semester students are expected to develop both fluency in expression through the media arts (through courses in the major) and an understanding of the broader cultural context in which they participate (through courses in general education.)

As students proceed into upper–division courses, the degree paths become more distinct. More emphasis is put on the "business of the business," whether the business is the film industry, film scholarship, public relations, advertising, television, or broadcast journalism.

Each of the school's eight bachelor degrees ends with a specific "capstone" project, to prepare the student with a calling card intended to lead them to meaningful, satisfying work after graduation.

Students pursuing a BA or BFA in the Sodaro–Pankey School of Media Arts must maintain at least a 2.000 GPA in the major. All courses in the major must be taken for a letter grade (except for independent internships) and passed with a "C–" or higher.

Departmental Honors

Students must earn a GPA of 3.700 or higher in major courses to be considered for departmental honors. In addition, students must be recommended by the faculty for outstanding work in the Sodaro–Pankey School of Media Arts.

Class Fees: Technology Fee and Insurance

Some courses in the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts carry a technology fee, which ranges from $75 to $1,000. Money collected through these fees supports the college's special events and week-night screenings, the equipment necessary for creating film and video productions, the computer labs and software, and the production environment generally.

Students in very advanced production courses will also be billed to defray the cost of insurance for equipment, personnel and locations. Details are available in the Production Handbook.

Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies

The film studies degree offers students the opportunity to explore film history, aesthetics, theory, and criticism in depth, along with a hands–on introduction to production. This combination of theoretical study with production experience gives students a unique understanding of how film creates meaning.

core requirements (30 credits)

Electives include all courses offered by the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.

Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising

The degree in public relations and advertising prepares students to work as communications professionals in a globally networked society using the tools of film and television as well as print, new media and the Internet. Following coursework introducing students to both fields, with a particular emphasis on working in the entertainment industry, students may elect to pursue either public relations or advertising as an area of study.

core requirements (36 credits)

senior project (3 credits)

one of the following

three elective courses (9 credits)

minimum of one upper–division course

recommended for public relations:

recommended for advertising:

Bachelor of Arts in Screenwriting

The study of screenwriting is an intensive program aimed at helping screenwriters develop their individual creative voices as they explore the intricacies of story structure, character development, writing believable dialogue and understanding film language and genres. Students will learn to write in a variety of forms, including the short film, feature film and episodic television.

core requirements (39 credits)

Electives include all courses offered by the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Producing

The degree in creative producing prepares students to find and develop stories for production, particularly in global markets. Students will study the creative disciplines as well as the business disciplines that support production, including financing, marketing and distribution on an international level. (Orange Campus only.)

core requirements (48 credits)

two elective courses (6 credits)

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Producing - Singapore

Go to http://ftv.chapman.edu/singapore/ for specific curriculum.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Arts

The BFA in digital arts offers students the opportunity to develop the artistic and technical skills to create or enhance a story using the tools of the digital world, particularly as the media continue to evolve with an increased use of computer–animated characters, digital effects and compositing techniques combining motion capture, live action and animation.

core requirements (48 credits)

three elective courses (9 credits)

minimum of two upper-division courses

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production

The film production degree provides professional education in a liberal arts environment, a combination that prepares students to create as film artists who understand the social, cultural and historic context of film language while developing their skills in one or more areas of production. Students may use electives to have writing/directing, picture editing, cinematography, producing, sound, or digital arts as an area of study.

Majors in film production may not enroll in most other courses until they successfully pass FTV 130 with a grade of "B–" or better. If a student receives a grade lower than "B–" then he or she must repeat the course, and additional courses that may be taken concurrently are restricted to 100 and 200–level courses until the successful completion of FTV 130 with a grade of "B–" or better.

core requirements (48 credits)

Students may choose at the end of the sophomore year to have an area of study other than writing, directing, or producing. Such students may elect to take one of the following courses in place of FTV 331 Advanced Production with the understanding that they will continue this specialization in Senior Project Workshop. Consent of advisor is required:

Electives include all courses offered by the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Screen Acting

Offered in collaboration with the College of Performing Arts. See College of Performing Arts, Department of Theatre, for details of this degree.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Television and Broadcast Journalism

The BFA in television and broadcast journalism offers students a broad introduction to the storytelling forms of the medium of television, from episodic programs in comedy or drama to news, talk shows, sports broadcasting and documentaries. Following introductory coursework in production techniques as well as the history and business operations of television as a medium, students may elect to study narrative television, broadcast journalism or documentary filmmaking.

core requirements (27 credits)

broadcast journalism area of study (30 credits)

narrative television area of study (30 credits)

two electives from the following (6 credits)

documentary area of study (30 credits)

Minors in Film and Media Arts

The following minors are available to all students at Chapman University, without separate admission to Dodge College. However, before enrolling in certain classes listed below, students have to formally declare the associated minor. A minimum of 9 credits must be upper-division.

The College particularly encourages students from other programs at Chapman University to consider a minor in film studies. Increasingly, media literacy is key both to liberal learning and to full participation in life after college.

Minor in Film Studies

requirements (18 credits)

Minor in Broadcast Journalism

requirements (21 credits)

Minor in Television

requirements (21 credits)

Minor in Advertising

requirements (18 credits)

Minor in Public Relations

requirements (18 credits)

Course Descriptions - Film and Media Arts

FTV 103 Broadcast News

Students are trained in gathering information and translating that information into news stories for broadcast. Students deal with style and format of writing. The course also covers the essentials of news videography and editing. Open to non-majors. Fee: $300. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. The educational/curricular goal of this course is to introduce the student to the world of broadcast journalism—with an emphasis on both words: The "broadcast," which entails learning and beginning to hone all of the requisite TV production skills: shooting, editing, on-camera performance, etc. The "journalism," which entails developing and honing an interest and knowledge based of what goes in the world around them, with particular attention to issues of local import.
2. The goal is that students will begin to develop the skills they need to work in a newsroom (or on any regularly-produced TV show) when they leave Dodge College.
3. They will know what constitutes news, they will begin to learn how the various departments of government and business work, how the courts work; they will start to cultivate the skills needed to report in the field, how to call on interviews, how to gain access to events, how to cultivate story ideas.
4. The objective is to begin to mold those skills and qualities that make up an effective practitioner of the fourth estate, that professional who can ably act as the public's watchdog. They should start to mold that thirst for news, that routine by which they read the newspaper, watch television news, read Internet news sites, magazines, trade publications, etc, and engage in conversations concerning the issues of the day.
5. The learning outcome should be that the student – by course end has accomplished two goals: They have gained a sufficient understanding of what is news, what is this practice of journalism, and the distinction between news/journalism and other types of media.
6. Secondly, they should be fairly well along in determining for themselves if they have the affinity and desire to pursue a career in broadcast journalism.
7. The outcome should be that the student can identify a story and produce a television-news account of this story in the field; that the student begins to hone his or her news writing skills, that the student begins to hone his or her skills in TV news production: shooting, editing, and on-camera performance.

FTV 105 Art of Story

In a format of weekly lectures before all new Dodge College students, this course aims to establish storytelling in its various forms as the lingua franca of all disciplines at dodge college. It will enhance the awareness of storytelling, as well as expand the student's knowledge of the humanities through the study of music, commercials, dance, poetry, theater, art, literature, etc. Open to non-majors. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 114 Introduction to Television Production: Studio

Course Description: An introduction to the skills used in television production. Using a lecture/lab format, this course provides a comprehensive overview of the medium and provides the student with hands-on experience in television studio techniques as well as basic field production and editing. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. Course will provide students with a solid foundation of skills and knowledge necessary for all studio-based television productions including narrative, documentary, and news programs.

FTV 115 Editing I

Prerequisite, FTV 130. Students study the basic principles and aesthetics of editing film, video, and digital media, with practical experience through the completion of short editing projects. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. To achieve proficiency in the technical skills of the various forms of editing.
2. To increase awareness of the aesthetics of the art of editing.

FTV 116 Introduction to Television Production: Location

An exploration of the fundamental creative, technical, and logistical challenges of shooting television productions on a practical location. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. Course will provide students with an overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for television productions shot on practical locations.
2. Through the production of five short location projects, students will be exposed to the particular challenges that practical locations present to director, producer, and crew outside the studio environment.
3. Students will learn what equipment is necessary, how to plan for a practical location shoot, and professional conduct on a location set.

FTV 120 Overview of Digital Arts

An introduction to the world of digital imagery, visual effects and animation, focusing on their history, current status, and effect on film, television, and other media and on the issues that relate to the digitalization of our culture such as intellectual property, personal privacy, and related ethical questions. Students will create projects which combine the elements of story with computer generated visual effects. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. To introduce students to the fundamentals of digital processes and theory and their implications on society.

