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USC School of Cinema-Television

The USC School of Cinema-Television offers undergraduate and graduate-level courses in

production, critical studies, producing, interactive media, animation and digital arts, writ-

ing for screen and television. The school educates students in the aesthetic and technical

values of the medium through course work, production activities and research.

All members of the full-time cinema-television faculty have been or are working professionals in

their respective fields; most have years of full-time professional experience. Each year a number of

adjunct faculty from the Los Angeles film and television industries participate in all programs.

Students at the USC School of Cinema-Television produce over 234 hours of motion pictures each

year and complete more than 100 full-length screenplays. USC films made by students receive

numerous awards annually from festivals around the world. USC cinema-television alumni are

among the most successful filmmakers and scholars working today. Since 1965, there have been

only two years when no members of the Trojan Family were nominated for Academy Awards for

their work in film.

The Cinema-Television Library offers a comprehensive collection of books in English and substantial

holdings in other languages. The vast collection of journals, unpublished screenplays and manu-

script materials includes personal papers of industry figures from the silent years to the present and

studio records from Warner Bros., MGM, Universal and other production companies. The study

center also provides student access to the school’s large collection of film and television materials in

all film and video formats as well as several thousand recent screenplays.

The USC School of Cinema-Television, whichconsistently is ranked number one in U.S. News& World Report, prepares students for variedcareers in film and television includinganimation, screenwriting and production.

AdministrationElizabeth M. Daley, Ph.D., Dean

Offices of Admission/Student AffairsCarson Television Center G-130(213) 740-2911Email: [email protected]/schools/cntv

Critical StudiesTara McPherson, Division ChairGeorge Lucas Instructional Building 405(213) 740-3334*

Film and Television ProductionBarbara Corday, Division ChairGeorge Lucas Instructional Building 404(213) 740-3317*

Interactive MediaScott Fisher, Division ChairGeorge Lucas Instructional Building 310(213) 821-2515*FAX: (213) 821-2665

Writing for Screen and TelevisionHoward A. Rodman, Division ChairGeorge Lucas Instructional Building 301(213) 740-3303FAX: (213) 740-8035

Peter Stark Producing ProgramLawrence Turman, Division ChairGeorge Lucas Instructional Building 302(213) 740-3304FAX: (213) 745-6652

Animation and Digital ArtsChristine Panushka, Division ChairMarcia Lucas Post Production Building 201(213) 740-3986

*For information regarding admission, call (213) 740-2911.

FacultySteven J. Ross/AOL Time Warner Dean’s Chair inCinema-Television: Elizabeth M. Daley, Ph.D.

Hugh M. Hefner Chair for the Study of AmericanFilm: Richard B. Jewell, Ph.D.

Alma and Alfred Hitchcock Chair: JosephAndrew Casper, Ph.D.

Fran and Ray Stark Endowed Chair: LawrenceTurman, B.A.

Mary Pickford Foundation Professorship: DoeMayer, M.A.

Professors: Drew Casper, Ph.D.; BarbaraCorday; Elizabeth M. Daley, Ph.D.; JohnFuria, Jr., B.A.; Mark J. Harris, B.A.;Tomlinson Holman, B.S.; Gerald Isenberg,M.B.A.; David James, Ph.D; Richard Jewell,Ph.D.; Jeremy Kagan, M.F.A.; Doe Mayer,M.A.; Marsha Kinder, Ph.D.*; K. KennethMiura, M.A.; Christine Panushka, M.F.A.;Dana Polan, Ph.D.; Michael Renov, Ph.D.;Vibeke Sorensen, M.A.H.; LawrenceTurman, B.A.

Associate Professors: Tom Abrams, M.F.A.; Don Bohlinger, M.F.A.; Todd Boyd, Ph.D.;Midge Costin, M.A.; Pamela Douglas, M.A.;David Howard, M.F.A.; Judy Irola; TaraMcPherson, Ph.D.; Robert E. Miller, Ph.D.;Amanda Pope, B.A.

Assistant Professors: Priya Jaikumar, Ph.D.;Curtis Márez, Ph.D.

Visiting Faculty: Linda Brown; Jack Epps;Scott Fisher; Helaine Head; Norman Hollyn;Georgia Jeffries; Robert Jones; Ed O’Neill;Howard A. Rodman; Kathy Smith

Senior Lecturers/Lecturers: Robert Ballo; TedBraun; David Bondelevitch; Linda Brown;Christopher Chomyn; Jed Dannenbaum; BillDill; Mary Beth Fielder; Pablo Frasconi;Robert Gardner; Gary Goldsmith; BrendaGoodman; Don Hall; Carroll Hodge; MaryJansen; Everett Lewis; Mardik Martin; JamesNathan; Earl Rath; Mark Shepherd; JohnTarver; Jennifer Warren; David Weber; PaulWolff; William Yahraus

Research Associate Professor: Richard Weinberg,Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty: Steve Albrezzi; Ioan Allen;Kate Amend; Tom Anderson; Wendy Apple;Jeff Apple; David Baron; Deborah Baron;Carol Baum; Sandra Berg; Alan Berger; FredBernstein; Steve Binder; Bruce Block; MitchBlock; Steve Blume; Peter Bonerz; CeciliaBrainard; Chuck Braverman; Paul Bricault;Peter Brinson; Jody Brockway; RobertBrown; Laurie Burton; Richard Burton; EdCallahan; Roger Christiansen; Duncan Clark;

Joseph Cohen; Cornelius Cole; KennethCosby; Martin Daniel; Elias Davis; JohannaDemetrakas; Sam Denoff; Eva Denst;Richard Edland; Mar Elepano; Bob Enders;Peter Exline; Van Flesher; Nina Foch; KathyFogg; Mike Ford; William Fraker; RobertFreedman; Ron Friedman; Tracy Fullerton;Rene Garcia; Jean-Pierre Geuens; AndrewGiven; Marshall Goldberg; Mitch Goldman;Michael Gonzales; Scott Gorden; BarbaraGreyhosky; Andre Guttfreund; KarenHalverson; Eric Hanson; Ted Harbert; HalHarrison; Lynn Hendee; Rowdy Herrington;Steve Hirsen; Michael Hoey; Joe Hoffman;Todd Hoffman; Michael Hoggan; KarenHorn; Joan Hyler; Joseph Janeti; JamesJansen; Gabor Kalman; Kristy Kang; LouKleinman; Randal Kleiser; Jeffrey Korchek;Leonard Kornberg; Tony Kranz; Matt Kregor;Richard Krevolin; Stu Krieger; SusanLandau; Clifford Latimer; Lisa Leeman;Alan Lehman; David Lloyd; Lisa Mann; Julie MacLusky; Frank McAdams; LeonardMaltin; Andrew Marlowe; Morgan Martin;Phil Messina; Alex Metcalf; David Milton;James Mitchell; Jay Moriarty; DanNienaltowski; Jim O’Keefe; Peter Pampusch;Russell Petranto; Rebecca Pollack-Parker;Sandy Reisenbach; Vincent Robert; HowardRosenberg; Fred Rubin; Alan Rucker; LionelSchaen; Jonathan Schell; Scott Schwartz;Michael Scroggins; Paul Seydor; Reid Shane;Chris Silberman; Fred Silverman; ElliottSilverstein; Tom Sito; Claudia Spinelli; Jason Squire; Eddo Stern; Lucy Stille;Brandon Stoddard; Erwin Stoff; NoreenStone; Howard Storm; Jeffrey Stott; MarkStratton; Chris Swaine; Mark Taft; KenTamburri; Jerry Tokofsky; Alison Trope;Duke Underwood; Jon Wagner; Ken Wales;Peggy Weil; Eric Weissmann; MatthewWeisman; David Weitzner; Tristan Whitman;William Whittington; Oscar Williams; HollyWillis; Sheldon Wilson; David Zeiger; RobertZemeckis; Vernon Zimmerman

Emeritus Professors: Gene Coe, M.F.A.; RonCurfman, M.F.A.; Herbert E. Farmer, M.A.;Trevor Greenwood, M.A.; Richard Harber,M.A.; Edward Kaufman, Ph.D.; E. RussellMcGregor, Ph.D.; Gene Petersen, M.F.A.;Melvin Sloan, M.A.; Wolfram von Hanwehr,Ph.D.; Daniel Wiegand, M.A.; MortonZarcoff, M.A.

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The USC School of Cinema-Televisionoffers professional and academic degree pro-grams at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctorallevels.

Bachelor of Arts — Cinema TelevisionStudents can choose either a Film andTelevision Production or Critical Studies track.The degree is granted through the USCCollege of Letters, Arts and Sciences inconjunction with the School of Cinema-Television. The B.A. degree requires 128 units.

Bachelor of Fine Arts — Writing for Screen andTelevisionThis is a unique program designed for stu-dents who wish to receive intensive trainingfor non-fiction and fiction for screen and tele-vision. The B.F.A. in Writing for Screen andTelevision is granted through the School ofCinema-Television and requires 128 units.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration —Emphasis in Cinema-TelevisionThis program offers a unique coupling of theMarshall School of Business and the School ofCinema-Television in a four year joint degree.In addition to the Marshall School of Businesscore classes, the students will also take a totalof 24 units from the School of Cinema-Television. The competitive program isoffered to freshmen admitted to the MarshallSchool of Business as Business Scholars.Upon completion of all requirements, stu-dents will receive a Bachelor of Science inBusiness Administration with an emphasis in Cinema-Television. See the MarshallSchool of Business (page 98) for course requirements.

Master of Arts, Cinema-TelevisionThis degree, which allows a track in CriticalStudies, is granted by the USC GraduateSchool in conjunction with the School ofCinema-Television. The Critical Studiestrack requires 32 units.

Master of Fine Arts, Cinema-TelevisionThe School of Cinema-Television offers thisprofessional degree in two tracks: Film andTelevision Production and Writing for Screenand Television. The Writing for Screen andTelevision track requires 44-46 units and theFilm and Television Production track requires40 units.

Master of Fine Arts, Film, Video and ComputerAnimationThis program requires 50 units.

Master of Fine Arts, Interactive MediaThis program requires 56 units.

Master of Fine Arts, Motion Picture ProducingThe Peter Stark Producing Program requires44 units.

Doctor of Philosophy, Cinema-Television (CriticalStudies)The Ph.D. is based on a program of studyand research culminating in the completionof a dissertation in the major field of study. A minimum of 64 semester units (exclusiveof dissertation registration) beyond the bac-calaureate is required. Applicants who havecompleted a Master of Arts degree inCinema-Television, or a closely related field,may apply to the Ph.D. program. The doctor-al degree is granted by the Graduate Schoolin conjunction with the School of Cinema-Television.

Cinema-Television MinorA minor in cinema-television is available toUSC undergraduate students in all schoolsand departments. The minor provides theopportunity for students to become familiarwith various aspects of media study.Admission to the minor program is granted inthe fall and spring semesters. The programrequires 24 units.

Minor in Film, Video and Computer AnimationThe minor in animation offers students anintroduction to the theory and practice of ani-mation, including its relationship to the histo-ry of art and cinema, creative writing, andbasic film production. It provides studentswith an opportunity to create both personaland collaborative work in a wide range ofgenres, from traditional character to contem-porary experimental and computer animation.The program requires 32 units.

Minor in Performing Arts StudiesThe minor in performing arts provides aninterdisciplinary inquiry into the nature andaesthetics of the performing arts. It combinesthe disciplines of cinema-television, dance,music and theatre. The minor is a uniquecourse of study that looks at how the perform-ing arts contribute to a culturally literate soci-ety. See the School of Theatre, page 801, forrequirements.

Minor in 3-D AnimationSee the School of Engineering, InformationTechnology, page 550.

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Degree Programs

General Requirements

Acceptance of Transfer UnitsThe School of Cinema-Television does notaccept courses taken in film and/or televisionproduction at other institutions to fulfilldegree and minor requirements. Basic film ortelevision history courses can sometimes beaccepted for transfer credit.

No transfer credit will be accepted in lieu of CTPR 241, CTPR 242, CTPR 290, CTPR 310, CTPR 376, CTPR 507x andCTPR 508x and any advanced productioncourses.

No transfer credits are accepted for the PeterStark producing track, the graduate programsin animation and digital arts, screenwritingand interactive media.

Transfer policy for the Ph.D. requires advise-ment and approval of the division chair.

Waiver of Course RequirementsUnder special circumstances waivers andsubstitutions are granted; check with theCNTV Office of Student Affairs. All coursewaivers and substitutions must be approvedby the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.

The following courses cannot be waived forstudents majoring in Film and TelevisionProduction: CTIN 584, CTPR 241, CTPR290, CTPR 310, CTPR 376, CTPR 480,CTPR 507x, CTPR 508x, CTPR 546L,CTPR 581abcz, CTPR 583, CTPR 586ab,CTPR 587abcz.

Student AdvisementEach program has its own advisement system.Check with the program administrator or withthe CNTV Office of Student Affairs. Cinema-Television student affairs counselors are avail-able to answer questions about degree pro-grams, grades, advisement and other matters.

Grade Point Average RequirementsA minimum grade of C, 2.0 (A = 4.0), mustbe earned in all required and prerequisitecourses in order to progress to the next

course level. Students may attempt toimprove a grade lower than a C (2.0) only onetime by registering and retaking the specificcourse. Departmental approval is required inorder to retake a CNTV course.

In addition, a minimum grade point aver-age must be achieved to earn all cinema-television degrees (see the individual programdescriptions). For example, undergraduatesand graduates must earn a minimum grade of C (2.0) in all required Cinema-Televisioncourses. However, graduate students mustalso achieve a B (3.0) average in all coursesrequired for the degree.

Undergraduate students in the film and tele-vision production program who achieve agrade lower than a C (2.0) in CTPR 241, 242,290 (taken concurrently) and CTPR 310, 376(taken concurrently) and graduate students inthe production program who earn a gradelower than a C (2.0) in CTPR 507x andCTPR 508x may petition to retake therequired sequence only once. Permission toretake any prerequisite or core productioncourses requires prior departmental commit-tee approval.

Students in the graduate screenwriting pro-gram must earn a minimum grade of B (3.0)in CTPR 521.

Students who do not satisfy the degreerequirement after repeating a class will bedisqualified from the program.

Policy on Films and Videos Produced byStudentsAll films, videos and computer disks pro-duced with school equipment or facilities arethe property of USC. Any income from dis-tribution of student-produced films, videosand computer disks is used for the benefit ofcinema-television students through equip-ment purchases and so on. Students can pur-chase copies of their own work.

