B.A. in Cinema-Television

Explores the roles of the various people and positions involved in the production of animation. Pitching, budgeting, and business plans are covered. Each student submits a budget and a business plan for a project. Students also present a pitch for their final project. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

Concepts of film aesthetics and analysis; exposure to classical Hollywood, documentary and European art cinema. Emphasis on describing and analyzing film style.

Film and television as communication media and art forms. Attention given to contributions of various national cinemas and international film and video trends.

Basic principles of film production, including camera operation (focus, exposure, depth-of-field, and lenses), composition, sequencing, screen direction, camera moves, and basic lighting. The class will include skills exercises and story-centric projects. Prerequisites: CTVU 101 and CTVU 105.

Non-linear editing process focusing on CODECs, tools and techniques as they relate to the post production process and workflow. Prerequisites: CTVU 101, CTVU 102, and CTVU 105.

The art of single camera information gathering for edited roll-in packages. Prerequisites: CTVU 229 and CTVU 250.

Theory and practice of editing and post-production for both film and video. Aesthetics of narrative and documentary editing stressed for both picture and sound. Prerequisites: ANIM 121 and CTVU 345.

Provides the student with an understanding of the techniques and practices of sound recording for location, TV studio, ADR and Foley in the film and television industries, including double and single system techniques, as well as sound recording equipment. Prerequisite: CTVU 346.

Student directed project in cinema-television. Students write, produce, direct, and edit a project, demonstrating proficiency in these areas. Prerequisites: CTVU 470 and Senior Standing.