2024-2025 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, Fredrick, Gulino, Jech, Jensen, Kowalski, Leonard, Seydor, Slowensky, Ward;
Artistic Professors: Rowe, Swimmer;
Associate Professors: Arundale, Carman, Gardner, Kost, Lane, Lee, Lysak, Nathan, Rubin, Schwartz, Wolansky;
Artistic Associate Professors: Aguero, Boast, Halpern, Hamed, Knox, Kuhn, Miranda-Ramirez, Rosenberg, Thibault, Warren;
Assistant Professors: Aldridge, Fugate;
Artistic Assistant Professors: Condon, Daly, De la Torre Dubreuil, Dutcher, Finn, Frost, Grady, Green, Greenwald, Holland, Isaacs, Lavelle, Li, Oh, Pavelin, Perez, Rosenthal, 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 student portal.
All entering students enroll in FTV 130 - Introduction to Visual Storytelling, Lecture and Laboratory 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
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Advertising, Minor
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Broadcast Journalism, Minor
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Business of Entertainment, Minor
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Documentary Film, Minor
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Entertainment Technology, Minor
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Film and Media Studies, Minor
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Production Design for Film, Minor
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Public Relations, Minor
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Sound Design, minor
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Visual Effects, Minor
Integrated Program
Animation and Visual Effects
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AVE 109 - Fundamental Graphics I for Animation and Visual Effects
Prerequisite, animation and visual effects major. An introduction to the fundamentals of graphic imagery, including shapes, forms, structure, composition, value, tone, light and shadow specifically as they apply to the world of animation and visual effects. Students are taught to observe, analyze, and understand and apply these essential components of imagery in preparation for work in animation, character development and production design. Letter grade. Fee: $100. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 120 - Introduction to Animation and Visual Effects
Prerequisite, animation and visual effects, or film production, or film and television production major, or game development programming, or production design for film, or visual effects minor, or animation and visual effects themed inquiry. Some sections may be open to non-majors. An introduction to the world of digital imagery, visual effects and animation, focusing on their history, current status, and effect on film, television, and other media and on the issues that relate to the digitalization of our culture such as intellectual property, personal privacy, and related ethical questions. Students will create projects which combine the elements of story with computer generated visual effects. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 202A - 2D Computer Graphics I
Prerequisite, AVE 206 . This course will introduce technical processes used in 2D animation Production, with an emphasis on television animation techniques. Students will learn how to apply animation principles to produce assignments using current software packages such as Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Animate. Students will understand the visual, audio, and animated elements necessary for the production pipeline of 2D character animation. They will learn how to use the software for hand drawn animation as well as being introduced to beginning and intermediate rigged 2D animation. A small portion of the class will deal with 2D digital animation using Adobe Animate. Letter grade. $75 (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 202B - 3D Computer Graphics I
Prerequisites, AVE 120 and animation and visual effects major or visual effects minor or game design minor or digital arts cluster. Some sections may be open to non-majors. Students must earn a B- or better in AVE 202 before continuing with coursework in the Animation and Visual Effects major. A basic overview of the tools available in Autodesk’s Maya software package for the creation of 3D digital animation. Topics covered include modeling, character rigging, animation, shading, lighting, rendering and tracking. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 206 - Mechanics of Motion
Prerequisite, major in animation & visual effects. Using traditional methods, students will be introduced to the fundamental mechanics of motion, including paths of action, forces, timing, patterns, anticipation, action and counteraction, balance, weight, squash and stretch, primary and secondary action, and overlap. Students will use traditional media including animation drawing boards and “pencil test” software to create frame-by-frame animated motion to learn how to visualize and then represent the action of forms and shapes in motion, and create the illusion of such actions as acceleration, deceleration, collision, anticipation, balance, momentum, and intent. Letter grade. Fee: $75 (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 209 - Fundamental Graphics II for Animation and Visual Effects
Prerequisites, AVE 109 , animation and visual effects major. Building on the storytelling skills and techniques of Fundamental Graphics for Animation and Visual Effects I, students will learn the essential principles of communication through graphic imagery, including anatomy of the figure, gesture, expression, staging, posing, composition, and the illusion of motion. Letter grade. Fee: $100. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 219 - Caricaturing for Animation
Prerequisites, AVE 209 , instructor consent. Students will develop traditional drawing skills and techniques used in rendering recognizable, exaggerated facial likenesses. Building on these fundamentals they will use graphic design techniques and principles to communicate emotion, character, and story situations: skills useful in animation filmmaking and development of animated characters. Classes will include lectures with numerous examples from caricaturists past and present. Each session will also have workshop assignments which will be critiqued in class in a communal format. Letter grade. With consent, this course may be repeated for credit. $75 (Offered interterm.) 1 credit -
AVE 220 - Production for Animation
Prerequisite, open to Dodge students only. This course provides students with a foundational overview of development, script, and production for different styles and techniques of animated content as well as training in practical methods of organizing and tracking production. Participants shall analyze existing animated content and develop pitches for hypothetical productions as well as detail how these would be accomplished. Students will study production methodologies for series, features and other animated media and have an opportunity to present their original and adapted content ideas and plans to produce them. Students will gain a foundational understanding of the department and reporting structure of typical film and television productions. Letter grade. With consent, this course may be repeated for credit. (Offered every year.) 3 credits -
