2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts: Sodaro-Pankey Undergraduate School of Media Arts
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Stephen Galloway, M.A., Dean
Michael Kowalski, M.A., Senior Associate Dean
Pavel Jech, M.F.A., Associate Dean and Chief Academic Officer
Dan Leonard, M.F.A., Associate Dean and Chief Technology Officer
Professors: Badham, Bettman, Blaustein, Cheney, Chichester, Coolidge, Fredrick, Gulino, Jech, Jensen, Kowalski, Leonard, Mintz, Seydor, Slowensky, Ward;
Artistic Professors: Rowe, Swimmer;
Professor of Practice of Entertainment Law: Funk;
Associate Professors: Arundale, Carman, Fuery, Gardner, Jones, Kost, Lane, Lee, Lysak, Nathan, Rubin, Schwartz, Wolansky;
Artistic Associate Professors: Knox, Miranda-Ramirez, Rosenberg, Thibault, Warren;
Assistant Professors: Aldridge, Fugate, Young;
Artistic Assistant Professors: Condon, De la Torre Dubreuil, Dutcher, Finch, Finn, Green, Hirsen, Holland, Isaacs, Lavelle, Pavelin, Rosenthal, Rote, Trela;
Instructor: Walther.
The undergraduate programs are housed in the Sodaro-Pankey Undergraduate School of Media Arts within the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. The Sodaro-Pankey Undergraduate School of Media Arts invites students to engage in the study and practice of self-expression through the media arts.
Acceptance into Dodge College programs is by application only. Students wishing to apply should contact Dodge College for supplemental application requirements and materials.
Students wishing to change their major, add a second major or add a minor within Dodge College should submit a Change of Major/Minor Application. Instructions for submitting a Change of Major/Minor Application can be found on the Dodge College current students website.
All entering students enroll in FTV 130 - Introduction to Visual Storytelling during their first year. This course is an intense, hands-on production course in which students work with exploratory exercises, in assignments crafted to encourage risk-taking and creativity. This class is the gateway experience for every Dodge College student.
From there, the curriculum continues to encourage creative and intellectual exploration throughout the undergraduate course of study. In every semester students are expected to develop both fluency in expression through the media arts (through courses in the major) and an understanding of the broader cultural context in which they participate (through courses in general education).
As students proceed into upper-division courses, the degree paths become more distinct. More emphasis is put on the “business of the business,” whether the business is the film industry, film scholarship, public relations, advertising, television writing, television production, broadcast journalism or documentary filmmaking.
Each of the school’s eight bachelor degrees ends with a specific “capstone” project, to prepare the student with a calling card intended to lead them to meaningful, satisfying work after graduation.
Students pursuing a B.A. or B.F.A. in the Sodaro-Pankey Undergraduate School of Media Arts must maintain at least a 2.000 GPA in the major. All courses required for the major must be taken for a letter grade (except for independent internships) and passed with a “C-” or higher.
Students pursuing majors in animation and visual effects, broadcast journalism and documentary and public relations, advertising and entertainment marketing may only use up to 3 credits of internship coursework to satisfy elective requirements within their majors. All other majors in the Sodaro-Pankey Undergraduate School of Media Arts may only use up to 6 credits of internship coursework to satisfy elective requirements within their majors.
Class Fees: Technology Fee and Insurance
Some courses in the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts carry a technology fee, which ranges from $75 to $1,000. Money collected through these fees supports the college’s special events and week-night screenings, the equipment necessary for creating film and video productions, the computer labs and software and the production environment generally.
Students in very advanced production courses will also be billed to defray the cost of insurance for equipment, personnel and locations. Details are available in the production handbook.
Minors in Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
All minors in film and media arts require an application to and approval by Dodge College for admission.
