The terms indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. For the courses offered during any given term, consult the Schedule of Classes.

Note: Instructor availability for a particular course or section cannot be guaranteed.

390 Special Problems (1-4, Irregular) Supervised, individual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only.

482 Designing Online Multiplayer Game Environments (2, Sp) Grouped into teams, students will study and design an original multiplayer game environment suitable for online usage.

490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8, FaSpSm) Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

498 The Visiting Artist Seminar (2, max 4, FaSp) Analysis of a particular cinema or television artist’s work and creative philosophy; screenings and informal discussions with the artist.

589 Graduate Film Seminar (2 or 4, max 8, FaSp) Detailed investigations and discussion of various aspects of film.

590 Directed Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research leading to the master’s degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

594abz Master’s Thesis (2-2-0, FaSpSm) Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.

330 Animation Fundamentals (2, Sp) An introduction to the fundamentals of animation, covering such topics as timing, anticipation, reaction, overlapping action, and metamorphosis.

432 Introduction to Animation (2, Sp) Introduction to the expanding field of animation, from classical character to experimental and computer animation, including virtual reality and the latest digital visual effects for Hollywood feature films.

436 Writing for Animation (2, FaSp) Workshop exploring concept and structure of long and short form animated films through practical writing exercises.

448 Introduction to Film Graphics – Animation (4) Practical course in concepts, media, and techniques related to the graphic film; symbology, composition, kinesthesis, animation, typography, color, and materials. Survey; lecture; production.

449 Advanced Production in Film Graphics (2 or 4, max 8) Concentration on one area of graphic concept or advanced exploration of media and techniques. Prerequisite: CTAN 448.

450abc Animation Theory and Techniques (2-2-2, FaSp) Explores the aesthetics and techniques of animation, ranging from traditional character to contemporary experimental and computer animation genres, through lectures, exercises and projects.

451 History of Animation (2, Fa) In-depth survey of historical developments, styles, techniques, theory and criticism of animation as an art form.

452 Introduction to Computer Animation (2, Sp) Lecture and laboratory in computer animation: geometric modeling, motion specification, lighting, texture mapping, rendering, compositing, production techniques, systems for computer-synthesized animation. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

462 Visual Effects (2, FaSp) Survey of contemporary concepts and approaches to production in the current stage of film and video effects work. Digital and traditional methodologies will be covered, with a concentration on digital exercises illustrating modern techniques. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

482 Basic Motion Picture Techniques for Animators (2, Fa) Introduction for animation majors to the basic techniques and processes of film, video and computer systems, including cinematography, editing and sound.

495ab Experimental Animation (2-2, FaSp) This experimental animation class provides students with the opportunity to develop their own concept ideas, experiment with innovative animation techniques and produce a 30- to 60-second animated film. Open to senior animation minors and graduate students in the M.F.A. Animation program only.

499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm) Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema and/or television; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

501 Interactive Animation (2, FaSp) Introduces basic interactive and non-linear approaches to animation through a series of lectures and exercises, culminating in a group project. Prerequisite: CTAN 523; recommended preparation: Photoshop/Director (software).

502ab Virtual Reality and Stereoscopic Animation (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) a: An in-depth exploration of aesthetics and techniques involved in the conceptualization, design and production of immersive virtual environments and stereoscopic animation. Prerequisite: departmental approval. b: Review of techniques and aesthetic issues pertinent to immersive virtual reality and stereoscopic animation. Students realize an original project proposed in CTAN 502a. Prerequisite: CTAN 502a and departmental approval.

522 Animation Department Seminar (1, max 6, FaSp) A weekly seminar required of all M.F.A. Animation students. This course includes guest speakers, faculty and student presentations followed by lively and critical discussion. Graded CR/NC.

523 Principles of Computer Animation (2, Sp) Fundamental computer concepts, principles of modeling, rendering, lighting, texture mapping, animation, digital compositing, visual effects, and input/output using 3-D interactive computer graphics techniques. Recommended preparation: basic computer knowledge.

524 Contemporary Topics in Animation and Digital Arts (2, Sp) A seminar course focusing on contemporary issues affecting animation, especially digital cameras and new interactive technology. Interdisciplinary viewpoints from artists, scientists, theorists and others.

543 Intermediate Computer Animation (2, Irregular) The study of computer animation including storyboarding, geometric modeling, choreography, lighting, texture mapping, background creation and rendering. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

544 Introduction to Film, Video and Computer Animation (3, Fa) Fundamentals of film, video and computer animation production. Orientation to assist students in determining future emphases and specialties. Open only to M.F.A. Animation students.

547 Animation Production I (3, Sp) Practicum in film, video and computer animation emphasizing the production process through individual projects. Open only to M.F.A. Animation students. Prerequisite: CTAN 544.

548 Animation Production II (3, Fa) Two person intermediate practicum in film, video and computer animation, emphasizing content and form. Open only to M.F.A. Animation students. Prerequisite: CTAN 547.

549 Animation Production III (3, Sp) Crew constituted advanced practicum in film, video, and computer animation. Open only to M.F.A. Animation students. Prerequisite: CTAN 548.

563 Advanced Computer Animation (2, Irregular) Investigation of advanced computer techniques related to character representation and various types of algorithmically defined animation produced on either film or videotape. Prerequisite: CTAN 543.

576 Seminar in Film/Television and New Technologies (4, Sp) Focus on film’s relationship to general technological developments, what it owes to technologies that preceded it, how it continues to develop in relation to emerging technologies and how it influences the shape of these newer technologies. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

577ab Fundamentals of Animation (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) The exploration of the techniques of the art of character animation with an emphasis on discipline, performance and personality observation, specializing in classical Hollywood animation. Open only to M.F.A. Animation students.

579 Expanded Animation (2, Sp) A survey of animation across media; applications to live action film, the fine arts, architecture; linkages with modern art, postmodern theory and social history. Open only to M.F.A. Animation students. Prerequisite: CTAN 451.

591 Animation Pre-Thesis Seminar (2, Sp) A pre-production seminar, where students complete the research, development, script and storyboards for their thesis project to be executed in CTAN 594abz. Open to M.F.A. Animation students only.

592 Master Class (2-6, max 12, Fa) A special projects course in which students produce a major work through weekly meetings with a master artist/animator. Topics must be approved prior to enrollment. Prerequisite: departmental approval; recommended preparation: previous advanced animation production experience.

