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This archived information is dated to the 2008-09 academic year only and may no longer be current.

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Graduate courses in Film, Practice of

For graduate students only.

FILMPROD 301. Screenwriting

(Same as FILMPROD 101.) Priority to Film and Media Studies majors. Craft, form, and approaches to writing for the screen. Prerequisites: ENGLISH 90, 190F, and consent of instructor.

5 units, Spr (Staff)

FILMPROD 400. Film/Video Writing and Directing

Restricted to M.F.A. documentary students. Emphasis is on the development of the research, conceptualization, visualization, and preproduction skills required for nonfiction filmmaking. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

4 units, Aut (Meltzer, J)

FILMPROD 401. Nonfiction Film Production

Restricted to M.F.A documentary students. 16mm production techniques and concepts. Final project is a short black-and-white film with multitrack sound design. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

4 units, Aut (Krawitz, J)

FILMPROD 402. Digital Video

Restricted to M.F.A. documentary students. Fundamentals of digital storytelling. Working with small format cameras, interviewing techniques, and nonlinear editing skills. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

4 units, Win (Krawitz, J)

FILMPROD 403. Advanced Documentary Directing

Restricted to M.F.A. documentary students. Further examination of structure, empasizing writing and directing nonfiction film. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

4 units, Spr (Samuelson, K)

FILMPROD 404. Advanced Film and Video Production

Restricted to M.F.A. documentary students. Techniques of visual storytelling and observational shooting. Final quarter of professional training in 16mm motion picture production. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

4 units, Spr (Meltzer, J)

FILMPROD 405. Producing Practicum

Restricted to M.F.A. documentary students. Advanced producing principles through the preproduction of the M.F.A. thesis project, including development of a professional film proposal. Practical training in fundraising. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

4 units, Aut (Samuelson, K)

FILMPROD 406A. Documentary M.F.A. Thesis Seminar I

Restricted to M.F.A. documentary students. Production of film or video project. Focus is on shooting strategies, ethical challenges, and practical production issues. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

4 units, Win (Meltzer, J)

FILMPROD 406B. Documentary M.F.A.Thesis Seminar II

Restricted to M.F.A. documentary students. Editing and post-production of film or video project. Emphasis is on aesthetic choices (structure, narration, music), distribution, contracts, and audience. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

4 units, Spr (Krawitz, J)

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