FLM F105 History of the Cinema

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3 Credits

History and development of the medium of film in the U.S. and abroad during the last 100 years. Content will vary each semester. Cross-listed with JRN F105. (3+0)

FLM F215 Dramatic Literature

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3 Credits

Offered Fall Even-numbered Years

Studies of drama and forms of plays such as tragedy, comedy, melodrama, farce and tragicomedy. Emphasis on reading plays of the classic theatre designed to give basic knowledge of masterpieces of world drama. Cross-listed with THR F215. (3+0)

FLM F217 Introduction to the Study of Film

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3 Credits

Offered Spring

An appreciation course designed to introduce the student to the various forms of cinematic art with special emphasis on humanistic and artistic aspects. Prerequisites: ENGL F111X. Cross-listed with ENGL F217; JRN F217. (2+2)

FLM F245 Stage and Film Production Management

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3 Credits

Define and develop organizational skills to be a successful stage or film production manager. Creation of a prompt script including all forms and schedules necessary, working with actors, directors and designers. Creation of film production schedules, call sheets, shooting scripts, location management, and union requirements. Cross-listed with THR F245. (3+0)

FLM F251 Television Production

4 Credits

Offered Fall

Television studio production, floor directing, audio, camera, staging, lighting and switching. Special fees apply. Cross-listed with JRN F251. (2+5)

FLM F271 Let's Make a Movie!

3 Credits

Offered Fall

Produce a short dramatic video including concept and script development, basic camera and shooting techniques, working with actors/directing fundamentals, location scouting, production schedule development, basic non-linear editing techniques, and DVD authoring. Students do not need previous experience making movies to take this class. Special fees apply. Recommended: THR F121; THR F241. Cross-listed with THR F271. (3+0)

FLM F280 Video Storytelling

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3 Credits

Offered Fall

Basics of digital video production technology, composition, audio, lighting and editing as it relates to primarily non-fiction filmmaking. Students will conclude the course by producing their own short videos. Special fees apply. Cross-listed with JRN F280. (3+0)

FLM F290 Digital Video Editing

3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Introduction to the technical and aesthetic aspects of non-linear digital video editing. Students will go from little or no experience in non-linear editing to being comfortable with some of the advanced editing techniques. Address motion picture editing theories that are not bound to time or specific editing technology. Special fees apply. Cross-listed with JRN F290. (3+0)

FLM F308 Film Criticism

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3 Credits

Theoretical approaches to viewing, analyzing and evaluating film and television program content. Cross-listed with JRN F308. (3+0)

FLM F310 Acting for the Camera

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3 Credits

Offered Fall Even-numbered Years

Apply skills introduced in fundamentals of acting, intermediate and advanced acting to acting for the camera. Through exercises and scene study, the class will expand each performer's range of emotional, intellectual, physical and vocal expressiveness for the camera. Act in numerous on-camera exercises, television and film scenes. May be repeated twice for credit. Special fees apply. Recommended: THR F221; THR F321. Cross-listed with THR F310. (3+0)

FLM F331 Directing Film/Video

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3 Credits

Offered Spring

Introduction to the history, theory and basic concepts of film direction. Includes interpretative script analysis, creative visualization, conceptualization, use of space, working with actors and designers, and direction of short scenes and videos. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: THR F121; THR F215; or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with THR F331. (1+4)

FLM F332 Directing Theatre

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3 Credits

Offered Spring

History, theory and basic concepts of stage direction. Interpretive script analysis, creative visualization, conceptualization, use of space, working with actors and designers and direction of short scenes. Recommended: THR F121. Cross-listed with THR F332. (3+0)

FLM F334 W Movies and Films: Watching and Analyzing

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3 Credits

Offered Spring

Thematic topics in the study of the art of classic cinema (films) and popular mass media (movies). Comparative analysis of classics and recent motion pictures is used to present elements of film language, analysis and criticism in this writing intensive course. Prerequisites: ENGL F111X; ENGL F211X or ENGL F213X or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with THR F334. (3+0)

