Course Descriptions

CINEMA
(Also See Theater)

1 Introduction to Motion Picture Production (3) UC:CSU
Prerequisites: Cinema 3, Cinema 107.

(Same as Theater 501)
T his course is a comprehensive introduction to basic film production techniques and equipment. Proper procedures are explained for the use of cameras, lenses, filters, film stock, light, microphones, tape recorders, editors, and other motion picture equipment. The goal of this course is to appreciate and understand the elements unique to cinematic production and post-production.

3 History of Motion Pictures (3) UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Cinema 1

(Same as Theater 505)

This course covers the history of motion pictures and television. Films and shows from the beginning to present times are screened in class. Both American and foreign productions are discussed.

5 Introduction to Screenwriting (3) UC:CSU

Prerequisite: Cinema 1.

Screenwriting is taught with special attention to the development of script, lot and character as related to technical scripts and screenplays.

18 Main Currents in Motion Pictures (3) UC:CSU

In this course, students will explore the major categories of movies, including comedy, science fiction, suspense, the western, horror, and the musical. Most weeks feature in-class screenings of significant feature films.

107 Understanding Motion Pictures (3) UC:CSU

This course analyses the elements that make film and art form, including visual composition, color, music, acting, editing, lighting, story, and sound. This course also includes regular screenings of classic and contemporary motion pictures.

111 Cinema: Developing Content for Movies (3) CSU

This survey course presents an overview of the art and business of the film industry, and explains the cultural function and aesthetic significance of the medium. It analyzes how movies are made today, discusses how a project evolves from concept, through script, to production.

112 Script Analysis (3) CSU

Prerequisite: English 101.

This course will train the student to write a professional evaluation ("coverage") identifying strengths and weaknesses of literary material submitted to the producers of film and television. Student's written analysis of scripts will become part of their professional portfolio.

125 Film Production Workshop I (3) (RPT 3)

Prerequisite: Cinema 1

Introduction to 16 mm film making focuses on all technical and creative aspects of the medium. This hands-on course includes developing the script, filming, and post-production culminating in a finished film.

931 Cooperative Education – Cinema (3) CSU (RPT 3)