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Minor
Integrated Program
Public Relations and Advertising
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PRA 497 - Advertising Campaigns
Prerequisites, MKTG 304 or MKTG 305 and PRA 230 public relations and advertising or public relations, advertising and entertainment marketing major. This is the capstone course for students studying advertising. Study and practice in planning, implementing, and evaluating effective advertising campaigns. An examination of advertising strategy as it fits into the overall marketing plan, development and testing of creative concepts, and the design of advertising campaigns using multiple media channels. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
PRA 498 - Public Relations Campaigns
Prerequisites, PRA 231 , PRA 371 and public relations and advertising or public relations, advertising and entertainment marketing major. This is the capstone course for students studying public relations. Study and practice in planning, implementing, and evaluating effective programs of communication. Emphasis will be on using a wide variety of communication techniques in support of organizational goals and objectives. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
PRA 499 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Individual research and projects. Designed to meet specific interests which are not provided for by regular curriculum offerings. May be repeated for credit. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits
Screen Acting
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SCAC 291 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits -
SCAC 383A - Screen Acting in Production Workshop
Prerequisites, TH 218 , junior standing, screen acting major. Workshop-style course in which each student takes roles in film and television projects. Students are prepared for their individual out-of-class acting experiences via in-class exercises and lessons including auditioning, script analysis and breakdown, character building, rehearsal techniques, and on-set performance. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
SCAC 383B - Screen Acting in Production Workshop
Prerequisites, SCAC 383A , TH 218 , junior standing. Workshop-style course in which each student takes roles in film and television projects. Students are prepared for their individual out-of-class acting experiences via in-class exercises and lessons including auditioning, script analysis and breakdown, character building, rehearsal techniques, and on-set performance. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
SCAC 491 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits -
SCAC 497 - Thesis in Screen Acting Workshop
Prerequisites, FP 280 , senior standing, consent of instructor. Workshop-style course in which each student takes major roles in advanced film projects. Students are mentored through their individual out-of-class acting experiences, including auditioning, script analysis and breakdown, character building, rehearsal techniques, and on-set performance. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
SCAC 498 - Thesis in Screen Acting Workshop
Prerequisites, SCAC 497 , senior standing, consent of instructor. Workshop-style course in which each student takes major roles in advanced film projects. Students are mentored through their individual out-of-class acting experiences, including auditioning, script analysis and breakdown, character building, rehearsal techniques, and on-set performance. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
Screenwriting
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SW 127 - Writing for Film and TV I
Prerequisite, animation and visual effects or creative producing or film and television production or film production or screen acting or screenwriting or writing for film and television major. An intensive immersion in the building blocks of cinematic writing: character, visualization, dialogue, scenes and basic dramatic structure. Students begin with character and scene writing exercises and proceed to the development of several short scripts. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
SW 128 - Writing for Film and TV II
Prerequisites, SW 127 and film and television production or screenwriting or writing for film and television major. Screenwriting or film and television production or writing for film and television students will create compelling, truthful, and authentic characters and prepare to produce some scenes in a production class. They will then develop a treatment or beat sheet for a character-driven feature script. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
SW 155 - Short Film Analysis
Prerequisite, screenwriting or writing for film and television major. Some sections may be open to other DCFMA majors. An immersion class into the world of short films. Short films screened and analyzed will include: classic shorts that launched directorial careers, short films that were expanded into classic features, great short films from different parts of the world, award winning film school shorts, and segments from feature films consisting of several short films. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
SW 227 - Screenwriting Fundamentals
Prerequisite, creative producing, or film production, or screen acting, or television and writing production major, or television minor. A workshop introduction to the building blocks upon which all film and television writing are based: visualization, dialogue, scenes, sequences, and basic dramatic structure. Students begin with writing exercises and proceed to the development of several short scripts. Some sections may be restricted to film production majors only. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
SW 257 - Feature and Series Story Analysis
Prerequisites, screenwriting or writing for film and television major and sophomore standing only. Feature films are analyzed with emphasis on principles of screen storytelling and character development, with emphasis on the various narrative strategies available to screenwriters. May include short film, television and reality TV study components. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
SW 277 - Feature Screenwriting I