FTV 127 Screenwriting Explorations

An introduction to the history, theory, and practice of screenwriting. Lecture component includes historical and theoretical overview, and detailed analyses of several feature films by recognized masters of different eras to explore essential screenwriting problems and solutions. Creative component will require students to write two short screenplays. Open to non-majors. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 130 Introduction to Visual Storytelling

An introduction to production. Each student will write, shoot, and edit a series of exploratory exercises. The primary emphasis is on telling a story visually, employing basic cinematography, lighting, editing, and sound recording. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 133 Audio Techniques

An introductory course on the art and science of audio recording, including studio and field recording, digital editing, equipment operation, mixing, and the theories and techniques that support quality sound production. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. To gain proficiency in basic sound recording techniques for location and production recording, editing, and multi-track audio projects.

FTV 140 Introduction to Film Aesthetics

An exploration of the essential elements of film through lecture, discussion, and viewing of a wide variety of films and film excerpts. Class discussions focus on analyzing the ways in which cinematography, mise en scene, editing, sound, and other aspects of film combine to make it a unique and meaningful form of art, entertainment, and instruction. Open to non-majors. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. To learn the fundamentals of film analysis, including the principles of montage, camera movement, lighting, sound, directing, acting; to persuade students that film enjoyment is enhanced when cinema techniques are understood and articulated; to broaden their experience and knowledge of classic films, which are presented as art.

FTV 203 Broadcast News II

Prerequisite, FTV 103. Working in two–person teams under deadline pressure, students will report, photograph, write, and edit packages for television news. During the course of the semester, students will be assigned to cover a variety of news stories including spot news, political news, business news, and light features. Some of the stories will air on a weekly news show on local cable. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. To provide the student with experience in producing television news field reports under deadline pressure.

FTV 216 2–D Graphics I

Prerequisites, FTV 120, ART 211. An introduction to two–dimensional computer graphics and design fundamentals as they relate to film and digital arts. Using Adobe Photoshop, students will explore pixel–based graphics and their applications in raster-based images. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 217 2–D Graphics II

Prerequisite, FTV 216. An in–depth workshop in two–dimensional computer graphics continuing where FTV 216 concludes. Using Adobe Illustrator as well as Adobe Photoshop, students will explore vector and raster graphics and their applications in animation, visual effects, and overall graphic design. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 227 Screenwriting Fundamentals

A workshop introduction to the building blocks upon which all film and television writing are based: visualization, dialogue, scenes, sequences, and basic dramatic structure. Students begin with writing exercises and proceed to the development of several short scripts. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. To train and prepare the student to write for all common script formats.
2. To develop professional writing form and habits through exercises and complete scripts.

FTV 229 Experimental Course

Fee varies. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.

FTV 230 Principles of Advertising

A study of the integrated marketing communications model, recognizing the importance of coordinating all of the promotional mix elements to develop an effective communications program. Open to non-majors. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 231 Principles of Public Relations

Examination of the social, psychological, economic, and political foundations of public relations; and the integration of the behavioral sciences, management, and communication theories into a profession. Open to non-majors. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 232 Electronic Cinematography

An introduction to digital and electronic cinematography, including basic and advanced camera functions, post-production issues and handling of digital images. Emphasis will be on hands-on application and creative use of the concepts of composition, lighting and camera movement as forms of expressing and emphasizing dramatic content. Students will shoot, edit and analyze their own material. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. The purpose of the course is to enable the student to understand the complexities of the handling of electronic cameras in terms of camera movement, camera placement, aspects of visual expression, working with color and atmosphere.
2. The student will understand the technical principles and their terminology and learn how to apply them creatively.
3. The student will be able to do an analysis of camerawork and how it relates to the final cut.
4. The student will learn how to apply principles of composition to camera movement, screen direction, point of view etc. in a practical working environment.

FTV 234 Online Collaboration: New Media Literacy

Students will learn how interactive communication is changing the way we read, write and share knowledge. When everyone is a publisher, the role of an author, or Web site creator, has shifted from authority to guide. Students will learn how participatory communication has fundamentally changed the way we communicate. Open to non-majors. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. When information is no longer presented in a linear fashion, when the visitor to a Web site constructs his own path to and through our presentation and is free to comment on or counter our arguments in real time, the nature of the communication relationship has fundamentally shifted. At the same time, the Internet has changed the nature of the way we construct knowledge using media, sound and images, and the ways we attract and interact with others with whom we share common interests. Mastery of these new forms of communication, or new media literacy, is vital to our students' success in a connected world.
2. Students will research the nature and structure of three different forms of communication in cyberspace: 1) research and scholarship, comparing the challenges facing traditional scholarship with participatory publishing such as that of Wikipedia, 2) advocacy sites, comparing cause communications in the real and virtual worlds, from politics to environmental issues, and 3) fan sites, examining the multiplier effect of online communities dedicated to any favorite topic from a cult film to a literary classic.
3. Students will present their findings in traditional, linear form (a written, academic paper) and subsequently create a simple web site to experience the demands of non-linear presentation incorporating images and sound in a collaborative communication environment.

FTV 237 Cinematography I

A study of motion picture photography as a means of communication. Includes lecture and practical application on camera operation, lenses, filters, film, videotape, exposure, composition, formats, location and studio techniques and laboratory procedures. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. To achieve competence in the use of a camera, to practice the technique of telling a story photographically, and to increase awareness of photographic aesthetics.

FTV 238 Lighting for 3–D

Prerequisite, FTV 256. An introduction to the basic principles and concepts of lighting as used in motion picture and computer graphics and how they relate to and differ from each other. Students will develop digital and physical lighting schemes for objects, interiors and worlds. Topics covered will include the historical perspective, terms and concepts, physics of light, lighting style, storytelling with light, and professional practice. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits.

FTV 239 Directing I

Prerequisite, FTV 130. A concentrated study in the means of eliciting convincing performances from actors. Work includes script analysis from an acting viewpoint and directing actors brought in from outside the class. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 240 The Business of Television

An exploration of the business aspects of the television industry including business models and organizational structures of broadcast and cable networks, local TV stations, studios and independent production companies and how they affect the development of content. An examination of the issues and trends, social, technological, and economic, that affect programming and business operations in the television industry. Open to non-majors. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 244 History of Film (to 1945)

The history of film as an art form, industry, and cultural phenomenon, from the postwar Neorealist movement to the state of contemporary art and practice. Open to non-majors. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. To introduce students to the wide range of films produced throughout the world prior to 1945.
2. Although the emphasis will be on the "classics" of world cinema, marginalized formats and experimental works will discussed to some extent.

FTV 245 History of Film (1946–present)

The history of film as an art form, industry, and cultural phenomenon, from post war film movements to the present. Open to non-majors. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. To introduce students to the wide range of films produced throughout the world since 1945.
2. Although the emphasis will be on the "classics" of world cinema, marginalized formats and experimental works will discussed to some extent.

FTV 246 History of Television

A study of the history of this transformative medium, with particular emphasis placed on underlying social and cultural factors which influenced its development. Open to non-majors. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 247 Digital Arts: Evolution and Aesthetics

Prerequisites, FTV 130, 140. A historical survey of animated film and alternative media including 3D cinema, interactive media, immersive media, special effects cinema, and other non-traditional forms that augment and transcend photographic motion pictures. Open to non-majors. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 256 Introduction to 3–D Animation and Modeling

Prerequisites, FTV 120, FTV 130 or consent of instructor. An introduction to the tools available in Autodesk's Maya software package for the creation of 3D digital animation. Topics covered include modeling, animation, shading, lighting, character rigging and rendering. This course emphasizes an understanding of the software as well as the fundamental concepts of the Disney Principles of Animation. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 262 Prime Time: The Game of Television

PRIME TIME is a role-playing simulation of the business of television which explores the aesthetic, sociological, economic, demographic, and technological trends that impact prime time television programming decisions – what gets on the air and what stays on the air. As members of the prime time community (network executives, producers, and advertisers) students define what constitutes success, as they face trade-offs between commercial viability, artistic merit, advertiser demands, and public pressure. Open to non-majors. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 271 Location Filmmaking

Prerequisite, FTV 130. A group experience in which students participate in the production of a department–sponsored film project. Class members are organized into production crews. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $300. (Offered interterm.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. To introduce the student to the problems typically encountered in location filming.
2. To provide the student with a production that offers a variety of crew experiences.
3. To encourage in the student an understanding of the collaborative nature of filmmaking and the interdependence of a production's crew members.
4. To demonstrate practical problem solving on a production as a phase of education and artistry.
5. To more fully develop and hone artistic skills outside the classroom lecture hall.
6. To emphasize the need for mutual respect for all the positions on a film crew.

