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Performance Arts/Digital Filmmaking
2007-2008
Writing and
Directing For the Camera - Certificate of Proficiency
This program prepares individuals to direct and write for
films, TV and other digital video programs. Courses provide
basic theory and hands-on experience in all phases of
using digital production and post-production equipment.
This training includes the use of digital video cameras,
lighting equipment, as well as field audio and digital editing
equipment. Additionally, there is a special focus on
scriptwriting, pre-production planning, working with
actors, managing a set and production, professional studio
and film set protocol. Skill with video editing and
post-production hardware and software applications
(AVID and Final Cut Pro) will be emphasized. The program
includes the production of video and digital film
products under the supervision of professional producers,
directors of photography, directors, and editors.
Additionally, there is outreach to the community for projects
and internships.
OUTCOMES
Students who successfully complete this program should
be able to:
1. Write a successful short script.
2. Direct and work with actors from varying skill levels and
working styles.
3. Script, plan and direct a cast and crew in a project for
preproduction through post-production.
4. Manage the use of digital video cameras, lighting, audio
equipment in studio and
field production settings.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of professional set behavior
and ethics.
GENERAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS
Cr.
Eng 101 Composition and Expository Prose . . . . . . . . . 5
CIS 105 Computer Applications – or –
BusAd 175 Business Mathematics – or –
Math 107 Math: A Practical Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
BusAd 112 Essentials of Human Relations (2) – or –
SpCMU 101 Speech Communication (5) . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
CERTIFICATE FOUNDATION
REQUIREMENTS Cr.
Cinema 201 Intro
to Cinema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Drama 101 Intro to Drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Drama 151 Acting – or –
Drama 152 Acting – or –
Drama 153 Acting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Drama 155 Acting for TV and Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Drama 156 Acting, Writing, Directing For the Camera I . . .5
Drama 157 Acting, Writing, Directing For the Camera II . . 5
Drama 202 Experimental Theatre – or –
Drama 209 Theatrical Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Drama 222 Directing (5) – or –
Drama 217 Special Project: Playwriting (3) . . . . . . . 3-5
CMU/
VCT 266 Video Editing and Postproduction . . . . . . . . . 5
CMU 263 Video Field Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
MusTc 105 Rights And Methods in Multimedia . . . . . . . . 2
ELECTIVES OPTIONS
Cr.
Students will
choose 7-10 credits from the following
list in their area of interest.
Drama 152 Acting – or –
Drama 153 Acting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Drama 221 Theatre Career Planning & Auditioning . . . . . .2
Drama 295 Improvisational Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ART 100 Beginning Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ARTH 201 Survey of Western Art – or –
ARTH 202 Survey of Western Art – or –
ARTH 203 Survey of Western Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CMU 261 Basic Video Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CMU 262 TV Studio Production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
CMU/
VCT 267 Adv. Video Editing and Post-Production . . . . . . 5
ENG 201 Intro to Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ENG 265 English Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ENG 269 American Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ENG 277 Beginning Short Story Writing I . . . . . . . . . .5
Music 108 Music in World Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
SpCMU 103 Communication Across Differences . . . . . . . . 5
VCT 264 Desktop Video Production I . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total Credits Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-73
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