593 Directed Studies in Animation (2, max 4, FaSp) Individual exploration in the areas of contemporary technology, animation techniques or experimental film through internships, residencies or directed studies.

594abz Master’s Thesis (2-2-0) Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.

599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, Irregular) Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

190 Introduction to Cinema (4, FaSp) Gateway to the majors and minors in cinema-television. Technique, aesthetics, criticism, and social implications of cinema. Lectures accompanied by screenings of appropriate films.

191 Introduction to Television and Video (4, FaSp) Exploration of the economic, technological, aesthetic, and ideological characteristics of the television medium; study of historical development of television and video including analysis of key works; introduction to TV/video theory and criticism.

192m Race, Class, and Gender in American Film (4, Sp) Analyzes issues of race, class and gender in contemporary American culture as represented in the cinema.

200 History of the International Cinema I (2, Fa) The development of international cinema from its beginnings to World War II. Lectures, screenings, and discussions. Required for majors; recommended for non-majors.

201 History of the International Cinema II (2, Sp) The development of international cinema from World War II to the present. Lectures, screenings, and discussions. Required for majors; recommended for non-majors.

367 Global Television and Media (4, Irregular) Studies in the global configurations of television industries and cultures, including new technologies and the textual and sociological analysis of global media events and programming.

392 History of the American Film, 1925-1950 (4, Sp) Screenings of American film classics and their relationship to society. Lectures and discussions.

393 History of the American Film, 1946-1975 (4, Fa) Cinematic and extra-cinematic determinants of Post-Classical and Modernist Hollywood studio and independent genres, styles, and the star-phenomenon and their relationship to American history and culture.

394 History of the American Film, 1977–present (4, Sp) Cinematic and extra-cinematic determinants of Postmodernist Hollywood studio and independent genres, styles, and the star-phenomenon and their relationship to American history and culture.

400 Non-Fiction Film and Television (4, Fa) An international survey of documentary, informational, and independent experimental film, video and television.

402 Practicum in Film/Television Criticism (4, max 8, FaSp) Exercise in writing film and television criticism using new and classic films and television programs. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

403 Studies in National and Regional Media (4, FaSp) Detailed investigation of traditions, achievements, and trends of film and/or electronic media in a particular country or region.

404 Television Criticism and Theory (4, Sp) The evaluation of television programs and their reception from various theoretical perspectives which may include cultural studies, race and ethnic studies, psychoanalysis, gender and queer studies, and semiotics. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

406 History of American Television (4, Fa) History of television as an entertainment, information, and art medium. Emphasis on programming and institutional history, including issues of regulation, censorship, aesthetics and activism.

407 African American Cinema (4, Irregular) Intensive survey of African American cinema; topics include history, criticism, politics, and cinema’s relationship to other artifacts of African American culture.

408 Contemporary Political Film and Video (4) Examination of a variety of politically engaged films and videotapes recently produced in the U.S. and abroad, with particular emphasis on aesthetic strategies.

409 Censorship in Cinema (4, Fa) An inquiry into the practice and patterns of censorship in cinema.

411 Film, Television and Cultural Studies (4, FaSp) Detailed examination of film/television from the perspectives and insights of Cultural Studies; focus on the production and reception of cultural texts, practices, and communities.

412 Gender, Sexuality and Media (4, Irregular) Examines how gender and sexuality are figured in cinema and television with an emphasis on the development of feminist media theory.

464 Film and/or Television Genres (4, max 8, FaSpSm) Rigorous examination of film and/or television genres: history, aesthetics, cultural context, social significance, and critical methodologies.

466 Theatrical Film Symposium (4, max 8, FaSp) Lectures and readings on creative problems in the motion picture industry; current films; interviews with visiting producers, directors, writers, performers.

469 Film and/or Television Style Analysis (4, max 8, FaSpSm) Intensive study of the style of an auteur, studio, film or television making mode in terms of thematic and formal properties and their influences upon the art of film.

473 Film Theories (4, FaSp) Influential ideas and theoretical approaches that have shaped the making and study of film. Students are encouraged to take this course in their junior year. Prerequisite: CTCS 190.

478 Culture, Technology and Communications (4, FaSp) Cultural study of communications technology and its relationship to society. Evaluation of the social and cultural impact of technologies from the telegraph to the Internet.

494 Senior Seminar (4, FaSp) Rotating topics involving detailed study of the historical, cultural and aesthetic analysis of film, television, and new media technologies. Open only to majors in the School of Cinema-Television.

495 Honors Seminar (4, Sp) Advanced work in the historical, cultural and aesthetic analysis of film, television, and new media technologies. Open only to students in the CTCS Honors program. Prerequisite: CTCS 473.

499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm) Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema and/or television; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

500 Seminar in Theory and Textual Analysis (4, Fa) Introduction to classical and contemporary film theory; exploration of their relationship to close textual analysis and filmic experimentation.

501 History of the International Cinema Before World War II (2, Sp) Historical survey of international film from its beginning to the advent of World War II.

502 History of the International Cinema After World War II (2, Fa) Historical survey of international film from the beginning of World War II to the present.

503 Survey History of the American Sound Film (2, Sp) A survey history of the American film from 1927 to the present, with emphasis upon film as art form, economic institution, technology, and cultural product.

504 Television, New Media and Culture (2, Sp) An exploration of the historical, cultural, business, creative, and technological aspects of commercial television and the new interactive media.

505 Survey of Interactive Media (2, Fa) A survey course exploring the historical, cultural, business, creative and technological aspects of the new interactive media.

506 Critical Studies Colloquium/Professional Seminar (1-2, max 4, FaSp) Provides orientation to the profession, opportunities for academic and professional growth and development. Recommended for entering students, 2 semesters enrollment required.

510 Case Studies in National Media and/or Regional Media (4, max 8, Irregular) Seminar on media’s impact in defining nation and/or region in specific cultural contexts. Also addresses issues of exile, diaspora, transnationalism and globalism. Departmental approval required.

511 Seminar: Non-Fiction Film/Video (4, Sp) Aesthetic, rhetorical, and ideological issues in non-fiction film and video.

518 Seminar: Avant-Garde Film/Video (4, Irregular) Aesthetic, historical and ideological issues in avant-garde film and video.

564 Seminar in Film and Television Genres (4, max 8, Sp) Advanced study of a selected genre of film and/or television – its relationship to history, society, and culture, as well as to genre theory.

