Cinematography/Videography
This specialization is designed to explore the artistic creation of the moving image. Classes will explore the craft and technology of cinematography and videography to increase consistency and predictability and to enhance experimentation in the creation of the moving image.
Credits
B.A.: 44
B.F.A.: 60
Visual and media arts foundations (12 credits)
The Visual and Media Arts Foundations offers the student a broad theoretical, historical and practical introduction to the visual and media arts.
| Course Code |
Course Information |
| VM100 |
History of Media Arts I |
| VM101 |
History of Media Arts II |
| VM120 |
Foundations in Visual and Media Arts Production
|
Introduction to Disciplines (16 Credits Minimum)
At the Introduction to Disciplines level, students explore one or more of the department’s main discipline areas.
| Course Code |
Course Information |
| VM200 |
Media Criticism and Theory
|
| At least one of the following |
| VM220 |
Writing the Short Subject |
| VM221 |
Writing the Feature Film |
| VM222 |
Writing for Television |
| VM202 |
Critical Listening |
| At least two of the following |
| VM230 |
Introduction to Film Production (I) |
| VM231 |
Intermediate Film Production
|
| VM240 |
Introduction to Video Field Production
|
| VM241 |
Introduction to Studio Television Production
|
| VM250 |
Introduction to Sound Principles & Audio Production
|
| VM251 |
Audio Field Recording
|
| VM260 |
Introduction to Digital Media Production
|
Specializations
| Course Code |
Course Information |
| VM402 |
Seminar in Media Arts Topics |
| One Advanced Visual and Media Studies course (4 Credit) |
| VM378 |
Basic Cinematography and Videography |
| VM578 |
Advanced Cinematography and Videography |
| VM221 |
Writing the Feature Film |
| VM365 |
Intermediate Photography
|
| VM360 |
Film Animation
|
| VM361 |
Computer Animation I
|
| VM362 |
Motion Graphics
|
| VM377 |
Documentary Production Workshop
|
| VM432 |
Alternative Production Techniques for Motion Pictures
|
| VM105 |
Introduction to Visual Arts
|
| VM203 |
History of Photography
|
| VM262 |
Drawing
|
Advanced Visual and Media Arts Workshop
Students may apply to take the Advanced Visual and Media Arts Workshop. Two semesters mandatory for B.F.A. Optional for B.A.
For specific course prerequisites, please consult the Undergraduate Catalog.