Tuition and Fees (Estimated)Students in the School of Cinema-Television’s graduate programs pay differen-tial tuition (see the Schedule of Classes for cur-rent tuition rates). Undergraduate programsare assessed the university-wide tuition ratewith a once-a-semester access fee of $50. Inaddition, some classes are charged lab fees, asnoted in the Schedule of Classes, and insurancefees. The university reserves the right toassess new fees or charges. The rates listedare subject to change without notice byaction of the Board of Trustees.


Critical Studies

The Division of Critical Studies of theSchool of Cinema-Television offers programsleading to the Bachelor of Arts, Master ofArts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Thiscomprehensive curriculum includes courseswhich analyze the power and responsibility of American and international film and

television and new media technologies fromformal/aesthetic, historical, economic and ide-ological perspectives.

The division is committed to understandingfilm and television texts in relation to theworld they represent; it studies not only themeanings of these texts but also the process-es by which these meanings are constructed.

Applicants for the B.A. or M.A. or Ph.D.degrees must submit the supplemental application and materials to the CriticalStudies Program. For specific instructions,contact the Cinema-Television Office ofAdmission, University Park, Los Angeles, CA90089-2211, (213) 740-2911, or online atwww-cntv.usc.edu.

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts, Cinema-Television: CriticalStudiesThe Bachelor of Arts degree in Cinema-Television with a track in Critical Studies isgranted by the College of Letters, Arts andSciences in conjunction with the School ofCinema-Television. Undergraduate studentstake their pre-professional courses in theCollege of Letters, Arts and Sciences, includ-ing the general education requirements.

Major courses are selected from the curricu-lum of the School of Cinema-Television. The degree requires 128 units, including22 lower division and 24 upper division unitsin cinema-television. A maximum of40 CNTV upper division units will apply tothe B.A. degree. Before graduating, criticalstudies majors are encouraged to take at leastone small non-lecture class that emphasizes

student critical writing or research papers.This category may include (but is not limitedto): CTCS 402, sections of CTCS 464 orCTCS 469 that require a D clearance, CTCS494, CTCS 495 and CTCS 499.

General Education RequirementsThe university’s general education programprovides a coherent, integrated introductionto the breadth of knowledge you will need toconsider yourself (and to be considered byother people) a generally well-educated per-son. This program requires six courses in different categories, plus writing, foreign lan-guage and diversity requirements, which aredescribed in detail on pages 179 through 184.

Required Production CoursesUndergraduates admitted to the CriticalStudies Program are required to take CTPR241 Fundamentals of Cinema Technique andCTPR 290 Cinematic Communication.These introductory production courses aretaken concurrently during the junior year(see description below).

CTPR 241 is an experiential course dealingwith the technical and aesthetic principles ofdirecting, cinematography, editing and thedevelopment of ideas through a cinematicvocabulary.

In CTPR 290 students are taught the princi-ples of filmmaking through demonstrations,hands-on production and critical analysis.Each student makes five digital video non-dialogue movies using equipment suppliedby the school. Approximately $1,200 shouldbe budgeted for miscellaneous expenses, laband insurance fees.

REQUIRED COURSES UNITS

CTCS 190 Introduction to Cinema 4CTCS 191 Introduction to

Television and Video 4CTCS 192 Race, Class and Gender

in American Film 4CTCS 200 History of the Interna-

tional Cinema I 2CTCS 201 History of the Interna-

tional Cinema II 2CTCS 473 Film Theories 4

CTPR 241 Fundamentals of CinemaTechnique, taken concur-rently with CTPR 290 2

CTPR 290 Cinematic Communication, taken concurrently withCTPR 241 4

One course from the following:CTCS 392 History of the American

Film, 1925-1950 4CTCS 393 History of the American


Film, 1977-present 4

Four different courses from the following:CTCS 367 Global Television and

Media 4CTCS 400 Non-Fiction Film and

Television 4CTCS 402 Practicum in Film/

Television Criticism 4CTCS 403 Studies in National and

Regional Media 4CTCS 404 Television Criticism and

Theory 4CTCS 406 History of American

Television 4CTCS 407 African-American Cinema 4CTCS 409 Censorship in Cinema 4CTCS 411 Film, Television and

Cultural Studies 4CTCS 412 Gender, Sexuality

and Media 4CTCS 464 Film and/or Television

Genres 4CTCS 469 Film and/or Television

Style Analysis 4CTCS 478 Culture, Technology

and Communications 4CTCS 494 Senior Seminar 4CTCS 495* Honors Seminar 4CTCS 499** Special Topics 4

*Honors students only.**Major credit with departmental approval.

Grade Point Average RequirementsA minimum grade of C (2.0) must be earnedin all required and prerequisite courses. Agrade of C- (1.7) or lower will not satisfy amajor requirement.

Honors ProgramCritical Studies offers an honors track foradvanced students. Admission to the honorstrack is made at the end of the junior yearand requires a 3.75 GPA for courses in themajor (and a 3.5 GPA overall). Completion ofthe honors track is dependent upon success-ful completion of a designated honors sectionof CTCS 495 during the senior year. In thiscourse, students will work with faculty in aseminar environment and produce anadvanced term paper based on originalresearch and analysis.

Limitations on EnrollmentNo more than 40 upper division units can betaken within the major without prior approvalof the Dean, College of Letters, Arts andSciences.

Registration in graduate level courses (num-bered 500) for undergraduate credit requiresprior approval of the School of Cinema-Television.

Curriculum ReviewCinema-Television majors are expected tomeet with an academic advisor every semes-ter to review their progress. Contact theStudent Affairs Office, Carson TelevisionCenter, Garden Level, Room G-130, (213)740-8358, for appointments.

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Master of Arts

The Master of Arts degree in Cinema-Television with a track in Critical Studies isadministered through the Graduate School.Candidates for the degree are subject to the general requirements of the GraduateSchool (see page 591). Thirty-two units arerequired at the 400 level or higher, includinga comprehensive examination. At least two-thirds of these units must be at the 500 levelor higher.

Graduate Preparation Production CoursesIncoming graduate students without priorproduction experience are required to takeCTPR 507x (six units). This course providesa basic primer in production considered nec-essary for graduate studies in critical studies.A minimum grade of C (2.0) must be earnedin CTPR 507x. This course does not counttoward the total requirements for the M.A.

CTPR 507x Production I (6 units) introducesthe fundamental principles of motion pictureproduction, emphasizing visual and auditorycommunication. The course is organized incorrelated production, acting and sound sec-tions. Each student makes five non-dialogueprojects, serving as a writer, producer, cine-matographer, director, sound designer andeditor. Projects are shot on digital camerasand edited on non-linear systems. Approxi-mately $1,200 should be budgeted for mis-cellaneous expenses, lab and insurance fees.


REQUIRED COURSES UNITS

CTCS 500 Seminar in Theory andTextual Analysis 4

CTCS 506 Critical Studies Colloquium/Professional Seminar 1-1(two semesters required)

CTCS 587 Graduate Television Seminar 4

Three of the following:CTCS 501 History of the Interna-

tional Cinema Before World War II 2

CTCS 502 History of the Inter-national Cinema After World War II 2

CTCS 503 Survey History of theAmerican Sound Film 2

CTCS 504 Television, New Mediaand Culture 2

CTCS 505 Survey of InteractiveMedia 2

Two of the following:CTCS 510 Case Studies in National

Media and/or RegionalMedia 4

CTCS 511 Seminar: Non-FictionFilm/Video 4

CTCS 518 Seminar: Avant-GardeFilm/Video 4

In addition, 8 units of cinema-television elec-tives are required.

Comprehensive ExaminationAs the final requirement for the M.A. degree,the comprehensive examination, normallytaken near the end of course work, will consistof nine hours of questions in three fields.

The exam is given once a year in the springsemester. In consultation with their facultyadvisor, students will choose three of the fol-lowing fields:

(1) Theory and Criticism(2) American Sound Film(3) International Silent Film(4) International Sound Film(5) Documentary and Avant-Garde Film

and Video(6) Television and New Technologies

If the student has completed all course workand is only taking the comprehensive exami-nation, he or she must register in GRSC 810Studies for Master’s Examination. Note: AGPA of 3.0 is required to take the compre-hensive examination.

Grade Point Average RequirementsA grade point average of 3.0 must be main-tained in all graduate level course work.Courses in which a grade of C- (1.7) or loweris earned will not apply toward a graduatedegree.

Time LimitAlthough students are normally expected tocomplete the degree in two years, the degreemust be completed within five years of thebeginning of graduate work at USC.

Curriculum ReviewAt the beginning of their matriculation, andeach semester thereafter, each M.A. candidatewill confer with a designated faculty advisorwho will monitor the student’s progress.

Doctor of Philosophy in Cinema-Television(Critical Studies)The degree of Doctor of Philosophy with anemphasis in Critical Studies is administeredthrough the Graduate School. The Ph.D. pro-gram is tailored to the individual student’sparticular needs and interests. The overallcourse of study will be designed by the stu-dent, the student’s designated advisor and,following the screening procedure, the stu-dent’s guidance committee chair (seeScreening Procedure under GraduatePreparation Production Courses).

AdmissionA master’s degree in cinema-television, or aclosely related field, is required for admissionto the Ph.D. program. Applicants without sucha degree may be admitted, but will be requiredto pass a comprehensive examination to thefaculty’s satisfaction as part of the screeningprocedure (see Screening Procedure).

Course RequirementsEach Ph.D. candidate must complete 64 units(exclusive of the prerequisite — see GraduatePreparation Production Course — and disser-tation units) beyond the bachelor’s degree, 43 of which must be at the 500 level or high-er. (Up to 30 units may be transferred fromgraduate work completed at other institu-tions.) The required units will include sevento 12 courses in cinema-television and eightto 16 units in the minor area. The minor willbe chosen by the student in close consultationwith the advisor and will be in an academicfield which supports the student’s dissertationtopic. Each student must complete the fol-lowing course work toward the 64 unit total:

(1) CTCS 500, 506 (2 semesters), 510 and 587These courses should be taken before thescreening procedure.

(2) Three of the following: CTCS 677, 678, 679,688. These courses should be taken beforethe qualifying examination.

Graduate Preparation Production CourseEach candidate for the Ph.D. must completeCTPR 507x with a minimum grade of C.This course is equal to six units of undergrad-uate work and does not count toward thetotal unit requirement for the Ph.D. If thestudent enters the program with a master’sdegree in cinema-television and possessesproduction experience, the student mayrequest a waiver of this requirement. Thewaiver requires passing a written examinationand submission of films/videos to the produc-tion faculty for review.

CTPR 507x Production I (6 units) is designedto introduce the fundamental principles ofmotion picture production. The course alsointroduces students to visual and auditorycommunication and individual filmmaking.Each student makes five non-dialogue proj-ects, serving as writer, producer, director, cine-matographer, sound designer and editor.Projects are shot on digital cameras andedited on non-linear systems. Approximately$1,200 should be budgeted for miscellaneousexpenses, lab and insurance fees.

Doctor of Philosophy

Screening ProcedureThe Graduate School requires that programsadminister an examination or other procedureat a predetermined point in the student’s stud-ies as a prerequisite to continuation in the doc-toral program (see page 595). This procedureis designed to review the student’s suitabilityfor continuing in the chosen Ph.D. program.The School of Cinema-Television has deter-mined that this procedure will occur no laterthan the end of the student’s third semester of graduate course work at USC beyond themaster’s degree. The screening procedureprocess will include the following steps:

(1) If the faculty has determined during theadmissions process that a comprehensiveexamination will be required as part of thescreening procedure, an examination will beadministered as appropriate. If the examina-tion is passed to the faculty’s satisfaction, thestudent may proceed to the next step in thescreening procedure process. If the studentfails to pass the examination, the faculty willdetermine if the student will be allowed toretake the examination the following semes-ter before proceeding to the next step in thescreening procedure process.

(2) The student will be interviewed and his or her progress in the program will bereviewed by the faculty to determine if thestudent will be approved for additionalcourse work. If approved to continue, a guid-ance committee chair will be selected by thestudent, with the approval of the faculty, who will serve as the student’s advisor. It isstrongly recommended that full-time studybe pursued following the successful comple-tion of the screening procedure.

Guidance CommitteeFollowing a successful screening procedure,the student, in consultation with the guid-ance committee chair and the Critical Studiesfaculty, will formally establish a five-memberguidance committee. The composition of theguidance committee will be as specified bythe Graduate School (see page 595). For thePh.D. in Cinema-Television (Critical Studies),the committee is ordinarily composed of fourCritical Studies faculty members and an out-side member from the candidate’s minor area.

Foreign Language RequirementThe Critical Studies faculty will advise eachstudent as to whether or not a foreign lan-guage is required. This requirement is deter-mined by the student’s dissertation topic.The requirement must be met at least 60days before the qualifying examination.

Dissertation Proposal PresentationWorking closely with the guidance commit-tee chair, the student will prepare to presenthis or her dissertation proposal to the full fac-ulty. This will be a formal written proposal

which will include a statement of the pro-posed topic, four fields for examinationderived from the general dissertation topicarea (including a field from the minor area), a detailed bibliography, and an appropriateand comprehensive screening list of film/television titles. Formal presentation of thedissertation proposal will occur no later thanthe end of the semester prior to taking thequalifying examinations. The guidance com-mittee must approve the dissertation topic.Once the dissertation topic has beenapproved, the student will complete theRequest to Take the Ph.D. QualifyingExamination form available from the programcoordinator.

Qualifying ExaminationsWritten and oral examinations for the Ph.D.are given twice a year, in November andApril. Questions for the written portion of theexamination will be drafted by members ofthe guidance committee who will also gradethe examination. The qualifying examinationcomprises four examinations administeredone each day for four days during a five-dayperiod.

The oral examination will be scheduled with-in 30 days after the written examination. Allguidance committee members must be pre-sent for the oral portion of the qualifyingexamination.

Admission to CandidacyA student is eligible for admission to candida-cy for the Ph.D. degree after: (1) passing thescreening procedure; (2) presenting the dis-sertation proposal and having it approved; (3) satisfying the language requirement, ifapplicable; (4) completing at least 24 units inresidence; and (5) passing the written andoral portions of the qualifying examination.Admission to candidacy is by action of theVice Provost for Academic Programs.

Dissertation CommitteeThe dissertation committee is composed asspecified by regulations of the GraduateSchool (see page 596). A dissertation based onoriginal investigation and showing technicalmastery of a special field, capacity for researchand scholarly ability must be submitted.

CTCS 794Registration for dissertation units, CTCS 794 (a and b), in the two semesters following admis-sion to candidacy is the minimum requirement.These units cannot be applied toward therequired 64 unit total. The student must regis-ter for CTCS 794 each semester after admis-sion to candidacy until the degree requirementsare completed. No more than eight units ofcredit can be earned in CTCS 794.