AVE 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. Specific course details will be listed in the course schedule. May be repeated for credit if course content is different. Some courses require student lab fees. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits -
AVE 242 - Compositing for Visual Effects
Prerequisite, AVE 120 , animation and visual effects major, or game development programming minor, or VFX minor. Students are taught the techniques and use of tools for producing art work, both still and moving, and learn the basic concepts of compositing and how to apply these concepts in the production of Visual Effects. They will also learn techniques such as rotoscope masking coloring correction and camera tracking that are be used to integrate visual Effects into existing live Action scenes. Some sections of this course may be restricted to consent of instructor. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 247 - History and Aesthetics of Animation and Visual Effects
Prerequisite, Dodge College major, or game development programming minor, or visual effects minor, or animation and visual effects themed inquiry. Some sections may be open to non-majors. A historical survey of animated film and alternative media including 3D cinema, interactive media, immersive media, special effects cinema, and other non-traditional forms that augment and transcend photographic motion pictures. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 249 - Storytelling in Animation and Visual Effects
Prerequisites, AVE 247 and animation and visual effects major or animation and visual effects themed inquiry. Animation and Visual Effects majors must pass AVE 249 with a grade of B- or better before continuing on with coursework within the major. An introduction to the principles of story and how stories are created, refined, and presented in the animation and visual effects industry. Students learn about plot, structure, characters, setting, conflict, and resolution, as well as how to tell stories through beat outlines, treatments, scripts, storyboards, and story reels as used in the world of animation and visual effects. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 256A - Beginning Character Animation for 2D
Prerequisites, AVE 206 and animation and visual effects major or animation and visual effects themed inquiry. For students interested in 2D only. Using 3D CG techniques and/or traditional methodology, this course offers an overview of the basics of figure animation. Using the principles of mechanics of motion, students will learn the basics of biomechanics in the movement of bipedal and quadrapedal bodies. Students will apply their animation, timing and editing skills to develop character performance, creating movement with gesture and expression affected by environment, physical forces, other objects, and characters. Students may only receive credit for either AVE 256A or AVE 256B . Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 256B - Beginning Character Animation for CG
Prerequisites, AVE 206 and animation and visual effects major or animation and visual effects themed inquiry. For students interested in CG only. Using 3D CG techniques and/or traditional methodology, this course offers an overview of the basics of figure animation. Using the principles of mechanics of motion, students will learn the basics of biomechanics in the movement of bipedal and quadrapedal bodies. Students will apply their animation, timing and editing skills to develop character performance, creating movement with gesture and expression affected by environment, physical forces, other objects, and characters. Students may only receive credit for either AVE 256A or AVE 256B. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 269 - Intro to 3D and VFX Simulations
Prerequisites, AVE 120 , animation & visual effects majors only. This course offers an in-depth exploration of Houdini’s capabilities for creating stunning visual effects simulations within live action and computer generated content. Students are introduced to Houdini’s extensive toolset and will begin to acquire the skills necessary to create breathtaking simulations and dynamics. Through hands-on projects and comprehensive instruction, they will familiarize themselves with the Houdini user interface and workflow, and then explore simulation techniques, such as particle systems, pyro simulation setups, and rigid body dynamics. Letter grade. Repeatable for credit if the topic is different. $75 (Offered every year.) 3 credits -
AVE 290 - Independent Internship
Offers students an opportunity to earn credit and learn professional skills “on the job” by working for a studio, network, or production company, 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 -
AVE 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 -
AVE 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 AVE 299, AVE 399 , or AVE 499 . May be repeated for credit. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits -
AVE 302A - 2D Computer Graphics II
Prerequisite, AVE 202A . 2D Computer Graphics II provides the opportunity for students to take their technical skills acquired in computer graphics I and spend an entire semester building on these foundational skills to become sufficiently proficient in 2D animation software and drawing techniques to create a short, finished piece of animation with a simple narrative. This allows students to continue build and refine skills and techniques from the prerequisite class while also experiencing the end-to-end creative and technical process of creating a fully completed finished animated sequence. Letter grade. $75 (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 302B - 3D Computer Graphics II
Prerequisites, AVE 202B with B- or better, AVE 249 with B- or better and animation and visual effects major or animation and visual effects or digital arts cluster. This course begins a detailed overview of the production process used in creating digital character animation. Using the Autodesk Maya software package, students will create an animated project from initial design to final character animation. Areas covered by this class include character modeling, advanced character rigging, character animation techniques, facial animation and soundtrack synchronization. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 308 - Stop Motion Animation