Prerequisites, screenwriting or writing for film and television major, sophomore standing. An initial study of the problems and possibilities presented by the feature length screenplay. Students will write three or more ideas for feature stories, develop one of these into a treatment, then complete the first act, or thirty pages, of a feature screenplay based on the treatment. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
SW 287 - Feature Screenwriting II
Prerequisites, SW 277 , screenwriting or writing for film and television major. The second of a two-part sequence, this course guides students to complete the feature screenplay developed in SW 277 . Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
SW 291 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits -
SW 297 - Short Script Workshop
Prerequisites, SW 127 or SW 227 and creative producing or film production or film and television production or film studies or film and media studies or screen acting or screenwriting or writing for film and television major or film studies or film and media studies minor and sophomore standing. An intensive workshop in writing short screenplays. Students are encouraged to work in a variety of styles, and have the opportunities for rewrites and collaboration. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
SW 299 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, freshman or sophomore standing only and consent of instructor. Individual research and projects. Students may only count 6 credits of individual study credit towards any degree in Dodge College. This includes any combination of SW 299, SW 399 , or SW 499 . May be repeated for credit. Fee: varies. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits -
SW 310 - Pitching and Coverage
Prerequisites, SW 128 and screenwriting or television writing and production or writing for film and television major. An examination of the process of pitching ideas and content to producers as well as the purpose, history and craft of writing coverage for intellectual property for the Hollywood studio system. Letter grade. With consent, this course may be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
SW 317 - Writing From Research
Prerequisites, SW 128 , screenwriting or writing for film and television major, junior standing. Students will explore and generate story ideas by undertaking research projects in areas such as history, a non-U.S. culture, a living individual they interview and develop a script based on this research. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
SW 324 - Advanced Dialogue Writing Workshop
Prerequisite, SW 128 , or SW 227 . Students discuss, criticize, and evaluate screenplays and plays in order to understand and improve their ability to write dialogue. Students work within their chosen genre and form, and the guidelines of various genres and forms are examined. Lecture and writing workshop combined. Fee: $75. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
SW 326 - Writing the Adaptation
Prerequisites, SW 128 , or SW 227 . A practical workshop in adapting to the big screen material from other media, such as novels, short stories, magazine articles and biographical materials, as well as histories, nonfiction and memoirs. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
SW 327 - Feature Screenwriting I for Non-Screenwriting Majors
Prerequisites, DCFMA major other than screenwriting and SW 227 , or TWP 127 and TWP 128 . An initial study of the problems and possibilities presented by the feature length screenplay. Students will write three or more ideas for feature stories, develop one of these into a treatment, then complete the first act, or thirty pages, of a feature screenplay based on the treatment. Viable projects can be completed in SW 427 . Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
SW 328 - Series Writing: Hour-Long
Prerequisites, SW 127 or SW 227 and screenwriting or writing for film and television major. A study of the techniques for writing hour-long scripts. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
SW 330 - Series Writing: Half-Hour
Prerequisites, SW 127 or SW 227 and screenwriting or writing for film and television major. A study of the techniques for writing half-hour scripts. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
SW 340 - Sketch Comedy Writing
Prerequisites, SW 127 , or SW 227 , or TWP 127 and TWP 128 . Dodge College major, or minor. Some sections may be open to non-majors. This course is designed to teach the professional and creative requirements involved in writing sketch comedy. Students will learn to write comedy sketches in a number of different styles including commercial parodies, “in-one” monologues, slice of life comedy, character-driven comedy, physical comedy, and political and topical satire as well as learning to construct jokes within the context of a sketch, and as stand-alone elements as part of a comedic monologue. Fee: $75. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
SW 348 - Actors and Writers Workshop
Prerequisite, SW 128 , or SW 227 . This active workshop class brings actors and writers together to find the hidden truths of written scenes and performance, through readings, discussion, and improvisation. Writers will act in this class, and actors will have a chance to write, as the course explores the essential connection between what artist do. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
SW 349 - Advanced Workshop in Writing for Genre
Prerequisites, SW 277 , or SW 327 , and consent of instructor. Designed to introduce students to the exciting variety of narrative strategies organic to specific film genres. Students discuss, criticize, and evaluate the techniques of commercial, feature screenwriting in order to produce the first act of a publishable work. Students work and write within their chosen genre and form, and the guidelines of various genres and forms are examined. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
SW 356 - Hemingway in Paris: A Writing Workshop