FTV 354 Sports Public Relations

Prerequisite, FTV 203 or 231. This course is designed to introduce the real world of sports public relations to students with an interest in pursuing a degree in public relations and advertising as well as those with an interest of being on the "other side" in print and broadcast journalism. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 272 Student Public Relations Agency

Prerequisite, FTV 231. An introduction to the experience of working with a public relations agency, through designing campaign and communication strategies and materials for various clients. In this course, students will prepare PR campaigns for clients or compete in public relations competitions, such as the annual Bateman Case Study Competition. (Offered interterm and/or spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 273 Student Advertising Agency

Prerequisites, FTV 230, MKTG 200. This class provides an introduction to the culture and operations of an advertising agency. Students conceptualize, develop, and create a sales presentation of a real advertising campaign for a real client. Students make a formal pitch for the business from the client, competing with other universities for the privilege of implementing their campaign. (Offered interterm or spring.) 3 credits.

FTV 290 Internship

Offers students an opportunity to earn credit and learn professional skills "on the job" by working for a studio, network, production company, newsroom, etc. A minimum of 40 hours of work for each credit is required. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½–6 credits.

FTV 292 Seminar Internship

Class meetings focus on career counseling, resume workshops, practice interviewing, and networking. Outside of class students learn on the job through a variety of on–site internships at studios, agencies, and production companies. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 299 Individual Study

(Offered every semester.) 1–6 credits.

FTV 301 Actor-Director Workshop

A comprehensive course in understanding the acting process through script analysis, scene study, and acting exercises. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 304 Survey of International Film

Students will be introduced to the classics of international cinema. European cinema (especially French, German, Italian, Swedish, Hungarian, and Russian), Chinese, Japanese, Hong Kong, and Middle-Eastern cinema will be analyzed within historical social, and aesthetic contexts. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. To introduce students to the pre-eminent films in the canon of world cinema.
2. To examine the conditions that led to their creation and the thinking and trends that have contributed to their reputation. An in-depth survey of the major works of European, Asian, and Middle Eastern Cinema.

FTV 305 Desktop Publishing

An introduction to desktop publishing, using the latest Adobe InDesign software and the use of computers for layout, design, and publication of a variety of materials related to public relations and advertising. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 307 Mass Media Law and Ethics

Prerequisite, FTV 114. Students explore legal rights and restrictions for broadcast journalists, the California Shield Law, and a reporter's right to protect sources and laws governing libel and privacy. In the area of ethics students engage in issues including accuracy, objectivity, exploitation, sensationalism, staging, and taste. Open to non-majors. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. To ground the prospective broadcast journalist in matters of media law, ethical standards, and taste.

FTV 309 Advanced Broadcast Newswriting

Prerequisite, FTV 103. This intensive writing course examines basic strategies and techniques for reporting and writing news stories in various journalistic forms with a particular emphasis on broadcast media. Student print work may be published in local newspapers and multimedia projects may be posted on websites. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 310 Industry Insiders

Through screenings, interviews, and discussions this course explores the work of a variety of well–established working artists from the Hollywood film community. Visiting artists attend classes and screen films that represent their work. Students interview guests with questions concerning style, technique, and the impact of their work in the industry with a focus toward illuminating the relationship of professional filmmaking to student film production. Open to non--majors. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 312 Documentary Pre-Production

Prerequisites, application, interview, and consent of instructor. Undergraduate students selected to participate in the International documentary program will research documentary film subjects, and plan all levels of technical prep, logistics, and filming typically for summer productions. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. The fundamental skills learned in this class will serve as a foundation for filming in a challenging, fast-moving setting, whether in the developing world or elsewhere.
2. The aim of this course is to prepare students for the array of editorial, technical, logistical and humanitarian and ethical challenges that students may face while filming a documentary on location.
3. Undergraduate students will be able to conceptualize and prepare a plan for shooting a documentary, based on research on a proposed topic as well as the logistics of shooting in a particular locale and securing locations, interview subjects, permits etc. as needed.

FTV 313 Byte-Sized Television I

Prerequisites, FTV 130. An exploration of the creative and logistic challenges of creating a narrative episodic television series and generating episodes, including writing a pilot concept, series characters, and a pilot script, and producing television pilots.May be repeated for credit. Fee: $300. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. By the end of the course students will understand how the premise and recurring characters of a narrative television series are created and developed from initial concept to pilot script to finished pilot.
2. They will also learn how a successful pilot is then used as a template for future story ideas that continue to expand and develop the series characters and premise.
3. Finally, due to the winnowing process – of 18 pilot scripts only 3 get filmed and only 1 of those goes to series – students will get a sense of the competitive process of professional episodic television.

FTV 314 Producing the Variety Show

Prerequisites, FTV 114, 130. Students produce a series of at least five, live–on–tape, late–night talk shows. The series, "Nightcap," is broadcast on television stations throughout Southern California. When offered overseas (every other summer), students produce a series of late–night style comedy sketches on location. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 314A Producing the Variety Show-International

Prerequisites, FTV 114, 130. Over a three-four week period, students produce an international episode of Chapman's long-running TV-variety show "Nightcap." The series, "Nightcap," is broadcast on television stations throughout Southern California. Launched in London, UK, the summer travel course is now produced in a different locale every summer. Students produce a series of late-night style comedy sketches and interviews on location, while immersed in the media culture of that summer's chosen foreign locale. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor. Fee: varies. (Offered summer.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. The educational goal of this course is to familiarize students with the history and culture each year of one of the world's great cities, or countries.
2. Students will also learn to confront and hopefully surmount the considerable challenges of producing a TV show in a foreign country.

FTV 315 Editing II

Prerequisite, FTV 115. A study of advanced storytelling principles as they are expressed through editing. The course analyzes examples from important films that demonstrate how timing, pacing, sound, and other dramatic aesthetics affect the viewer's perceptions and the success of the sequence. Each student will further develop technical skills through the completion of a complex editing project. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. To demonstrate the power of editing and its control over storytelling through the juxtaposition and manipulation of images and sound.
2. To achieve an advanced degree of technical proficiency through the completion of a complex editing project.

FTV 316 Special Events Planning

Prerequisites, FTV 230, FTV 231. An in-depth study of special event planning processes and techniques and how special events fit into the overall strategies and integrated marketing plans for organizations. Emphasis is on creating, organizing, identifying sponsors, marketing and implementing large scale community, corporate and non-profit events. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. To acquire an understanding of the role and purpose(s) of special events both within organizations as well as for promotional and/or fund-raising purposes among "targeted audiences" outside the organization.
2. To acquire an understanding of the techniques and strategies required to plan successful special events.
3. To acquire the knowledge and competencies required to promote, implement and conduct special events.
4. To acquire the knowledge and competencies required to assess the quality and success of special events.

FTV 317 Creative Producing and Development

An introduction to the creative process of finding and developing material for film and television. The course will examine evaluating and developing existing literary material; developing news stories/current events and developing fictional material. Students will learn about the role of the producer in working with writers, agents and studio/network executives during the development process. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. The purpose of this class is to give students an understanding of how to find and develop material for production.
2. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of source materials and the subsequent development of these materials for various production forms.
3. Students will learn about the role of the producer as a creative executive who is responsible for locating a piece of material, bringing it into proper form, and pitching it to executives, directors and talent before supervising production and post-production.
4. Evaluating materials for development.
5. Feature film development.
6. Television film development.
7. Television series development.
8. The role of agents, executives and writers in development.
9. Current trends in the development process.

FTV 318 Multi-Camera Field Production

Prerequisite, FTV 114. Using a multi–camera production van, students will plan and produce a series of live–on–tape remote productions. The content of the series may vary from semester to semester including live sports events, music concerts, and dramatic productions. When offered as a sports emphasis course, students will plan and produce a series of live–on–tape remote productions centered entirely around athletic events. Fee: $300. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. As much as is possible within an academic environment, to give the students an experience in producing a professional multi-camera, remote television series.
2. To give the students opportunities to practice crewing multi-camera, live-on-tape remote productions.

FTV 320/320L Narrative Television Workshop/Lab

Prerequisite, FTV 114 or consent of instructor. Narrative Television Workshop provides an intensive directing experience working with a company of actors in various genres of studio television production. The course will provide instruction in developing a vocabulary for clear communication between television directors and actors and in managing the time and technical challenges that can hinder obtaining a quality performance in staging and shooting dramatic and comedy segments. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. Narrative Television Workshop will clarify the director's challenge for the actor and the actor's challenge for the director; it will provide the language and tools necessary to enable both the actor and director to leap over the stumbling blocks of collaborative production.
2. Students will leave the class with videotape of three polished scenes from three television genres. Lab time will be used for directing exercises.