(Same as FTV 529.) Prerequisites, Sophomore standing, instructor consent. Stop Motion Animation holds a special and unique place in Film Animation. Far from being an antiquated art form in decline the craft has experienced a resurgence with the use of digital technology to assist and enhance the animation. The recent productions of films like “Coraline” and Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio” is a testament to this endearing art form. Students will explore hands on animation technique by manipulating several different mediums to give them life. Pixelation (animation of people), objects, clay, puppets and others will be introduced along with the concepts of eases, squash and stretch and other principles of animation promoted by Disney as it applies to puppet animation. The class will be conducted much like a life drawing class in that each student will have a camera and software to record their individual animation assignments to practice and refine their skill in stop motion. The teachers station will have one professional armature available for each student to experience animating with a ball and socket armature. Letter grade. Repeatable for credit if the topic is different. $150 (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
AVE 309 - Figure Drawing for Animators
Prerequisite, AVE 209 . This advanced life drawing class emphasizes traditional theories from the Greek and late Italian Renaissance eras which are utilized to analyze gesture, structure, anatomy, composition, and motion. There will be an emphasis on quick gesture drawing of clothed and nude models to develop speed and fluency, while maintaining consistent volume, proportion, and line quality specific to animation. Students will approach drawing the figure using basic geometric shapes to construct forms. Analysis of form and volume will be emphasized so students develop drawing techniques specific to animation. Constructive anatomy will be covered emphasizing bones and muscles that are important to the artist. Muscles will be interpreted visually as simple shapes that can be sculpted onto basic geometric forms with the goal of understanding “active anatomy” and how the human body works as a machine. To draw the figure from imagination at any angle is shows mastery of these techniques and is central to animation workflows and technqiues. This requires the knowledge of action, construction, and the ability to turn simple forms in space. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. $100 (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
AVE 310 - Animation and Visual Effects: Evenings with the Experts
Open to non AVE majors. Through screenings, interviews, and discussions, this course explores the work of a variety of well-established guest artists from throughout the Animation and Visual Effects Industry. This exploration compares filmmaking techniques and creative expression across varied genres of television and motion pictures, including episodic programs, animated films, live action/visual effects films, computer games, and documentaries. Open to non-majors. Letter grade. With consent, this course may be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 320 - Pitching and Showrunning for TV Animation
Prerequisites, AVE 120 , AVE 247 , instructor consent. This course offers in depth analysis using examples of how to approach developing and present content that can be used to sell an animated TV show. Students will participate in a workshop on pitching and preparing animation television series pitches, as well as studying the basic of running a production once a show concept is picked up by a studio. Topics covered include: How to organize your creative ideas for pitching; Understanding what studio executives are looking for; How to create a pitch presentation; What to expect of a standard TV animation production pipeline; Key players and their roles; Leadership strategies; How to creatively “design” your show for schedule and budget. Letter grade. With consent, this course may be repeated for credit. (Offered interterm.) 1.5 credits -
AVE 323 - Color and Design: Principles and Practice
Prerequisites, AVE 209 , animation and visual effects major. Students will explore the fundamental principles of color and design as they relate to development of visual grammar in both still and motion pictures. The concepts most essential to effective visual communication and expression will be investigated through lectures, and practiced through classroom exercises and assignments. Fee: $100. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 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 -
AVE 332 - Unreal Previs
Prerequisite, AVE 372 or instructor consent. This is an in-depth project based course that uses the latest in virtual/ real-time production workflows in combination with traditional production design and cinematography techniques. Selected scripts enter pre-production at the begin inning of the course and are developed by teams of students to ready them for a virtual production shoot on the LED Stage. Animation and Visual Effects students work with their production design counterparts to prepare the required digital content. This course seamlessly blends works flows in 3D technology with workflows on physical sets. Students explore Production Design, previsualization using Unreal Engine and LED Wall Technology to create physical and digital sets ready to film on the LED stage, working together as a Virtual Art Department. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. Fee: $100 (Offered every year.) 3 credits -
AVE 342 - Virtual Production Workshop for Animation and Visual Effects
Prerequisite, AVE 372 . This course is a multidisciplinary workshop that integrates animation and visual effects students into a virtual production shoot in collaboration with film production students. Students will work together to produce a short film using real time rendering techniques with Unreal Engine and an LED Wall. Animation and visual effects students will be responsible on set for adjusting and integrating digital props, environments, characters and lighting within Unreal Engine according to the needs of each shot. There will be lab time to explore techniques used to adjust assets and animation before, during and after production. Letter grade. $75 (Offered interterm.) 3 credits -
AVE 348 - Animation Story Telling at Gobelins in the heart of Paris
Prerequisites, instructor consent required. Dodge students only. This is an 18-day intensive travel course centered around a Visual Storytelling summer program for international students at the world renowned Gobelins Animation School in central Paris. The first four days are an immersive educational experience in Parisian architecture and art history and the second two weeks are dedicated to the intensive summer workshop at Gobelins that has been created and designed exclusively for Chapman students. For the first week we will visit iconic Parisian destinations including The Louvre, The Eiffel Tower, Arc De Triomphe, Notre Dame, Musee de Orsay, Musee de l’Orangerie, Versailles Palace, The Pompidou Center, as well optional suggestions, and offerings. Gobelins is widely regarded as the world’s leading animation school. Founded over fifty years ago it has maintained an impeccable reputation with a number one ranking in the world in 2023 by the Animation Career Review. The Gobelins summer course objective is to create and pitch an idea for short form story driven animated content. Instruction and presentations on story analysis, script writing, pitch preparation, visual development, story development and supplemental life drawing classes are mixed with group critiques and one-on-one tutoring. The course concludes with all participants presenting a pitch and receiving feedback from a jury of French instructors. Letter grade. (Offered summer session.) 3 credits -
