Film Production (FLM)
Courses
| FLM 101 | Filmmaking Fundamentals | 3 |
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This course is an introduction to film technology and theory. Students will learn technical, conceptual, and procedural skills necessary to successfully complete a short film. |
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| FLM 138 | Film Editing I | 3 |
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This course covers the fundamentals of preparation and execution in editing film and television programs. Students will concentrate on learning various editing techniques including syncing picture and sound. |
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| FLM 150 | Pre-Production | 3 |
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This course is an introductory overview of the filmmaking process.
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| FLM 152 | Film Equipment | 3 |
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This course is an introduction to motion picture film and equipment. Course emphasizes use of motion picture cameras and support equipment. |
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| FLM 153 | Film Lighting | 3 |
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This course is an introduction to film lighting techniques and equipment. This course will also include advanced techniques used to light sets for feature films and commercials. |
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| FLM 155 | Film Production I | 3 |
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This course covers general film production, including the mechanics of a screenplay, scheduling and scouting locations, and the operation of motion picture equipment. |
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| FLM 156 | Film Production II | 3 |
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This course covers film production emphasizing post-production techniques and equipment. |
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| FLM 157 | Set Construction-Props-Art | 3 |
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This course introduces set construction and prop building for motion pictures as well as the workings of the art department from design to set dressing. |
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| FLM 180 | Special Topics in Film I | 1 |
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This course covers special topics and issues in film production related to equipment and technology as they emerge in the film industry. |
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| FLM 181 | Special Topics in Film II | 1 |
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This course covers special topics and issues in film production related to equipment and technology as they emerge in the film industry. |
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| FLM 182 | Special Topics in Film III | 1 |
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This course covers special topics and issues in film production related to equipment and technology as they emerge in the film industry. |
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| FLM 230 | Animation Production | 3 |
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This course covers how to produce animated films and includes an understanding of camera-less animation, flip books, inbetweening, cel painting, 3-D animation and other forms of single-frame movement. |
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| FLM 238 | Film Editing II | 3 |
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This course will provide students with advanced film editing skills using industry-standard software. |
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| FLM 239 | Color Grading | 3 |
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This course is designed to develop skills in color timing and color correcting on visual imagery. |
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| FLM 240 | Insert Stage Techniques | 3 |
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This course is a study of insert stage techniques used in developing professional imagery. |
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| FLM 252 | Cinematography | 3 |
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This course covers advanced knowledge, practices and skills used by cinematographers and directors of photography. |
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| FLM 255 | Film Production III | 3 |
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This course is designed to teach students management skills involved in producing a short film. Students practice the roles of department heads while producing the film which is overseen by industry professionals. |
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| FLM 256 | Film Production IV | 3 |
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This course is for students wishing to do a small independent film. |
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| FLM 260 | Professional Experience in Film | 3 |
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This is a course with variable content. Emphasis is on specialized job-related training that is not included in other required courses. This course is offered every semester as an independent study. May substitute for a FLM/MAP course; see advisor. |
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| FLM 261 | Professional Experience in Film II | 3 |
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This course continues FLM 260, Professional Experience in Film. This course has variable content with emphasis on specialized job-related training that is not included in other required courses. This course is offered each semester as an independent study. May substitute for a FLM/MAP course; see advisor. |
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| FLM 262 | Professional Experience in Film III | 1 |
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This course will provide specialized training in film production. Students will receive practical experience in various areas tailored specifically to the needs of the assigned production. |
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| FLM 263 | Professional Experience in Film IV | 1 |
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This course will provide specialized training in film production. Students will receive practical experience in various areas tailored specifically to the needs of the assigned production. |
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| FLM 264 | Professional Experience in Film V | 1 |
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This course will provide specialized training in film production. Students will receive practical experience in various areas tailored specifically to the needs of the assigned production. |
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| FLM 265 | Documentary Filmmaking | 3 |
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This course covers the techniques and procedures used to produce a short documentary project. |
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| FLM 269 | Film Production Practicum | 6 |
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This course provides an environment for students to work with industry professionals on a short film project. Students are involved in every aspect of the film production process, from pre-production through production. |
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| FLM 272 | Directing for the Camera | 3 |
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This course is an introduction to directing techniques that can help actors and crew to ensure a successful project. |
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| FLM 275 | The Camera and the Actor | 3 |
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This course examines filmmaking from the actor’s point of view. It explores the similarities and differences in the processes of acting for stage versus screen, including the relationship of the actor to the camera. Emphasis will be placed on character development, script analysis and common technical challenges. |
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| FLM 290 | Contemporary Film Issues | 3 |
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This course covers various issues in film such as women in film, minorities in film, the independents, experimental filmmaking and other issues. The class also views and discusses foreign (European, Japanese, Canadian and Soviet) films. |
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