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CS105 TEACHING METHODOLOGIES—3 Credits
This course exposes students to the theories and principles of instructional methodologies used in the classroom, with an emphasis on practices related to producing effective learning environments. Students will learn about the realities and structures of the teaching profession while also developing skills in the areas of writing instructional objectives, developing lesson plans, as well as organizing and managing time for instructional and non-instructional tasks. (Prerequisites: None).
CS106 TEACHING TECHNIQUES—5 Credits
This course allows students to concretely realize and apply teaching methodologies to the classroom and aid in the development of each student’s personal approach to instruction. Students will practice and improve their teaching and presentation skills while also being able to recognize individual differences amongst different types of learners, determine strategies to provide equitable instruction, motivate students, and maintain a positive classroom environment. (Prerequisites: CS105).
DP101 PRODUCING INDEPENDENT FILMS—3 Credits
The objective of this course is to explore the process involved in producing an independent film. Independent films are those projects produced outside of the traditional Hollywood system. The student will learn to choose projects based on budget, location and marketability. Students will become exposed to significant independent filmmakers and their work. Students will begin to develop their fourth semester final projects – using this class to workshop their concepts with each other and the instructor (Prerequisites: None).
DP102 FILM HISTORY—4 Credits
Film History takes a look at the beginnings of film when two French Brothers named Lumiere turned a hobby into one of the greatest industries of all time. The course will cover cinema history from the late 1800s through today’s digital age. It will track the changing world in relationship to film. It will explore films of other countries and will show how differing political views are exhibited on the screen (Prerequisites: None).
DP103 INTRODUCTION TO EDITING—3 Credits
This course introduces the students to the fundamental techniques of the digital editing of film. Students will gain not only an understanding of why editing is crucial to visual storytelling, but how to themselves edit films utilizing editing software. They will also be exposed to the techniques utilized by script supervisors to maintain continuity on films (Prerequisites: None).
DP104 CINEMATOGRAPHY I—3 Credits
The objective of this course is to develop students’ visual and technical filmmaking skills in a practical and professional atmosphere. Students will gain an understanding of how the digital video camera works as well as how supporting equipment works – including the dolly/jib and GlideCam as well as the onstage grip/electrical equipment. Strong emphasis will be placed on safety and the proper approaches to using electricity. Finally, a significant portion of the course will be devoted to learning the fundamentals of professional lighting (Prerequisites: None).
DP203 DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING—3 Credits
This course examines artistic and technical styles for documentary filmmaking. Interview methods, structure, theme, shooting and editing approaches will all be explored. Students will learn different approaches by viewing a series of documentaries. They will be taught the importance of an objective viewpoint and research (Prerequisites: DP103, DP104).
DP204 DIRECTING—3 Credits
Students will learn all of the responsibilities of being a digital film director. They will learn how to communicate with cast and crew using the language of the industry. Each student will direct and act within classroom exercises. Starting with the analysis of a script the class will explore every aspect of directing including casting, setting a scene, continuity, coverage, directing an edit and controlling the set. Special emphasis will be placed on hands-on directing of scenes by students in order to gain an overall understanding of the demands placed on the director (Prerequisites: None).
DP210 TOOLS OF DIGITAL STORYTELLING I—4 Credits
Students will be exposed to an overview of the evolution of storytelling and mass communication. Students will become familiar with the software needed to create compelling looks, styles, digital compositing, limited animation and effects -both in promotional materials and narrative films (Prerequisites: None).
DP212 CINEMATOGRAPHY II—1 Credit
This course will build upon the technical skills students gained in Cinematography I, with an emphasis on a deeper understanding of the equipment and methodologies employed by cinematographers and their crews (Prerequisites: DP104).
DP214 PRODUCTION AND POST-PRODUCTION AUDIO—2 Credits
Students will learn the various techniques used in capturing sound during a film shoot. They will get hands-on experience with the different devices used to record sound and when to use them. Boom, lavaliere, shotgun and wireless microphones will all be used in a laboratory setting. Once sound has been recorded for a variety of scenes, students will then assemble the audio with picture. They will learn how to add special effects, music, enhancements and foley tracks to a film (Prerequisites: DP104).
DP301 SCREENWRITTING AND ANALYSIS—3 Credits
This course introduces students to the techniques of writing for the screen, building a basis for all future writing. Through lectures and examples on page and screen the instructor will choose a specific topic that students will then dissect. Skills will be developed using classroom discussions and group exercises as well as individual screenwriting assignments (Prerequisites: None).
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