FTV 321 The Documentary Tradition

A critical and historical analysis of documentary film and video making through lecture, discussion, and viewing of film and video excerpts. The documentary is examined from artistic, social, ethical, and political perspectives. Open to non-majors. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 324 Advanced Dialogue Writing Workshop

Prerequisite, FTV 227. Students discuss, criticize, and evaluate screenplays and plays in order to understand and improve their ability to write dialogue. Students work within their chosen genre and form, and the guidelines of various genres and forms are examined. Lecture and writing workshop combined. Fee: $75. (Offered summer.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. The primary aim of this course is that students learn specific dialogue techniques to apply to their work.
2. A further aim is to develop a critical sense in the student through workshop critique and instructor evaluation of student work.
3. Individual reading of the student's choice will provide additional guidelines in developing the student's writing.
4. Specific goals of the class/workshop include:
   1. Developing new strategies to improve your dialogue.
   2. Isolating bad habits and addressing reoccurring criticisms.
   3. To create genuine exchanges between your characters.
   4. To discover and polish your own unique voice.
5. Students will acquire new tools to better their dialogue.
6. Learn the tools of writing realistic and stylized dialogue.
7. Isolate bad habits in their own work and address reoccurring criticisms such as "on-the-nose" dialogue.
8. Strive for honest exchanges between their characters.
9. To find and/or develop their own voice.
10. When to write dialogue versus prose; learning the difference between "when to "show" vs. when to "tell".
11. Open themselves up to new ideas and techniques.
12. Develop their ear for writing better dialogue.
13. Learn to differentiate voice between characters; how to streamline their dialogue for their individual characters.
14. Learn to write effective dialect and slang, including writing regional dialects.

FTV 325 Art and Craft of Foley and ADR

Prerequisite, FTV 133. This class is designed to introduce students to the necessity of foley and Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR) for a completed motion picture sound track. Methods for producing and recording real–time sound effects and post–production dialogue will be taught using a fully–equipped foley stage as a classroom and work from fellow students and professional filmmakers as raw material. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 326 Writing the Adaptation

Prerequisite, FTV 227. A practical workshop in adapting to the big screen material from other media, such as novels, short stories, magazine articles and biographical materials, as well as histories, nonfiction and memoirs. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. For students to develop writing skills in the specialized field of new media application development.

FTV 327 Feature Screenwriting I

Prerequisite, FTV 227. An initial study of the problems and possibilities presented by the feature length screenplay. Students will write three or more ideas for feature stories, develop one of these into a treatment, then complete the first act, or thirty pages, of a feature screenplay based on the treatment. Viable projects can be completed in FTV 427. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the problems and possibilities of writing the feature length film, with special attention to the notion of the dramatic premise and its exploration.

FTV 328 Seminar in Television Writing

Prerequisite, FTV 227. A study of the techniques for writing half-hour comedies and one-hour dramatic scripts for television. May be repeated for credit, with consent of instructor. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. To complete two distinct, marketable writing samples -- one comedy and one drama.
2. To study the methods for breaking into the television writing business.
3. To develop a strategy for pursuing television writing assignments, getting an agent, joining the Writers Guild, etc.
4. To examine the state of television -- as an art form, an industry and the leading influence in the popular culture.

FTV 329 Experimental Course

Fee varies. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits.

FTV 330 Intermediate Production Workshop

Prerequisites, FTV 130, 133. A production class in which each student will produce two short projects, as well as participate on the crews of other class members' films, to learn more ambitious filmmaking and set protocol. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 331 Advanced Production Workshop†

Prerequisite, FTV 330. An advanced course in which each student will be responsible for producing and directing a complex narrative film. Enrollment contingent upon approval of a project proposal. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 332 2–D Animation

Prerequisites, FTV 120, 216, 217. An introduction to animation with hands–on studio experience, wherein students will experiment with a variety of two–dimensional animation methods and applications and produce several short animated sequences. Students will learn the artistic skills required for computer animation using current animation software, primarily Macromedia Flash and Toon Boom Studio applications. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 333 Audio Design

Prerequisite, FTV 133. An advanced course in the art and science of post–production. Students will provide post–production audio design and support for advanced film and video. Proper methods of studio recording, sound effects recording, SMPTE time code systems, signal processing, multiple soundtrack construction, and mixing using a digital workstation are emphasized. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. To gain proficiency in basic sound recording techniques for field and production recording, editing, and building multi-track audio projects.

FTV 334 Production and Set Management

Prerequisite, FTV 130. Analysis of procedures and problems in preparing a script for film or television production. Emphasis on the role of the production manager in breaking down scripts, setting up shooting schedules, preparing budgets, and planning post–production. Fee: $300. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 335 Documentary Production

Prerequisite, FTV 130. Students view and analyze a variety of documentaries for style and content. Working in small production groups, students plan, script, produce, and edit short documentary productions. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. To learn about the variety of approaches to the documentary through viewing well known works.
2. To practice field production and editing techniques as they apply to documentary production.

FTV 336 Production Design I

Prerequisite, FTV 130. This course examines the general principles of art direction and the creation of the visual look of a production. Students design the set, costumes, make-up, the cinematographic look, and other visual elements for a specific film. Fee $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 337 Cinematography II

Prerequisite, FTV 237. A study of video and motion picture photography as a means of aesthetic expression and communication. Includes lecture and practical application on camera operation, lenses, filters, film, videotape, exposure, composition, formats, location and studio techniques, and laboratory procedures. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. To achieve competence in motion picture lighting, to practice the technique of telling a story photographically, and to increase awareness of photographic aesthetics.

FTV 339 Digital Illustration

Prerequisites, FTV 120, 216, 217. Students learn the art and technique of matte painting for motion pictures in the digital environment using Adobe Photoshop. Students will learn visual effects secrets used at such leading–edge studios as Industrial Light+Magic. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 340 Set and Costume Design

This course is an introduction to the art of set and costume design. Design is defined in the dictionary as "a mental project or scheme in which means to an end are laid down... a preliminary sketch or outline showing the main features of something to be executed." We will study the design process and explore how it relates to the dramatic text and the film production as a whole. Open to non-majors. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 342 Film Genre Studies

An intensive study of one film genre, with a different genre covered in each course offering. May be repeated in a different genre. Open to non--majors. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. To illustrate the significance of genre development to the film industry, in terms of its producers, exhibitors and consumers.
2. The course will discuss genre in theoretical terms and involve readings of literature on the subject.
3. It also will introduce students to a wide range of examples from the genre being studied.
4. Students will conduct research on the some aspect of the genre under consideration.

342a Film Noir

An exploration of the crime films of the 1940s and 1950s, called "black" by French critics because of their violent, nihilistic content and distinctive style of extreme–angled, deep–focus cinematography and shadowy low-key lighting.

342b The Horror Film

Beginning with Thomas Edison's Frankenstein (1910), this course examines such influential movements as German Expressionism, the Val Lewton horror films of the 1940s, sci–fi hybrids of the 1950s, the 'slasher' horror of the 1970s and the recent wave of Asian horror films and their Hollywood remakes.

342c The Musical

Prerequisites, FTV 140 and FTV 244 or 245. Intensive study of the history and aesthetics of the movie musical form its stage roots and cinematic birth coinciding with the coming of sound film through the waning of the genre's popularity during the decline of the Hollywood studio system and the many attempts since then to revive the form.

342d The Science Fiction Film

A study of cinematic science fiction from George Melies' A Trip to the Moon (1902) through contemporary films such as The Matrix. Emphasis is placed on certain developments, such as the alien invasion pictures of the 1950s and the dystopian cycle exemplified by Blade Runner.

342e Screwball Comedy

This classic film genre of the 1930s and '40s is examined in terms of its reflection of certain cultural changes such as the emergence of the independent 'New Woman,' the rising divorce rate, and the notion of equality of the sexes. Emphasis is placed on key directors within the form: Leo McCarey, Frank Capra, Preston Sturges.

342f The Animated Film

From Winsor McCay's Gertie the Dinosaur (1906) through Disney, Pixar, and the rise of anime, this course examines the history and development of one of the most popular and groundbreaking of contemporary genres.

342g The Western

Provides an overview of the oldest and most enduring of Hollywood genres exploring the mythology of the genre as well as its historical origins, with an emphasis on the impact of such classic film directors as John Ford, and Anthony Mann, and on the many waves of "revisionist" westerns in the past forty years.

342h The Melodrama

An examination of a misunderstood form with radical roots in the theater of the French Revolution and the basis for much of Hollywood's output from D.W. Griffith through Million Dollar Baby and Brokeback Mountain.

342j The Gangster Film

A study of the history and impact of this most American of film genres, which was "ripped from the headlines" of newspaper accounts of the violent exploits of Al Capone, John Dillinger, and Bonnie and Clyde.

