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2024-25 Academic Catalog

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CINE 160 History of U.S. Cinema

3 credit hours

An historical examination of the moving image, including television programming and film in the United States. Employs contextual and ethical methods for illuminating the relationship of these media artifacts to modern culture, both secular and religious.

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CINE 210 Storyboarding and Concept Design

3 credit hours

This is the study of pre-production and previsualization techniques used in animation. Topics include developing story, storyboarding, concept design, and editing animatics. Additional course fee required. Prerequisites: ARTD 110 Creative Suite and ARTS 111 Drawing I or instructor's permission.

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CINE 212 Introduction to Animation

3 credit hours

This is an introduction to the fundamentals of animation production, from traditional hand drawn techniques to stop motion animation. In this hands-on workshop, students will produce short animation projects. Additional course fee required.

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CINE 214 2D Computer Animation

3 credit hours

This is an introduction to 2D computer animation using industry standard software and techniques. Students will create character animations and short animation projects. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: ARTD 110 Creative Suite and CINE 212 Introduction to Animation or instructor’s permission.

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CINE 220 History of International Cinema

3 credit hours

Film is a truly an international medium, stretching across borders, decades, and cultures. Students will study international films in terms of the historical, cultural, political, and economic forces that shaped them.

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CINE 230 Storytelling, Moving Images & Sound

3 credit hours

Students work collaboratively to explore story and script essentials, the technical, creative, and aesthetic elements of the video production process. Course includes professional script formatting, basic lighting, sound, camera operation, composition, and design of visual elements, producing and directing basics through lecture, classroom and supervised laboratory experiences.

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CINE 243 Introduction to Audio

3 credit hours

Concentrating on recording, editing, and mixing multitrack audio on a digital platform. The course will look at special recording techniques for (a) human voices in speaking, singing, and dramatic performance; (b) musical instruments; (c) dramatic sound effects. Students will complete projects in editing and mixing of multitrack sound programs.

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CINE 275 Field Experience

2-10 credit hou

An internship experience designed to give students an opportunity to practice video and film techniques and principles in an off-campus, professional setting. Students choose from a variety of options - cable, broadcast, corporate, medical, or commercial production facilities - based on the student's goals and interests. Up to 3 hours may apply to the communication media major. Pass/No Pass. Prerequisite: instructor's permission.

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CINE 280 Film Theory and Criticism

3 credit hours

An introduction to film as a narrative and visual medium, emphasizing the terms, methods and techniques of film analysis, as well as prominent critical theoretical approaches to understanding film.

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CINE 285 Selected Topics

1-3 credit hour

An introductory seminar offered on an occasional basis addressing a current topic in the field that is of special interest to students and current faculty.

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CINE 295 Individualized Study

1-3 credit hour

Individualized study or supervised research in an area of special interest to the student which is outside the regular offerings of the major. Additional course fee (per credit) is required.

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CINE 300 Independent Cinema

3 credit hours

An introduction to independent cinema in the United States since 1960, examining its history, contexts, productions and relationships with the wider motion picture and television industries. Additional course fee is required. Prerequisite: CINE 160 History of U.S. Cinema or CINE 220 History of International Cinema or sophomore standing.

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CINE 310 Intermediate Directing

3 credit hours

Working with classmates as crew, students take turns directing scenes from Hollywood movies in this hands-on directing workshop. Beyond storyboarding and shot planning, this class focuses on working with actors, working with crew, and other skills required for balancing the technical and the artistic aspects of directing. Prerequisite: CINE 230 Storytelling, Moving Images & Sound or instructor's permission.

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CINE 312 3D Computer Animation I

3 credit hours

This is an introduction to 3D computer animation using industry standard software and techniques. Emphasis is placed on modeling texturing, lighting and rendering. Students will create original 3D artwork. Additional course fee is required. Prerequisite: ARTD 110 Creative Suite.

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CINE 320 Dramatic Scriptwriting

3 credit hours

Professional techniques and artistry of writing for the screen. Students create story premises, write scripts for short films, original and spec television series and feature films. This course examines plot structure, characterization, dialogue, action, genre, and the business aspects, including agents, script sales, and the Hollywood system. Additional course fee is required. Prerequisite: CINE 230 Storytelling, Moving Images & Sound.

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CINE 333 Camera and Lighting

3 credit hours

This course explores the various camera and lighting techniques used in film and digital video production. Students will focus on applying lighting techniques and camera movement to create specific visual effects. Students will apply the ideas discussed in the text and lectures to a series of in-class explorations, in addition to scenes filmed outside of class. Prerequisite: CINE 230 Storytelling, Moving Images & Sound or instructor's permission. Additional course fee required.