Drawing upon Hemingway’s time in Paris for inspiration, this course will focus on writing short stories in both screenplay and narrative formats. Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast, a memoir of curated essays that he wrote while living in Paris in the 1920s, along with several of Hemingway’s short stories, will serve as launching points for discussions of Hemingway’s style and the short story form. Students will visit Hemingway’s haunts and hangouts around Paris catching a glimpse into Hemingway’s world, at the same time finding inspiration for writing original short stories and screenplays related to each student’s contemporary experiences on the trip. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. Fee: TBD. (Offered interterm.) 4 credits -
SW 357 - Scripted Story Analysis
Prerequisite, for film and television production major, SW 127 . Prerequisite, for screenwriting major, SW 128 . Prerequisites, for television writing and production major, TWP 127 , TWP 128 . Prerequisite, for other students, SW 227 . Corequisite, FS 245 . Feature films are analyzed with emphasis on principles of screen storytelling and character development. Some sections of this course may be restricted to screenwriting or creative producing or screen acting majors only in the class schedule. Letter grade. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
SW 358 - The Short Film Form
Prerequisites, for television writing and production major, TWP 127 , TWP 128 . Prerequisite, for other students, SW 128 or SW 227 . An immersion class into the world of short films. Short films screened and analyzed will include: classic shorts that launched directorial careers, short films that were expanded into classic features, great short films from America and Europe, award winning film school shorts, and segments from feature films consisting of several short films. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
SW 397 - Creating the Series
Prerequisite, SW 277 . Corequisite, SW 287 . This course will build on lessons learned in SW 277 and SW 287 and apply them to the creation of a television/streaming series. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
SW 399 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, junior standing, consent of instructor. Individual research and projects. Students may only count 6 credits of individual study credit towards any degree in Dodge College. This includes any combination of SW 299 , SW 399, or SW 499 . May be repeated for credit. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits -
SW 417 - Writing for Evolving Platforms
Prerequisites, SW 287 or TWP 328 and screenwriting or writing for film and television production major and senior standing. Students will draw on their training in writing feature films, short films, and television to explore other narrative forms. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
SW 417A - Audio Drama
Prerequisites, SW 287 or TWP 328 and screenwriting major, senior standing. Students will draw on their training in writing feature films, short films, and television to explore other narrative forms. Letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
SW 427 - Feature Screenwriting II for Non-Screenwriting Majors
Prerequisites, SW 227 , SW 327 , DCFMA major other than screenwriting. The second of a two-part sequence, this course guides students to complete the feature screenplay developed in SW 327 and execute a rewrite. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
SW 471 - Development Process for Film and Television
Prerequisites, SW 128 , screenwriting or writing for film and television major, senior standing. An introduction to the process of developing material for motion pictures and television. Topics examined include developing existing literary material; developing news stories/current events; and developing fictional material for numerous venues including feature films, movies of the week, television shows, and cable films. Other topics examined will be the role of the producer in working with writers, agents, and studio/network executives during the development process. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
SW 480 - Screenwriting Master Class
Prerequisite, SW 127 , or SW 227 . An intensive workshop taught by a professional screenwriter. This course covers the sharing of professional tips regarding dialogue, characterization, structure, and story. The goal is to make the student’s finished screenplay as strong as possible. Fee: $75. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
SW 491 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits -
SW 498 - Writing Thesis
Prerequisites, SW 287 or SW 327 and screenwriting or writing for film and television major and senior standing. An advanced practicum in the development of a feature length screenplay. Students write, rewrite, present, and polish an original feature film screenplay. TV scriptwriting is also available as an option. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
SW 499 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Individual research and projects. Students must have an overall grade point average of at least 3.0 to enroll. Designed to meet specific interests which are not provided for by regular curriculum offerings. May be repeated for credit. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits
Television Writing and Production
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TWP 114 - Introduction to Television Production: Studio
Prerequisite, broadcast journalism and documentary or film and television production or television writing and production major or broadcast journalism minor. An introduction to the skills used in television production. Using a lecture/lab format, this course provides a comprehensive overview of the medium and provides the student with hands-on experience in television studio techniques. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
TWP 127 - Introduction to Television Writing: Comedy
Prerequisite, television writing and production major. An intensive immersion in what makes for a successful television comedy script: premise, character, story, scene writing, and dialogue. Several current television comedy series from broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms will be analyzed throughout the semester. Weekly writing exercises will culminate with the writing of a short webseries. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