AVE 354 - Storyboarding and Story Reels
Prerequisites, AVE 249 with a B- or better, animation and visual effects major. An advanced course in telling stories using the visual mediums of storyboards and story reels. Students will visualize original stories, existing scripts, and visual effects sequences. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 355 - Production Design for Animation and Visual Effects
Prerequisites, AVE 249 with a B- or better, AVE 323 , animation and visual effects major. An exploration of how the creation of environments situates characters and becomes a key element in the storytelling process. Going beyond the elements of production design, students working in animation and visual effects create every element of various on-screen environments using both traditional illustration and computer-generated techniques to create context and meaning. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 356A - Intermediate Character Animation for 2D
Prerequisites, AVE 249 with a B- or better and AVE 256A or AVE 256B and animation and visual effects major. For AVE students interested in 2D animation only. This course reinforces 2D animation skills introduced in AVE 256A Beginning Character Animation. Using Toon Boom Harmony and TV Paint, students will learn key frame animation techniques that support character acting, timing, staging and storytelling. New techniques introduced at this Intermediate level include facial animation, introduction to dialog and soundtrack synchronization. Students will begin to gain fluency in breaking challenging key frame animation assignments into a progression of organized tasks that allow them to clearly approach complex actions in a manageable way. Letter grade. With consent, this course may be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 356B - Intermediate Character Animation for CG
Prerequisites, AVE 249 with a B- or better and AVE 256A or AVE 256B and animation and visual effects major or animation and visual effects themed inquiry. Building on basic skills and knowledge of 3D production pipeline, this course begins a detailed overview of the production process used in creating digital character animation. Using the Autodesk Maya software package, students will create an animated project from initial design to final character animation. Areas covered by this class include character modeling, advanced character rigging and animation techniques, facial animation, and soundtrack synchronization. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 357 - Writing for Animation
Prerequisite, SW 127 or SW 128 or TWP 127 or TWP 128 or AVE 249 and animation and visual effects or screenwriting or writing for film and television or television writing and prodution major. An introduction to the basics of writing, specifically as it pertains to storytelling in the digital arts. By reviewing historical examples and theories of story principles, students learn about plot, structure, characters, setting, conflict, and resolution, then apply this information through critical thinking by telling stories through beats, outlines, treatments, and scripts. This extends to short films, TV writing and feature screenplays, culminating in the creation of an original work intended for the medium of animation. Letter grade. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 358 - The Historic, Cultural, and Commercial Influence of Japanese Animation
Japanese animation has dominated and influenced Western television for the past several decades. Popular shows like Avatar: The Last Airbender have drawn heavily from anime’s stylistic and tonal influence. This survey course will explore the historical, cultural and commercial influence of Japanese animation through studio tours, interviews and museums with the goal of absorbing knowledge and knowhow of the craft for application in their own artistic work. Letter grade. TBA (Offered summer session.) 3 credits -
AVE 369 - Visual Effects: Fundamental Techniques and Technologies
Prerequisites, AVE 120 , AVE 202B and Dodge College major or minor or animation and visual effects themed inquiry. Some sections may be open to non-majors. This course will familiarize the student with the primary software tools used in visual effects production, including MAYA, NUKE, AfterEffects, and Z-Brush, through exercises that demonstrate the predominant visual effects processes. Assignments will include tracking of live action, compositing, digital props, set extensions and environmental modeling and lighting. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 372 - Unreal Engine for Filmmakers
Open to all FTV and AVE Majors. This course introduces students to the real-time rendering tools for virtual production found in the Unreal Engine. Students will explore the technical processes used in incorporating the virtual production toolsets for previsualization, environment creation, virtual cameras, real-time lighting, animation, and visual effects. Lectures will introduce the Unreal Engine Technology and demonstrate how it can be leveraged as a tool for filmmaking. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 379 - Advanced Visual Effects Production and Workflow
Prerequisite, AVE 369 . In this course, students will learn the software tools and production techniques used for advanced, complex visual effects, from image capture to post-production, including particle systems, digital characters, motion/performance capture and 3D tracking with live action footage. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 382 - Advanced Unreal Engine
Prerequisite, AVE 372 . Building upon the skills learned in AVE 372 Unreal Engine for Filmmakers, this course expands on real time rendering techniques using game engine technology for animation and live action production. Students will create more complex projects which combine the elements of story with computer generated visual effects using digital characters, props, lighting and environments. Students will learn how digital characters and cameras can be integrated into live action in virtual production, using an LED wall with virtual environments and set dressing. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. $75 (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 385 - Character Design