567 Seminar in Film/Television and a Related Art (4, max 8, Irregular) Historical, critical, aesthetic, and theoretical issues raised by a comparison of cinema and television and other allied art forms.

569 Seminar in Film and Television Authors (4, max 8, Irregular) Seminar in the style of an auteur, studio, filmmaking, or televisual mode in terms of thematic and formal properties and their influences upon the art of film and/or television.

585 Seminar in Film/Television Critical Theory and Production (4, Irregular) A conjoint theory/production seminar, in which the study of media texts will be combined with media production informed by the theoretical study. Specific themes and area of focus may vary. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

587 Graduate Television Seminar (4, Sp) Detailed investigation and discussion of various aspects of television.

599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, Irregular) Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

673 Topics in Theory (4, max 8, FaSp) Contemporary theoretical frameworks and their relationship to film and television studies. Topics differ from semester to semester. Prerequisite: CTCS 500 and departmental approval.

677 Cultural Theory (4, FaSp) Seminar in theoretical approaches to cultural studies; focus on interdisciplinary research of media and audiences, covering a range of methods and theoretical frameworks; concentration varies. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

678 Seminar in Film Theory and Medium Specificity (4, Irregular) Explores the way film has been theorized in relationship to traditional media that preceded it and electronic media that followed. Prerequisite: CTCS 500, departmental approval.

679 Seminar in Genre and/or Narrative Theory (4, Irregular) Seminar in theoretical issues concerning genre and/or narrative as they pertain to media, literature or cultural forms. Areas of focus vary from semester to semester. Departmental approval required.

688 Seminar in Historiography (4, Fa) Seminar in theories and methods of film and television history; focus on interpretation in history and reception studies. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

690 Special Problems (1-12, FaSpSm) Field production; organization and administration of local film-producing units; experimental aspects of film communication; advanced work in film history and criticism; teaching cinema. Graded CR/NC.

699 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm) Seminars on special subject areas; focus on advanced research in film, television, literature, and culture. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

790 Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

791 Historical and Critical Research Methods (2, max 4, FaSp) Methods and procedures for historical and critical research in the visual media. Required tutorial with Ph.D. student’s dissertation committee chair, designed to assist initial work on dissertation. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0, FaSpSm) Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

309 Introduction to Interactive Media (4, FaSp) Foundations of interactive multimedia, including its historical evolution, design concepts, performance issues, resource programs and tools for critical analysis.

483 Interactive Entertainment and Multimedia (4, FaSpSm) Introduction to creative and technical aspects of new interactive technology: multimedia; digital video and sound; producing and designing for interactive TV/cinema; virtual reality technique.

488 Interactive Game Design (2, Sp) Theory and evaluation of interactive game experiences and principles of game design utilizing the leading software approaches and related technologies. Recommended preparation: CTIN 309, CTIN 483.

499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm) Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema, television, and/or interactive media; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

511 Interactive Media Seminar (1, max 2, FaSp) Seminars on latest trends in interactive media content, technology, tools, business and culture. Graded CR/NC.

532 Interactive Experience Design (4, Fa) The development of interactive experiences with an emphasis on writing and development. Open to Interactive Media M.F.A. students only. Prerequisite: CTWR 518; corequisite: CTIN 534.

534 Experiments in Interactivity I (2, Fa) Experimental studio course to explore concepts of structure, aesthetics and content of interactive experience design. Open to Interactive Media M.F.A. students only. Corequisite: CTIN 532.

541 Intermediate Interactive Multimedia Workshop (4, FaSp) Practicum in the creative and technical aspects of interactive media technology: multimedia; digital video; producing and designing for interactive TV/cinema/cd/online. Students will design an interactive piece. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

542 Interactive Design and Production (4, Sp) Interactive design, production, prototyping and testing of projects developed in CTIN 532. Open to Interactive Media M.F.A. students only. Prerequisite: CTIN 532; corequisite: CTIN 544.

544 Experiments in Interactivity II (2, Sp) Experimental studio course in application of technology to interactive experience. Open to Interactive Media M.F.A. students only. Prerequisite: CTIN 534; corequisite: CTIN 542.

548 Preparing the Interactive Project (2, Sp) An advanced production workshop in which students design and prepare for the production of their advanced project. Open to Interactive Media M.F.A. students only. Prerequisite: CTIN 532.

555ab Advanced Interactive Project (a: 4, Fa, b: 2, Sp) A two-semester sequence in which students produce and test an advanced interactive project. Open to Interactive Media M.F.A. students only. Prerequisite: CTIN 548.

558 Business of Interactive Media (2, Fa) In-depth investigation of publication, distribution, business and legal aspects of the interactive entertainment business.

584 Graduate Interactive Group Project (6, FaSp) Advanced interactive group workshop for students who want to produce and complete an advanced interactive media project. Prerequisite: CTPR 541, CTPR 551.

205 Introduction to Filmic Design (4, Sp) The visual structure of film; basic components: space, line, color, contrast/affinity. Film and video projects. (Duplicates credit in former CTWR 205.) Prerequisite: CTWR 105.

235 Techniques in Motion Picture Production (2 or 4, max 4, Sm) Introduction to basic techniques used in films.

240x Practicum in Production (2 or 4, Sm) Basic production techniques: introduction to the cinematic elements, production techniques, and equipment; film and/or videotape production. Not available for major credit to CTPR majors.

241 Fundamentals of Cinema Technique (2, FaSp) Introduction to cinema production techniques and equipment including producing, directing, camera, lighting and editing. Open to Cinema-Television majors only. Concurrent enrollment: CTPR 290.

242 Fundamentals of Cinematic Sound (2, FaSp) Introduction to sound design, recording, editing, mixing and finishing. Lectures, demonstrations and exercises. Open to production majors only. Concurrent enrollment: CTPR 290.

280 Structure of the Moving Image (2, FaSp) Basic theory and application of the concepts of time, space, composition, movement, light and color in motion picture production. Open to production majors only.

288 Originating and Developing Ideas for Film (2, FaSp) Exercises in observation, imaginative association, visualization, etc., that deepen the creative process, leading to ideas, stories, characters and images for narrative, documentary and experimental films. Open to Cinema-Television majors only.