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CINE 343 Sound Design

3 credit hours

This class explores the use of digital sound technology to record, edit, and mix audio for film and television. Students will use their audio skills to record sound both in the field and in the recording studio. Additional course fee is required. Prerequisite: CINE 243 Introduction to Audio or instructor's permission.

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CINE 344 Studio Sound Recording

3 credit hours

Students will learn to record music and vocal tracks in a digital multitrack studio environment. Students will produce music, advertising, and other audio projects in this hands-on studio course. Prerequisite: CINE 243 Introduction to Audio or instructor's permission.

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CINE 350 Editing Video

3 credit hours

Theory and practice in editing the moving image. Analysis of Hollywood and avant-garde styles of editing is followed by practice exercises illustrating each concept. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: CINE 230 Storytelling, Moving Images & Sound or instructor's permission.

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CINE 363 Motion Graphics and Visual Effects

3 credit hours

Students explore different means of producing visual effects using digital computer imaging, blue-screens, compositing, and old-fashioned movie magic. Students will also learn how to create animated text sequences and video graphics. Additional course fee required.

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CINE 371 Documentary Production I

3 credit hours

The documentary filmmaker must juggle a multitude of skills while maintaining a relationship with their subject in an ethical manner. Students will explore the historical, critical, and ethical aspects of the documentary while studying the steps taken during preproduction. Additional course fee is required. Prerequisite: CINE 230 Storytelling, Moving Images & Sound.

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CINE 372 Documentary Production II

3 credit hours

This course continues the documentary experience started in Documentary Production I. Students will apply their understanding of documentary filmmaking while exploring the aspects of production and post-production. Additional course fee is required. Prerequisite: CINE 371 Documentary Production I.

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CINE 399 Cross-Cultural Experience

3 credit hours

This course offers in-depth discipline specific cross-cultural study designed to enhance the intercultural emphasis of various academic majors. The course includes class meetings followed by travel to various locations throughout the world. Students will use core disciplinary knowledge to serve, learn and interact with other cultures. (Offered in May Term. Students must meet eligibility requirements.) Additional course fee is required.

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CINE 410 3D Computer Animation II

3 credit hours

This is an advanced course in 3D computer animation using industry standard software and techniques. Emphasis is placed on rigging and character animation. Students will create short animation projects. Additional course fee required. Prerequisite: CINE 212 Introduction to Animation and CINE 312 3D Computer Animation I

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CINE 430 Producing and Directing Video

3 credit hours

An advanced course in video directing and producing. Students explore the preproduction, production, and postproduction of original short feature videos for the Fox Film Festival. Prerequisite: CINE 350 Editing Video. Additional course fee required.

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CINE 475 Field Experience

1-10 credit hou

An internship experience designed to give students an opportunity to practice video and film techniques and principles in an off-campus, professional setting. Students choose from a variety of options - cable, broadcast, corporate, medical, or commercial production facilities - based on the student's goals and interests. Up to 6 hours may apply to the cinematic arts major. Pass/No Pass. Prerequisite: instructor's permission.

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CINE 481 Advanced Production Workshop I

3 credit hours

In this intensive hands-on production course, students will draw on all their filmmaking skills to produce 10- to 30-minute shorts - narrative, documentary, or animated - for their portfolios and film festivals. This semester focuses on preproduction and production, including script breakdown, casting, and actual filming. Prerequisites: one of the following: CINE 310 Intermediate Directing, CINE 320 Dramatic Scriptwriting, CINE 333 Camera & Lighting, CINE 343 Sound Design, CINE 350 Editing Video, CINE 430 Producing & Directing Video, or instructor's permission. Admission to the class is a competitive process based on the student proposal and script. Additional course fee required.

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CINE 482 Advanced Production Workshop II

3 credit hours

This course continues the project started in Advanced Production Workshop I into postproduction, including editing, sound design, color correction, and DVD authoring. Additional course fee is required. Prerequisite: CINE 481 Advanced Production Workshop I or instructor's permission.

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CINE 485 Selected Topics

1 credit hour

An advanced seminar offered on an occasional basis addressing a current topic in the field that is of special interest to students and current faculty. Additional course fee may be required.

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CINE 490 Senior Portfolio

1 credit hour

This class helps prepare students for entry into the professional realm by developing networking and marketing strategies, and by preparing a professional reel of their best work, which will be critiqued by members of the local media industry. Prerequisite: senior status. Additional course fee required.

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CINE 495 Individualized Study

1-3 credit hour

Individualized study or supervised research in an area of special interest to the student which is outside the regular offerings of the major. Additional course fee (per credit) is required.

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