FTV 351 Business Presentations

Provides insight into the corporate world and the communication skills and techniques, including creating computer–generated graphics, needed to be successful in today's business environment. A practical look at organizing and creating visual communication for the board room, trade show, and business meeting. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. Develop appropriate message presentation strategies.
2. Design and implement appropriate media support for a variety of communication situations.
3. Develop an understanding of the use of a variety of graphic tools and the design decision making which supports their effective use.
4. Integrate media presentation tools with oral presentations in support of overall corporate goals.
5. Create a presentation using computer presentation software.

FTV 356 Intermediate 3–D Animation

Prerequisite, FTV 256. Building on basic skills and knowledge of 3–D production pipeline, this course begins a detailed overview of the production process used in creating digital character animation. Using the Autodesk Maya software package, students will create an animated project from initial design to final character animation. Areas covered by this class include character modeling, advanced character rigging and animation techniques, facial animation, and soundtrack synchronization. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 357 Feature Analysis

Prerequisite, FTV 130. Recommended, FTV 227. Feature films are analyzed from a storytelling viewpoint, with emphasis on the wide range of problems and possibilities a screenwriter and director face in the process of managing the audience's emotional involvement in a story. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 360 Overview of Producing

Presents a comprehensive introduction to producing for contemporary moving image formats. Examines various entertainment companies including large corporations, independent production companies, television companies, computer companies, and startup ventures. Methods of production, marketing, distribution, and exhibition are examined in a variety of platforms including motion pictures, network television, cable, interactive communication, video, pay-per-view, record, and CD-ROM. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 361 The Structure and Function of a Film Festival

This course examines the way film festivals operate in conjunction with the global film industry including the historical development of international film festivals and their programming, marketing, and exhibition practices. This is a travel class: students participate in festival events including jury procedures, screenings, workshops, and seminars with filmmakers. Fee: varies. (Offered interterm.) 3 credits.

FTV 362 Prime Time Production: Writing the Dramatic Series

Prerequisite, FTV 227. Building on the student's previous narrative writing experience, this course provides an intensive study of writing and producing a pilot for a single camera series. Students will study the narrative and dramatic requirements of developing a storyline and characters for an episodic pilot. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. Prime Time Production: Writing the Dramatic Series will provide the script for Prime Time Production: Shooting the Dramatic Series.
2. It will prepare students to successfully create and collaboratively write an episode of an hour-long, single-camera ensemble drama.
3. Students will leave the class with an original television script they have created.

FTV 363 Prime Time Production: Shooting the Dramatic Series

Prerequisite, FTV 130 or consent of instructor. Using the script generated in Prime Time Production: Writing the Dramatic Series, this course provides an intensive production experience mirroring the real world rigors of producing a single camera dramatic pilot. Students will learn about and take on the various roles necessary for shooting a series pilot. Fee: $300. (Offered Interterm.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. Prime Time Production: Shooting the Dramatic Series will prepare students to successfully fulfill the duties of any crew position on a series television set.
2. Students will leave the class with a DVD of the final product.

FTV 364 Prime Time Production: Editing the Dramatic Series

Prerequisite, FTV 130 or permission of instructor. Editing for episodic television requires an understanding of series tone and the relationships of key characters. This course offers students the opportunity to edit a prime time television pilot using the footage generated in Prime Time Production: Shooting the Dramatic Series. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. Prime Time Production: Editing the Dramatic Series will prepare students to successfully fulfill the duties of editor on a series television show.
2. Students will leave the class with a DVD of the final product.

FTV 367 Independent Feature Filmmaking

Prerequisite, FTV 130. A case study of independent filmmaking. Using the script from a produced independent feature or an independent feature in development, students shoot and edit several scenes of the script. Students will participate as crew and are involved in the pre–production, production and post–production process of the scenes. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.

FTV 370 Internet Communications

Prerequisites, FTV 230, 231. An overview of the ways in which electronic communications channels and tools have transformed the practice of public relations and advertising. Study and practice in using and evaluating programs of communication using electronic tools. Emphasis will be on the effective use of these tools in managing relationships with key target audiences in support of organizational goals and objectives. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 371 Location Filmmaking

A group experience in which students participate in the production of a department–sponsored film project. Class members are organized into production crews. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $300. (Offered interterm.) 3 credits.

FTV 372 Writing for Public Relations

Prerequisite, ENG 103, or equivalent, or ENG 215 or consent of instructor. A comprehensive introduction to the various forms of public relations writing such as news and feature releases. Beginning with basic writing and organizational principles, the course introduces the student to persuasive writing designed to meet specific communication objectives. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 373 Copy Writing

Prerequisite, FTV 230. A comprehensive introduction to the art and craft of copy writing, with emphases given to creative strategy, advertising's ethical dimension, and various formats for print and electronic media. Copy writing assignments offer the student hands–on experience in this information age skill to prepare students for the creative challenges of the advertising or related marketing communications industries. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 375 International Documentary

Prerequisites: FTV 312 and consent of instructor. This course will provide students with an opportunity to use the documentary form as a means of examining important social and historic issues, particularly those related to human rights and justice. Students will select and study a topic prior to traveling abroad to shoot a documentary. Shooting will take place on-location overseas. (Offered summer.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. Students will experience international documentary filmmaking in a challenging and fast-changing production environment.
2. Students will become well-versed in all technical aspects of documentary filmmaking, as well as the multiple narrative challenges that arise working in an underdeveloped country.
3. As language and cultural barriers may be vast, students will learn creative and resourceful solutions for some of the most difficult conditions that international documentary filmmaking has to offer.

FTV 376 Cinematography for Commercials

Prerequisite, FTV 237. This course will teach students the fundamental theories and aesthetic practices of shooting 30 second commercials. Students will learn the role of the creative concept in advertising with the goal of understanding what makes good advertising and how filmmaking compliments the advertising message. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 379 Documentary Post-Production

Prerequisites, FTV 116 or 335, and consent of instructor. A hands-on, practical experience in intensive post-production of documentary film projects covering all aspects of post-production as they apply to documentaries: narrative construction, use of voice-over, picture, and sound editing. Open to students completing a Senior Thesis or Graduate Thesis in documentary, and also to other selected documentary projects. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. Students will understand how a documentary is shaped in the post-production process and how the documentarian's original production objectives may be adjusted based on footage captured, interviews completed, and new narrative paths discovered during the production process.
2. Students will understand the role of editing, music and narration in constructing a compelling documentary.

FTV 382 Music Composition for Filmmakers

A course designed to give film majors a foundation in both the musical concepts and technology necessary to compose original music to accompany picture. Compositional activity is supplemented by discussion and analysis of film scoring trends and techniques, stressing the role that music plays in any filmmaker's creative process. Prior musical training or the ability to play an instrument is not essential. Fee $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 383 Screen Acting in Production Workshop

Prerequisites, TH 418, junior standing. Workshop-style course in which each student takes roles in film and television projects. Students are prepared for their individual out-of-class acting experiences via in-class exercises and lessons including auditioning, script analysis and breakdown, character building, rehearsal techniques, and on-set performance. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. Build personal and interpersonal qualities of success.
2. Develop rigorous professionalism in the acting process of a screen actor.
3. Gain experience and confidence in front of the camera.
4. Increase truthfulness and specificity of performance.
5. Learn specific techniques and vocabulary to use in approaching a wide variety of screen acting circumstances.
6. Learn more about the professional world of screen acting.
7. Build a recorded body of work suitable to the development of an acting reel.

FTV 387 Short Script Workshop

Prerequisite, FTV 227. An intensive workshop in writing short screenplays. Students are encouraged to work in a variety of styles, and have the opportunities for rewrites and collaboration. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. This course would allow students further refine skills learned in their first writing class, FTV 227, provide material they can submit for production in Location Filmmaking, and lay the basis for the writing of their Senior Project.

FTV 388 Digital Intermediate Workflow

Prerequisite, FTV 115. An exploration of current technologies employed in film and television post-production as it applies to the Digital Intermediate process. This advanced course analyzes various workflows used inthe creation of film and tape masters as well as file based systems. Students will gain practical experience in conforming and color grading. Fee: $75. (Offered interterm.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. Gain a working knowledge of film and video post production standard practices.
2. Explore the history and development of advanced film finishing techniques.
3. Learn how systems are used to conform, enhance, manipulate the final product.
4. Create professional-quality productions through hands-on experience.
5. Develop artistic and analytical and problem solving skills as it relates to compositing, coloring and rendering filmed entertainment.

FTV 389 Cross–Cultural Documentary

This course is designed to give students a practical and theoretical understanding of how the documentary film can be used as a creative medium to explore and represent foreign cultures. The course will travel to another country where the students will have the unique opportunity to produce a short documentary about an aspect of the cities rich diverse culture. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.