290 Cinematic Communication (4-6, FaSp) Introduction to filmmaking as related to cinematic expression, aesthetics, criticism, and ethics. Individual film projects. Open to Cinema-Television majors only. Prerequisite: completion of GEs; concurrent enrollment: CTPR 241, CTPR 242 (242 for production majors only), CTWR 413.

301 Creating the Non-Fiction Film (4, Fa) Research and writing challenges of non-fiction film (documentary, educational, industrial, political, etc.), from treatment to finished script. (Duplicates credit in former CTWR 301.)

310 Intermediate Film Production (4, FaSp) Basic principles of visual and audio communication; idea development using image, movement, pace, the spoken word and other sounds; action and sound relationships; individual projects. Prerequisite: CTPR 241, CTPR 242, CTPR 290, and CTWR 413; concurrent enrollment: CTPR 376.

318 Acting Experience for Writers (2, Fa) Basic acting theory and techniques to acquaint the writer with the needs and techniques of the performer. (Duplicates credit in former CTWR 318.)

319 Directing for Writers: Pre-production (2, Fa) Understanding the director’s role and responsibilities in preparing a script for production, and beginning the shoot; learning the process of translating the script into film; the challenges and opportunities of working with actors and a production team. Open to B.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television students only. (Duplicates credit in former CTWR 319.)

324 Still Photography I (4, FaSpSm) History, storytelling, critical evaluation, technology with the still camera; communication, aesthetics, and composition; individual projects.

327 Motion Picture Camera (3, FaSpSm) Use of motion picture camera equipment; principles of black-and-white and color cinematography. Individual projects.

335 Motion Picture Editing (3, FaSp) Theory, techniques, and practices in picture editing; use of standard editing equipment; individual projects.

371 Directing for Television (4, FaSp) Preparation of director’s preproduction blockout; study of direction for live, tape, and film production, for both dramatic and informational television. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

375 Functions of a Director (4, Sp) Theoretical considerations of the director in relationship to the multiple facets of film production. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

376 Intermediate Cinematography (4, FaSp) Intermediate cinematography workshop; practical problems and assignments. Prerequisite: CTPR 241, CTPR 242, CTPR 290 and CTWR 413; concurrent enrollment: CTPR 310.

380 Television Editing (4) Theory and practice of editing tape and film for television. Prerequisite: CTPR 310, CTPR 376.

382 Advanced Multi-Camera Television Comedy Pilot (4, FaSp) A hands-on course which allows students to experience all aspects of multi-camera television production by creating a pilot episode of a situation comedy. Recommended preparation: experience working at Trojanvision.

384 The Cinematic Structure of a Scene (4, Sm) Writing and directing scenes as the basis for study of their cinematic structure emphasizing tension, construction, camera placement, editorial structure, and contribution of sound and color. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

385 Colloquium: Motion Picture Production Techniques (4, FaSpSm) Basic procedures and techniques applicable to production of all types of films; demonstration by production of a short film from conception to completion.

386 Art and Industry of the Theatrical Film (4, FaSp) Detailed analysis of one theatrical film from conception through critical reception to develop an understanding of motion pictures as art, craft, and industry.

405 Filmic Expression (4, Irregular) Creative aspects of film production; analysis of audio and visual forces that make the film an expressive means of communication; individual projects. Lecture-demonstration. Prerequisite: CTPR 310, CTPR 376.

409 Practicum in Television Production (2 or 4, FaSp) Television production laboratory course for students with a major production commitment with Trojan Vision. Requires station management and Chair of Production approval.

410 The Movie Business: From Story Concept to Exhibition (2, FaSp) Examination of the industry from story ideas through script development, production and exhibition; evaluation of roles played by writers, agents, studio executives, marketing and publicity.

419 Directing for Writers: Post-production (2, Fa) Understand the impact of the production process, staging, shooting, lighting, performance and post-production on the realization of a script; examine how scenes “play” or fail. Open to B.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television students only. (Duplicates credit in former CTWR 419.)

421 Intermediate Motion Picture Editing (3, FaSp) Intermediate motion picture editing workshop; practical problems and assignments encompassing film, video, and non-linear editing techniques. Intermediate editing class for undergraduates. Open to CNTV Production students only. Prerequisite: CTPR 310.

422 Makeup for Motion Pictures (2, FaSp) Lecture-laboratory in makeup relating it to mood of the story and emulsion of the camera stock.

423 Introduction to Special Effects in Cinema (2, FaSp) Introductory workshop in the aesthetics and practices of special effects, embracing both the classical and contemporary modes.

424 Advanced Camera and Lighting (4, Irregular) Camera and lighting principles and techniques in commercial, educational, and dramatic films; achieving realism with quality under studio and field conditions; creative cinematography; new developments. Prerequisite: CTPR 376.

425 Production Planning (2, FaSp) Theory, discussion, and practical application of production planning during preproduction and production of a film.

426 The Production Experience (2, FaSp) To provide students with basic working knowledge of both the skills of the motion picture set and production operations through classroom lectures and hands-on experience.

428 Summer Production Workshop (2-4, max 8, Sm) To investigate disciplines of Cinema-TV with emphasis on one of the following areas: writing, directing, editing, camera, sound, editing, producing, interactive, computer animation or digital.

439 Seminar in Computer Editing (2, Sp) Examines the differences between linear and non-linear editing systems through practical exercises, lecture, and demonstrations.

440 LightWorks Editing (2, Fa) Theory and practice of LightWorks computerized editing. Students will study editing, input, output, and file management. Prerequisite: CTPR 310 or CTPR 508x; recommended preparation: computer literacy.

442 Advanced Still Photography (4, FaSpSm) A seminar and workshop on still photography and photographic technique. Individual projects and technical critique, studio and darkroom demonstrations. Prerequisite: CTPR 324 or departmental approval.

444 Color Photography (4, FaSm) A study of color still photography including color printing, processing, quality control and the aesthetics and history of the medium. Darkroom demonstrations and individual projects.

445ab The Filmmaker and the Motion Picture Laboratory (2-2) Laboratory equipment and procedures; color theory and application; photographic solutions and controls; sensitometry; photographic aspects of sound; film/video post-production. Lectures, demonstrations, field trips. Prerequisite: CTPR 310 or CTPR 508x; recommended preparation: CTPR 480 or CTPR 546.

451 Guerrilla Television (2, Fa) A history of TV made outside the mainstream, from the “guerrilla television” movement of the ’70s to the best Independent TV of the ’90s. This course is taught from the producer’s/creator’s point of view.

