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GRC 286B - Digital Video Post-Production Credits: 3
Creating and publishing motion graphics using popular video post production software. Students learn to author motion graphics combining graphics, text, animation, audio, video and more. Students create and publish highly visual programs usable with digital video, common authoring programs, and the web.
Prerequisite(s): VID 115B .
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PHO 228B - Motion Bootcamp Credits: 1
This 5-session bootcamp covers the introductory essentials of accessing and utilizing Motion (part of Apple’s Final Cut Studio package of programs). Not for the beginner, student must be skilled in Final Cut Pro.
Prerequisite(s): VID 115B .
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Videography |
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VID 100B - Movies and Media Credits: 3
Analysis of movies and media, the meaning of images and stories, cinematic narrative structure, genre criticism and auteur theory. A consideration of these core issues: What is film and what are its elements; What is film grammar? What are film stories, plots? How can we talk about films in ways that enrich our understanding and appreciation of both the art form and culture?
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VID 101B - Film Directing Styles Credits: 3
Analysis of the film director’s craft; the director’s relationship with key creative collaborators of the production team, directing techniques and styles, and sampling of representative cinematic movements.
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VID 102B - World Cinema Credits: 3
Survey of contemporary world cinema. Class also involves an examination of seminal movements in world cinema and the influence and impact of these movements on the history of cinema. We will view and engage in discussions about films from around the world – studying them from stylistic, historical, and economic perspectives.
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VID 103B - American Independent Cinema Credits: 3
This course studies the evolution of independent filmmaking through a close examination of cinematic and narrative styles, emerging technologies, independent financing, production budgets, exhibition, and distribution.
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VID 104B - Introduction to American Cinema Credits: 3
This course examines a deeper understanding of how television and movies communicate to an audience. Analysis of the creative process and film content will be investigated through home viewing of films, textbook readings, online screenplay readings, and online dialogue.
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VID 105B - Communication in Hollywood Credits: 3
Hollywood operates through several unique forms of communication: screenplays, film reviews, and well-defined social interaction. This course examines these three elements through readings, online dialogues, and viewing movies. Students will also write film reviews, learn basic screenplay format and plan out a complete Hollywood career.
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VID 106B - Heros and the Holocausts Credits: 3
This course explores many films whose heroes lived through and fought against evil nation-states. The course covers holocausts through watching Hollywood feature films set in Cambodia, the United States, Germany, the Middle East, and Africa among others. Selected readings also covered. (We will also have selected readings from online sources and readings from Howard Zinn’s “A People’s History of the United States.”)
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VID 107B - Adobe Premiere Pro Bootcamp Credits: 1
Practical application and use of Adobe’s nonlinear editing program. Five-week course focuses on the essentials of using Premier Pro to edit projects using existing raw media, covering workflow, interface, tools, terminology and techniques used for creating a completed, edited sequence. All work will be performed within Adobe Premiere Pro using Adobe Media Encoder for final output. Instruction will focus on the software, and students are expected to have a basic, working knowledge of digital post-production. All necessary media will be supplied. Class acts as a great companion to VID 110B or VID 115B .
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VID 108B - Writing the Story for Film and TV Credits: 3
Study of story archetypes, classical film story structures, and alternative story structures (ensemble, non-linear). How story structure relates to genres, how to utilize myths and archetypes to create story structure.
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VID 110B - Videography and Film I Credits: 3
Basic filmmaking techniques using portable video equipment. Stresses effective video camera usage, production planning, treatments, storyboarding, lighting, directing, and editing with commercial videography applications.
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VID 111B - Film Screenwriting I Credits: 3
Process of organizing film/video screenplay materials to create story concepts, screenplay outlines, and scripts. This class assumes students’ desire to write feature length scripts. The only way to write a screenplay is to look at movies with a critical eye, read screenplays, and write.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or ENG 101 or ENG 113 ; or Instructor approval.
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VID 112B - History of Film and Video Credits: 3
A survey of the American and international cinema from its beginnings on the streets of France to the present day digital video evolution. This course will examine the development of Hollywood studio system and the rise of independent filmmaking. Emphasis is on the feature film and its development as a popular art form, medium of personal expression, and its technological development.
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VID 115B - Video Editing I Credits: 3
Basic theory behind the editing and manipulation of film and video, coupled with practical applications. Study of common and experimental techniques of editing from the beginning of film to today. Style and content of various films will be analyzed. Student will edit their footage using industry standard software.
Prerequisite(s): VID 110B .
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VID 116B - Documentary Film Production I Credits: 3
Principles of documentary filmmaking. The study of classic documentary films and the production of a short documentary film/video focusing on local themes.
Prerequisite(s): VID 110B .
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VID 117B - Color Correction: DaVinci Resolve Bootcamp Credits: 1
In this accelerated course, students experience the color grading aspects of DaVinci Resolve and a basic understanding of the new editing features of the program. Hands-on experience with RAW and LOG workflows, and how to use LUTs both on set and in post production.