Defense of DissertationAn oral defense of the dissertation is requiredof each Ph.D. candidate. The dissertationcommittee will decide whether the examina-tion is to take place after completion of thepreliminary draft or the final draft of the dis-sertation. The oral defense must be passed atleast one week before graduation.

PoliciesThe following policies apply to each studentadmitted to the Ph.D. program.

Residency RequirementsAt least one year of full-time graduate study(24 units excluding registration for CTCS794) must be completed in residence on themain USC campus. The residency require-ment may not be interrupted by study else-where. Residency must be completed prior tothe qualifying examination.

Grade Point AverageAn overall GPA of 3.0 is required for all grad-uate work. Courses in which a grade of C-(1.7) or lower is earned will not apply towarda graduate degree.

Leaves of AbsenceA leave of absence may be granted underexceptional circumstances by petitioning theGraduate School the semester before theleave is to be taken.

Changes of CommitteeChanges in either the guidance or disserta-tion committee must be requested on a formavailable from the Graduate School.

Completion of All RequirementsEverything involved in approving the disser-tation must be completed at least one weekbefore graduation. Approval by the disserta-tion committee, the Office of AcademicRecords and Registrar, and the thesis editormust be reported on the triple card and sub-mitted to the Graduate School by the date ofgraduation.

Time LimitsThe maximum time limit for completing allrequirements for the Ph.D. degree is eightyears from the first course at USC appliedtoward the degree. Students who have com-pleted an applicable master’s degree at USCor elsewhere within five years from the pro-posed enrollment in a Ph.D. program mustcomplete the Ph.D. in six years. Extension ofthese time limits will be made only for com-pelling reasons upon petition by the student.When petitions are granted, students will berequired to make additional CTCS 794 regis-trations. Course work more than 10 years oldis automatically invalidated and cannot beapplied toward the degree.

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The Bachelor of Arts in Cinema-Televisionwith a track in production is granted throughthe College of Letters, Arts and Sciences in conjunction with the School of Cinema-Television. Students study within a frame-work which combines a broad liberal artsbackground with specialization in a profes-sion. Bachelor of Arts students are enrolled in the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences,where they take their pre-professional cours-es, including the general education require-ments. Major courses are selected from the curriculum of the School of Cinema-Television. The degree requires 128 unitsincluding 16 lower division units and 24upper division units in Cinema-Television. A maximum of 40 CNTV upper divisionunits will apply to the B.A. degree.

Applications for the undergraduate produc-tion program are accepted for both fall andspring semesters. See a current “Applicationto the University of Southern California” fordeadlines. Applicants must submit a supple-mental application and materials to theUndergraduate Production Program. Forspecific instructions, contact the Cinema-Television Office of Admission, UniversityPark, Los Angeles, CA 90089-2211, (213)740-2911 or online at www-cntv.usc.edu.

General Education RequirementsThe university’s general education programprovides a coherent, integrated introductionto the breadth of knowledge you will need toconsider yourself (and to be considered byother people) a generally well-educated per-son. This program requires 6 courses in dif-ferent categories, plus writing, foreign lan-guage and diversity requirements, which aredescribed in detail on pages 179 through 184.

Production SequenceUndergraduates admitted to the Film andTelevision Production Program are requiredto take CTPR 241 Fundamentals of CinemaTechnique, CTPR 242 Fundamentals ofCinematic Sound and CTPR 290 CinematicCommunication. CTPR 241, CTPR 242 andCTPR 290 are introductory production coursestaken either in the second semester of thesophomore year or the first semester of thejunior year after a student has completed theminimum required units and requirementstoward his or her USC degree. CTWR 413Writing the Short Script I is taken concurrent-ly with CTPR 241, CTPR 242 and CTPR290, and these four courses are prerequisitesfor the next production sequence, CTPR 310and CTPR 376.

CTPR 241 is an experiential course dealingwith the technical and aesthetic principles ofdirecting, cinematography, editing, sound andthe development of ideas through a cinemat-ic vocabulary.

CTPR 242 introduces cinematic sounddesign, recording, editing, mixing and finish-ing through lectures, demonstrations andexercises.

In CTPR 290 students are taught the princi-ples of film making through demonstrations,hands-on production and critical analysis.Each student makes five digital video non-dialogue movies using equipment suppliedby the school. Approximately $1,200 shouldbe budgeted for miscellaneous expenses, laband insurance fees.

CTPR 310 Intermediate Film Productionand CTPR 376 Intermediate Cinematog-raphy is the second production sequencerequired for the B.A., Film and TelevisionProduction track. These courses are also

taken concurrently. In these workshops stu-dents work in teams of two, learning to col-laborate and explore the expressive potentialof sound and image through the productionof two 16mm black and white films. Both arenon-dialogue projects. Each student directsand prepares the soundtrack for the projecthe or she has written and is cinematographerand editor for his or her partner’s project.Most equipment and materials are providedby the school. However, approximately $2,000should be budgeted for miscellaneousexpenses, lab and insurance fees.

To qualify for enrollment in CTPR 310 andCTPR 376, students must fulfill all require-ments outlined in the CTPR 310/376 guide-lines distributed in CTPR 242. Students arerequired to form their own partnerships andwill not be allowed to register and participatewithout having a qualified partner.

Because CTPR 310 and CTPR 376 are inter-related courses, they cannot be taken sepa-rately. Therefore, should a student fail toachieve a minimum grade of C (2.0) in eitherCTPR 310 or CTPR 376 (see the section ongrade requirements) both courses must beretaken the subsequent semester.

Following CTPR 310 and CTPR 376, stu-dents can take one or more of the followingcourses: CTAN 448; CTPR 480; CTPR 484.

CTAN 448 Introduction to Film Graphics-Animation is a practical course in concepts,media and techniques related to the graphicfilm.

In CTPR 480 Production Work I, productionmajors form crews of eight to 10 persons toproduce a synchronous sound project in onesemester. Each student is responsible for aspecific aspect of the production: director,line producer, assistant director, cinematogra-pher, editor or sound.

Bachelor of Arts

Film and Television Production

The Division of Film and Television Pro-duction of the School of Cinema-Televisionoffers programs leading to the Bachelor ofArts and the Master of Fine Arts degrees.

The primary goals of the degree programs infilm and television production are to develop

the student’s ability to express original ideason film or video and to instill a thoroughunderstanding of the technical and aestheticaspects of motion pictures and television.Courses in production provide individual and group filmmaking experiences and the

opportunity to learn all aspects of filmmakingin a collaborative environment.

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Master of Fine Arts

The Master of Fine Arts degree with a Filmand Television Production track requires aminimum of 40 units in cinema-television atthe 400 or 500 level. A thesis is not requiredfor the M.F.A. degree.

Applications for the graduate production pro-gram are accepted for both fall and springsemesters. See a current Graduate StudyApplication for deadlines. Applicants mustsubmit supplemental applications and mate-rials to the Graduate Production Program.For specific instructions, contact the Cinema-Television Office of Admission, UniversityPark, Los Angeles, CA 90089-2211, (213)740-2911 or online at www-cntv.usc.edu.

Graduate Preparation Production CoursesIn addition to the 40 units, students arerequired to take 12 units of prerequisite

courses (CTPR 507x Production I and CTPR508x Production II) in their first year. Thesecourses provide intensive preparation consid-ered necessary for graduate studies in pro-duction at USC and cannot be waived or sub-stituted with transfer credit.

CTPR 507x Production I (6 units) is designedto introduce the fundamental principles ofmotion picture production, emphasizing visu-al and auditory communication. The course isorganized in correlated production, acting andsound sections. Each student makes five non-dialogue projects, serving as writer, producer,director, cinematographer, sound designer andeditor. Projects are shot using digital camerasand edited on non-linear systems. Approxi-mately $1,200 should be budgeted for miscel-laneous expenses, lab and insurance fees.CTPR 507x is taken concurrently with CTCS501 or CTCS 502 or CTCS 503 or CTCS 504

or CTCS 505 and CTWR 528 in the firstsemester.

In CTPR 508x Production II, students work-ing in crews of two produce two non-dialogueprojects. The primary goal is to communicateeffectively through sound/image relation-ships. Each student directs and prepares thesoundtrack for the project he or she has writ-ten and is cinematographer and editor for his or her partner’s project. Students mustform their own partnerships and will not beallowed to register or participate without hav-ing a qualified partner. Most equipment andmaterials are provided by the school, butapproximately $2,000 should be budgeted formiscellaneous expenses, lab and insurancefees. CTPR 508x is taken concurrently withCTWR 529 and CTCS 501 or CTCS 502 orCTCS 503 or CTCS 504 or CTCS 505.

Film/video stock, processing, equipment and facilities are provided by the school.There are extra personal expenses associatedwith all production workshops.

The selection of scripts and directors for theadvanced production workshop (CTPR 480)is made by the production faculty. Note: Toqualify to direct an advanced productionworkshop, a student must complete CTPR480 (non-directing position) and take a speci-fied directing class.

CTPR 484 Advanced Multi-CameraTelevision Workshop is a class in which stu-dents will produce a half-hour situation com-edy pilot in one semester.

CTPR 241, CTPR 242, CTPR 290, CTPR310, CTPR 376 and CTPR 480 cannot bewaived or substituted with another course ortransfer credit under any circumstances.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS UNITS

CTCS 190 Introduction to Cinema 4CTCS 200 History of the

International Cinema I 2CTCS 201 History of the

International Cinema II 2CTPR 241 Fundamentals of Cinema

Technique (taken concur-rently with CTPR 242,CTPR 290, CTWR 413) 2

CTPR 242 Fundamentals of Cinematic Sound 2

CTPR 290 Cinematic Communication(taken concurrently withCTPR 241, CTPR 242,CTWR 413) 4

CTPR 310* Intermediate FilmProduction (taken afterCTPR 241, CTPR 242,CTPR 290, CTWR 413 and concurrently with CTPR 376) 4

CTPR 376* Intermediate Cinema-tography (taken after CTPR 241, CTPR 242,CTPR 290, CTWR 413 and concurrently with CTPR 310) 4

CTWR 413 Writing the Short Script I(taken concurrently withCTPR 241, CTPR 290) 2

CTWR 414 The Screenplay 2

*Note that enrollment in CTPR 310/376 requires meet-ing specific guidelines.

and a choice of:CTPR 371 Directing for Television,

orCTPR 475 Directing: Mise-en-Scene

(Prerequisite: CTPR 310 and CTPR 376) 4

One of the following courses is required:CTCS 392 History of the American



Film, 1977-Present 4CTCS 400 Non-Fiction Film and

Television 4CTCS 464 Film and/or Television


Style Analysis 4

One of the following courses is requiredsubsequent to completing CTPR 310/376:CTAN 448 Introduction to Film

Graphics–Animation 4CTPR 480 Production Workshop I

(narrative or documentary or video) 4

CTPR 484 Advanced Multi-CameraTelevision Workshop 4

Grade Point Average RequirementsA minimum grade of C, 2.0 (A = 4.0), mustbe earned in all required and prerequisitecourses. A grade of C- (1.7) or lower will notfulfill a major requirement.

Students who do not earn the minimumgrade of C (2.0) in CTPR 241, 242, 290, 310and 376 after repeating these requirementswill be disqualified from the program.

Limitations on EnrollmentNo more than 40 upper-division units can betaken in the major without approval of theDean, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

Registration in graduate level courses (num-bered 500) for undergraduate credit requiresprior approval of the School of Cinema-Television.

Curriculum ReviewCinema-Television majors are expected tomeet with an advisor every semester toreview their progress. Contact the StudentAffairs Office (Carson Television Center,Garden Level G-130), (213) 740-8358, forappointments.

CTPR 507x and CTPR 508x are preparatorycourses and do not count toward the total 40 units required for the degree. A minimumgrade of C (2.0) in CTPR 507x and CTPR508x is required in order to continue in theMaster of Fine Arts program. Students earn-ing lower than a C (2.0) in a preparatory orcore production course may repeat therequirement on a one time only basis uponapproval of the division chair.

Students who do not earn the minimum gradein CTPR 507x and CTPR 508x or satisfy thedegree requirements after repeating a requiredcourse will be disqualified from the program.

CTIN 584, CTPR 507x, CTPR 508x, CTPR546L, CTPR 581abcz, CTPR 583, CTPR586ab and CTPR 587abcz cannot be waivedor substituted with transfer credit under anycircumstances.

Three-Year Requirements for the M.F.A. inProductionYEAR ONE, FIRST SEMESTER UNITS

CTCS 501 History of the InternationalCinema Before World War II,or

CTCS 502 History of the International Cinema After World War II, or

CTCS 503 Survey History of the American Sound Film 2

CTPR 507x Production I 6CTWR 528 Screenwriting

Fundamentals 2

10

YEAR ONE, SECOND SEMESTER UNITS

CTCS 501 History of the International Cinema Before World War II,or

CTCS 502 History of the InternationalCinema After World War II,or

CTCS 503 Survey History of the American Sound Film 2

CTPR 508x Production II 6CTWR 529 Intermediate

Screenwriting 2

10

YEAR TWO, FIRST AND SECOND SEMESTERS UNITS

CTPR 506 Visual Expression 2One of the following courses (CTCS 504 andCTCS 505 can be taken in year one):CTCS 504 Television, New Media

and Culture, orCTCS 505 Survey of Interactive

Media 2

Take two of the following courses; the secondmay be taken in year three.CTIN 541 Intermediate Interactive

Multimedia Workshop 4CTPR 545 Intermediate Multi-

Camera Television Workshop 4

CTPR 546L Production III (non-directing capacity) 6

Six units from the required cinema-televisionelectives (eight units if CTIN 541 and CTPR545 are chosen)CTPR 484 Advanced Multi-Camera

Television Workshop 4CTPR 531 Planning the Production

(prerequisite to develop aCTPR 546L documentaryproject) 2

CTPR 532 Intermediate Directing (prerequisite to qualify to direct a CTPR 546L or CTPR 583 project) 2

CTWR 533ab Writing the Feature Script 4-2

CTPR 534 Intermediate ProductionDesign 2

CTPR 535 Intermediate Editing 2CTPR 537 Intermediate

Cinematography 2CTPR 538 Intermediate Producing 2CTPR 539 Intermediate Graphics 2CTPR 540 Intermediate Sound 2CTPR 542 Intermediate Electronic

Imaging 2CTAN 543 Intermediate Computer

Animation 2CTPR 551 Planning the Advanced

Production 2CTPR 552 Advanced Directing 2CTWR 553** Advanced Screenwriting 4CTPR 554 Advanced Sound 2CTPR 555 Advanced Production

Design 2CTPR 556 Advanced Editing 2CTPR 557 Advanced

Cinematography 2CTPR 558 Advanced Producing 2CTPR 559 Advanced Graphics 2CTAN 563 Advanced Computer

Animation 2CTPR 566 Developing and Selling

Your Film and TV Projects 2CTPR 568 Advanced Electronic

Imaging 2CTWR 572 Practicum in Directing

Actors for Film 2-4CTWR 574 Advanced Seminar in

Directing Actors for Film 2

YEAR THREE, FIRST AND SECOND SEMESTERS UNITS

One course from the following:CTIN 584* Graduate Interactive

Group Project 6CTPR 546L Production III (director

or different crew position) 6

CTPR 581abcz* Individual ProductionWorkshop 4-2-2-0

CTPR 582abz* Advanced ProductionSeminar 2-2-0

CTPR 583* Graduate TelevisionProduction 6

CTPR 586ab* Production IV 6-0CTPR 587abcz* Group Production

Workshop 4-2-2-0CTWR 553** Advanced Screenwriting 4

*Students must complete the prerequisites and followthe guidelines for CTIN 584, CTPR 581abcz, CTPR582abz, CTPR 583, CTPR 586ab and CTPR 587abcz.