452 Independent Video Production (2, FaSp) Documentary production course specifically designed to explore the non-traditional uses of digital video. Prerequisite: CTPR 451.

453 Personal Voice: Documentary/Experimental Production (4) A production workshop that trains students to use personal experience as the basis for their story material and video products in the tradition of diaristic literature, solo theatrical performance and personal voice media. Prerequisite: THTR 479.

454 Acting for Film and Television (4, FaSp) Intensive examination of skills and techniques necessary for successful performances in film and television. Practical application through in-class exercises and assigned projects.

455 Introduction to Production Design (2, FaSp) Structure of the filmic art department, fundamentals and application of design principles to film and television, including script breakdown, design concepts and storyboarding.

456 Introduction to Art Direction (2, FaSp) Introduction to computer drafting, set design, rendering and model-making for students with diverse abilities. Guest lectures, group discussions and hands-on workshop.

458 Organizing Creativity: Entertainment Industry Decision Making (2, FaSp) Analysis of the unique structures in the entertainment industry for organizing and managing creativity. Students research and chart pathways to leadership. Open to Cinema-Television production majors only. Prerequisite: CTPR 310.

460 Film Business Procedures and Distribution (2 or 4, max 8, FaSpSm) Financing, budgeting, management as applied to films; problems of distribution, including merchandising, cataloging, evaluation, and film library management.

461 TV Station Management (2, FaSp) Station organization and management of locally produced programs. Topics include program development, financing and distribution, network relations and program acquisition issues.

463 Production for Non-Profit Organizations (2-4) Write, direct or produce a public service commercial for television broadcast or a short video for a non-profit community service organization. Creation from concept through completed production. Prerequisite: CTPR 310 or CTPR 508x or departmental approval.

467 Television Programming (2, Sp) Exploration of programming strategies, practices, sources, and services at local and national levels; network, public, and independent broadcast and cable operations; audience research; schedule development.

468 The Film Makers (4, FaSp) To define the roles and goals of production designers, cinematographers, editors, and directors by meeting and discussing with them their responsibilities in the filmmaking process. Prerequisite: CTPR 290.

470 Practicum in On-screen Direction of Actors (4, FaSp) Concentration on the basic skills in working with actors from a director’s point of view.

472 Non-Theatrical Aspects of Film and TV Producing (2, max 4, FaSpSm) Basic film and TV business procedures: financing, production design, planning, management, and marketing of non-theatrical film and television products.

473 Directing the Composer (2, Sp) Acquaints aspiring filmmakers (who have no musical background) with the fundamental concepts of film music from theoretical, creative, and pragmatic standpoints. Open to Cinema-Television majors only.

474 Television Documentary Production (4, FaSp) Production of short community-based documentaries for telecast. Collaborative research, writing, producing, directing, shooting, and editing. Emphasizes personal story telling. Class study of major documentaries.

475 Directing: Mise-en-Scene (4, FaSpSm) Through a semester-long collaboration, directors and actors learn how to work and communicate with each other while shooting two scenes on camera per director. Prerequisite: CTPR 310, CTPR 376.

476 Ethnographic Film Production (4, Irregular) Problems, requirements, and methods necessary to meaningful recording of societies and cultures for anthropological study; film as a research tool.

477 Special Problems in Directing (2 or 4, max 8, FaSp) Detailed investigation and analysis of problems in directing. Individual projects. Prerequisite: CTPR 310 and CTPR 376.

479 Practicum in Television Preproduction (2, FaSp) Preproduction of a television series, from concept through distribution, including breakdown, budget, shooting schedule, directing, editing, producing, sound, location, and casting. Open to Production majors only. Prerequisite: CTPR 310 or CTPR 508x.

480 Production Workshop I (4, max 12, FaSp) Intermediate practical work in film production; creative use of camera, sound, editing, and production planning. Open to Cinema-Television majors only. Prerequisite: CTPR 310, CTPR 376.

481abL Cinema Workshop (2-2, FaSpSm) Practical experience in motion picture production. (Duplicates credit in CMPP 541abL.)

484 Advanced Multi-Camera Television Workshop (4, max 8, FaSp) Exercises and practical application for writing and producing a multi-camera television project. Special attention to the development of the sitcom. Recommended preparation: CTPR 371 required for students who wish to direct a sitcom.

485 Production Workshop II (4, Irregular) Intermediate experience in group filmmaking affording expanded areas of responsibilities. Take directorial responsibility or two areas different from those taken in CTPR 480. Lecture and laboratory workshop in conjunction with CTPR 480. Prerequisite: CTPR 480.

486 Senior Television Drama Production II (4, Irregular) Advanced workshop with in-depth experience in specific production phases. Prerequisite: CTPR 480.

487 The Recording Studio in Film and Video Production (2) Exploration of the role of the recording studio in professional film and video productions. Emphasis on technical and hardware considerations. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

489 Television Docudrama Production (4) Research, planning, and production of the docudrama.

493 Senior Television Seminar (2 or 4, max 4, FaSp) Detailed investigation and discussion of various aspects of television.

495 Internship in Cinema/Television (1, 2 or 4, FaSpSm) On-the-job film, television and interactive industry experience in the areas of interest of the individual student. Open only to upper division undergraduate and graduate students. Requires departmental approval.

496 The Film Industry: Career Challenges and Choices for Women (2, FaSp) This class discusses women’s roles in the entertainment industry and career opportunities available for women in the business, corporate and creative sectors.

497 Music Video Production (2, FaSp) Writing the concept, budgeting, shooting, editing and directing a music video. Also covered: getting the job, dealing with the band, working with the record company. Prerequisite: CTPR 241, CTPR 290, CTPR 310.

499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm) Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema and/or television; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

506 Visual Expression (2, FaSp) Definition, analysis, and structure of the visual components that make film an expressive medium; theory and practical application; individual projects and lecture/demonstration. To be taken in the second year. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x and CTAN 547.

507x Production I (6, FaSp) A practical exploration for graduate students of the fundamental technical and aesthetic principles of motion picture production. Involves individual and group projects. For graduate students only; not available for degree credit.

508x Production II (6, FaSp) Practicum in group production for graduate students, emphasizing the collaborative process and the expressive use of sound and image. For graduate students only; not available for degree credit. Prerequisite: CTPR 507x and CTWR 528.