TWP 128 - Introduction to Television Writing: Drama
Prerequisite, television writing and production major. An intensive immersion in what makes for a successful drama script including plot-driven, character-driven, anthology and mini-series. Both episodic and serialized series will be analyzed and discussed throughout the semester. Weekly writing exercises will culminate with the writing of an outline for a drama script. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
TWP 229 - Experimental Course
Experimental courses are designed to offer additional opportunities to explore areas and subjects of special interest. Course titles, Prerequisites, and credits may vary. Some courses require student lab fees. Specific course details will be listed in the course schedule. Fee varies. May be repeated for credit if course content is different. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits -
TWP 246 - History of Television
Prerequisite, broadcast journalism and documentary or film and media studies or film and television production or film studies or television writing and production or writing for film and television major or television minor or history and media or media, culture and society or the modern experience themed inquiry. A study of the history of this transformative medium, with particular emphasis placed on underlying social and cultural factors which influenced its development. Letter grade. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
TWP 265 - Prime Time: The Game of Television
Prime Time: The Game of Television is a role-playing simulation of the business of television which explores the aesthetic, sociological, economic, demographic, and technological trends that impact television programming decisions: what gets on the air and what stays on the air. As members of the television community (network executives, producers, and advertisers) students define what constitutes success, as they face trade-offs between commercial viability, artistic merit, advertiser demands, and public pressure. Open to non-majors. Letter grade. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
TWP 290 - Independent Internship
Offers students an opportunity to earn credit and learn professional skills “on the job” by working for a studio, network, production company, newsroom, etc. A minimum of 40 hours of work for each credit is required. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½-6 credits -
TWP 291 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits -
TWP 299 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, freshman or sophomore standing only and consent of instructor. Individual research and projects. Students may only count 6 credits of individual study credit towards any degree in Dodge College. This includes any combination of TWP 299, 399, or 499. Fee varies. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits -
TWP 303 - Producing Reality Television
Prerequisites, FTV 130A-G and television writing and production or broadcast journalism and documentary major or television minor. This course will serve students wishing to hone skills and pursue careers in producing reality television programming. Students will learn various techniques and methods for creating broadcast-quality reality programs across the format’s many genres. There will also be an emphasis on the legal and ethical issues that are central to the genre. In addition to classroom discussions and screenings, students will work in the field producing, filming and editing reality programming. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
TWP 310 - The New Era of Television
Prerequisites, broadcast journalism and documentary or creative producing or television writing and production major or television minor and junior or senior standing. This course explores the dynamic and rapidly changing world of television - a world whose creative possibilities and prestige now rival feature films. Through lectures, screenings, prominent guest speakers and Q & A students will analyze current creative and business trends in television and use these analyses as the basis to evaluate the future of television. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
TWP 311 - Advanced Multi-Camera TV Production
Prerequisites, TWP 114 , junior standing and broadcast journalism and documentary or film and television production or television writing and production major. Using multi-camera TV production, students will plan and produce a series of live-on-tape studio or remote productions. Content may vary from semester to semester including talk/variety shows, music performances and live sports events. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
TWP 320 - Narrative Television Workshop
Prerequisites, TWP 338 and film and television production or television writing and production major. Narrative Television Workshop provides an intensive directing experience working with a company of actors in various genres of studio television production. The course will provide instruction and laboratory developing a vocabulary for clear communication between television directors and actors and in managing the time and technical challenges that can hinder obtaining a quality performance in staging and shooting dramatic and comedy segments. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
TWP 327 - Seminar in Television Writing: Comedy
Prerequisites, SW 227 or both SW 127 , SW 128 or both TWP 127 , TWP 128 and film and television production or screenwriting or television writing and production major or television minor. A study of the techniques for writing half-hour comedy scripts for television. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
TWP 328 - Seminar in Television Writing: Drama
Prerequisites, SW 227 or both SW 127 , SW 128 or both TWP 127 , TWP 128 and film and television production or screenwriting or television writing and production major or television minor. A study of the techniques for writing hour-long drama scripts for television. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
TWP 329 - Experimental Course