Prerequisites, AVE 209 , animation and visual effects major. Students will learn the complex art of creating a thinking, feeling, living animated character for the screen through character designs based on an analysis of the character’s personality, role in the story, and internal and external traits. They will learn to create characters that are technically capable of being manipulated for expressive movement as well as designing for style and designing a character as a member of a cast. Fee: $100. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 392 - Advanced Pre-visualization for Motion Pictures
Prerequisite, AVE 202B with a B- or better. Students will use advanced CG tools to create preliminary 3D CG representations of environments, visual effects, and motion picture sequences that are visually and technically representative of final production imagery. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 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 AVE 299 , AVE 399, or AVE 499 . May be repeated for credit. Fee: varies. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits -
AVE 402 - Advanced 3D Computer Graphics for Visual Effects
Prerequisites, AVE 202B , animation and visual effects major. An extensive overview of the medium to advanced tools and techniques in Nuke and Houdini as well as continuing in Autodesk Maya software package. Advanced shading, lighting, rendering and compositing techniques will be covered. Students will also be introduced to topics such as dynamics, particles, compositing and scripting. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 429 - 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. Specific course details will be listed in the course schedule. May be repeated for credit if course content is different. Some courses require student lab fees. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits -
AVE 454 - Advanced Storyboards and Character Layout
Prerequisite, AVE 354 . This course will build on the principles of storyboarding established in AVE 249 and AVE 354 . In this advanced course, students will use their knowledge of the industry standard software Storyboard Pro to produce portfolio ready samples for employment. The course has advanced instruction in refined storyboarding skills such as character posing, acting, camera staging and movement, perspective, editing, timing, cinematography, and character layout. This course will also refine the discipline of working off a pre-established script with character reference to produce a polished sample. Letter grade. $75 (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
AVE 456A - Advanced Character Animation for 2D
Prerequisites, AVE 356A or AVE 356B , animation and visual effects major. For students interested in 2D only. This course offers an advanced level of study of the principles of 3-D modeling and animation to prepare students to succeed in the animation or gaming or in the film industry. Students will complete an animated project using the Autodesk Maya software package. Advanced shading, lighting, rendering, and compositing techniques will be covered. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 456B - Advanced Character Animation for CG
Prerequisites, AVE 356A or AVE 356B , animation and visual effects major. For students interested in CG only. This course offers an advanced level of study of the principles of 3-D modeling and animation to prepare students to succeed in the animation or gaming or in the film industry. Students will complete an animated project using the Autodesk Maya software package. Advanced shading, lighting, rendering, and compositing techniques will be covered. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 469 - On-Set and Post-Production Visual Effects Supervision
Prerequisites, AVE 379 , animation and visual effects major, or visual effects minor. This course will focus on technical and management skills required of the Visual Effects Supervisor, including on-set data wrangling; budget and schedule creation; previsualization review and application; on-set trouble-shooting; and interaction with the cinematography, production design, editorial and post-production departments for completion and delivery. This course will also focus on the visual effects pipeline: on the interaction of visual effects production with live action and the on-set experience and the use of industry-standard software to develop a visual style for expressing ideas. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 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. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½-6 credits -
AVE 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 -
AVE 496 - Senior Thesis I: Concept Development
Prerequisites, AVE 249 with a B- or better, animation and visual effects major. Senior Thesis is a three-semester series of courses in which the student will visualize, prepare and execute the project and materials that will be his or her graduation showcase. In this first course, students will explore and develop the theme for the Senior Thesis project. They will determine the content, refine the story, establish production design, create the story reel and prepare a detailed production plan. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 497 - Senior Thesis II: Pre-Production and Production I
Prerequisites, AVE 202A OR AVE 202B , and AVE 496 , animation and visual effects major. The second semester in a three-semester capstone series in digital media production. Each student, drawing upon the knowledge and skills developed over the course of the major as well as topics covered in this course, will produce a short film or comparable project worthy of this culminating experience. From script development to final screening, every major aspect of digital media production will be covered. Must be completed before proceeding to AVE 498 . P/NP. Fee: $300. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 498 - Senior Thesis III: Production II and Post-Production
Prerequisites, AVE 497 , animation and visual effects major. The final semester in a three-semester capstone series in digital media production. Each student, drawing upon the knowledge and skills developed over the course of the major as well as topics covered in this course, will produce a short film or comparable project worthy of this culminating experience. From script development to final screening, every major aspect of digital media production will be covered. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
AVE 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 every semester.) ½-3 credits
Broadcast Journalism
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BRJL 103 - Broadcast News I