FLM F347 O Lighting Design

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3 Credits

Principles and techniques of theatrical lighting design. The student will conduct practical experiments and design projects applying the experience gained from the experiments. Students will spend approximately $40 for materials. Also available via Independent Learning. Recommended: THR F241; THR F247. Cross-listed with ART F347; JRN F347; THR F347. (3+0)

FLM F348 Sound Design for the Entertainment Industry

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3 Credits

Offered Spring Odd-numbered Years

Exploration and application of the elements of design as they relate to sound for theatre, dance, film, video, and other art forms, and life in American and other cultures. Production work is required. Special fees apply. Recommended: THR F241; THR F247. Cross-listed with THR F348. (2+2)

FLM F371 O Digital Photography and Pixel Painting

3 Credits

An introduction to the world of digital imaging with applications in fine and commercial art. It is expected that students will become competent at creating real-looking images of impossible subjects as well as detecting their creation by others. The varied ethical issues engendered by this expertise will be addressed in depth. Students will be required to gain proficiency in visual design for electronic and print publication. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: COMM F131X or COMM F141X; Macintosh OS or Windows OS experience with graphic applications; one college level studio art course. Cross-listed with ART F371; JRN F371. (1+4)

FLM F381 W Alaska Natives in Film

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3 Credits

Offered Spring Odd-numbered Years

Analysis of the portrayal of Alaska's Inupiaq and Yup'ik peoples (with some on Canada's Inuit) through select films and readings. Learning to critically analyze films and understanding how various film techniques are accomplished while focusing on feature films' treatment and use of Northern peoples in film, as well as looking at the social impact of such films. Also available via Independent Learning. Recommended: ART/MUS/THR F200X. Cross-listed with ANS F381. (1.5+2-4)

FLM F427 Topics in Film Studies

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3 Credits

Offered Spring

Intensive study of variable topics in film studies. May focus on themes such as race or war in film; a specific period such as films of the 1940's: particular genres such as horror, film noir, or the musical, an important director, or an aspect of contemporary film theory. Intensive readings and research in contemporary film theory and criticism will foster in-depth understanding of chosen topic. Course may be repeated two times for credit when content varies. Prerequisites: ENGL F217; or FLM F217; ENGL F211X; or ENGL F213X; or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ENGL F427. (2+2)

FLM F470 Advanced Film and Video Directing

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3 Credits

Offered Fall Even-numbered Years

In depth investigation into the history, theory and basic concepts of film and video direction. Script preparation, story board, blocking actors and staging the camera, sound and editing. Projects include directing and shooting short videos. Special fees apply. Recommended: FLM/THR F331. Cross-listed with THR F470. (1+6)

FLM F472 O Visualization and Animation

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3 Credits

Offered Fall

An introduction to visualization and animation with applications in fine and commercial art and science. Students will produce a series of three dimensional animation projects which will introduce them to the tools and concepts used by animation and visualization professionals. Special fees apply. Prerequisites: ART F371 or equivalent; COMM F131X or COMM F141X. Cross-listed with ART F472; JRN F472. (1+4)

FLM F475 Digital Video Compositing

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3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Digital compositing techniques for creating moving imagery. The course covers video manipulation, layering images, synthesizing realistic video imagery, integration of live action and computer generated animation. Course can be repeated for a total of nine credits with permission of instructor. Prerequisites: ART F472 or JRN F472 or FLM F472 or equivalent. Cross-listed with ART F475. (1+4)

FLM F488 W Dramatic Writing

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3 Credits

Offered Even Alternate Fall

Introduction to the craft of dramatic writing for theater and film, with an emphasis on dramatic storytelling. Course will focus on giving students a practical understanding of the uses of story structure, setting, character, plot and dialog, and how these elements work together to create compelling drama. Prerequisites: ENGL F111X; ENGL F211X or ENGL F213X or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ENGL F488; THR F488. (3+0)