One of the following critical studies courses:CTCS 464 Film and/or Television


Style Analysis 4CTCS 510 Case Studies in National

and/or Regional Media 4CTCS 511 Seminar: Non-Fiction

Film/VideoCTCS 518 Seminar: Avant-Garde

Film/Video 4CTCS 564 Seminar in Film and

Television Genres 4CTCS 567 Seminar in Film/Tele-

vision and a Related Art 4CTCS 569 Seminar in Film and

Television Authors 4CTCS 587 Graduate Television

Seminar 4

Cinema-Television ElectivesA minimum of two units of Cinema-Television electives at the 400 and 500 levelis required.

**Four units of Cinema-Television electives at the 400or 500 level if CTWR 553 is chosen.

Grade Point Average RequirementsA grade point average of at least 3.0 (A = 4.0)must be maintained in all USC course worktoward the master’s degree. Courses in whicha grade of C- (1.7) or lower is earned will notapply toward a graduate degree.

Time LimitStudents must maintain satisfactory progresstoward their master’s degree at all times. The time limit to complete all requirementsis three years from the first course at USCapplied toward the Master of Fine Artsdegree. Course work more than seven yearsold is invalidated and will not be appliedtoward the degree.

Graduate ReviewOne year prior to graduation, students arerequired to file M.F.A. forms for a curriculumand graduation review. Contact the Produc-tion Faculty Office for forms (213) 740-3317.


The Master of Fine Arts degree in Film,Video and Computer Animation is a three-year (six semester) graduate programdesigned for students who have clearly iden-tified animation as their primary interest incinema. The program focuses on animationproduction, including a wide range of tech-niques and aesthetic approaches, from hand-drawn character animation to state-of-the-artinteractive computer graphics. While embrac-ing traditional forms, the program stronglyencourages innovation and experimentation,and emphasizes imagination, creativity andcritical thinking. Students should graduatewith a comprehensive knowledge of anima-tion from conception through realization; anunderstanding of the history of the mediumand its aesthetics; in-depth knowledge ofcomputer animation software and the mostimportant elements of film, video and inter-active media.

The program requires a minimum of 50 units:38 units are in prescribed, sequential coursesin the School of Cinema-Television. Theother 12 units are electives, four of whichmust be taken in the Division of CriticalStudies. A thesis is required for the M.F.A.degree. Ongoing workshops in life drawingand computer software provide additionaleducational opportunities.

Admission is granted once a year in the fall;there are no spring admissions. Approximately14 students will be enrolled in each incomingclass. In addition to practical production, theprogram also provides opportunities for field-work experience and internships to facilitatethe student’s transition into the profession.

Applicants for the M.F.A. in Film, Video andComputer Animation must submit a supple-mental application and materials. For specificinstructions, contact the Cinema-TelevisionAnimation and Digital Arts Program Office,University Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089-2211,(213) 740-3986, or online at www-cntv.usc.edu.

The application deadline is February 15 forthe fall semester.

Prior knowledge of fundamental computeranimation concepts and techniques is recom-mended. Those without this background willbe required to enroll in CTAN 523 Principlesof Computer Animation for two of their elec-tive units in year one.

Requirements for the M.F.A. in Film, Videoand Computer AnimationYEAR ONE, FIRST SEMESTER UNITS

CTAN 451 History of Animation 2CTAN 482 Basic Motion Picture

Techniques for Animators 2

CTAN 522 Animation DepartmentSeminar 1

CTAN 544 Introduction to Film, Video, and ComputerAnimation 3

CTAN 577a Fundamentals of Animation 2


CTAN 436 Writing for Animation 2CTAN 522 Animation Department

Seminar 1CTAN 547 Animation Production I 3CTAN 579 Expanded Animation 2Elective*

YEAR TWO, FIRST SEMESTER UNITS

CTAN 501 Interactive Animation 2CTAN 522 Animation Department

Seminar 1CTAN 524 Contemporary Topics

in Animation and Digital Arts 2

CTAN 548 Animation Production II 3Elective*

YEAR TWO, SECOND SEMESTER UNITS


CTAN 549 Animation Production III 3

CTAN 591 Animation Pre-ThesisSeminar 2

Elective*

YEAR THREE, FIRST SEMESTER UNITS


CTAN 594a Master’s Thesis 2Elective*

YEAR THREE, SECOND SEMESTER UNITS


CTAN 594b Master’s Thesis 2

*A minimum total of 12 elective units must be taken.

Cinema-Television ElectivesTo complete the 50 units required for theM.F.A. in Film, Video and ComputerAnimation, students are required to take aminimum of 12 School of Cinema-Televisionelective units at the 400 and 500 level. Fourof those units must be taken from the follow-ing Critical Studies courses:

ELECTIVES UNITS

CTCS 400 Non-Fiction Film and Television 4

CTCS 402 Practicum in Film/Television Criticism 4

CTCS 404 Television Criticism and Theory 4

CTCS 407 African-American Cinema 4CTCS 408 Contemporary Political

Film and Video 4CTCS 409 Censorship in Cinema 4CTCS 464 Film and/or Television


Style Analysis 4CTCS 501 History of the Interna-

tional Cinema Before World War II 2

CTCS 502 History of the Interna-tional Cinema After World War II 2


CTCS 510 Case Studies in Nationaland/or Regional Media 4

CTCS 511 Seminar: Non-FictionFilm/Video 4

CTCS 518 Seminar: Avant-GardeFilm/Video 4

Animation and Digital Arts 157

Animation and Digital Arts

Master of Fine Arts

Writing for Screen and Television


CTCS 564 Seminar in Film andTelevision Genres 4

CTCS 567 Seminar in Film/Television and a Related Art 4

CTCS 569 Seminar in Film andTelevision Authors 4

CTCS 585 Seminar in Film/Television Critical Theory and Production 4

Thesis ProjectIn order to begin work on the thesis project,students must first successfully propose theirproject to a committee of M.F.A. AnimationProgram faculty. The proposal is prepared dur-ing the second year of study in CTAN 591Animation Pre-Thesis Seminar and is submit-ted at the end of the second year. Throughoutthe three years of study, students will meetregularly with an M.F.A. Animation Programfaculty advisor to develop and refine the pro-posal and discuss the progress of their work.The advisor will be a member of the thesiscommittee.

The proposal itself will include a writtentreatment of the project with a discussion ofsimilar work in the field and its relationshipto the proposed project. It will describeaesthetic issues to be explored and specifictechniques to be employed in its realization.It will also include a storyboard, budget andschedule, in addition to supporting materialscreated by the student demonstrating his orher ability to pursue the project. The facultycommittee will make comments and decidewhether the student may go forward with hisor her project. Upon acceptance, the studentwill begin work on the project, otherwiserevising the proposal and meeting again withthe committee.

In the third and final year, students concen-trate on their thesis projects, completing pro-duction and post-production. All sound ormusic, final high-resolution rendering (forcomputer animation), final film or video out-put, and compositing, titles or subtitles, willbe done during this time.

A final review will take place in the secondsemester of the third year. The committeewill meet and the student must show anddefend the work.

Criteria for successful completion include: 50percent originality and 50 percent quality ofexecution.

Grade Point Average RequirementsA grade point average of at least 3.0 (A= 4.0)must be maintained in all USC course worktoward the master’s degree. Courses in whicha grade of C- (1.7) or lower is earned will notapply toward a graduate degree. Coursesbelow a C must be repeated.

Time LimitStudents must maintain satisfactory progresstoward their master’s degrees at all times.The time limit to complete all requirementsis three years from the first course at USCapplied toward the Master of Fine Artsdegree. Course work more than seven yearsold is invalidated and will not be appliedtoward the degree.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Writing forScreen and Television is a unique, four-yearprogram for students who seek intensive pro-fessional preparation for a career in screen ortelevision writing. This rigorous programemphasizes small, workshop-style classes.The program attracts students from all overthe world. The program, located at the centerof world cinema and television, offers a richvariety of guests, internships and mentorsfrom the first rank of writers for screen andtelevision.

Each fall (there are no spring admissions), aclass of 24 undergraduate writing students isselected to begin the program. A total of128 units is required for completion of theBachelor of Fine Arts degree; 72 of theseunits are taken in a prescribed sequentialorder.

Applicants must submit supplemental appli-cation and materials to the program office.For specific instructions, contact Writing forScreen and Television, University Park,Los Angeles, CA 90089-2211 or telephone(213) 740-3303, or online at www-cntv.usc.edu.

General Education RequirementsThe university’s general education programprovides a coherent, integrated introductionto the breadth of knowledge you will need toconsider yourself (and to be considered byother people) a generally well-educated per-son. This program requires six courses in dif-ferent categories, plus writing and diversityrequirements, which are described in detailon pages 179 through 184.

Required Production CourseUndergraduate writing students are required totake CTPR 290 Cinematic Communication.This is an introductory production course whichmust be taken during the junior year.

In CTPR 290 students are taught the princi-ples of filmmaking through demonstrations,hands-on production and critical analysis.Each student makes five digital video non-dialogue movies using equipment suppliedby the school. Approximately $1,200 shouldbe budgeted for miscellaneous expenses, laband insurance fees.

Four-Year Major Requirements for theB.F.A. in Writing for Screen and TelevisionYEAR ONE, FIRST SEMESTER UNITS

CTWR 106a Screenwriting Fundamentals 4

4


CTCS 190 Introduction to Cinema 4CTWR 105 Non-Verbal Thinking:

Visual and Aural 2CTWR 106b Screenwriting

Fundamentals 4

10


CTCS 200 History of the Inter-national Cinema I 2

CTPR 318 Acting Experience for Writers 2

CTWR 206a Writing the Screenplay 4CTWR 213 Content and Consciousness 2

10

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Writing for Screen and Television 159


CTCS 201 History of the Interna-tional Cinema II 2

CTPR 205 Introduction to FilmicDesign 4

CTPR 290 Cinematic Communication 4CTWR 206b Writing the Screenplay 2CTWR 215 Practicum in Writing

Short Films 2

14


CTWR 306a Advanced Screenwriting 4CTPR 319 Directing for Writers:

Pre-production 2CTCS 464 Film and/or Television

Genres, orCTCS 469 Film and/or Television

Style Analysis 4

10


CTPR 419 Directing for Writers: Post-production 2

CTWR 306b Advanced Screenwriting 2CTWR 316 The Affective Domain 2CTWR 434 Comedy Writing, orCTWR 435 Writing for Film and

Television Genres 2

8

YEAR FOUR, FIRST SEMESTER UNITS

CTPR 301 Creating the Non-Fiction Film 4

CTWR 418a Senior Thesis 4CTWR 459a Entertainment Industry

Seminar 2

10

YEAR FOUR, SECOND SEMESTER UNITS

CTWR 418b Senior Thesis 4CTWR 459b Entertainment Industry

Seminar 2

6

ElectivesA minimum of 20 elective units is required.

Suggested electives in Cinema-Televisioninclude:CTWR 430 The Writer in American

Cinema and Television 2CTWR 431 Screenwriters and Their

Work 2CTWR 433 Adaptations: Transferring

Existing Work to the Screen 2

CTWR 434 Comedy Writing 2CTWR 435 Writing for Television

Genres 2, max 8CTWR 437 Writing the Situation

Comedy Pilot 2

Grade Point Average RequirementsA minimum grade of C (2.0) must be earnedin all required and prerequisite courses (agrade of C- (1.7) or lower will not fulfill amajor requirement).

Master of Fine Arts

The Master of Fine Arts, with a major inWriting for Screen and Television, is an inten-sive two-year degree program which concen-trates on writing for narrative film and tele-vision. During the course of their studies,students benefit from a wide array of intern-ship and mentorship opportunities availableas a result of the university’s close links to theLos Angeles film industry’s top screenwriters,directors, production companies and studios.

Course work includes practical instruction ineverything a working writer needs to learnabout the filmmaker’s art and craft. Writing istaught in small workshop-style classes. Theapproach focuses on the visual tools of story-telling, developing stories from characters andthen on an Aristotelian three act structure.Fractured narratives, ensemble stories, experi-ments with time and points of view, as well asother idiosyncratic styles of storytelling, arealso addressed. The curriculum covers otherprofessional concerns, including legal issues,agents and the Writer’s Guild, as well as thehistory and analysis of cinema. Classes aretaught by working writers with a wide varietyof skills, experience and attitudes.

Each fall 32 students are selected to beginthe Graduate Writing for Screen andTelevision Program; there are no springadmissions. Applicants must submit a supple-mental application and materials to theGraduate Writing for Screen and TelevisionProgram. For specific instructions, contactthe Graduate Writing for Screen andTelevision Program, University Park,Los Angeles, CA 90089-2211, or telephone(213) 740-3303, or online at www-cntv.usc.edu.

A total of 44-46 units in cinema-television atthe 400 and 500 level is required. Coursework includes hands-on instruction in pro-duction, acting and directing.

Graduate Production Preparation CourseCTPR 521x Filmic Communication is takenin the first semester. This course reviews thebasic aspects of filmmaking through lecturesand hands-on production using digital video.A minimum grade of B (3.0) is required inCTPR 521x in order for a student to continuein the Master of Fine Arts in Writing forScreen and Television program.