Experimental courses are designed to offer additional opportunities to explore areas and subjects of special interest. Course titles, Prerequisites, and credits may vary. Some courses require student lab fees. Specific course details will be listed in the course schedule. May be repeated for credit if course content is different. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits -
TWP 338 - Directing for Television
Prerequisites, TWP 114 , FP 239 , television writing and production major. An in-depth workshop in the implementation of techniques for directing actors and emphasizes turning analysis into performance. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
TWP 340 - Sketch Comedy Writing
Prerequisites, TWP 127 or TWP 128 and Dodge College major or minor. Some sections may be open to non-majors. This course is designed to teach the professional and creative requirements involved in writing sketch comedy. Students will learn to write comedy sketches in a number of different styles including commercial parodies, “in-one” monologues, slice of life comedy, character-driven comedy, physical comedy, and political and topical satire as well as learning to construct jokes within the context of a sketch, and as stand-alone elements as part of a comedic monologue. Some sections of TWP 340 and TWP 640 will be held together. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
TWP 345 - Television Pre-Production
Prerequisite, television writing and production major or television minor. An introduction to the necessities of pre-production: what it takes to plan for and execute an efficient production including such tasks as script breakdown, storyboard development, scheduling and budgeting, location scouting, planning for visual effects and more. Emphasis is on understanding the job responsibilities of various departments and developing effective teamwork, management, leadership and communication skills. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
TWP 364 - Editing the Series
Prerequisite, FP 115 . Editing for episodic television requires an understanding of series tone and the relationships of key characters. This course offers students the opportunity to edit a television episode using the footage generated in Series Production. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
TWP 367 - Editing the Promo and Trailer
Prerequisite, FP 115 . Over one semester students will write, edit, and produce a variety of promotional spots. The course will cover the fundamentals of network promotion, and trailer and promo structure. Final project will be a full-length movie trailer. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
TWP 374 - Art and Business of Web Video
Prerequisites, Dodge College major, or minor. Some sections may be open to non-majors. Web video is exploding, and it’s the fastest, easiest way to break into the entertainment industry. This course introduces students to a new generation of filmmakers who are earning six and seven-figure incomes, studio deals, A-list Hollywood agents, book and record deals and more, because they have mastered the art and business of Web video. Learn what works for the Web: the genres, the monetization and the distribution models. Explore the secrets of YouTube’s top hit-makers. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
TWP 388 - Pilot Production
Prerequisites, FTV 130 , consent of instructor. Using the scripts generated in Writing the Pilot, this course provides an intensive production experience mirroring the real world rigors of producing a single-camera dramatic show. Students will learn about and take on the various roles necessary for shooting a series episode. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
TWP 399 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, junior standing, consent of instructor. Individual research and projects. Students may only count 6 credits of individual study credit towards any degree in Dodge College. This includes any combination of TWP 299, 399, or 499. May be repeated for credit. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits -
TWP 420 - Advanced Television Directing
Prerequisites, TWP 320 , television writing and production major, or consent of instructor. Advanced Television Directing provides the continuation of an intensive directing experience working with a company of actors while shooting various genres of television production with two cameras. The course will provide instruction in developing a vocabulary for clear communication between television directors and actors and in managing the time and technical challenges that can hinder obtaining a quality performance in staging and shooting dramatic and comedy segments. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
TWP 429 - Experimental Course
Experimental courses are designed to offer additional opportunities to explore areas and subjects of special interest. May be repeated for credit if course content is different. Course titles, Prerequisites, and credits may vary. Some courses require student lab fees. Specific course details will be listed in the course schedule. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits -
TWP 440 - Creating the Television Series - Non-Production
Prerequisites, TWP 327 , TWP 328 , senior standing. Building on the student’s previous narrative writing experience, this course provides an intensive study of creating and writing an original series. Students will study the narrative and dramatic requirements of developing a storyline and characters in the episodic form. Fee: $75. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
TWP 445 - Television Pre-Production: Series
Using scripts generated in Writing the Pilot, this course will provide an intensive theoretical overview as well as actual hands-on training in pre-production and production methodology. Students will prepare for the production of a single-camera television episode. In addition, students will learn and perform the various roles necessary for a successful production. These roles will include both above-the-line and below-the-line departments and procedures. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
TWP 487 - Writing the Pilot - Production