Prerequisite, television writing and production, or broadcast journalism and documentary major, or broadcast journalism, or documentary film minor. Some sections may be open to non-majors with consent of instructor. An introduction to broadcast journalism history and contemporary practices. Students are introduced to journalism writing style and work in teams to research and produce video stories. Other topics covered include current issues in journalism ethics and identifying credible sources of news and information. Students are introduced to various career paths in multi media journalism. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
BRJL 204 - Broadcast and Online Newswriting
Prerequisites, BRJL 103, sophomore standing and broadcast journalism and documentary major or broadcast journalism minor. This intensive writing course examines basic strategies and techniques for reporting and writing news stories in various journalistic forms with a particular emphasis on broadcast media. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
BRJL 215 - Broadcast Delivery and On Camera Performance
Prerequisite, BRJL 103 or DOC 116 or approval of instructor. An elective class exploring broadcast delivery and on-camera performance, with a focus on broadcast news. The class will include several on-camera exercises and assignments, with coaching by the instructor for anchoring, on-camera live interviewing, live reporting in the studio and in the field, and on-camera reporter standups. The emphasis will be on gaining confidence while on camera, finding your “broadcast voice” and establishing a professional on-air appearance. Letter grade. $300 (Offered as needed.) 1.5 credits -
BRJL 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. May be repeated for credit if course content is different. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits -
BRJL 232 - Electronic Cinematography for Broadcast Journalism and Documentary
Prerequisites, TWP 114 , broadcast journalism and documentary major. An introduction to digital and electronic cinematography, including basic and advanced camera functions, post-production issues and handling of digital images. Emphasis will be on lighting the interview, interior and exterior lighting and the reporter’s news package. Students will shoot, edit and analyze their own material. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
BRJL 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 -
BRJL 299 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, 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 BRJL 299, BRJL 399 , or BRJL 499 . May be repeated for credit. Fee: varies. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits -
BRJL 305 - Social Media Mobile Journalism
Prerequisite, BRJL 103 . Students will explore how journalists and news organizations are using social media and mobile platforms. Students will have hands-on experience using social media and mobile devices for news gathering, distribution and audience engagement. Topics covered will include assessing the credibility of user-generated content and ethical questions involving social media and journalism. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
BRJL 307 - Mass Media Law and Ethics
Students explore legal rights and restrictions for broadcast journalists, the California Shield Law, and a reporter’s right to protect sources and laws governing libel and privacy. In the area of ethics students engage in issues including accuracy, objectivity, exploitation, sensationalism, staging, and taste. Open to non-majors with consent of instructor. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits -
BRJL 310 - Television and Online News Reporting
Prerequisites, BRJL 103 , BRJL 204, BRJL 232 , sophomore standing and broadcast journalism and documentary major or broadcast journalism minor. Working solo or in two-person teams, students will find stories and report, shoot, write, and edit television news packages on deadline. Students will also write for online and social audiences. Student work may be broadcast on student newscast “Chapman News.” Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
BRJL 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 or production 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 -
BRJL 340 - Journalism in the 21st Century
An exploration of the demands on journalists imposed by the constantly changing media landscape and audience expectations. Working professionals will share their thoughts and experiences on topics including news, sports, entertainment, podcasting, radio, social media, news-magazine/documentary, stringers, live-streaming, conflict journalism, alternative and citizen journalism. Students will have the opportunity to engage the guests both during and after class. Screening of programming on journalists and journalism will be followed by expert-panel analysis. Open to non-majors with consent of instructor. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
BRJL 347 - The Art of the Interview
Prerequisite, BRJL 103 . Students will explore one of the basic tools of journalism, learning how to conduct an interview from picking the right guest to asking the right questions. They will learn how to listen, and why a successful interview is not just a conversation. The course will also explore interviews that changed history, sparked scandal and turned ordinary people into celebrities; look at different media formats, from morning TV to late night, and look at how social media and the 24-hour news cycle have changed the interview. Students will produce a series of field and studio interviews, assuming the role of interviewer and guest, as well as behind the camera duties. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits -
BRJL 350 - On Camera Performance for Broadcast Storytellers
Prerequisite, BRJL 103 . In this course, students will explore the art of being on camera and will be on camera each day. The goal of the course is to help students find their unique voice and style. Students will produce a news story, practice live shots, write and anchor a newscast. Students will watch and critique each other’s work. Guest speakers will share the art of being on camera. Students will produce an interview, assuming the role of interviewer and guest, as well as behind the camera duties. Topics discussed will include how to prepare to be on the air and how to write, voice and produce a news story. Students will edit a reel of their work. Getting a job on camera will be discussed. The course will focus on what is essential preparation to be done before going in front of the camera, and will provide multiple opportunities to practice. Letter grade. With consent, this course may be repeated for credit. (Offered interterm.) 1.5 credits -
BRJL 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 BRJL 299 , BRJL 399, or BRJL 499 . May be repeated for credit. Fee: varies. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits -
BRJL 408 - Topics in Broadcast Journalism
Prerequisites, BRJL 103 , BRJL 310 and broadcast journalism and documentary or film and television production or television writing and production major. An intensive study of one topic in the field of broadcast journalism. Letter grade. Repeatable for credit once if the topic is different. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