Course RequirementsYEAR ONE, FIRST SEMESTER UNITS

CTWR 513 Writing the Short Script 2CTWR 514a Basic Dramatic

Screenwriting 2CTPR 521x Filmic Communication 2CTWR 572 Practicum in Directing

Actors for Film 2

8


CTWR 434 Comedy Writing (2), orCTWR 437 Writing the Situation

Comedy Pilot (2) 2CTWR 514b Basic Dramatic

Screenwriting 2CTWR 516 Advanced Motion

Picture Script Analysis 2

6


CTWR 435 Writing for Film andTelevision Genres 2

CTWR 459a EntertainmentIndustry Seminar 2

CTWR 515a Practicum in Screenwriting 4

CTPR 575 Directing for Scriptwriters 2

10



CTWR 459b EntertainmentIndustry Seminar 2

CTWR 515b Practicum in Screenwriting 4

CTPR 536 Editing for Scriptwriters 2

8

Total: 46 units required for the degree. Onlytwo writing courses can be taken persemester.

CNTV ElectivesA minimum of 14 elective units at the 400and 500 level is required, determined bywhich options the student selected.

ELECTIVES

3 courses must be selected from the following:CTCS 464 Film and/or Television


Style Analysis 4CTCS 501 History of the Inter-

national Cinema Before World War II 2

CTCS 502 History of the Inter-national Cinema After World War II 2


CTCS 504 Television, New Mediaand Culture 2

CTCS 505 Survey of Interactive Media 2

Grade Point Average RequirementAn overall grade point average of 3.0 (A =4.0) must be maintained in all courses. Inaddition, an overall grade point average of

3.0 in all units attempted is required to quali-fy for registration in CTWR 515ab. Coursesin which a grade of C- (1.7) or lower is earnedwill not apply toward a graduate degree.

In lieu of a thesis, the student is required tocomplete a full-length screenplay which willbe developed in CTWR 515ab and must beaccepted by the Division of Writing GraduationCommittee.

Time LimitStudents must maintain satisfactory progresstoward their master’s degrees at all times.The time limit to complete all requirementsis three years from the first course at USCapplied toward the Master of Fine Artsdegree. Course work more than seven yearsold is automatically invalidated and may notbe applied toward the degree.

The Peter Stark Producing Program

Master of Fine Arts

The Peter Stark Producing Program is aninnovative two-year (four semester) full-timegraduate program designed to prepare aselect group of highly motivated students forcareers as independent film and televisionproducers or as executives in motion pictureand television companies.

Approximately 25 Peter Stark Program stu-dents are enrolled each fall (there are nospring admissions). The curriculum placesequal emphasis on the creative and the man-agerial, to enhance and develop artistic skillsand judgment while providing a sound back-ground in business essentials. Each course iscontinually updated to ensure that the Starkprogram remains responsive to the needs ofour students and the ever-changing motionpicture, television and communications field.

A minimum of 44 units of 500-level courses is required for the Peter Stark ProducingProgram leading to the M.F.A. degree. Thereare no prerequisites. Students are required to take two production courses in their firstsemester, CTPR 519x and CTPR 521x.CTPR 519x and CTPR 521x cover the basics of visual communication. In CMPP541L, second semester students work in

teams, making two 8-10 minute 16mm non-synchronous sound films. Equipment is pro-vided by the school.

In lieu of a thesis, the completion requirementis a fully-developed film project with an atten-dant budget and marketing/distribution plan.

An internship period between school yearsgives students an opportunity to observeactual producing and executive operationswith participating independent producers andfilm companies. The internship period is ofeight weeks’ duration during the months ofMay, June and July. The internships are sub-ject to availability, academic performance andgood standing in the first year of studies.

During the second year, Peter Stark Produc-ing Program students have an opportunity toinitiate and produce a 20-minute synchronoussound film financed by the program. Projectsto be produced are selected on a competitivebasis.

Films must be produced by a Stark student orteam of Stark students. Scripts may be writtenby a cinema-television student from the Divi-sion of Writing or a Stark student. The direc-tor must be a graduate student from the

Cinema-Television Production Program or aStark student. The Stark student may onlyperform one major task on the film, i.e., direc-tor or writer or producer. Each team has a professional advisor available as needed.Completed films are screened at “First Look.”

Inquiries regarding the program should beaddressed to: Kathy Fogg, Assistant Director,The Peter Stark Program, USC School ofCinema-Television, University Park, LosAngeles, CA 90089-2211. Telephone (213) 740-3304, FAX (213) 745-6652 or [email protected].

Sample Two-Year Requirements for theM.F.A. in Motion Picture ProducingYEAR ONE, FIRST SEMESTER UNITS

CTPR 519x Introduction to CinemaTechnique 2

CTPR 521x Filmic Communication 2CMPP 550 Script Analysis for the

Producer 2CMPP 563 Producing Symposium 2CMPP 589a Graduate Film Business

Seminar 4

12

Interactive Media 161


CMPP 541L Producing Workshop 4CMPP 560 Script Development 2CMPP 568 Producing for Television 2CMPP 589b Graduate Film Business

Seminar 4

12


CMPP 561 Motion Picture Marketing 2

CMPP 565 Scheduling and Budgeting 4CMPP 566 Finance 2CMPP 571 Producing the Screenplay 2

10


CMPP 564 Producing BusinessProcedures, or approvedgraduate-level cinema course 2

CMPP 569 Seminar on Non-Mainstream Producing 2

CMPP 570 Advanced Television 2CMPP 592 Individual Project

Seminar 4

10

Grade Point Average RequirementAn overall GPA of 3.0 (A = 4.0) is required forgraduation. Courses in which a grade of C-(1.7) or lower is earned will not apply towarda graduate course. Courses cannot be repeat-ed. A grade of C-, D or F in any course maybe cause for termination.

Time LimitStudents must maintain satisfactory progresstoward their master’s degrees at all times.The degree must be completed three yearsafter the beginning of graduate work at USC.Course work more than seven years old isautomatically invalidated and may not beapplied toward the degree.

The division of Interactive Media offers aMaster of Fine Arts in Interactive Media aswell as a number of courses in computer-based entertainment for non-majors. Thefundamental philosophy of the division iscoherent with that of the programs of theschool, stressing creativity of expression,experimentation and excellence in execution.

The M.F.A. in Interactive Media is a three-year intensive program that requires 56 unitsof which 46 are requirements and 10 are elec-tives. Of these electives, a minimum of 6units must be taken in the School of Cinema-Television. Students are required to completean advanced interactive project which theydesign and produce.

The program is intended to prepare studentsfor creative careers in the emerging field ofinteractive entertainment. While the pro-gram does not require advanced computercapabilities, familiarity and comfort withcomputer based authoring and production/post-production tools is recommended.

Computer and digital production facilitiesfor the program are provided by the school.However, students should budget additionalfunds for incidental expenses for interme-diate and advanced projects. Cost will varydepending on the scope of a student’s proj-ect. For the first year production course,approximately $1,000 will be needed formiscellaneous costs, lab and insurance fees.

The creation of interactive media requires acombination of skills from the traditionalmedia of film and television as well as a deepunderstanding of the effects of interactivityupon the quality of experience. Therefore,we emphasize and encourage collaborationwith students in other Cinema-Televisionprograms.

Approximately 12 students are admitted inthe fall semester (there are no springadmissions).

Applicants for the M.F.A. in InteractiveMedia must submit a supplemental applica-tion and materials to the Interactive MediaProgram. For specific instructions contact theCinema-Television Office of Admission, Uni-versity Park, Los Angeles, CA 90089-2211,(213) 740-2911 or online at www-cntv.usc.edu.

Sample Three-Year Requirements for theM.F.A. in Interactive MediaYEAR ONE, FIRST SEMESTER UNITS

CTAN 577a Fundamentals of Animation 2

CTCS 505 Survey of Interactive Media 2

CTIN 511 Interactive Media Seminar 1

CTPR 519x Introduction to Cinema Technique 2

CTPR 521x Filmic Communication 2CTWR 528 Screenwriting

Fundamentals 2

11


CTAN 501 Interactive Animation 2CTCS 564 Seminar in Film and

Television Genres 4CTIN 511 Interactive Media

Seminar 1CTPR 506 Visual Expression 2CTWR 518 Introduction to

Interactive Writing 2

11


CTIN 532 Interactive Experience Design 4

CTIN 534 Experiments in Interactivity I 2

Electives 4

10


CTIN 542 Interactive Design and Production 4

CTIN 544 Experiments in Interactivity II 2

CTIN 548 Preparing the Interactive Project 2

8

Interactive Media

Master of Fine Arts


CTIN 555a Advanced Interactive Project 4

CTIN 558 Business of Interactive Media 2

Electives 2

8


CTIN 555b Advanced Interactive Project 2

CTPR 495 Internship in Cinema/Television 2

Electives 4

8

ELECTIVES UNITS

At least six units from the following:CTAN 451 History of Animation 2CTAN 452 Introduction to

Computer Animation 2CTAN 502a Virtual Reality and

Stereoscopic Animation 2CTAN 576 Seminar in Film/Television

and New Technologies 4CTCS 409 Censorship in Cinema 4CTCS 478 Culture, Technology

and Communications 4CTCS 502 History of the International

Cinema After World War II 2

CTCS 504 Television, New Media and Culture 2

CTPR 455 Introduction to Production Design 2

CTPR 472 Non-Theatrical Aspects of Film and TV Producing 2

CTPR 530 Producing for Independent Films 2

CTPR 566 Developing and Selling Your Film or TV Projects 2

CTWR 513 Writing the Short Script 2CTWR 520 Advanced Scene Writing

Workshop 2CTWR 541 Writing from the

Unconscious 2CMPP 591 Producing Practicum 2

ELECTIVES UNITS

No more than four units from the following*:CSCI 480 Computer Graphics 3CSCI 485 File and Database

Management 3CSCI 580 3D Graphics and

Rendering 3FA 310 Digital Imaging and

Media in the Arts 4

*Courses not listed may satisfy this requirement withapproval of the program chair.

Grade Point Average RequirementAn overall GPA of at least 3.0 (A = 4.0) mustbe maintained in all USC course work towardthe master’s degree.

A minimum grade of C (2.0) must be earnedin all required courses. Students who do notachieve a grade of C (2.0) in the core coursesCTIN 532, CTIN 534, CTIN 542 and CTIN544 after repeating these requirements willbe disqualified from the program. The corecourses as well as CTIN 555ab cannot bewaived or substituted with transfer creditsunder any circumstances.

Time LimitStudents must maintain satisfactory progresstoward their master’s degrees at all times.The degree must be completed three yearsfrom the first course at USC applied towardthe Master of Fine Arts degree. Course workmore than seven years old is invalidated andwill not be applied toward the degree.

Graduate ReviewOne year prior to graduation, students arerequired to file M.F.A. forms for a curriculumand graduation review. Contact the Inter-active Media Program Office for forms.


Minor Programs

Minor in Cinema-TelevisionThe minor in cinema-television combinesan introduction to this exciting and influ-ential field with a diversified set of classesin production, screenwriting, the film-television industry and critical studies. Thecurriculum is purposely flexible; studentsmay choose to sample two or more differentaspects of the world of cinema and televi-sion in their upper division class choices orto concentrate their upper division coursework in an area of primary interest, such asproduction.

A student attending USC may apply to minorin cinema-television if he or she has a mini-mum GPA of 2.75 and is maintaining normaldegree progress. Admissions are made for thefall and spring semesters.

Application ProceduresTo be considered for admission to thecinema-television minor program, an appli-cant must submit the following materials:(1) CNTV departmental application, (2) aca-demic records, including current USC tran-scripts, (3) personal statement, and (4) twoletters of recommendation.

Applications and admission information canbe obtained from the USC School of Cinema-Television, Office of Admission, CarsonTelevision Center, Garden Level, Room G-130, or telephone (213) 740-2911 or onlineat www-cntv.usc.edu.

Course Requirements for the MinorA total of 24 units is required for the minor incinema-television, 8 in lower division coursesand 16 in upper division courses.

Required Lower Division Courses (8 units)REQUIRED COURSES UNITS

CTCS 190* Introduction to Cinema 4CTCS 191 Introduction to Television

and Video 4

*Gateway course

Minor Programs 163

Upper Division Requirement (16 units)A minimum of 16 units is required from theclasses listed below. Courses may be takenfrom more than one category.

CRITICAL STUDIES UNITS

CTCS 392 History of the AmericanFilm, 1925-1950 4

CTCS 393 History of the AmericanFilm, 1946-1975 4

CTCS 400 Non-Fiction Film andTelevision 4

CTCS 407 African American Cinema 4

CTCS 409 Censorship in Cinema 4CTCS 464 Film and/or Television


Style Analysis 4

PRODUCTION UNITS

CTIN 483 Interactive Entertainmentand Multimedia 4

CTPR 327 Motion Picture Camera 3CTPR 335 Motion Picture Editing 3CTPR 371 Directing for Television 4CTPR 375 Functions of a Director 4CTPR 385 Colloquium: Motion

Picture ProductionTechniques 4

CTPR 422 Makeup for Motion Pictures 2

CTPR 423 Introduction to SpecialEffects in Cinema 2

CTPR 455 Introduction to Production Design 2

CTPR 456 Introduction to Art Direction 2

CTPR 470 Practicum in On-ScreenDirection of Actors 4

WRITING UNITS

CTWR 315x* Filmwriting 3CTWR 412 Introduction to

Screenwriting 2CTWR 414 The Screenplay 2CTWR 416 Motion Picture Script

Analysis 4CTWR 431 Screenwriters and

Their Work 2CTWR 494x* Practicum in Screenplay

Development 2

*CTWR 315x and 494x cannot be applied towarddegree credit for cinema-television majors.

THE FILM-TELEVISION INDUSTRY UNITS

CTPR 386 Art and Industry of the Theatrical Film 4

CTPR 410 The Movie Business: From Story Concept to Exhibition 2

CTPR 425 Production Planning 2CTPR 460 Film Business

Procedures and Distribution 2

CTPR 461 Television StationManagement 2

CTCS 466 Theatrical Film Symposium 4

Grade Point Average RequirementA minimum grade of C (2.0) in each course isrequired. A grade of C- (1.7) or lower doesnot fulfill a minor requirement.

Film, Video and Computer Animation MinorThe minor in animation offers students anintroduction to the theory and practice of ani-mation, including its relationship to the histo-ry of art and cinema, creative writing andbasic film production. It provides studentswith an opportunity to create both personaland collaborative work in a wide range ofgenres, from traditional character to contem-porary experimental and computer animation.This includes painting, cel, stop motion, col-lage, mixed media, 2- and 3-D computer ani-mation software and interactive digital media.Successful completion of a final project isrequired.

Most students will enter the minor in anima-tion program in their sophomore year at USC.

A student enrolled on the undergraduatelevel at USC may apply to minor in anima-tion if he or she (1) has a minimum gradepoint average of 2.75 and is maintaining nor-mal degree progress and (2) is not undergoingany type of departmental, academic or uni-versity disqualification.