Prerequisites, TWP 327 or TWP 328 and television writing and production or writing for film and television or film and television production major. Building on the student’s previous narrative writing experience, this course provides an intensive study of writing and producing for a single-camera series. Students will study the narrative and dramatic requirements of developing a storyline and characters in the episodic form. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
TWP 488 - Pilot Production
Prerequisites, FTV 130 , consent of instructor. Using scripts generated in Writing the Pilot, this course provides an intensive production experience mirroring the real world rigors of producing a single-camera dramatic show. Students will learn about and take on the various roles necessary for shooting a series episode. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
TWP 490 - Independent Internship
Offers students an opportunity to earn credit and learn professional skills “on the job” by working for a studio, network, production company, newsroom, etc. A minimum of 40 hours of work for each credit is required. P/NP. (Offered every semester.) ½-6 credits -
TWP 491 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits -
TWP 494 - Multi-Camera Television Production Workshop
Prerequisites, TWP 311 , senior standing, consent of instructor and film and television production or television writing and production major. Students will develop and create an advanced studio or remote multi-camera project that serves as a capstone. Letter grade. (Offered every year.) 3 credits -
TWP 495 - Short Form Television I
Prerequisites, film and television production or television writing and production major and senior standing, TWP 246 and two of the following: TWP 311 , TWP 320 , TWP 327 , TWP 328 , TWP 487 . Using the short form web series model, students will explore the creative and logistic challenges of creating an episode for a narrative television series. Students will present a show concept and series characters, write or work with writers on an episode script, and participate in producing an episode. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
TWP 496 - Short Form Television II
Prerequisites, TWP 495 , senior standing and film and television production or television writing and production major. Building on the series created in TWP 495 , students will write and produce three additional episodes of a short-form TV series designed for the Internet. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
TWP 499 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Individual research and projects. Designed to meet specific interests which are not provided for by regular curriculum offerings. May be repeated for credit. Fee: varies. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
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VRAR 120 - The Landscape of Emerging Media
A critical and historical analysis of the emerging media landscape through lecture, discussion, viewing of film and video excerpts and guest speakers. The development of immersive content and technology is examined from artistic, social, ethical, and political perspectives. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
VRAR 210 - Introduction to VR and AR
Prerequisite, VRAR 120 . An exploration of the fundamental creative, technical and logistical challenges of shooting immersive media productions. Letter grade. Repeatable for credit if the topic is different. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
VRAR 310 - Overview of Post-Production for Emerging Media
This lecture/demonstration course will provide an understanding of the post-production processes for emerging media from both a creative and technical perspective. Students will follow the post-production workflow from capture, image manipulation, programming, and audio design through delivery to the formats in which the final product is released. Along the way, they will look at the technical and practical aspects of each step of post-production, focusing on how each step can play a key role in the viewer experience. Due to the rapidly evolving nature of emerging media, this course will initially focus on VR, but is subject to change. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
VRAR 320 - Spatial Audio Design
Spatial audio is a necessity in designing immersive VR experiences. This course will explore the emerging field of 3D sound design for both 360 video and game engine-built VR using a digital audio workstation, game engine, and 3D audio plugins. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
VRAR 329 - Experimental Course
Experimental courses are designed to offer additional opportunities to explore areas and subjects of special interest. Course titles, prerequisites, and credits may vary. Some courses require student lab fees. Specific course details will be listed in the course schedule. Letter grade. Repeatable for credit if the topic is different. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
VRAR 330 - Immersive Cinematography
Students will explore and test an array of professional-quality 360 and VR cameras, determining the correct camera choice for a variety of specific situations. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
VRAR 350 - Storytelling in Immersive Media
Students develop storytelling techniques for emotionally-engaging stories in a variety of scripted formats, including narrative, documentary, news and commercials, designed for VR and AR. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
VRAR 490 - Independent Internship
Offers students an opportunity to earn credit and learn professional skills “on the job” by working for a studio, network, production company, newsroom, etc. A minimum of 40 hours of work for each credit is required. Pass/No Pass. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½-6 credits -
VRAR 494 - Advanced VR/AR Workshop
Prerequisites, VRAR 120 , VRAR 210 . This course provides students with advanced training in the tools and methods of visual storytelling within VR and AR formats. The media used will be the latest viewing formats and most advanced spherical cameras, as well as the latest CG techniques evolving in the VR world. The course will culminate in an original concept created by each student or group of students rendered as a complete VR or AR media portfolio showpiece. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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