Prerequisite(s): VID 115B or Instructor approval.
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VID 118B - Final Cut Pro X Bootcamp Credits: 1
Practical application and use of Apple’s nonlinear editing program. Focuses on the essentials of using the software to edit projects, using existing raw media, covering workflow, interface, tools, terminology and techniques used for creating a completed, edited sequence. All work will be performed within Final Cut Pro X. Instruction focuses on the software, and students are expected to have a working knowledge of digital post-production. All necessary media will be supplied.
Prerequisite(s): VID 110B or Instructor approval.
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VID 120B - Video Grip and Electric Bootcamp Credits: 1
An introduction to the proper language and usage of basic grip equipment, lights, and electricity needs of video and film productions. Students must be able to lift at least 30 lbs. of equipment.
Prerequisite(s): VID 110B .
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VID 200B - Cinematography I Credits: 3
Introduction to the study and operations of HD digital video cameras, lenses, apertures, shutter speeds, grip equipment, and to the principles and applications of composition, color, and light for video.
Prerequisite(s): VID 110B or Instructor approval.
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VID 201B - Sound for Video and Film Credits: 3
Explores sound theory and the basics of motion picture production and post-production sound. This course will demonstrate the importance and impact of sound in film, and give students the opportunity to use digital audio recorders, microphones, and booms to successfully record sound for film and video. Post-production techniques such as foley, ADR, and sound effects will also be studied using various software applications.
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VID 202B - Screenplay Adaptation Credits: 3
Study of how to adapt previously existing source materials from other media (short story, novella, novel, theater play, true-life story, comic book, song lyric, video game, TV show) into cinematic/screenplay form. Also how to adapt/update/contemporize previously made films (American or foreign) into new works – remakes. Learning will involve case studies of illustrative types of films and readings of source material.
Prerequisite(s): VID 111B or Instructor approval.
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VID 203B - Directing the Actor for Film Credits: 3
This class analyzes the craft of directing actors for the film/video medium, and gives students a working knowledge of acting theory and practice from the director’s point of view, as well as directing and choreographing actors specifically for the camera.
Prerequisite(s): VID 110B or Instructor approval.
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VID 210B - Videography and Film II Credits: 3
Intermediate filmmaking techniques using portable video cameras and editing equipment. Stresses next step in production planning, lighting, directing, sound recording, editing, script writing, and sequence shooting techniques.
Prerequisite(s): VID 110B .
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VID 211B - Film Screenwriting II Credits: 3
Advanced techniques for finishing the screenplay with emphasis on plot structure, character development, rewriting scenes, sharpening and polishing dialogue. You will also learn to do script coverage. This class assumes students have a keen interest in films/TV and a desire to write feature length scripts.
Prerequisite(s): VID 111B or Instructor approval.
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VID 212B - RED Camera Bootcamp Credits: 1
Students will setup and operate a RED camera system. Additional emphasis will be on using 4K Raw files to obtain feature film quality image capture and post-production color grading using REDCINE-X software.
Prerequisite(s): VID 200B or Instructor approval.
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VID 213B - Lighting for Video and Film Credits: 3
Introduction to control and modification of natural light and studio applications of tungsten and quartz lighting equipment, as it applies to film and video. Lighting terminology, tools of the trade and lighting techniques for specific needs, like people, rooms, action and products will be taught.
Prerequisite(s): VID 110B with a C grade or better; and MATH 104B ; or Instructor approval.
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VID 214B - Adobe Speedgrade Bootcamp Credits: 1
Theory and practical application of color correction and grading as part of a digital post-production workflow. Five-week course focuses on the essentials of using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Speedgrade, and uses existing, near-complete editing projects. No shooting, capturing or editing will be performed in class. Lectures, demonstrations and class projects cover a variety of common situations which require color correction and grading. While portions of this class are non-exclusive in nature, much of this class is platform-specific. All necessary media will be supplied.
Prerequisite(s): VID 107B and VID 110B .
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VID 215B - Video Editing II Credits: 3
Advanced methods in non-linear editing. Skills will be developed further and moved towards the artistic side of editing. Practical application in story and theme manipulation will be among the course projects including story manipulation through editing decisions. Editing and manipulation of existing material will be required during the course. While the editing software used will be Adobe Premiere Pro, instruction will be non-exclusive in nature.
Prerequisite(s): VID 115B and Instructor approval.
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VID 216B - Documentary Film Production II Credits: 3
Intermediate principles of documentary film making with emphasis on producing and shooting in the Electronic News Gathering (ENG) style. Each student will create two short documentary films.
Prerequisite(s): VID 110B or Instructor approval.
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VID 217B - Event Videography Credits: 3
Topical event programs produced from pre-production to post-production with emphasis on client/producer interaction, deal memos, industry release forms, and music copyright.
Prerequisite(s): VID 200B or Instructor approval.