512 Television Management (2, Fa) Problems of station and network management; prerogatives and responsibilities in entertainment programming.

519x Introduction to Cinema Technique (2, Fa) Fundamentals of cinema production techniques and equipment, including producing, directing, camera, lighting, sound and editing. Not available for credit to production majors. Concurrent enrollment: CTPR 521x.

521x Filmic Communication (2, Fa) A hands-on introduction to the fundamental process and aesthetic principles of motion picture production, including filmic expression, criticism and ethics. Individual and group projects. Not available for credit to production majors.

525 Independent Feature Workshop (2, FaSp) A practical examination of the independent and low-budget feature film, including development of individual projects and discussions with industry professionals. Open only to Cinema-Television majors. Prerequisite: CTWR 414 or CTWR 514 or CTWR 529.

527 Special Effects in Cinema (2 or 4, max 4, Irregular) Lecture, discussion, and exercises in optical and/or mechanical special effects. Prerequisite: CTPR 241 and CTPR 290.

530 Producing for Independent Films (2, FaSp) Producing film, television and multi-media productions. Focuses on business procedures, production design, planning, budgeting, management, marketing, financing, and the structures and practices of the industry.

531 Planning the Production (2, max 6, FaSp) A preproduction workshop in which students complete the research and planning of an intermediate project to be executed in CTPR 546L. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

532 Intermediate Directing (2, FaSp) Practical experience in staging dramatic narrative scenes, emphasizing directing actors, rehearsal techniques and camera blocking. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

534 Intermediate Production Design (2, Irregular) Exercises in production design concentrating on practical and aesthetic approaches to designing for film, television and commercials. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

535 Intermediate Editing (2, FaSp) Editorial construction of film sequences to analyze the interrelationships of the various film elements, both visual and aural. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x or CTAN 547.

536 Editing for Scriptwriters (2, FaSp) Principles, techniques, practices and theories of editorial construction of film and TV scenes and sequences. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 1 hour. (Duplicates credit in former CTWR 536.) Open to M.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television students only.

537 Intermediate Cinematography (2, FaSp) Close study through practical exercises of the technical and aesthetic principles of cinematography. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x or CTAN 547.

538 Intermediate Producing (2, FaSp) Definition, examination and practical experience in the role of the line producer as it relates to preproduction, production and post production. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

539 Intermediate Graphics (2, Irregular) An investigation into the nature and meaning of graphic concepts relative to their use in film and video. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

540 Intermediate Sound (2, FaSp) Practical and aesthetic considerations relating to recording, editing and sound design. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x or CTAN 547.

542 Intermediate Electronic Imaging (2, Irregular) Technical and creative aspects of electronic imaging such as high definition television, multi-media, and digital television. Emphasis on understanding potential and limitations of state-of-the-art technologies. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

543 Editing the Advanced Project (2, Irregular) Utilitarian seminar focused on editing advanced projects. Open to Cinema-Television production students only. Corequisite: CTPR 481a, 581a, 586a or 587a.

545 Intermediate Multi-Camera Television Workshop (4, FaSp) Practicum in the creative usage of multi-camera and single camera electronic production techniques. Students will complete an 8-12 minute video piece using three camera production procedures. Open to production majors only. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

546L Production III (6, max 12, FaSp) An intensive workshop experience in which students, crewing in their area of specialization, complete the shooting and postproduction of projects up to 30 minutes in length. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

551 Planning the Advanced Production (2, FaSp) An advanced preproduction workshop in which students complete the planning of an advanced project to be executed in CTPR 587ab, CTPR 581ab, CTPR 583, or CTIN 584. Prerequisite: CTPR 546L.

552 Advanced Directing (2, FaSp) An advanced production class in directing. Encounters with experienced directors; and individual student production of a short. Prerequisite: CTPR 532 or CTPR 546L.

554 Advanced Sound (2, FaSp) Study of the technical and aesthetic elements of sound design at the professional level. Intended for those contemplating a career in the field of audio. Prerequisite: CTPR 540 or CTPR 545 or CTPR 546L.

555 Advanced Production Design (2, Irregular) Execution of a complete production design including script breakdown, storyboards, production sketches, plans, elevations and a color model. Prerequisite: CTPR 534.

556 Advanced Editing (2, FaSp) Advanced editorial theory and practice intended for those specializing in film and electronic editing. Prerequisite: CTPR 535 or CTPR 546L or CTPR 545.

557 Advanced Cinematography (2, FaSp) Advanced camera and lighting techniques for those considering a professional career in cinematography. Prerequisite: CTPR 537 or CTPR 546L or CTPR 545.

558 Advanced Producing (2, Irregular) Defines and examines the role of the Executive/Feature Producer through the preproduction, production and post production phases. Prerequisite: CTPR 538 or CTPR 546L or CTPR 545.

559 Advanced Graphics (2, Irregular) Advanced study in graphic film/video production including writing, graphic arts, camera, editing and sound. Prerequisite: CTPR 539.

560 Seminar in Motion Picture Distribution, Budgeting, and Management (2 or 4, max 8, FaSp) Problems of location production, foreign release, and packaging.

561 Publicity for Cinema and Television (4, Sp) Analysis and preparation of advertising and publicity campaigns for entertainment films and television.

562 Seminar in Motion Picture Business (2 or 4, max 8, FaSp) Problems of studio operation, production, distribution, exhibition, or legal procedures relating to the motion picture.

563 The Business of Representation (4, FaSp) Various roles an agent, manager, attorney or publicist play in representing talent, producers and writers. Taught by professionals who are at the forefront of the entertainment industry.

566 Developing and Selling Your Film and TV Projects (2, FaSp) Developing, pitching, and selling your feature motion picture and TV projects. Open to undergraduate seniors and third-year graduate cinema majors only.

568 Advanced Electronic Imaging (2, Irregular) Electronic imaging in high definition television, interactive multi-media, and computer animation. Emphasis on creative use of the technologies for new forms of expression and communication. Prerequisite: CTPR 542.

570 Studies in the Functions of a Director (2, Fa) Analysis of the director’s relationship to the multiple facets of film production.

571 Personal Expression through Video Art (2) Examines innovative format and techniques in television and video art; facilitates development of a personal voice and point-of-view. Open only to CTPR majors. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

575 Directing for Scriptwriters (2, Sp) Practical experience in directing for screen; special attention to framing, staging and use of camera. Group projects in video or film. (Duplicates credit in former CTWR 575.) Open to M.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television students only. Prerequisite: CTWR 572.