Animation minor applications are reviewed bya panel of faculty members, with admissionsmade for the fall semester only. A maximumof 12 students will be admitted per year.

Application ProceduresTo be considered for admission to the minorin animation, the applicant is required tosubmit the following materials: (1) CNTVdepartmental application, (2) academicrecords including current USC transcripts,(3) personal statement, (4) two letters of rec-ommendation, and (5) portfolio (prints, slides,film and/or video). Applications and admis-sion information can be obtained from the

USC School of Cinema-Television, Animationand Digital Arts Program Office, MarciaLucas Post-Production Building, Room 200,(213) 740-3986 or online at www-cntv.usc.edu

Grade Point Average RequirementA minimum grade of C (2.0) in each course isrequired. A grade of C- (1.7) or lower doesnot fulfill a minor requirement.

Course RequirementsThe following courses are to be taken in aprescribed sequential order. Thirty-two unitsare required.

COURSES UNITS

AHIS 120 Foundations of Western Art 4

AHIS 121 Art and Society: Renaissance to Modern 4

CTCS 190 Introduction to Cinema 4CTPR 385 Colloquium: Motion

Picture Production Techniques 4

CTAN 436 Writing for Animation 2CTAN 448 Introduction to Film

Graphics–Animation 4CTAN 450abc Animation Theory

and Techniques 2-2-2CTAN 451 History of Animation 2CTAN 452 Introduction to

Computer Animation 2

Minor in Performing Arts StudiesThe minor in Performing Arts provides aninterdisciplinary inquiry into the nature andaesthetics of the performing arts. It combinesthe disciplines of cinema-television, dance,music and theatre. The minor is a uniquecourse of study that looks at how the per-forming arts contribute to a culturally literatesociety. See School of Theatre, page 801, forrequirements.

Minor in 3-D AnimationThe 3-D animation minor merges theoreticalconcepts and practical skills, to prepare stu-dents for a career in their major field of workwith incorporation of 3-D animation andinteractive technologies. Through integrationof three major disciplines (cinema, fine artsand information technology), students gain a solid foundation in a wide range of impor-tant industry and academic skills. See theInformation Technology Program, page 550,for course requirements.


The terms indicated are expected but are notguaranteed. For the courses offered duringany given term, consult the Schedule ofClasses.

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

CINEMA-TELEV IS ION (CNTV)

390 Special Problems (1-4, Irregular) Super-vised, individual studies. No more than oneregistration permitted. Enrollment by peti-tion only.

482 Designing Online Multiplayer GameEnvironments (2, Sp) Grouped into teams,students will study and design an originalmultiplayer game environment suitable foronline 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 tele-vision artist’s work and creative philosophy;screenings and informal discussions with theartist.

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

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

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

ANIMATION (CTAN)

330 Animation Fundamentals (2, Sp) Anintroduction to the fundamentals of anima-tion, covering such topics as timing, antici-pation, reaction, overlapping action, andmetamorphosis.

432 Introduction to Animation (2, Sp) Intro-duction to the expanding field of animation,from classical character to experimental andcomputer animation, including virtual realityand the latest digital visual effects for Holly-wood feature films.

436 Writing for Animation (2, FaSp) Work-shop exploring concept and structure of longand short form animated films through practi-cal writing exercises.

448 Introduction to Film Graphics – Anima-tion (4) Practical course in concepts, media,and techniques related to the graphic film;symbology, composition, kinesthesis, anima-tion, 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 andtechniques of animation, ranging from tradi-tional character to contemporary experimen-tal and computer animation genres, throughlectures, exercises and projects.

451 History of Animation (2, Fa) In-depthsurvey of historical developments, styles,techniques, theory and criticism of animationas an art form.

452 Introduction to Computer Animation (2, Sp) Lecture and laboratory in computeranimation: geometric modeling, motion spec-ification, lighting, texture mapping, render-ing, compositing, production techniques, sys-tems for computer-synthesized animation.Prerequisite: departmental approval.

462 Visual Effects (2, FaSp) Survey of con-temporary concepts and approaches to pro-duction in the current stage of film and videoeffects work. Digital and traditional method-ologies will be covered, with a concentrationon digital exercises illustrating modern tech-niques. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

482 Basic Motion Picture Techniques forAnimators (2, Fa) Introduction for animationmajors to the basic techniques and processesof film, video and computer systems, includ-ing cinematography, editing and sound.

495ab Experimental Animation (2-2, FaSp)This experimental animation class providesstudents with the opportunity to developtheir own concept ideas, experiment withinnovative animation techniques and producea 30- to 60-second animated film. Open tosenior animation minors and graduate stu-dents in the M.F.A. Animation program only.

499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm)Detailed investigation of new or emergingaspects of cinema and/or television; specialsubjects offered by visiting faculty; experi-mental subjects.

501 Interactive Animation (2, FaSp) Intro-duces basic interactive and non-linearapproaches to animation through a series oflectures and exercises, culminating in a groupproject. Prerequisite: CTAN 523; recommendedpreparation: Photoshop/Director (software).

502ab Virtual Reality and Stereoscopic Animation (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) a: An in-depthexploration of aesthetics and techniquesinvolved in the conceptualization, design andproduction of immersive virtual environ-ments and stereoscopic animation. Prerequi-site: departmental approval. b: Review oftechniques and aesthetic issues pertinent toimmersive virtual reality and stereoscopicanimation. Students realize an original projectproposed in CTAN 502a. Prerequisite:CTAN 502a and departmental approval.

522 Animation Department Seminar (1, max 6, FaSp) A weekly seminar requiredof all M.F.A. Animation students. This courseincludes guest speakers, faculty and studentpresentations followed by lively and criticaldiscussion. Graded CR/NC.

523 Principles of Computer Animation (2, Sp) Fundamental computer concepts,principles of modeling, rendering, lighting,texture mapping, animation, digital composit-ing, visual effects, and input/output using3-D interactive computer graphics tech-niques. Recommended preparation: basic com-puter knowledge.

524 Contemporary Topics in Animation andDigital Arts (2, Sp) A seminar course focus-ing on contemporary issues affecting anima-tion, especially digital cameras and newinteractive technology. Interdisciplinary view-points from artists, scientists, theorists andothers.

543 Intermediate Computer Animation (2, Irregular) The study of computer anima-tion including storyboarding, geometric mod-eling, choreography, lighting, texture map-ping, background creation and rendering. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

544 Introduction to Film, Video and Com-puter Animation (3, Fa) Fundamentals offilm, video and computer animation produc-tion. Orientation to assist students in deter-mining future emphases and specialties.Open only to M.F.A. Animation students.

Courses of Instruction

547 Animation Production I (3, Sp) Practicumin film, video and computer animation empha-sizing the production process through individ-ual projects. Open only to M.F.A. Animationstudents. Prerequisite: CTAN 544.

548 Animation Production II (3, Fa) Twoperson intermediate practicum in film, videoand computer animation, emphasizing con-tent and form. Open only to M.F.A. Anima-tion students. Prerequisite: CTAN 547.

549 Animation Production III (3, Sp) Crewconstituted 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 com-puter techniques related to character repre-sentation and various types of algorithmicallydefined animation produced on either film orvideotape. Prerequisite: CTAN 543.

576 Seminar in Film/Television and NewTechnologies (4, Sp) Focus on film’s relation-ship to general technological developments,what it owes to technologies that preceded it,how it continues to develop in relation toemerging technologies and how it influencesthe shape of these newer technologies. Pre-requisite: departmental approval.

577ab Fundamentals of Animation (a: 2, Fa; b: 2, Sp) The exploration of thetechniques of the art of character animationwith an emphasis on discipline, performanceand personality observation, specializing inclassical Hollywood animation. Open only toM.F.A. Animation students.

579 Expanded Animation (2, Sp) A survey ofanimation across media; applications to liveaction film, the fine arts, architecture; link-ages with modern art, postmodern theory andsocial history. Open only to M.F.A. Animationstudents. Prerequisite: CTAN 451.

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

592 Master Class (2-6, max 12, Fa) A specialprojects course in which students produce a major work through weekly meetings with a master artist/animator. Topics must beapproved prior to enrollment. Prerequisite:departmental approval; recommended prepara-tion: previous advanced animation productionexperience.

593 Directed Studies in Animation (2, max 4, FaSp) Individual exploration in the areas of contemporary technology, ani-mation techniques or experimental filmthrough internships, residencies or directedstudies.

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

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

CRIT ICAL STUDIES (CTCS)

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

191 Introduction to Television and Video (4, FaSp) Exploration of the economic, tech-nological, aesthetic, and ideological character-istics of the television medium; study of his-torical development of television and videoincluding analysis of key works; introductionto TV/video theory and criticism.

192m Race, Class, and Gender in AmericanFilm (4, Sp) Analyzes issues of race, class andgender in contemporary American culture asrepresented 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 fornon-majors.

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

367 Global Television and Media (4, Irregu-lar) Studies in the global configurations oftelevision industries and cultures, including new technologies and the textual and socio-logical analysis of global media events andprogramming.

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

393 History of the American Film, 1946-1975(4, Fa) Cinematic and extra-cinematic deter-minants of Post-Classical and Modernist Hol-lywood studio and independent genres,styles, and the star-phenomenon and theirrelationship to American history and culture.

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

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

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

403 Studies in National and RegionalMedia (4, FaSp) Detailed investigation of tra-ditions, achievements, and trends of filmand/or electronic media in a particular coun-try or region.

404 Television Criticism and Theory (4, Sp)The evaluation of television programs andtheir reception from various theoretical per-spectives which may include cultural studies,race and ethnic studies, psychoanalysis, gen-der and queer studies, and semiotics. Prereq-uisite: departmental approval.

406 History of American Television (4, Fa)History of television as an entertainment,information, and art medium. Emphasis onprogramming and institutional history, includ-ing issues of regulation, censorship, aestheticsand activism.

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

408 Contemporary Political Film and Video(4) Examination of a variety of politicallyengaged films and videotapes recently pro-duced in the U.S. and abroad, with particularemphasis on aesthetic strategies.

409 Censorship in Cinema (4, Fa) An inquiryinto the practice and patterns of censorship incinema.

Courses of Instruction 165

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

412 Gender, Sexuality and Media (4, Irregu-lar) Examines how gender and sexuality are figured in cinema and television with anemphasis on the development of feministmedia theory.

464 Film and/or Television Genres (4, max 8,FaSpSm) Rigorous examination of film and/ortelevision genres: history, aesthetics, culturalcontext, social significance, and criticalmethodologies.

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

469 Film and/or Television Style Analysis (4, max 8, FaSpSm) Intensive study of thestyle of an auteur, studio, film or televisionmaking mode in terms of thematic and for-mal properties and their influences upon theart of film.

473 Film Theories (4, FaSp) Influential ideas and theoretical approaches that have shapedthe making and study of film. Students areencouraged to take this course in their junioryear. Prerequisite: CTCS 190.

478 Culture, Technology and Communica-tions (4, FaSp) Cultural study of communica-tions technology and its relationship to soci-ety. Evaluation of the social and culturalimpact of technologies from the telegraph tothe Internet.

494 Senior Seminar (4, FaSp) Rotating topicsinvolving detailed study of the historical, cul-tural and aesthetic analysis of film, television,and new media technologies. Open only tomajors in the School of Cinema-Television.

495 Honors Seminar (4, Sp) Advanced workin the historical, cultural and aesthetic analy-sis of film, television, and new media tech-nologies. Open only to students in the CTCSHonors program. Prerequisite: CTCS 473.


500 Seminar in Theory and Textual Analysis (4, Fa) Introduction to classical and contem-porary film theory; exploration of their rela-tionship to close textual analysis and filmicexperimentation.

501 History of the International CinemaBefore World War II (2, Sp) Historical surveyof international film from its beginning to theadvent of World War II.

502 History of the International CinemaAfter World War II (2, Fa) Historical surveyof international film from the beginning ofWorld War II to the present.

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

504 Television, New Media and Culture (2, Sp) An exploration of the historical, cul-tural, business, creative, and technologicalaspects of commercial television and the newinteractive media.

505 Survey of Interactive Media (2, Fa) Asurvey course exploring the historical, cul-tural, business, creative and technologicalaspects of the new interactive media.

506 Critical Studies Colloquium/ProfessionalSeminar (1-2, max 4, FaSp) Provides orienta-tion to the profession, opportunities for aca-demic and professional growth and develop-ment. Recommended for entering students,2 semesters enrollment required.

510 Case Studies in National Media and/orRegional Media (4, max 8, Irregular) Semi-nar on media’s impact in defining nationand/or region in specific cultural contexts.Also addresses issues of exile, diaspora, trans-nationalism and globalism. Departmentalapproval required.

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

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

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

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

569 Seminar in Film and Television Authors (4, max 8, Irregular) Seminar in the style ofan auteur, studio, filmmaking, or televisualmode in terms of thematic and formal proper-ties and their influences upon the art of filmand/or television.

585 Seminar in Film/Television CriticalTheory and Production (4, Irregular) A con-joint theory/production seminar, in which thestudy of media texts will be combined withmedia production informed by the theoreticalstudy. Specific themes and area of focus mayvary. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

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


673 Topics in Theory (4, max 8, FaSp) Con-temporary theoretical frameworks and theirrelationship to film and television studies.Topics differ from semester to semester. Pre-requisite: CTCS 500 and departmentalapproval.

677 Cultural Theory (4, FaSp) Seminar intheoretical approaches to cultural studies;focus on interdisciplinary research of mediaand audiences, covering a range of methodsand theoretical frameworks; concentrationvaries. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

678 Seminar in Film Theory and MediumSpecificity (4, Irregular) Explores the wayfilm has been theorized in relationship to tra-ditional media that preceded it and electronicmedia that followed. Prerequisite: CTCS 500,departmental approval.

679 Seminar in Genre and/or Narrative The-ory (4, Irregular) Seminar in theoretical issuesconcerning genre and/or narrative as theypertain to media, literature or cultural forms.Areas of focus vary from semester to semester.Departmental approval required.

688 Seminar in Historiography (4, Fa) Semi-nar in theories and methods of film and tele-vision history; focus on interpretation in his-tory and reception studies. Prerequisite:departmental approval.

690 Special Problems (1-12, FaSpSm) Fieldproduction; organization and administrationof local film-producing units; experimentalaspects of film communication; advancedwork in film history and criticism; teachingcinema. 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: depart-mental approval.

790 Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research lead-ing to the doctorate. Maximum units whichmay be applied to the degree to be deter-mined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

791 Historical and Critical Research Methods (2, max 4, FaSp) Methods and procedures for historical and critical researchin the visual media. Required tutorial withPh.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 disserta-tion. Graded IP/CR/NC.