FTV 391 Entertainment Arts Forum

A lecture series which explores the scope, direction, and influence of the entertainment arts. Visiting film and television directors, writers, producers, actors, and executives present and screen recent work and respond to students questions and critiques. May be repeated for credit. Open to non-majors. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 393 Cross Cultural Filmmaking

Prerequisite, FTV 130. This travel exchange course is designed to give Chapman students the opportunity to work collaboratively with a group of students from a foreign film school on two school-sponsored short narrative film projects. One of the films will be produced at Chapman while the other will be produced in the foreign host country. The students will use this collaborative cross-cultural filmmaking experience as a means to explore and gain an understanding of the people, culture, and society of a foreign country. Fee: varies. (Offered summer.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. To understand and appreciate the role national, social and cultural values play in the development of cinematic storytelling.
2. To gain an appreciation for how film can be used as a vehicle for cross-cultural understanding.
3. To introduce the student to location filmmaking and the variety of challenges associated with shooting in a foreign country.
4. To provide each student with an opportunity to serve as a crew member with significant responsibilities in a professional type production setting.
5. To more fully develop and hone artistic, interpersonal, analytical and problem solving skills in a large scale production.

FTV 395 Entertainment Public Relations

Prerequisite, FTV 372. This course will provide an overview of PR tactics used in the entertainment industry. The course will focus on PR initiatives used to publicize television programming, cable, satellite providers, independent feature films, foreign films, Oscar™ campaigns and other entertainment entities and productions. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.

FTV 399 Individual Study

(Offered every semester.) 1–3 credits.

FTV 403 Advanced News Videography

Prerequisite, FTV 103. This course offers an intense workshop in advanced news photography and editing. The course will include advanced composition, shooting for the edit room, building sequences, working without a reporter, shooting the anonymous interview, video essay, undercover photography and advanced lighting. Students will have the opportunity to view the work of NPPA Award–winning photographers. Fee: $300. (Offered alternate years.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. Students will learn advanced skills necessary to work as videographers in professional news organizations and will be introduced to varied career alternatives available to them as professional videographers.

FTV 404 Media Strategies

Prerequisite, FTV 230. An intensive experience in the development of a media plan, building on research in consumer demographics and an understanding of the interaction of various media channels in effectively reaching today's fragmented audiences. An examination of the media world and the strategies and methodologies practiced by global advertising agencies, including media planning and buying for television, radio, magazine, newspaper, outdoor, and interactive media. (Offered as needed). 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. Understand media's role within marketing communications and an agency environment.
2. Recognize the evolving media marketplace amid the explosion of new media choices.
3. Develop strategic thinking ability through the media planning discipline.
4. Gain proficiency in using a range of media planning tools.
5. By completion of this course students will:
   1. Develop an integrated and comprehensive media plan recommendation.
   2. Use syndicated research to understand consumer demographics and audience measurements, including use of MRI, SRDS, Nielsen, and IAB.
   3. Appreciate the challenges faced by the advertising media industry in today's fast changing marketplace.
   4. Build an advertising media budget.
   5. Understand "media math".

FTV 408 Topics in Broadcast Journalism

Prerequisites, FTV 103, 203. An intensive study of one topic in the field of broadcast journalism. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.

408a Anchor and Interview Workshop

Students develop skills in news anchoring, hosting, and interviewing. They write and produce their own mini-newscasts and interview shows. The class views and discusses the work of professionals around the country.

408b Sports Reporting

Students are provided theoretical knowledge and practical experience in sports reporting. Through lectures, demonstrations, analysis of local talent, and practical experience students learn how to find stories, report, write, and field produce in this field. (Offered spring semester.)

Course Objectives:

1. The educational/curricular goal of this course is to simulate the real-world newsroom environment that aspiring sports journalists will need to survive and thrive in when they leave Chapman. The class will have real deadlines, real performance standards.
2. The goal is that students will hone the skills they need to work in a newsroom or be part of a newscast (or on any regularly produced TV show) when they leave Dodge College:
3. They will know about meeting deadlines, always meeting their obligations to the newscast, working any role in the newscast, and working in a group toward a common goal. Finally, the students should fashion a keener interest in sports news, especially local sports news.
4. The objective is to ensure that they have a degree of comfort when they arrive in a commercial newsroom for their first job; that the equipment they encounter, the decorum that is expected of them, etc. will now be somewhat second nature.
5. The learning outcome should be that the student is comfortable with all facets of covering sports--that they have had and cultivated a beat, that they master the unique aspects of sports writing, that they have deepened their knowledge of all aspects of sports both on the field and off the field.
6. The outcome should be that by the end of this class the student would be equipped to accept and a job as a local sports producer/reporter/anchor and be able to hit the ground running. That they would know what's expected of them to aptly cover the "sports beat' of their community.

408c Film and Entertainment Reporting

Students concentrate on arts reporting with an emphasis on film, film criticism, and music. The course explores the work of current arts reporters locally and around the country. Students produce field reports, photographing events such as film shoots and recording sessions. Students also arrange and conduct interviews with actors, directors, producers, and musicians.

FTV 409 Advanced Television Reporting

Prerequisites, FTV 103, 203. This class assists the advanced broadcast journalism student in producing stories appropriate for a resume tape. Students will learn how to seek out and develop investigative story ideas, secure sources, obtain and interpret documents, and learn the essentials of producing these kinds of stories. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. To provide the students with the skills necessary to carry out investigative and in -depth reporting.

FTV 411 Sports Broadcasting

Prerequisites, FTV 103, or 130, and 114. Students learn the basics of play–by–play, sports–reporting and anchoring skills. Students also gain exposure and access to broadcast or industry professionals, who are working at the highest levels in their fields. Fee: $300. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 413 Byte-Sized Television II

Prerequisites, FTV 130. Building on the series pilots created in FTV 313, students will learn about the collaborative writing and production process as practiced in the creation of narrative episodic television series designed for the internet. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. Course seeks to give students experience in working collaboratively on a narrative episodic television series designed for the internet.
2. Students will learn how each craft - writing, directing, on set production, and post production - contributes to the overall vision and success of the series and of each individual episode.
3. Students will also learn how each episode beyond the original pilot both tells a self contained story and contributes to the overall ongoing story and growth of the series characters.

FTV 414 Producing the News, Talk or Sports TV Pilot

Prerequisites, FTV 103 or 130, and 114. During the four-week interterm course students create a concept for a TV show, build a set and produce a half–hour pilot. Eligible formats include talk, news magazine and sports shows. Fee: $300. (Offered interterm.) 3 credits.

FTV 415 Editing III

Prerequisite, FTV 315 or consent of instructor. Provides students with an intensive hands-on experience editing under the supervision of a visiting master of the craft. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.

FTV 416 Expedition Documentary

Prerequisite, FTV 116 FTV 335. This course will provide students with an opportunity to undertake a physically challenging expedition, and to document the experience via a personal documentary film. Expedition locations are TBD, and may include domestic or international destinations. Fee: will vary depending on location of travel. (Offered interterm only.) 3 credits.

FTV 419 Entertainment Marketing and Promotion

Prerequisites, MKGT 200, FTV 230, 231, 305, or consent of instructor. An overview of the entertainment marketplace, focusing on the capabilities of the major studios. This course offers an application of advertising, marketing, and public relations principles to the motion picture and television industries through the development of motion picture marketing plans, including positioning statements, media and promotional plans, and synergistic activities. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 420 Producing Commercials

Prerequisite, FTV 130. Advertising theory, audience research, and strategic message development come together in producing commercials. The course explores the effective use of visual storytelling in the production of television commercials. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 422 Digital Compositing

Prerequisites, FTV 216, 217. Digital compositing has stretched the limits of what is possible on screen today. In this course, students will learn to use Adobe After Effects to master the artistic and technical challenges of creating and manipulating motion in the 2–D environment and creating digital composites using green screen footage. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 423 Producing for Broadcast

A comprehensive introduction to and exploration of the fundamental creative, technical and logistical challenges of the craft of producing for television and the internet. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 424 Senior Thesis Development

Prerequisite, FTV 227, upper division standing. The goal of this intensive workshop is to help students develop the best senior thesis screenplays possible - screenplays which will enable them to produce outstanding films, demonstrating their unique creative voices and their professional excellence. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 425 Producing the Independent Film

Prerequisite, FTV 360. Designed to help creative producers understand the particular exigencies of independent productions, this course will provide an in-depth case study of an independent film. Students will develop an appreciation for creative alternatives to financing, location selection, production design, publicity, and marketing, including the value of Internet promotions. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. Using the case study method, creative producers will examine the realities of independent feature filmmaking and explore the alternatives when budget and time constrain choices.

