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FILM

College of Arts and Letters

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Film Program offers interdisciplinary coursework in the areas of film production, history, theory, criticism, and writing. The Film major aims at developing a deeper understanding of the art and practice of film, its complex components, and the artists whose vision have inspired generations of filmmakers. All students are required to take a common core that provides a foundation for film criticism and production. After completing the core, students select either the film studies or film production track. Students are supervised by the Film Coordinator. The Film major is being offered as a pilot program beginning Fall 2008.

Requirements - Bachelor of Arts Degree

Total units required for Major: 39-45 units
Total units required for BA: 120

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

A. Lower Division Core Courses (6 units)

(2)

FILM/COMS 27A

Digital Film/Video Production (Corequisite: FILM/COMS 27B)

(1)

FILM/COMS 27B

Digital Film/Video Production Lab (Corequisite: FILM/COMS 27A)

(3)

FILM/ENGL 97

Introduction to Film Studies

B. Upper Division Core Courses (15 units)

(3)

FILM/ENGL/THEA 105

Film Theory and Criticism

(3)

FILM/COMS 121

Media Aesthetics

(3)

FILM/INTD 124F

Avant Garde Film (ENGL 97 or PHOT 102)

(3)

FILM/THEA 155

Survey of World Cinema

(3)

HRS 169

Hollywood and America

C. Option Requirements

Choose either the Film Studies or the Digital Film/Video Production option.

Film Studies - 18 units

A. Area Requirements

(3) Select one from the following:

ART 147/COMS 157

Video Art (ART 97 or FILM/COMS 27A and FILM/COMS 27B)

 

FILM/COMS 129

Video Production Management (FILM/COMS 20A, FILM/COMS 20B, FILM/COMS 27A and FILM/COMS 27B)

 

FILM/COMS 130

Staging and Lighting Digital Video (FILM/COMS 20A, FILM/COMS 20B, FILM/COMS 27A and FILM/COMS 27B each with a grade of "B-" or better)

FILM/COMS 141

Theory of Film/Video Editing

B. Capstone Course

(3)

FILM/COMS 192

Senior Seminar in Film (Completion of the Film Studies core; GWAR Certification before Fall 09, or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X)

C. Electives

(12)

To be selected in consultation with your major advisor

Digital Film/Video Production - 24 units

A. Area Requirements

(2)

FILM/COMS 20A

Audio Production (Corequisite: FILM/COMS 20B)

(1)

FILM/COMS 20B

Audio Production Lab (Corequisite: FILM/COMS 20A)

(3)

FILM/COMS 124A

Writing Short Scripts for Film/Video (ENGL 1A, ENGL 20) OR

 

FILM/COMS 124B

Documentary and Non-Narrative Film/Video Writing (ENGL 1A, ENGL 20)

(3)

FILM/COMS 128

Non-Studio Video Production (FILM/COMS 20A, FILM/COMS 20B, FILM/COMS 27A and FILM/COMS 27B each with a grade of "B-" or better)

(6) Select two of the following:

FILM/COMS 129

Video Production Management (FILM/COMS 20A, FILM/COMS 20B, FILM/COMS 27A and FILM/COMS 27B)

FILM/COMS 130

Staging and Lighting Digital Video (FILM/COMS 20A, FILM/COMS 20B, FILM/COMS 27A and FILM/COMS 27B each with a grade of "B-" or better)

FILM/COMS 141

Theory of Film and Video Editing

ART 147/COMS 157

Video Art (ART 97 or FILM/COMS 27A and FILM/COMS 27B)

B. Capstone Courses

(3-6)

FILM/COMS 185

Senior Practicum in Video Production (FILM/COMS 128 with a grade of "C-" or better; and instructor permission)*

 

*This course may be repeated once for credit.

During the first semester of the capstone experience students will be required to serve as crew members of a production team. Students taking the class twice will be given the option of directing a video.

C. Electives

(3-6)

To be selected in consultation with your major advisor

Requirements - Minor - Film Studies

The Film Studies minor emphasizes coursework and independent study in the areas of film appreciation, history, theory, and criticism and writing within the context of a liberal arts tradition. The Film Studies curriculum includes upper division classes offered by the Departments of Art, Communication Studies, English, Foreign Languages, History, Humanities and Religious Studies, and Theatre and Dance. The Film Studies minor is supervised by the Film Studies Coordinator.

Units required for Minor: 18

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

A. Lower Division Courses (0-3 units)

(3)

THEA 5

Aesthetics of Theatre and Film

B. Upper Division Courses (15-18 units)

(3)

FILM/ENGL/THEA 105

Film Theory and Criticism

(3)

HRS 180

The Film

(9-12) Select 9 to 12 units from the following elective courses:

ART 191

Film as an Art Form

 

ASIA/HIST 140

Modern East Asian Cinema (GWAR certification before Fall 09, or WPJ score of 80+, or 3 unit placement in ENGL 109M/W, or 4 unit in ENGL 109M/W or WPJ score 70/71 and ENGL 109X corequisite)

FILM/COMS 121

Media Aesthetics

FILM/COMS 129

Video Production Management (FILM/COMS 20A, FILM/COMS 20B, FILM/COMS 27A, FILM/COMS 27B)

COMS 142

Film as Communication

ENGL 130F

Writing for Television

ENGL 191A

Masterpieces of the Cinema

ENGL 197G

Films of Great Directors

ENGL 197K

Fiction Into Film

ENGL 197M

Recent American Films

 

HIST/HRS 169

Hollywood and America

 

HRS 181

Contemporary Issues in Film

HRS 183

World Religions and Cultures in Cinema

HRS 185

Women in Film and American Culture

INTD 124E

Film/Design (ENGL 97 or INTD 20)

THEA 106

Latin American Film

  THEA 175 Multicultural Perspectives in American Film

Career Possibilities

Videographer · Cinematographer · Production Coordinator · Production Assistant · Lighting Designer · Gaffer · Grip · Film/Video Director · Production Sound Mixer · Sound Editor · Screenwriter · Script Supervisor · Video Editor · Effects Editor · Independent Filmaker · Film Critic

Faculty

Rachel Clarke, Art; Steve Buss, Michele Foss-Snowden, Raymond Koegel, Jenny Stark, Communication Studies; Andrew Anker, Design; Jason Geiger, Doug Rice, English; George Craft, History; Alyson Buckman, Jackie Donath, Humanities and Religious Studies; Roberto D. Pomo, Theatre and Dance

Contact Information

Jenny Stark, Film Coordinator
Mendocino Hall 5027
(916) 278-6285
www.al.csus.edu/film



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