BRJL 408A - Anchor and Interview Workshop
Prerequisites, BRJL 103 , BRJL 310 and broadcast journalism and documentary or film and television production or television writing and production major. An intensive study of one topic in the field of broadcast journalism. Anchor and Interview Workshop students develop skills in news anchoring, hosting, and interviewing. They write and produce their own mini-newscasts and interview shows. The class views and discusses the work of professionals around the country. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
BRJL 408B - Sports Reporting
Prerequisites, BRJL 103 , BRJL 310 and broadcast journalism and documentary or film and television production or television writing and production major. Students are provided theoretical knowledge and practical experience in sports reporting. Through lectures, demonstrations, analysis of local talent, and practical experience students learn how to find stories, report, write, and field produce in this field. Letter grade. Repeatable for credit if the topic is different. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
BRJL 408C - Film and Entertainment Reporting
Prerequisites, BRJL 103 , BRJL 310 and broadcast journalism and documentary or film and television production or television writing and production major. Film and entertainment reporting students concentrate on arts reporting with an emphasis on film, film criticism, and music. The course explores the work of current arts reporters locally and around the country. Students produce field reports, photographing events such as film shoots and recording sessions. Students also arrange and conduct interviews with actors, directors, producers, and musicians. Letter grade. Repeatable for credit once if the topic is different. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
BRJL 409 - Advanced Television Reporting
Prerequisites, BRJL 103 , BRJL 310 and broadcast journalism and documentary or film and television production or television writing and production major or broadcast journalism minor. This class assists the advanced broadcast journalism student in producing stories appropriate for a resume tape. Students will learn how to seek out and develop investigative story ideas, secure sources, obtain and interpret documents, and learn the essentials of producing these kinds of stories. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
BRJL 411 - Sports Broadcasting
Prerequisites, TWP 114 , and BRJL 103 , or FTV 130 , and television writing and production, or broadcast journalism and documentary major, or broadcast journalism, or television minor. Students learn the basics of play-by-play, sports reporting and anchoring skills. Students also gain exposure and access to broadcast or industry professionals, who are working at the highest levels in their fields. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
BRJL 414 - Producing the News, Talk or Sports TV Show
Prerequisites, TWP 114 , and BRJL 103 , or FTV 130 , and television writing and production, or broadcast journalism and documentary major. During the four-week interterm course students create a concept for a TV show, build a set and produce a half-hour episode. Eligible formats include talk, news magazine and sports shows. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
BRJL 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. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits -
BRJL 431 - Producing the TV News Magazine
Prerequisites, BRJL 103 , TWP 114 , BRJL 204 , BRJL 232 . Throughout the semester, students in this advanced production course work in teams to research and produce long-format news stories, which are compiled into a 20-30
minute program with an overarching theme. Student work will be published online and/or broadcast on Chapman News, the student-produced weekly TV newscast. Letter grade. $300 (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
BRJL 432 - Producing the Newscast
Prerequisites: BRJL 103 , TWP 114, BRJL 204, BRJL 232, BRJL 310 and broadcast journalism and documentary major or broadcast journalism minor. A culminating experience for news majors. Students produce a weekly half-hour newscast, Chapman News. The newscast is broadcast live locally and online at www.chapmannews.tv. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
BRJL 432 - Producing the Newscast
Prerequisites: BRJL 103 , TWP 114, BRJL 204, BRJL 232, BRJL 310 and broadcast journalism and documentary major or broadcast journalism minor. A culminating experience for news majors. Students produce a weekly half-hour newscast, Chapman News. The newscast is broadcast live locally and online at www.chapmannews.tv. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
BRJL 433 - Producing the Newscast II
Prerequisite, BRJL 432. A continuation of BRJL 432 Producing the Newscast. A culminating experience for news majors. Students produce a weekly half-hour newscast, Chapman News. The newscast is broadcast live locally and online at www.chapmannews.tv. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. Letter grade. This course may be repeated for credit. $300 (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
BRJL 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. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½-6 credits -
BRJL 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 -
BRJL 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 every semester.) ½-3 credits
Creative Producing
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CRPR 110 - Filmmaking Fundamentals for Producers
Prerequisite or corequisite, FTV 130 , creative producing major. Students will gain insight into the spectrum of motion picture production and post production crafts and technologies through weekly lectures and demonstrations. The course also introduces students to the roles and responsibilities of key artists and technicians, emphasizing the professional protocols observed in each area of specialization. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
CRPR 234 - Introduction to Production and Set Management
Prerequisites, FTV 130 and sophomore standing and creative producing or film and television production or film production or television writing and production major or television minor. Additional prerequisite for creative producing majors, CRPR 110 . Analysis of procedures and problems in preparing a script for film or television production. Emphasis on the role of the production manager in breaking down scripts, setting up shooting schedules, preparing budgets, and planning post-production. Creative producing majors must pass CRPR 234 with a grade of B- or better, or must repeat the course before continuing on with CRPR 334 . Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
CRPR 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 -
CRPR 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 CRPR 299, CRPR 399 , or CRPR 499 . May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits -
