CLASSES
Course Descriptions
CIN 1 The Art of the Film/1900-1930
This course studies the silent film and the birth and development of film as an art form in the United States, Germany, Russia and France.
Fall, 3 credits
This course studies the silent film and the birth and development of film as an art form in the United States, Germany, Russia and France.
Fall, 3 credits
CIN 2 The Art of the Film/1931 to Present
In this course, students study the sound film: the international development of creative motion pictures from the advent of sound through Neorealism, the New Wave and the work of major new directors.
Spring, 3 credits
In this course, students study the sound film: the international development of creative motion pictures from the advent of sound through Neorealism, the New Wave and the work of major new directors.
Spring, 3 credits
CIN 3 Major Forces in the Cinema
The influence of major movements in the cinema is examined in this course. Subject changes each semester. May be taken for a maximum of three semesters.
Spring, 3 credits.
The influence of major movements in the cinema is examined in this course. Subject changes each semester. May be taken for a maximum of three semesters.
Spring, 3 credits.
CIN 4 Major Figures in the Cinema
The personal styles and influences of major directors are covered in this course. Subject changes each semester. May be taken for a maximum of three semesters.
Prerequisite: CIN 1, 2, or 11, or permission of the instructor.
Spring, 3 credits
The personal styles and influences of major directors are covered in this course. Subject changes each semester. May be taken for a maximum of three semesters.
Prerequisite: CIN 1, 2, or 11, or permission of the instructor.
Spring, 3 credits
CIN 5 The Art of the Documentary Film
This course is an analysis of the major contributors to the film documentary from the Kino Eye movement of Vertov through the contemporary documentary.
Prerequisite: CIN 1, 2, or 11, or permission of the instructor.
Spring, 3 credits
This course is an analysis of the major contributors to the film documentary from the Kino Eye movement of Vertov through the contemporary documentary.
Prerequisite: CIN 1, 2, or 11, or permission of the instructor.
Spring, 3 credits
CIN 6 Basic Motion Picture Production
The basic concepts of film production, direction and editing are covered in this course. Prerequisite: Film Major or permission of department.
Co-requisite: CIN 12
Fall, 3 credits
The basic concepts of film production, direction and editing are covered in this course. Prerequisite: Film Major or permission of department.
Co-requisite: CIN 12
Fall, 3 credits
CIN 7 Intermediate Motion Picture Production
The techniques of sync sound and learning to work as a crew as emphasized as student produce a short film. Individual approach is encouraged.
Prerequisite: CIN 6
Spring, 3 credits
The techniques of sync sound and learning to work as a crew as emphasized as student produce a short film. Individual approach is encouraged.
Prerequisite: CIN 6
Spring, 3 credits
CIN 8 Advanced Motion Picture Production
This course integrates color and advanced lighting into the techniques of filmmaking and application of professional practice. Individual approach is encouraged.
Prerequisite: CIN 6, 7
Spring, 3 credits
This course integrates color and advanced lighting into the techniques of filmmaking and application of professional practice. Individual approach is encouraged.
Prerequisite: CIN 6, 7
Spring, 3 credits
CIN 9, 10 Screenwriting
These course include an intensive program of screenwriting techniques, from short form to full-length screenplays.
Annually, 3 credits
These course include an intensive program of screenwriting techniques, from short form to full-length screenplays.
Annually, 3 credits
CIN 11 History of World Cinema
A concise history of film from its origins in the 1890s to the present is covered. Silent and sound films from around the world are screened and discussed each week. Suggested for non-majors core requirement.
Every Semester, 3 credits
A concise history of film from its origins in the 1890s to the present is covered. Silent and sound films from around the world are screened and discussed each week. Suggested for non-majors core requirement.
Every Semester, 3 credits
CIN 12, 13 Basic and Intermediate Editing and Sound Techniques
These courses are designed to give students basic skills in digital picture and sound editing, sound recording and sound mixing.
Co-requisite: 12, CIN 6; 13, film major or departmental permission.
Fall and Spring, 3 credits
These courses are designed to give students basic skills in digital picture and sound editing, sound recording and sound mixing.
Co-requisite: 12, CIN 6; 13, film major or departmental permission.
Fall and Spring, 3 credits
CIN 15 Cinematography
This course is an intensive study of the motion picture camera and lighting technology.
Prerequisite: CIN 6, 7
Fall, 3 credits
This course is an intensive study of the motion picture camera and lighting technology.
Prerequisite: CIN 6, 7
Fall, 3 credits
CIN 24 Video Documentary Workshop
Students learn the basics of producing a short documentary film, including research, interviewing, budgeting, shooting styles and organizing footage for editing.
Annually, 3 credits each semester
Students learn the basics of producing a short documentary film, including research, interviewing, budgeting, shooting styles and organizing footage for editing.
Annually, 3 credits each semester
CIN 28, 29 Film Theory
These courses analyze theories related to realism, montage, narrative and non-narrative films. Writings by Eisenstein, Vertov, Bazin and others are examined and films are viewed and discussed, and students learn to write short critical pieces.
Prerequisite CIN 1, 2
Fall, Spring 3 credits each
These courses analyze theories related to realism, montage, narrative and non-narrative films. Writings by Eisenstein, Vertov, Bazin and others are examined and films are viewed and discussed, and students learn to write short critical pieces.
Prerequisite CIN 1, 2
Fall, Spring 3 credits each
CIN 35, 36 Production Laboratory
These courses are intensive practica in motion picture production that cover advanced cinematography, advanced sound, research, budgeting, casting, production design and graphics, and postproduction practices.
Prerequisite CIN 6, 7, 12, 13
Annually, 3 credits each
These courses are intensive practica in motion picture production that cover advanced cinematography, advanced sound, research, budgeting, casting, production design and graphics, and postproduction practices.
Prerequisite CIN 6, 7, 12, 13
Annually, 3 credits each
CIN 37, 38 Film Production Lab-Practicum
These courses are intensive production experiences that culminate in a group-made professional film.
Prerequisites: CIN 6, 7, 8, 12, 13; co-requisites CIN 35, 36.
Annually, 3 credits
These courses are intensive production experiences that culminate in a group-made professional film.
Prerequisites: CIN 6, 7, 8, 12, 13; co-requisites CIN 35, 36.
Annually, 3 credits
CIN 44 Directing for Film
This course focuses on learning directing techniques for motion pictures. Workshop approach includes scene study, blocking, performing and critiques of the scenes.
Every Semester, 3 credits
This course focuses on learning directing techniques for motion pictures. Workshop approach includes scene study, blocking, performing and critiques of the scenes.
Every Semester, 3 credits
CIN 89 Advanced Individual Study in Cinema
Individual faculty-guided projects in cinema are appropriate when existing courses in the student's area of interest have been completed. Film majors may repeat for a maximum of four semesters. Students may register for more than one section during a given semester as long as the number of units for each section differs.
Departmental Permission. Film majors may repeat for a maximum of four semesters. Students may register for more than one section during a given semester as long as the number credits for each section differs.
Every Semester, 1, 2 ,3 or 4 credits
Individual faculty-guided projects in cinema are appropriate when existing courses in the student's area of interest have been completed. Film majors may repeat for a maximum of four semesters. Students may register for more than one section during a given semester as long as the number of units for each section differs.
Departmental Permission. Film majors may repeat for a maximum of four semesters. Students may register for more than one section during a given semester as long as the number credits for each section differs.
Every Semester, 1, 2 ,3 or 4 credits