FTV 427 Feature Screenwriting II

Prerequisites, FTV 227, 327. The second of a two-part sequence, this course guides students to complete the feature screenplay developed in FTV 327 and execute a rewrite. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. The purpose of this course is to complete a student's introduction to the basic problems and possibilities of writing the feature length film through the completion of a screenplay and rewrite thereof.

FTV 429 Experimental Course

(Same as FTV 229.)

FTV 430 Senior Thesis Workshop I

Prerequisites, senior standing, FTV 331. The first semester of an advanced two–semester course in which each student performs in a key creative crew position in the completion of a finished motion picture project. The first semester includes script writing, pre–production, production management, and script breakdown. Enrollment contingent upon approval of project proposal. Fee: $1,000. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. To further develop the students storytelling skills through the film medium. To increase the script writing, production management and script breakdown skills.

FTV 431 Senior Thesis Workshop II

Prerequisite, senior standing, FTV 430. The second semester of an advanced two-semester course in which each student performs in a key creative crew position in the completion of a finished motion picture project. The second semester includes completing a professional caliber motion picture project, creating a business and marketing strategy, and premiering the completed work in a public screening. Enrollment contingent upon approval of project proposal. Fee: $1,000. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits

Course Objective:

1. To further develop the students' storytelling skills through the film medium. To increase the script writing, production management and script breakdown skills.

FTV 432 Producing the Newscast

Prerequisites, FTV 103, 114. A culminating experience for broadcast journalism majors. Students produce news stories from the Chapman news desk. Newscast is broadcast locally. Students may also produce news-magazine, talk shows and other multi–camera shows. May be repeated for credit, with consent of instructor. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. The educational/curricular goal of this course is to simulate the real-world newsroom environment students will need to survive and thrive in when they leave Chapman. The class/newscast will have real deadlines, real performance standards. And the newscast ("Chapman News at 6") is broadcast throughout the county.
2. The goal is that students will hone the skills they need work in a newsroom (or on any regularly produced TV show) when they leave Dodge College:
3. They will know about meeting deadlines, always meeting their obligations to the newscast, working any role in the newscast, and working in a group toward a common goal. Finally, the students should fashion a keener interest in local news, as this Chapman/Orange based newscast will necessitate a keen interest in all locally newsworthy issues.
4. The objective is to ensure that they have a degree of comfort when they arrive in a commercial newsroom for their first job; that the equipment they encounter, the decorum that is expected of them, etc. will now be somewhat second nature.
5. The learning outcome should be that the student is comfortable with all facets of producing a newscast; control room functions (directing, audio, graphics, TelePrompting); studio funtions (camera, floor director) and all above-the-line functions: reporting, anchor, producer.
6. The outcome should be that in the course of this repeatble class, the student performs-at one time-all of the above functions, develops their affinity for one or several, but at a minimum gains an appreciation for all of the necessary roles that compose the production of a deadline, live-to-tape or live, newscast.

FTV 436 Production Design II

Prerequisite, FTV 336. This course offers the opportunity for advanced work in art direction. Fee $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 437 Cinematography III

Prerequisites, FTV 237, 337. An advanced course in motion picture photography for students who wish to learn the duties of director of photography, lighting director, gaffer, and electrician. Fee: $300. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. To augment the theoretical knowledge acquired in Cinematography I and II with practical experience of working professionals.
2. Speakers would be invited to discuss and present topics such as lens design, electrical considerations, image control and other concerns of the professional cinematographer.
3. Projects would be assigned during the semester as well as some weekend projects and field trips.

FTV 438 Motion Capture

Prerequisite, FTV 356. Students will learn to use motion capture to create and manipulate motion in the 3–D environment and create 3–D animations and digital composites for the purposes of visual storytelling. Students will explore the art and technique of creating visual effects for use in film and learn about industry standards. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 439 Directing II

Prerequisites, FTV 130, 239. An intensive study in camera blocking taught in a workshop setting for students experienced in the fundamentals of directing for film and television. Each student is required to shoot and edit two five–minute scenes of their choosing, using Hi–8 cameras and digital editing equipment. Emphasis is on teaching students how to heighten the drama of the story through effective placement and movement of the camera. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.

FTV 441 Visual Perception and Expression

Prerequisites, FTV 130, 140. A detailed study of how viewers respond to visual stimuli and how filmmakers create meaningful images. Figurative devices such as symbolism and thematic motif will be examined. Students will study examples from films after which they will use video and 16mm film to shoot and edit their own solutions to visual problems. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 443 Advanced Topics in World Cinema

A concentrated study of the cinema of one nation or region. Films are studied within their historical and cultural context. May be repeated for credit in a different topic. Open to non-majors. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. To study film history with respect to single country or geographic region.
2. Studies include intensive viewing of representative films as well as reviewing the pertinent literature.
3. Individual research is intended to further the student's understanding of the culture and history of the country or region being studied, as well as its situation within a world-wide filmmaking context.

443a Asian Cinema

Prerequisites, FTV 140, and FTV 244, or 245. A survey of Asian film with emphasis on film as a reflection of culture. The cinema of India, China and Japan, the countries with the largest film industries, will be featured.

443b British Films

Prerequisites, FTV 140, and FTV 244, or 245. This course will cover the major areas of British Film, including: 'British Heritage' films, British Cinema of the 1990s, plus influential directors.

443c French Cinema

Prerequisites, FTV 140, and FTV 244, or 245. An examination of the French film industry and its most influential movements, from "poetic realism" to the "New Wave" and the "cinéma du look."

443d Mexican Film

Prerequisites, FTV 140, and FTV 244, or 245. A historical survey of Mexican cinema with an emphasis on film as a reflection of culture. The course will examine films produced in Mexico and films made by Mexicans in the United States.

443e German Cinema

Prerequisites, FTV 140, and FTV 244, or 245. An examination of the German film industry and its most influential movements, from "Weimar Cinema" to the "New German Cinema" and beyond.

FTV 444 Advanced Topics in Film Studies

An in–depth study of a particular aspect of film history and aesthetics. May be repeated for credit in a different topic. Open to non-majors. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.

444a Films by and about African-Americans

Prerequisites, FTV 140, and FTV 244, or 245. A critical, historical analysis of African–American filmmaking through lecture, discussion, and viewing of films and film excerpts.

444b New Hollywood Cinema

Prerequisites, FTV 140, and FTV 244, or 245. Focuses on the rise of the New Hollywood, covering the influence of European directors on the 'movie brats,' the emergence of the contemporary blockbuster, the role of advertising and film reviews in promoting films, the significance of box office figures and the economics of packaging and deal–making.

444c Gay and Lesbian Cinema

Prerequisites, FTV 140, and FTV 244, or 245. Explores an alternative history of film setting out to decode the rules and parameters of a "gay cinema" and focusing on "gay cinema" as a historical and theoretical category for analysis.

444d Hollywood Auteurs

Prerequisites, FTV 140, and FTV 244, or 245. A study of the concept of the film "auteur" and the way it has been applied to Hollywood filmmakers from the classical period (1917–1960) through the evolution of this concept into a marketing category in contemporary Hollywood.

444e Independent American Cinema

Prerequisites, FTV 140, and FTV 244, or 245. Examines independent film movements in North American cinema with an emphasis on the 'independent revival' from the 1980s onwards.

444f Women in Film

Prerequisites, FTV 140, and FTV 244, or 245. A survey of the on– and off–screen roles women have played in film and television, and an examination of how these roles have changed to reflect the changing status of women in society.

444g Films about the Holocaust

Prerequisites, FTV 140, and FTV 244, or 245. Traces the history of the Holocaust on film focusing on the cinematic art's contribution to our understanding of the greatest tragedy of the 20th century. The course will cover both non–fiction and fiction films and will attempt to survey all styles of filmmaking as they pertain to the Holocaust.

FTV 445 Film Theory and Criticism

Prerequisites, FTV 140, 244, 245. This course analyzes film through classical theories developed by such formalists as Sergei Eisenstein and Rudolf Arnheim, and realists such as Andre Brazin and Siegfried Kracauer. It also explores modern film theories informed by structuralism, semiotics, psychoanalysis, narratology, et.al. in order to help students gain an understanding of individual films, widespread filmmaking practices, important film movements, and the cultural impact of cinema. Open to non-majors. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. To study and understand the principal film theories and their use in criticism, as well as their relationships to the movie industry as a whole and their influence on cinema practice worldwide.