CRPR 305 - The Art of the Pitch
An immersive course on the process of developing the fundamental skills to create and deliver a successful pitch for film, TV, digital, and branded content. Students will learn how to translate their story ideas into engaging and “sellable” presentations through preparing pitches of varying lengths, creating pitch decks, writing pitch treatments, and researching industry buyers. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
CRPR 307 - Overview of Producing
Prerequisites, FTV 130 , creative producing major, or business of entertainment minor, sophomore standing. Presents a comprehensive introduction to producing for contemporary moving image formats. Examines various entertainment companies including large corporations, independent production companies, television companies, computer companies, and startup ventures. Methods of production, marketing, distribution, and exhibition are examined in a variety of platforms including motion pictures, network television, cable, interactive communication, video, pay-per-view, and home entertainment. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
CRPR 312 - Entertainment Law
Prerequisites, CRPR 234 , creative producing major, or business of entertainment minor. Examines the legal and ethical issues involved in entertainment law. Topics covered include right of privacy, right of publicity, literary option and purchase contracts, life story rights agreements, intellectual property, copyright, chain of title, music licensing, principles of negotiation, etc. Letter grade. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
CRPR 314 - Maneuvering Film Festivals
Students will have the opportunity to explore the 5000+ film festivals worldwide, strategize the right ones for their films, create their own brand, posters and press kit, learn from festival programmers and filmmakers on the festival circuit, and learn how to build their audience. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
CRPR 317 - Creative Producing and Development
Prerequisites, CRPR 307 , CRPR 312 , creative producing major. An introduction to the creative process of finding and developing material for film and television. The course will examine evaluating and developing existing literary material; developing news stories/current events and developing fictional material. Students will learn about the role of the producer in working with writers, agents and studio/network executives during the development process. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
CRPR 322 - The Business of Television
Prerequisite, CRPR major. Other DCFMA majors require consent of instructor. This course will explore the role of the Non-Writing Executive Producer (NWEP) in the writer-dominated, scripted world of broadcast television, cable/satellite programming, and streaming. Before discussing how to source, package and launch a series, this course will examine the creative and financial differences between a traditional 22-episode terrestrial season, and the proliferation of the eight-episode limited series. Through analyzing development structures, Producer Overhead Deals (Pods), and revenue streams, students will learn what it takes for a creative producer to bring a project successfully to market. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
CRPR 334 - Advanced Production and Post Production Management
Prerequisites, CRPR 234 with a grade of B- or better, creative producing major. An intensive course in motion picture industry roles, practices and procedures for production and post-production. Students will apply what they learn as the key producer or co-producer on an Advanced Production film project, completely managing the process from pre-production through post-production. Creative producing majors must pass CRPR 334 with a grade of B- or better, or must repeat the course before continuing on with CRPR 497 . Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits -
CRPR 365 - Optioning Books for Film and TV
Prerequisite, DCFMA major. This course is designed to help students gain insight into the industry, through working with experienced professionals in finding, optioning, pitching and selling screenplay ideas and existing screenplays. Fee: $75. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
CRPR 377 - Creative Producing for the Non-Major
Prerequisite, not available to Creative Producing majors. This course is an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the producer in film and television, and the process of producing for various entertainment companies and audiences. The course focuses on the producer as the “driving force” - from the conception of the project, packaging, development, pre-production, distribution, and marketing - as well as the producer’s relationships with personnel above the line, below the line, and executives. In supervising a film or television show, producers wear many hats and are ultimately responsible for everyone delivering on time and on budget. Homework and practical exercises are structured to educate students on basic essentials - sourcing material, pitching, analyzing markets, and breaking down scripts - which are required in any discipline in film and television. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
CRPR 388 - Scheduling and Budgeting the Independent Feature
Prerequisite, DCFMA major. Using Movie Magic, the industry-standard software system, the student will be put in the role of Production Manager and learn the step-by-step path from script to a production plan that is ready to execute. The course will cover the fundamentals of different types of producers. Students will learn to read a script like a line producer, create a professional breakdown, transform the breakdown into a tight shooting schedule, and build a realistic budget for the project. Pass/No Pass. $75. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits -
CRPR 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 CRPR 299 , 399, or CRPR 499 . May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits -
CRPR 430 - Entertainment Marketing And Distribution For Producers
Prerequisites, CRPR 307 , creative producing major, and junior or senior standing. An overview of the role of marketing in film, television and digital entertainment focusing on the capabilities of the major studios and independent production and distribution companies. Students will investigate both domestic and international marketing and learn how positioning, demographics, public relations, traditional and digital media, creative advertising, social media, distribution platforms and cultural differentiation all interact to create the most impactful campaigns. students will further understand how integral marketing is to their producing courses in content development, business finance, and production. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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