INTERACT IVE MEDIA (CT IN)

309 Introduction to Interactive Media (4, FaSp) Foundations of interactive multi-media, including its historical evolution,design concepts, performance issues, resourceprograms and tools for critical analysis.

483 Interactive Entertainment and Multi-media (4, FaSpSm) Introduction to creativeand technical aspects of new interactive tech-nology: multimedia; digital video and sound;producing and designing for interactiveTV/cinema; virtual reality technique.

488 Interactive Game Design (2, Sp) Theoryand evaluation of interactive game experi-ences and principles of game design utilizingthe leading software approaches and relatedtechnologies. Recommended preparation: CTIN309, CTIN 483.

499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8, FaSpSm)Detailed investigation of new or emergingaspects of cinema, television, and/or interac-tive media; special subjects offered by visit-ing faculty; experimental subjects.

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

532 Interactive Experience Design (4, Fa)The development of interactive experienceswith an emphasis on writing and develop-ment. Open to Interactive Media M.F.A. stu-dents only. Prerequisite: CTWR 518; corequi-site: CTIN 534.

534 Experiments in Interactivity I (2, Fa)Experimental studio course to explore con-cepts of structure, aesthetics and content ofinteractive experience design. Open to Inter-active Media M.F.A. students only. Corequi-site: CTIN 532.

541 Intermediate Interactive MultimediaWorkshop (4, FaSp) Practicum in the cre-ative and technical aspects of interactivemedia technology: multimedia; digital video;producing and designing for interactiveTV/cinema/cd/online. Students will design aninteractive piece. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

542 Interactive Design and Production(4, Sp) Interactive design, production, proto-typing and testing of projects developed inCTIN 532. Open to Interactive MediaM.F.A. students only. Prerequisite: CTIN 532;corequisite: CTIN 544.

544 Experiments in Interactivity II (2, Sp)Experimental studio course in application oftechnology to interactive experience. Opento 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 whichstudents design and prepare for the produc-tion of their advanced project. Open to Inter-active Media M.F.A. students only. Prerequi-site: CTIN 532.

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

558 Business of Interactive Media (2, Fa) In-depth investigation of publication, distribu-tion, business and legal aspects of the inter-active entertainment business.

584 Graduate Interactive Group Project (6, FaSp) Advanced interactive group work-shop for students who want to produce andcomplete an advanced interactive media proj-ect. Prerequisite: CTPR 541, CTPR 551.

PRODUCT ION (CTPR)

205 Introduction to Filmic Design (4, Sp)The visual structure of film; basic compo-nents: space, line, color, contrast/affinity. Filmand video projects. (Duplicates credit in for-mer CTWR 205.) Prerequisite: CTWR 105.

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

240x Practicum in Production (2 or 4, Sm)Basic production techniques: introduction tothe cinematic elements, production tech-niques, and equipment; film and/or videotapeproduction. Not available for major credit toCTPR majors.

241 Fundamentals of Cinema Technique(2, FaSp) Introduction to cinema productiontechniques and equipment including produc-ing, directing, camera, lighting and editing.Open to Cinema-Television majors only. Con-current enrollment: CTPR 290.

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

280 Structure of the Moving Image(2, FaSp) Basic theory and application of theconcepts of time, space, composition, move-ment, light and color in motion picture pro-duction. Open to production majors only.

288 Originating and Developing Ideas forFilm (2, FaSp) Exercises in observation, imag-inative association, visualization, etc., thatdeepen the creative process, leading to ideas,stories, characters and images for narrative,documentary and experimental films. Opento Cinema-Television majors only.

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

301 Creating the Non-Fiction Film (4, Fa)Research and writing challenges of non-fiction film (documentary, educational, indus-trial, political, etc.), from treatment to fin-ished script. (Duplicates credit in formerCTWR 301.)

310 Intermediate Film Production (4, FaSp)Basic principles of visual and audio commu-nication; idea development using image,movement, pace, the spoken word and othersounds; action and sound relationships; indi-vidual projects. Prerequisite: CTPR 241,CTPR 242, CTPR 290, and CTWR 413; con-current enrollment: CTPR 376.

318 Acting Experience for Writers (2, Fa)Basic acting theory and techniques toacquaint the writer with the needs and tech-niques of the performer. (Duplicates credit informer CTWR 318.)


319 Directing for Writers: Pre-production(2, Fa) Understanding the director’s role andresponsibilities in preparing a script for pro-duction, and beginning the shoot; learningthe process of translating the script into film; the challenges and opportunities ofworking with actors and a production team.Open to B.F.A. Writing for Screen and Tele-vision students only. (Duplicates credit in for-mer CTWR 319.)

324 Still Photography I (4, FaSpSm) History,storytelling, critical evaluation, technologywith the still camera; communication, aes-thetics, and composition; individual projects.

327 Motion Picture Camera (3, FaSpSm) Useof motion picture camera equipment; princi-ples of black-and-white and color cinematog-raphy. Individual projects.

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

371 Directing for Television (4, FaSp) Prepa-ration of director’s preproduction blockout;study of direction for live, tape, and film pro-duction, for both dramatic and informationaltelevision. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

375 Functions of a Director (4, Sp) Theo-retical considerations of the director in rela-tionship to the multiple facets of film produc-tion. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

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

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

382 Advanced Multi-Camera TelevisionComedy Pilot (4, FaSp) A hands-on coursewhich allows students to experience allaspects of multi-camera television productionby creating a pilot episode of a situation com-edy. Recommended preparation: experienceworking at Trojanvision.

384 The Cinematic Structure of a Scene (4, Sm) Writing and directing scenes as thebasis for study of their cinematic structureemphasizing tension, construction, cameraplacement, editorial structure, and contribu-tion of sound and color. Prerequisite: depart-mental approval.

385 Colloquium: Motion Picture ProductionTechniques (4, FaSpSm) Basic proceduresand techniques applicable to production of all types of films; demonstration by produc-tion of a short film from conception to completion.

386 Art and Industry of the Theatrical Film (4, FaSp) Detailed analysis of one theatricalfilm from conception through critical recep-tion to develop an understanding of motionpictures as art, craft, and industry.

405 Filmic Expression (4, Irregular) Creativeaspects of film production; analysis of audioand visual forces that make the film anexpressive means of communication; individ-ual projects. Lecture-demonstration. Prerequi-site: CTPR 310, CTPR 376.

409 Practicum in Television Production (2 or4, FaSp) Television production laboratorycourse for students with a major productioncommitment with Trojan Vision. Requiresstation management and Chair of Productionapproval.

410 The Movie Business: From Story Con-cept to Exhibition (2, FaSp) Examination ofthe industry from story ideas through scriptdevelopment, 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 produc-tion process, staging, shooting, lighting, per-formance and post-production on the realiza-tion of a script; examine how scenes “play” or fail. Open to B.F.A. Writing for Screen andTelevision students only. (Duplicates creditin former CTWR 419.)

421 Intermediate Motion Picture Editing (3, FaSp) Intermediate motion picture editingworkshop; practical problems and assignmentsencompassing film, video, and non-linearediting techniques. Intermediate editing classfor undergraduates. Open to CNTV Produc-tion students only. Prerequisite: CTPR 310.

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

423 Introduction to Special Effects in Cin-ema (2, FaSp) Introductory workshop in theaesthetics and practices of special effects,embracing both the classical and contemporarymodes.

424 Advanced Camera and Lighting (4, Irregular) Camera and lighting principlesand techniques in commercial, educational,and dramatic films; achieving realism withquality under studio and field conditions; cre-ative cinematography; new developments.Prerequisite: CTPR 376.

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

426 The Production Experience (2, FaSp) Toprovide students with basic working knowl-edge of both the skills of the motion pictureset and production operations through class-room lectures and hands-on experience.

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

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

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

442 Advanced Still Photography (4, FaSpSm)A seminar and workshop on still photographyand photographic technique. Individual proj-ects and technical critique, studio and dark-room demonstrations. Prerequisite: CTPR 324or departmental approval.

444 Color Photography (4, FaSm) A study ofcolor still photography including color print-ing, processing, quality control and the aes-thetics and history of the medium. Darkroomdemonstrations and individual projects.

445ab The Filmmaker and the Motion PictureLaboratory (2-2) Laboratory equipment andprocedures; color theory and application; pho-tographic solutions and controls; sensitometry;photographic aspects of sound; film/videopost-production. Lectures, demonstrations,field trips. Prerequisite: CTPR 310 or CTPR508x; recommended preparation: CTPR 480 orCTPR 546.



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

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

453 Personal Voice: Documentary/Experi-mental Production (4) A production work-shop that trains students to use personalexperience as the basis for their story mate-rial and video products in the tradition ofdiaristic literature, solo theatrical performanceand personal voice media. Prerequisite: THTR 479.

454 Acting for Film and Television (4, FaSp)Intensive examination of skills and techniquesnecessary for successful performances in filmand television. Practical application throughin-class exercises and assigned projects.

455 Introduction to Production Design (2, FaSp) Structure of the filmic art depart-ment, fundamentals and application of designprinciples to film and television, includingscript breakdown, design concepts and storyboarding.

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

458 Organizing Creativity: EntertainmentIndustry Decision Making (2, FaSp) Analysisof the unique structures in the entertainmentindustry for organizing and managing creativ-ity. Students research and chart pathways toleadership. Open to Cinema-Television pro-duction majors only. Prerequisite: CTPR 310.

460 Film Business Procedures and Distribu-tion (2 or 4, max 8, FaSpSm) Financing,budgeting, management as applied to films;problems of distribution, including merchan-dising, cataloging, evaluation, and film librarymanagement.

461 TV Station Management (2, FaSp) Station organization and management oflocally produced programs. Topics includeprogram development, financing and distrib-ution, network relations and program acquisi-tion issues.

463 Production for Non-Profit Organiza-tions (2-4) Write, direct or produce a publicservice commercial for television broadcast ora short video for a non-profit community ser-vice organization. Creation from conceptthrough completed production. Prerequisite:CTPR 310 or CTPR 508x or departmentalapproval.

467 Television Programming (2, Sp) Explo-ration of programming strategies, practices,sources, and services at local and national lev-els; network, public, and independent broad-cast and cable operations; audience research;schedule development.

468 The Film Makers (4, FaSp) To define theroles and goals of production designers, cine-matographers, editors, and directors by meet-ing and discussing with them their responsi-bilities in the filmmaking process. Prerequisite:CTPR 290.

470 Practicum in On-screen Direction ofActors (4, FaSp) Concentration on the basicskills in working with actors from a director’spoint of view.

472 Non-Theatrical Aspects of Film and TVProducing (2, max 4, FaSpSm) Basic film andTV business procedures: financing, produc-tion design, planning, management, and mar-keting of non-theatrical film and televisionproducts.

473 Directing the Composer (2, Sp)Acquaints aspiring filmmakers (who have nomusical background) with the fundamentalconcepts of film music from theoretical, cre-ative, and pragmatic standpoints. Open toCinema-Television majors only.

474 Television Documentary Production(4, FaSp) Production of short community-based documentaries for telecast. Collabo-rative research, writing, producing, direct-ing, shooting, and editing. Emphasizespersonal story telling. Class study of majordocumentaries.

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

476 Ethnographic Film Production (4, Irregular) Problems, requirements, andmethods necessary to meaningful recordingof societies and cultures for anthropologicalstudy; film as a research tool.

477 Special Problems in Directing (2 or 4,max 8, FaSp) Detailed investigation andanalysis of problems in directing. Individualprojects. Prerequisite: CTPR 310 andCTPR 376.

479 Practicum in Television Preproduction(2, FaSp) Preproduction of a television series,from concept through distribution, includingbreakdown, 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 filmproduction; creative use of camera, sound,editing, and production planning. Open toCinema-Television majors only. Prerequisite:CTPR 310, CTPR 376.

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

484 Advanced Multi-Camera TelevisionWorkshop (4, max 8, FaSp) Exercises andpractical application for writing and produc-ing a multi-camera television project. Specialattention to the development of the sitcom.Recommended preparation: CTPR 371 requiredfor students who wish to direct a sitcom.

485 Production Workshop II (4, Irregular)Intermediate experience in group filmmak-ing affording expanded areas of responsibili-ties. Take directorial responsibility or twoareas different from those taken in CTPR480. Lecture and laboratory workshop inconjunction with CTPR 480. Prerequisite:CTPR 480.

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

487 The Recording Studio in Film and VideoProduction (2) Exploration of the role of therecording studio in professional film andvideo productions. Emphasis on technicaland hardware considerations. Prerequisite:departmental approval.

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

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

495 Internship in Cinema/Television (1, 2 or4, FaSpSm) On-the-job film, television andinteractive industry experience in the areas ofinterest of the individual student. Open onlyto upper division undergraduate and graduatestudents. Requires departmental approval.

496 The Film Industry: Career Challengesand Choices for Women (2, FaSp) This classdiscusses women’s roles in the entertainmentindustry and career opportunities availablefor women in the business, corporate and cre-ative sectors.

497 Music Video Production (2, FaSp) Writ-ing the concept, budgeting, shooting, editingand directing a music video. Also covered:getting the job, dealing with the band, work-ing with the record company. Prerequisite:CTPR 241, CTPR 290, CTPR 310.


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

507x Production I (6, FaSp) A practicalexploration for graduate students of the fun-damental technical and aesthetic principles ofmotion picture production. Involves individ-ual and group projects. For graduate studentsonly; not available for degree credit.

508x Production II (6, FaSp) Practicum ingroup production for graduate students,emphasizing the collaborative process andthe expressive use of sound and image. Forgraduate students only; not available fordegree credit. Prerequisite: CTPR 507x andCTWR 528.

512 Television Management (2, Fa) Prob-lems of station and network management;prerogatives and responsibilities in entertain-ment programming.

519x Introduction to Cinema Technique(2, Fa) Fundamentals of cinema productiontechniques and equipment, including pro-ducing, directing, camera, lighting, sound andediting. Not available for credit to productionmajors. Concurrent enrollment: CTPR 521x.

521x Filmic Communication (2, Fa) A hands-on introduction to the fundamental processand aesthetic principles of motion pictureproduction, including filmic expression, criti-cism and ethics. Individual and group proj-ects. Not available for credit to productionmajors.

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

527 Special Effects in Cinema (2 or 4, max 4,Irregular) Lecture, discussion, and exercisesin 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 pro-cedures, production design, planning, budget-ing, management, marketing, financing, andthe structures and practices of the industry.