580abL Graduate Production Workshop (4-4, FaSp) Group film production. Prerequisite: CTPR 480.

581abcz Individual Production Workshop (4-2-2-0, FaSpSm) Individual experimental projects involving the creative use of visuals (live-action or animated) and sound. Open to Production majors only. Prerequisite: CTPR 532, CTPR 546L, CTPR 551. Graded IP/Letter Grade.

582abz Advanced Production Seminar (2-2-0, FaSpSm) Advanced individual film or video projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor, without benefit of university equipment or resources. Open to production majors only. Graded IP/Letter Grade. Prerequisite: CTPR 546L, CTPR 551.

583 Graduate Television Production (6, FaSp) Advanced television group production workshop for students who want to produce an advanced multi-camera project. Open to production majors only. Prerequisite: directing and producing positions: CTPR 532, CTPR 551 and CTPR 546L or CTPR 545; other positions: CTPR 546L or CTPR 545.

586ab Production IV (6-0, FaSpSm) Advanced group production workshop for students who have successfully completed Production III. Prerequisite: directing position: CTPR 532, CTPR 546L, CTPR 551; non-directing positions: CTPR 546L and related intermediate seminar.

587abcz Group Production Workshop (4-2-2-0, FaSpSm) Advanced group project involving the creative use of visuals (live action or animated) and sound. Minimum enrollment: Director and Producer. Open to production majors only. Graded IP/Letter Grade. Prerequisite: for directing position: CTPR 532, CTPR 551; for producing position: CTPR 551.

594abz Master’s Thesis (2-2-0) Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.

599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, Irregular) Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

105 Nonverbal Thinking: Visual and Aural (2, Sp) An introduction to non-verbal elements of images and sounds which convey meaning, mood, and emotion.

106ab Screenwriting Fundamentals (4-4, FaSp) a: Introduction to and overview of the elements of theme, plot, character, and dialogue in dramatic writing for film. b: Exercises in dramatic writing: theme, plot, character, dialogue and images. Integration of these elements into scenes and sequences. Open to B.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television students only.

206ab Writing the Screenplay (a: 4, Fa; b: 2, Sp) a: Development of synopsis and treatment for a theatrical or documentary screenplay: theme, plot, character, mise-en-scene and utilization of cinematic elements. b: Creation of feature-length theatrical or documentary screenplay based on treatment developed in CTWR 206a. Open to B.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television students only.

213 Content and Consciousness (2, Fa) Inquiry into the relationship between cognitive and affective knowledge as it relates to the art of screenwriting and the screenwriter.

215 Practicum in Writing Short Films (2, Sp) Developing stories less than feature length; writing screenplays from them; understanding what length each story demands; creating idiosyncratic forms and styles. Open to B.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television students only.

306ab Advanced Screenwriting (a: 4, Fa; b: 2, Sp) a: Developing, revising the feature length treatment and screenplay for film or television; writing the first draft screenplay. b: Analyzing, rewriting the screenplay developed in CTWR 306a through final draft. Open to B.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television students only.

315x Filmwriting (3, FaSpSm) The basics of screenwriting: theme, story structure, characterization, format, dialogue, and scene description. A character profile, short treatment, and first 30 pages of the screenplay are written. Lectures, screenings, and in-class readings. Not for degree credit for Cinema-Television majors.

316 The Affective Domain (2, Sp) The writer’s own self as a source of raw material; individual and group guided exercises to stimulate explorations of experiences and emotional behavior essential to the creative process. Open to B.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television students only.

412 Introduction to Screenwriting (2) Introduction to the formal elements of writing the short film.

413 Writing the Short Script I (2, FaSp) Preparation of scripts for short films: form, structure, planning.

414 The Screenplay (2, FaSpSm) Students study story structure and develop several story outlines, and a short script for possible CTPR 480 production. They will also write a detailed, 15-25 page treatment for a feature film. Prerequisite: CTWR 412 or CTWR 413.

415ab Advanced Writing (4-2, FaSpSm) a: Principles of the two-hour story for film and television, creating theme, character, and structure that combine into a feature-length story. Prerequisite: CTWR 414. b: Creating a feature-length script for film or television, using the craft of the screenwriter to convey mood, energy, character, structure, and intent. Prerequisite: CTWR 415a.

416 Motion Picture Script Analysis (2 or 4, FaSp) Evaluation of completed scripts prior to their production; evaluation of existing classic scripts.

418ab Senior Thesis (a: 4, Fa; b: 4, Sp) a: Creation of feature-length treatment and first draft senior thesis screenplay, including “pitching” experiences. b: Completion and revision of senior thesis project and introduction to motion picture industry procedures and practices through interaction with industry representatives. Prerequisite: CTWR 306ab. Open to B.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television students only.

430 The Writer in American Cinema and Television (2, FaSp) American and international writers in cinema; screenwriting; political and economic aspects of the writer in the motion picture industry. Lectures, guest speakers, screenings.

431 Screenwriters and Their Work (2, FaSp) Lectures and readings on creative problems in screenwriting: current scripts; interviews with visiting screenwriters.

433 Adaptations: Transferring Existing Work to the Screen (2, Fa) An examination of motion picture adaptations; problems attendant upon translating a novel, play, or other creative forms into screenplays. Prerequisite: CTWR 206b or CTWR 414 or CTWR 514 or CTWR 529 or departmental approval.

434 Comedy Writing (2, FaSp) Exploration into filmic comedy; writing by committee; developing comedic timing; using humor as a style of filmmaking. Prerequisite: CTWR 206b or CTWR 414 or CTWR 514 or CTWR 529 or departmental approval.

435 Writing for Film and Television Genres (2 or 4, max 8, FaSp) Preparation of proposals and scripts for different types of film and television programming: emphasis on conception, structure, characterization and format. Prerequisite: CTWR 206b or CTWR 414 or CTWR 514b or CTWR 529 or departmental approval.

437 Writing the Situation Comedy Pilot (2, FaSp) Essentials of television comedy with in-depth study of ideas, character, and venues. Students will write an original story outline, treatment and polish.

441 Writing Workshop in Creativity and Imagination (2, FaSp) Students will explore a variety of problem solving techniques to strengthen their creative work and apply these techniques to individual writing projects.