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VID 218B - Sound for Video and Film II Credits: 3
This course moves beyond the principles of capturing and editing audio elements in VID 201B by emphasizing the manipulation of sound elements for the purpose of enhancing sonic output. Manipulate and process sound elements through the use of synthesizers and other digital software platforms to create more depth to projects. Focuses on placement of the overall sonic theme of a film project.
Prerequisite(s): VID 201B or Instructor approval.
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VID 219B - Production Design for Film and TV Credits: 3
Focuses on the decisions production designers make in developing the concepts for narrative film and television. Employ intuitive analysis and visual storytelling theory. Incorporate schematic analysis techniques, mood & tone reference materials, color and materials boards, thumbnails, freehand sketches, and scale models. Also covers what production designers do to move a design concept from script to drawing board, what inspires their aesthetic choices, and how designs evolve.
Prerequisite(s): VID 110B or Instructor approval.
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VID 220B - Cinematography II Credits: 3
An advanced investigation into the visual language and technical aspects of motion picture film and digital filmmaking. This course places additional emphasis on Super 16mm film, HD cameras, lighting and grip equipment. In addition, techniques for assuring the highest possible quality image and sound.
Prerequisite(s): VID 200B or Instructor approval.
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VID 221B - Adobe Encore Bootcamp Credits: 1
Practical application and use of Adobe’s DVD Authoring program. Five-week course focuses on the essentials of using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, and Adobe Encore using existing, completed editing projects. No shooting, capturing, or editing will be performed in class. Lectures, demonstrations, and class projects cover a variety of information relating to the DVD authoring workflow. Students will create from scratch an entire DVD project, complete with custom, full motion menus. All necessary media will be supplied. Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro is required, and a working knowledge of Adobe After Effects is recommended.
Prerequisite(s): VID 107B and VID 115B .
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VID 222B - Producer Bootcamp Credits: 1
The Producer’s Class is a course on the fundamentals of motion picture producing. This course will have a strong emphasis on projects with a micro/mini budget, and will focus on production conception, management, and delivery of a picture to the marketplace.
Prerequisite(s): VID 110B
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VID 250B - Motion Graphics for Video and Film Credits: 3
Advanced digital editing and compositing techniques featuring Adobe’s After Effects, and Adobe’s Photoshop. This course provides an overview of the entire workflow, from import to export, as well as detailed coverage of each stage, including hands-on experience of 2D compositing techniques, animation, titles, graphic overlays, masking, and color correction.
Prerequisite(s): VID 115B or Instructor approval.
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VID 251B - Visual Effects for Video and Film Credits: 3
Basic theory, history, and practice of creating special visual effects for film. Live-action footage will be shot on green screen to study proper techniques to capture and track footage to add special effects in post-production. Employ applications such as Photoshop, After Effects, Element 3D, Blender, and Mocha AE to create visual effects to enhance student films. Develop chroma key, compositing, rotoscoping techniques, and 3D compositing skills.
Prerequisite(s): VID 110B or Instructor approval.
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VID 260B - Adobe Production Suite Integration Credits: 3
Practical application and use of Adobe Production Suite, focusing on unlocking the power of this collection of programs by exploring Adobe’s Dynamic Link. Instruction, demonstrations, and class projects will feature partially completed sequences, which students will finish using Adobe Premiere Pro as their starting point. Completing projects will require incorporating Adobe’s other programs such as After Effects, Photoshop, Encore, Audition, Speedgrade, and Media Encoder and integrating them into a single, cohesive workflow. No shooting or capturing will be performed in class. All necessary media will be supplied.
Prerequisite(s): VID 107B and VID 115B .
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VID 262B - Rock Video Production Credits: 3
This course covers the basics of conceptualizing and producing a concert/performance style Rock music video from beginning to end. Proper camera placement and lighting as well as timing of visual elements to fit musical pace will be emphasized. Editing techniques of successful music videos with regard to artistic flair and production design will be studied. All of these skillsets will be used in the production of one or more rock videos.
Prerequisite(s): VID 110B and VID 200B .
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VID 263B - Wedding Videography Credits: 3
Basic video techniques, use of portable equipment, and in- camera editing techniques for wedding videography. Stresses camera usage, production planning, storyboarding, lighting, directing and editing with commercial photography/wedding applications.
Prerequisite(s): VID 110B and VID 200B ; or Instructor approval.
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VID 285B - Videography and Film Internship Credits: 1-4
On-the-job experience performing work projects reflecting industry assignments for which academic credit is earned.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission.
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VID 289B - Special Topics for Video and Film Credits: 1-3
Special topics related to Videography and Film. Topics will vary depending on student and industry demand.
May Be Repeated: up to a maximum of nine credits.
Prerequisite(s): VID 110B .
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VID 290B - Video Portfolio Credits: 3
Provides an opportunity for highly-motivated students capable of self-directed study in creating original moving image works in a range of genres. The instructor will facilitate in-class critiques and provide conceptual, aesthetic, and technical feedback and support on an individual basis for the development and manufacture of a useful video portfolio. For Videography and Film majors only.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.
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