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New Media 2030 - Digital Video Production

Credit Hours: 3.0

An introduction to the fundamental concepts and techniques of digital video production, with studies in aesthetics and sequence construction, utilizing elements and principles of directing, cinematography, and editing.

Prerequisite(s): New Media 1000
Note: Studio course

Cinema 3010 - Cinematography and Lighting

Credit Hours: 3.0

An exploration of concepts and techniques of cinematography including composition, camera movement, lenses, and lighting as expressive tools.

Prerequisite(s): Cinema 1000 AND New Media 2030
Note: Studio course

Cinema 3110 - Postproduction and Visual Effects

Credit Hours: 3.0

An exploration of post-production methods with an emphasis on narrative editing technique, motion graphics, colour correction, visual effects and compositing.

Prerequisite(s): Cinema 1000 AND New Media 2030
Recommended Background: Cinema 3010
Note: Studio course

Cinema 3850 - Narrative Development and Preproduction

Credit Hours: 3.0

An exploration of script writing and the creative and practical processes necessary to facilitate preproduction of narrative short films and episodic web series.

Prerequisite(s): Cinema 3420
Note: Studio course. This course is strongly recommended for all students intending to take Cinema 4010 - Narrative Production Techniques

Cinema 4010 - Narrative Production Techniques

Credit hours: 3.0

An intensive exploration of the craft of short-form narrative cinema production, including methods in producing, directing, cinematography, and editing.

Prerequisite(s): One of Cinema 3010 or New Media 3420
Note: Studio course. Students enrolling in Cinema 4010 should have a short narrative screenplay ready for production (5-10 pages).

Cinema 4850 - Narrative Production Practicum

Credit hours: 3.0

An immersive exploration of the craft of narrative cinema production through participation in a faculty-supervised project, serving in at least one technical or organizational position. Students gain an understanding of the independent cinema production model by assisting in various capacities.

Prerequisite(s): Third-year standing, successful assignment to the crew of a faculty-supervised production and consent of the instructor.
Note: Studio course