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

532 Intermediate Directing (2, FaSp) Practi-cal experience in staging dramatic narrativescenes, emphasizing directing actors,rehearsal techniques and camera blocking.Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

534 Intermediate Production Design (2, Irregular) Exercises in production designconcentrating on practical and aestheticapproaches to designing for film, televisionand commercials. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

535 Intermediate Editing (2, FaSp) Editorialconstruction of film sequences to analyze theinterrelationships of the various film ele-ments, both visual and aural. Prerequisite:CTPR 508x or CTAN 547.

536 Editing for Scriptwriters (2, FaSp) Princi-ples, techniques, practices and theories ofeditorial construction of film and TV scenesand sequences. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory,1 hour. (Duplicates credit in formerCTWR 536.) Open to M.F.A. Writing forScreen and Television students only.

537 Intermediate Cinematography (2, FaSp)Close study through practical exercises of thetechnical and aesthetic principles of cine-matography. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x orCTAN 547.

538 Intermediate Producing (2, FaSp) Defi-nition, examination and practical experiencein the role of the line producer as it relates topreproduction, production and post produc-tion. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

539 Intermediate Graphics (2, Irregular) Aninvestigation into the nature and meaning ofgraphic concepts relative to their use in filmand video. Prerequisite: CTPR 508x.

540 Intermediate Sound (2, FaSp) Practicaland aesthetic considerations relating torecording, editing and sound design. Prerequi-site: CTPR 508x or CTAN 547.

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

543 Editing the Advanced Project (2, Irregu-lar) Utilitarian seminar focused on editingadvanced projects. Open to Cinema-Television production students only. Corequi-site: CTPR 481a, 581a, 586a or 587a.

545 Intermediate Multi-Camera TelevisionWorkshop (4, FaSp) Practicum in the cre-ative usage of multi-camera and single cam-era electronic production techniques. Stu-dents will complete an 8-12 minute videopiece using three camera production proce-dures. Open to production majors only. Pre-requisite: CTPR 508x.

546L Production III (6, max 12, FaSp) Anintensive workshop experience in which stu-dents, crewing in their area of specialization,complete the shooting and postproduction ofprojects up to 30 minutes in length. Prerequi-site: CTPR 508x.

551 Planning the Advanced Production (2, FaSp) An advanced preproduction work-shop in which students complete the plan-ning of an advanced project to be executed inCTPR 587ab, CTPR 581ab, CTPR 583, orCTIN 584. Prerequisite: CTPR 546L.

552 Advanced Directing (2, FaSp) Anadvanced production class in directing.Encounters with experienced directors; andindividual student production of a short. Pre-requisite: CTPR 532 or CTPR 546L.

554 Advanced Sound (2, FaSp) Study of thetechnical and aesthetic elements of sounddesign at the professional level. Intended forthose contemplating a career in the field ofaudio. Prerequisite: CTPR 540 or CTPR 545or CTPR 546L.



555 Advanced Production Design (2, Irregular) Execution of a complete produc-tion design including script breakdown, story-boards, production sketches, plans, elevationsand a color model. Prerequisite: CTPR 534.

556 Advanced Editing (2, FaSp) Advancededitorial theory and practice intended forthose specializing in film and electronic edit-ing. Prerequisite: CTPR 535 or CTPR 546L orCTPR 545.

557 Advanced Cinematography (2, FaSp)Advanced camera and lighting techniques forthose considering a professional career incinematography. Prerequisite: CTPR 537 orCTPR 546L or CTPR 545.

558 Advanced Producing (2, Irregular)Defines and examines the role of theExecutive/Feature Producer through the pre-production, production and post productionphases. Prerequisite: CTPR 538 or CTPR546L or CTPR 545.

559 Advanced Graphics (2, Irregular)Advanced study in graphic film/video produc-tion 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 produc-tion, foreign release, and packaging.

561 Publicity for Cinema and Television (4, Sp) Analysis and preparation of advertis-ing and publicity campaigns for entertain-ment films and television.

562 Seminar in Motion Picture Business (2 or 4, max 8, FaSp) Problems of studiooperation, production, distribution, exhibi-tion, or legal procedures relating to themotion picture.

563 The Business of Representation (4, FaSp)Various roles an agent, manager, attorney orpublicist play in representing talent, produc-ers and writers. Taught by professionals whoare at the forefront of the entertainmentindustry.

566 Developing and Selling Your Film andTV Projects (2, FaSp) Developing, pitching,and selling your feature motion picture andTV projects. Open to undergraduate seniorsand 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 cre-ative use of the technologies for new forms ofexpression and communication. Prerequisite:CTPR 542.

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

571 Personal Expression through Video Art (2) Examines innovative format and tech-niques in television and video art; facilitatesdevelopment of a personal voice and point-of-view. Open only to CTPR majors. Prereq-uisite: CTPR 508x.

575 Directing for Scriptwriters (2, Sp) Practi-cal experience in directing for screen; specialattention to framing, staging and use of cam-era. Group projects in video or film. (Dupli-cates credit in former CTWR 575.) Open toM.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television stu-dents 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 experimentalprojects involving the creative use of visuals(live-action or animated) and sound. Open toProduction majors only. Prerequisite: CTPR 532,CTPR 546L, CTPR 551. Graded IP/LetterGrade.

582abz Advanced Production Seminar (2-2-0, FaSpSm) Advanced individual film orvideo projects under the guidance of a facultymentor, without benefit of university equip-ment or resources. Open to productionmajors only. Graded IP/Letter Grade. Prereq-uisite: CTPR 546L, CTPR 551.

583 Graduate Television Production (6, FaSp)Advanced television group production work-shop for students who want to produce anadvanced multi-camera project. Open to pro-duction majors only. Prerequisite: directing andproducing positions: CTPR 532, CTPR 551and CTPR 546L or CTPR 545; other posi-tions: CTPR 546L or CTPR 545.

586ab Production IV (6-0, FaSpSm) Advancedgroup production workshop for students whohave successfully completed Production III.Prerequisite: directing position: CTPR 532,CTPR 546L, CTPR 551; non-directing posi-tions: CTPR 546L and related intermediateseminar.

587abcz Group Production Workshop(4-2-2-0, FaSpSm) Advanced group proj-ect involving the creative use of visuals (live action or animated) and sound. Mini-mum enrollment: Director and Producer.Open to production majors only. GradedIP/Letter Grade. Prerequisite: for directingposition: CTPR 532, CTPR 551; for produc-ing position: CTPR 551.

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


WRIT ING (CTWR)

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

106ab Screenwriting Fundamentals (4-4,FaSp) a: Introduction to and overview of theelements of theme, plot, character, and dia-logue in dramatic writing for film. b: Exercisesin dramatic writing: theme, plot, character, dia-logue and images. Integration of these ele-ments into scenes and sequences. Open toB.F.A. Writing for Screen and Television stu-dents only.

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

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

215 Practicum in Writing Short Films (2, Sp)Developing stories less than feature length;writing screenplays from them; understand-ing what length each story demands; creatingidiosyncratic forms and styles. Open to B.F.A.Writing for Screen and Television studentsonly.

306ab Advanced Screenwriting (a: 4, Fa; b: 2, Sp) a: Developing, revising the featurelength treatment and screenplay for film ortelevision; writing the first draft screenplay.b: Analyzing, rewriting the screenplay devel-oped in CTWR 306a through final draft.Open to B.F.A. Writing for Screen and Televi-sion students only.


315x Filmwriting (3, FaSpSm) The basics of screenwriting: theme, story structure, char-acterization, format, dialogue, and scenedescription. A character profile, short treat-ment, and first 30 pages of the screenplay arewritten. Lectures, screenings, and in-classreadings. Not for degree credit for Cinema-Television majors.

316 The Affective Domain (2, Sp) Thewriter’s own self as a source of raw material;individual and group guided exercises tostimulate explorations of experiences andemotional behavior essential to the creativeprocess. Open to B.F.A. Writing for Screenand Television students only.

412 Introduction to Screenwriting (2) Intro-duction to the formal elements of writing theshort film.

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

414 The Screenplay (2, FaSpSm) Studentsstudy story structure and develop severalstory outlines, and a short script for possibleCTPR 480 production. They will also write adetailed, 15-25 page treatment for a featurefilm. Prerequisite: CTWR 412 or CTWR 413.

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

416 Motion Picture Script Analysis (2 or 4,FaSp) Evaluation of completed scripts priorto their production; evaluation of existingclassic scripts.

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

430 The Writer in American Cinema andTelevision (2, FaSp) American and interna-tional writers in cinema; screenwriting; politi-cal and economic aspects of the writer in themotion picture industry. Lectures, guestspeakers, screenings.

431 Screenwriters and Their Work (2, FaSp)Lectures and readings on creative problemsin screenwriting: current scripts; interviewswith visiting screenwriters.

433 Adaptations: Transferring ExistingWork to the Screen (2, Fa) An examinationof motion picture adaptations; problemsattendant upon translating a novel, play, or other creative forms into screenplays. Prerequisite: CTWR 206b or CTWR 414 orCTWR 514 or CTWR 529 or departmentalapproval.

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

435 Writing for Film and Television Genres(2 or 4, max 8, FaSp) Preparation of propos-als and scripts for different types of film andtelevision programming: emphasis on concep-tion, structure, characterization and format.Prerequisite: CTWR 206b or CTWR 414 orCTWR 514b or CTWR 529 or departmentalapproval.

437 Writing the Situation Comedy Pilot (2, FaSp) Essentials of television comedywith in-depth study of ideas, character, andvenues. Students will write an original storyoutline, treatment and polish.

441 Writing Workshop in Creativity andImagination (2, FaSp) Students will explore avariety of problem solving techniques tostrengthen their creative work and applythese techniques to individual writingprojects.

459ab Entertainment Industry Seminar (2, Fa; 2, Sp) Examination and analysis ofvarious topics, issues and resources pertainingto creative, legal and business perspectivesfor writers in the entertainment industry. Pre-requisite: 459a for 459b.

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


509 Understanding the Process of Film-making (2, Sp) An introduction for screen-writers to the process of creating a featurefilm, from script through release print,including pre-production, production andpost-production.

513 Writing the Short Script (2, Fa) Prepara-tion of scripts for short films; dramatic, infor-mational, 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 theoriginal or adapted theatrical length script.a: Emphasize narrative development throughshort scripts, sequences and story outlines.Prerequisite: CTWR 513. b: Development ofan outline and feature length, original script.Open to M.F.A. Writing for Screen and Tele-vision students only.

515abcd Practicum in Screenwriting (4-4-1-1, FaSp) a: Creation of a feature screenplayfrom presentation through treatment, includ-ing some scene work. b: Comprehensiverewriting of a second and third draft of a fea-ture screenplay leading to a polished and pro-fessional piece. c and d: Supervised rewrite offeature screenplay. Prerequisite: CTWR 513 orCTWR 514; CTWR 515a for CTWR 515b;CTWR 515b for CTWR 515c and d.

516 Advanced Motion Picture Script Analy-sis (2 or 4, FaSp) Detailed evaluation of com-pleted scripts prior to their production; evalu-ation of existing classic scripts.

517 Studio Communications (2, FaSp) Com-prehensive examination of forms; methodsused by motion picture companies to dissem-inate literary, business, production, and otherinformation.

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

520 Advanced Scene Writing Workshop (2, SpSm) Intensive workshop orientedspecifically to writing and rewriting the mosteffective and telling dramatic scenes toheighten audience participation and greaterstory impact. Prerequisite: CTWR 414,CTWR 514, or CTWR 529.

521 Seminar in Writing Drama for Tele-vision (4) Writing for a variety of televisionformats: the series, the individual drama, themusical, children’s programs; working withintelevision time constraints; use of establishedcharacters as required.


528 Screenwriting Fundamentals (2, FaSp)Introduction to the principles of screenwrit-ing with special emphasis on story, characteri-zation and dramatization.

529 Intermediate Screenwriting (2, FaSp)Emphasizes structural elements crucial to thefeature film. Techniques for creating an origi-nal and adapted theatrical-length script. Pre-requisite: CTPR 507x and CTWR 528.

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

541 Writing from the Unconscious (2, FaSp)Students are introduced to unique problemsolving methods over a broad spectrum ofsubject matter and integrate the results inspecific creative writing assignments.

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

572 Practicum in Directing Actors for Film(2 or 4, FaSp) Seminar in directing actors forfilm; emphasis on demonstration and labora-tory exercises, script analysis, and detailedstudy in character motivations.

574 Advanced Seminar in Directing Actorsfor Film (2, FaSp) Emphasis on detailedscript analysis and character motivation. Indi-vidual projects. Prerequisite: CTWR 572,CTCS 673 or CTPR 532.

577ab Intermediate Screenwriting Work-shop (2-4; 2-4, FaSp) a: Ideation and devel-opment of a treatment for a feature length,original screenplay. Writing first act. Prerequi-site: CTWR 514b. b: Completion of the firstdraft of the screenplay; introduction of tech-niques for rewriting; revisions of the firstdraft of the screenplay just completed.


MOTION P ICTURE PRODUCING (CMPP)

541L Producing Workshop (4, FaSp) Practical experience in motion picture pro-duction as it relates to the producer. Open toMPPP students only. (Duplicates credit inCTPR 481abL.)

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

560 Script Development (2, FaSp) From ideaand story to finished shooting script. Open toMPPP students only.

561 Motion Picture Marketing (2, Sp) Analy-sis and preparation of marketing campaignsfrom concept to budgeting for various media.Open to MPPP students only.

563 Producing Symposium (2, FaSp) Lec-tures on creative and business problems asso-ciated with producing. Case studies of classicfilms. Open to non-majors. Departmentalapproval required.

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

565 Scheduling and Budgeting (4, FaSp)Concept and preparation of a complete bud-get and production board. Open to MPPPstudents only.

566 Finance (2, FaSp) Seminar on financialaspects of film industry and methods offinancing films. Open to MPPP studentsonly.

568 Producing for Television (2, Fa) Discus-sions of the creative and financial aspects oftelevision producing. Open to MPPP stu-dents only.

569 Seminar on Non-Mainstream Producing(2, FaSp) Discussions on non-major studioproducing options, including non-traditionalfinancing and non-theatrical producing. Opento MPPP students only.

570 Advanced Television (2, Fa) Advancedstudies of the business of television, includ-ing the economic structure of the televisionindustry. Open to MPPP students only.

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

589ab Graduate Film Business Seminar (a: 4, Fa; b: 4, Sp) Economic structure andhistory of the film industry, including enter-tainment law and studio management. Opento MPPP students only.

591 Producing Practicum (2, Irregular) Pro-ducing workshop encompassing all aspects ofproducing, including script development,budgeting, casting and actual production.

592 Individual Project Seminar (4, Sp)Directed research project and seminars inrelated 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 ofproducing motion pictures and television;special and experimental subjects. Open toMPPP students only.

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