459ab Entertainment Industry Seminar (2, Fa; 2, Sp) Examination and analysis of various topics, issues and resources pertaining to creative, legal and business perspectives for writers in the entertainment industry. Prerequisite: 459a for 459b.

494x Practicum in Screenplay Development (2, Sm) Development of writing skills learned in CTWR 315x; students will develop and write the second and third acts of a screenplay begun in CTWR 315x. Prerequisite: CTWR 315x. Not for degree credit for Cinema-Television majors.

499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm) Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema and/or television; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

509 Understanding the Process of Filmmaking (2, Sp) An introduction for screenwriters to the process of creating a feature film, from script through release print, including pre-production, production and post-production.

513 Writing the Short Script (2, Fa) Preparation of scripts for short films; dramatic, informational, experimental, and other forms.

514ab Basic Dramatic Screenwriting (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) Dramaturgy for the fiction and non-fiction work. Techniques for creating the original or adapted theatrical length script. a: Emphasize narrative development through short scripts, sequences and story outlines. Prerequisite: CTWR 513. b: Development of an outline and feature length, original script. Open to M.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television students only.

515abcd Practicum in Screenwriting (4-4-1-1, FaSp) a: Creation of a feature screenplay from presentation through treatment, including some scene work. b: Comprehensive rewriting of a second and third draft of a feature screenplay leading to a polished and professional piece. c and d: Supervised rewrite of feature screenplay. Prerequisite: CTWR 513 or CTWR 514; CTWR 515a for CTWR 515b; CTWR 515b for CTWR 515c and d.

516 Advanced Motion Picture Script Analysis (2 or 4, FaSp) Detailed evaluation of completed scripts prior to their production; evaluation of existing classic scripts.

517 Studio Communications (2, FaSp) Comprehensive examination of forms; methods used by motion picture companies to disseminate literary, business, production, and other information.

518 Introduction to Interactive Writing (2, Sp) A series of exercises written and discussed for interactive experiences.

520 Advanced Scene Writing Workshop (2, SpSm) Intensive workshop oriented specifically to writing and rewriting the most effective and telling dramatic scenes to heighten audience participation and greater story impact. Prerequisite: CTWR 414, CTWR 514, or CTWR 529.

521 Seminar in Writing Drama for Television (4) Writing for a variety of television formats: the series, the individual drama, the musical, children’s programs; working within television time constraints; use of established characters as required.

528 Screenwriting Fundamentals (2, FaSp) Introduction to the principles of screenwriting with special emphasis on story, characterization and dramatization.

529 Intermediate Screenwriting (2, FaSp) Emphasizes structural elements crucial to the feature film. Techniques for creating an original and adapted theatrical-length script. Prerequisite: CTPR 507x and CTWR 528.

533ab Writing the Feature Script (4-2, FaSp) Advanced screenwriting workshop. a: Development of treatment and first act for feature-length script. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x and CTWR 529. b: Completion of second and third acts and revision. Prerequisite: CTWR 533a.

541 Writing from the Unconscious (2, FaSp) Students are introduced to unique problem solving methods over a broad spectrum of subject matter and integrate the results in specific creative writing assignments.

553 Advanced Screenwriting (4, FaSp) Advanced feature screenwriting, emphasizing the rewrite of a first draft script. (Duplicates credit in former CNTV 553b.) Prerequisite: CTWR 533ab.

572 Practicum in Directing Actors for Film (2 or 4, FaSp) Seminar in directing actors for film; emphasis on demonstration and laboratory exercises, script analysis, and detailed study in character motivations.

574 Advanced Seminar in Directing Actors for Film (2, FaSp) Emphasis on detailed script analysis and character motivation. Individual projects. Prerequisite: CTWR 572, CTCS 673 or CTPR 532.

577ab Intermediate Screenwriting Workshop (2-4; 2-4, FaSp) a: Ideation and development of a treatment for a feature length, original screenplay. Writing first act. Prerequisite: CTWR 514b. b: Completion of the first draft of the screenplay; introduction of techniques for rewriting; revisions of the first draft of the screenplay just completed.

599 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, Irregular) Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.

541L Producing Workshop (4, FaSp) Practical experience in motion picture production as it relates to the producer. Open to MPPP students only. (Duplicates credit in CTPR 481abL.)

550 Script Analysis for the Producer (2, FaSp) Detailed evaluation of completed scripts and of the producer’s role in bringing them to fruition. Open to MPPP students only.

560 Script Development (2, FaSp) From idea and story to finished shooting script. Open to MPPP students only.

561 Motion Picture Marketing (2, Sp) Analysis and preparation of marketing campaigns from concept to budgeting for various media. Open to MPPP students only.

563 Producing Symposium (2, FaSp) Lectures on creative and business problems associated with producing. Case studies of classic films. Open to non-majors. Departmental approval required.

564 Producing Business Procedures (2, FaSp) Seminars on various management and entrepreneurial techniques, including exhibition. Open to MPPP students only.

565 Scheduling and Budgeting (4, FaSp) Concept and preparation of a complete budget and production board. Open to MPPP students only.

566 Finance (2, FaSp) Seminar on financial aspects of film industry and methods of financing films. Open to MPPP students only.

568 Producing for Television (2, Fa) Discussions of the creative and financial aspects of television producing. Open to MPPP students only.

569 Seminar on Non-Mainstream Producing (2, FaSp) Discussions on non-major studio producing options, including non-traditional financing and non-theatrical producing. Open to MPPP students only.

570 Advanced Television (2, Fa) Advanced studies of the business of television, including the economic structure of the television industry. Open to MPPP students only.

571 Producing the Screenplay (2, FaSp) Overseeing the initiation and creation of the screenplay.

589ab Graduate Film Business Seminar (a: 4, Fa; b: 4, Sp) Economic structure and history of the film industry, including entertainment law and studio management. Open to MPPP students only.

591 Producing Practicum (2, Irregular) Producing workshop encompassing all aspects of producing, including script development, budgeting, casting and actual production.

592 Individual Project Seminar (4, Sp) Directed research project and seminars in related topics. Open to MPPP students only. (Duplicates credit in former CTPR 592.)

599 Special Topics (2, max 4, Irregular) Investigation of new and emerging aspects of producing motion pictures and television; special and experimental subjects. Open to MPPP students only.