FTV 446 Drawing and Storyboarding

The course focuses on traditional skills of drawing perspective sketches in the development of visual media. Topics include use of line, tone, and color in the development of 1 and 2 point perspectives. Storyboarding techniques are also presented along with related exercises. Students should leave this class with the ability to quickly sketch not only what they see but what they imagine. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 449 International Marketing and Distribution

Prerequisite, FTV 360. An examination of the role of marketing, distribution and exhibition in the international motion picture and television industries. Students will investigate domestic and major international marketing areas and learn how publicity and advertising campaigns, distribution platforms, distributor-exhibitor relations, distribution deals, release patterns and campaign design/implementation differ from area to area. Open to non-majors. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. Students will develop an understanding of various marketing and distribution strategies, short-term and long-term, and examine how publicity and advertising campaigns vary by audience and country.
2. They will also become aware of the key roles and players who are instrumental in the above-mentioned areas.
3. They will also examine the role of festivals and awards in determining how productions are marketed and distributed.

FTV 451 Production Rights and Contracts

Prerequisite, FTV 360. A study of the international legal and ethical issues facing creative producers as they seek to obtain the rights to material and to protect the rights of individuals associated with their productions through contracts, intellectual property, chain of title and copyright. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. To prepare creative producers with an understanding of the legal and ethical issues they will face in procuring rights to previously published material and/or life rights, as well as to protect rights of those associated with their projects.
2. Although this course is not intended to replace legal representation, it is intended to give producers the understanding and vocabulary to manage the legal and ethical issues they will face.

FTV 456 Advanced 3–D Animation

Prerequisite, FTV 356. This course offers an advanced level of study of the principles of 3–D modeling and animation to prepare students to succeed in the animation or gaming or in the film industry. Students will complete an animated project using the Autodesk Maya software package. Advanced shading, lighting, rendering and compositing techniques will be covered. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 458 Digital Production Design

Prerequisite, FTV 336. A workshop that immerses the student into computer graphics software and digital design techniques that are used by production designers on professional motion pictures. Emphasis is also placed on digital pre-visualization and advanced art department graphics, including signage and motion presentations. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 461 Case Studies in Advertising

Prerequisites, FTV 230, MKTG 200. An intensive study of the applications of advertising theory and principles to specific advertising cases in business and non-profit organizations. Research, discussion, and written situation analysis to determine if case studies were successful. Particular attention given to target market analysis, message strategies, and media objectives. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 462 Advertising Campaigns

Prerequisites, FTV 230, MKTG 200. This is the capstone course for the advertising emphasis. Study and practice in planning, implementing, and evaluating effective advertising campaigns. An examination of advertising strategy as it fits into the overall marketing plan, development and testing of creative concepts, and the design of advertising campaigns using multiple media channels. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 467 Production Financing

Prerequisite, FTV 360. An overview of the various financing structures used in film and television production. Students will learn about bank financing, studio financing, network financing, IPO's, limited and international co-production partnerships, debt swap financing, negative pickup deals, foreign and domestic presales. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. Students will learn about the various financing models available, how they are different, and when various models will be advantageous given the nature of the production and the entities involved.

FTV 470 Public Relations Case Studies

Prerequisite, FTV 231. An intensive study of the application of public relations theory and principles to the problems of business, non–profit, and special interest organizations. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 471 Advanced Public Relations Writing

Prerequisite, FTV 372. Building on the skills and forms studied in FTV 372, the student creates a complete press kit and develops the skills necessary for such public relations tasks as writing public relations, advertising, and broadcast copy. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 472 Student Public Relations Agency

Prerequisites, FTV 231, 372. An introduction to the experience of working with a public relations agency, through designing campaign and communication strategies and materials for various clients. In this course, students will prepare PR campaigns for clients or compete in public relations competitions, such as the annual Bateman Case Study Competition. May be repeated for credit. (Offered interterm and/or spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 473 Student Advertising Agency

Prerequisites, FTV 230, 373, MKTG 200. This class provides an introduction to the culture and operations of an advertising agency. Students conceptualize, develop, and create a sales presentation of a real advertising campaign for a real client. Students make a formal pitch for the business from the client, competing with other universities for the privilege of implementing their campaign. May be repeated once for credit. (Offered interterm or spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 475 Public Relations Campaigns

Prerequisites, FTV 231, 372. This is the capstone course for the public relations area of specialization. Study and practice in planning, implementing, and evaluating effective programs of communication. Emphasis will be on the use of a wide variety of communication techniques in support of organizational goals and objectives. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 477 International Co-Productions

Examines the process a producer or production entity undergoes to bring a motion picture project into the international marketplace with the explicit goal of funding the production of the project utilizing multi-source financing from more than one country - possibly in combination with production services and/or resources indigenous to those countries. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. The purpose of this course is to enable the student to analyze and evaluate which motion picture projects are suitable to bring into the marketplace as possible candidates for co-production.
2. Once a motion picture project is deemed saleable, the student will learn how to assess and approach the various financing institutions, motion picture companies - both independents and studios - as well as the individual professionals who could assist in the procurement of the funds necessary for international co-productions.
3. Students will also examine the various financial structures that are commonly utilized today for film production, as well as familiarizing themselves with diverse strategies to achieve the funding of an international motion picture production.

FTV 478 Digital Arts: Senior Project I

Prerequisites, FTV 356, instructor approval of project proposal. The first semester in a year-long capstone course in Digital Media production. Each student, drawing up on the knowledge and skills developed over the course of the major as well as topics covered in this course, will produce a short film or comparable project worthy of this culminating experience. From script development to final screening, every major aspect of Digital Media production will be covered. Must be completed before proceeding to FTV 479. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 479 Digital Arts: Senior Project II

Prerequisites, FTV 478, instructor approval of project proposal. The final semester in a year-long capstone course in Digital Media production. Each student, drawing up on the knowledge and skills developed over the course of the major as well as topics covered in this course, will produce a short film or comparable project worthy of this culminating experience. From script development to final screening, every major aspect of Digital Media production will be covered. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 480 Screenwriting Master Class

An intensive workshop taught by a professional screenwriter. This course covers the sharing of professional tips regarding dialogue, characterization, structure, and story. The goal is to make the student's finished screenplay more commercially viable. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 483 Thesis in Screen Acting Workshop

Prerequisites, FTV 383, senior standing, permission of instructor. Workshop-style course in which each student takes major roles in advanced film projects. Students are mentored through their individual out-of-class acting experiences, including auditioning, script analysis and breakdown, character building, rehearsal techniques, and on-set performance. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objectives:

1. Build personal and interpersonal qualities of success.
2. Develop rigorous professionalism in the acting process of a screen actor.
3. Gain experience and confidence in front of the camera.
4. Increase truthfulness and specificity of performance.
5. Learn specific techniques and vocabulary to use in approaching a wide variety of screen acting circumstances.
6. Learn more about the professional world of screen acting.
7. Build a recorded body of work suitable to the development of an acting reel.

FTV 485 Film Reviewing

This course presents a detailed history of film reviewing and examines the contributions of significant critics such as Manny Farber, Andrew Sarris and Pauline Kael. In addition, the course will encourage students to engage in the practice of film reviewing by teaching the strategies professional critics follow when writing about film. Open to non-majors. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 490 Internship

Offers students an opportunity to earn credit and learn professional skills "on the job" by working for a studio, network, production company, newsroom, etc. A minimum of 40 hours of work for each credit is required. P/NP. (Offered every semester.) ½–6 credits.

FTV 492 Seminar Internship

Class meetings focus on career counseling, resume workshops, practice interviewing, and networking. Outside of class students learn on the job through a variety of on-site internships at studios, agencies, and production companies. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 493 Senior Project: Producing a Film

Prerequisites, FTV 334, 371, senior standing. Working with student writers, directors and crews, the creative producing student will be responsible for all aspects of producing a film or television project, from script development through post-production. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. In this first semester of the senior project, students will demonstrate their understanding of the producer's role in managing all components of production, including financing, scheduling, and working with the director to bring the project to completion.

FTV 494 Senior Project: Creative Development Portfolio

Prerequisite, FTV 493. Creative producing students will draw upon coursework in creative development, production, marketing, and finance, along with their understanding of current international markets, to develop an original creative property and accompanying business plan for a specific global region. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits.

Course Objective:

1. In this final semester of the senior project, students will demonstrate their understanding of what it takes to develop a creative property and bring it to market, ready for production and with plans for financing, marketing and distribution.

FTV 495 Screenwriting Thesis

Prerequisites, senior standing, FTV 427. An advanced practicum in the development of a feature length screenplay. Students write, rewrite, present, and polish an original feature film screenplay. TV scriptwriting is also available as an option. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits.

FTV 499 Individual Study

Individual research and projects. Students must have an overall grade point average of at least 3.000 to enroll. Designed to meet specific concerns which are not provided for by regular curriculum offerings. P/NP. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. (Offered every semester.) ½–3 credits.

Please note:

Courses designated with an "S" following the number (e.g. FTV 334S) in the course schedule indicates that it is a course offered in Singapore.