Department of Film and Media Arts
Art Photography
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APH 561 - Art Photography: Contemporary Art and Photography Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Contemporary artists working with photographic images are studied through slides, readings, lectures, and discussions.
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APH 562 - Art Photography: Contemporary Critical & Theoretical Texts on Art & Photography Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Recent and contemporary critical theories and applications studied through readings, lectures, and discussion. Emphasis on student research papers.
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APH 563 - Art Photography: Non-Traditional Modes Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Exploring the possibilities and reasons for producing work outside the parameters of traditional practice, looking at artists whose work co-opts, challenges and eschews the gallery system, using those artists as models for their own production.
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APH 564 - Image/Sequence: Photo Book Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Theoretical and critical discussion of photographs in series, sequences and books. Software for editing and layout introduced to produce photo-based artist books. Specific attention paid to how the photo-book expands the meaning of individual images.
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APH 565 - Art Photography: Performance Art Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This course introduces the concepts, techniques, and variations of performance art. Special emphasis on performances made expressly for the camera will be considered. Many examples of performance art are analyzed.
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APH 566 - Art Photography: Photography and Cinema Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Students explore the interplay between contemporary photography and cinema. By constructing sets, scouting locations, studying images and films, and appropriating cinematic language, students will create photographic works influenced by moving images.
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APH 640 - Art Photography Department of Transmedia
3-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Intensive workshop geared toward individual student requirements within the context of the development of an extended of body of work. Individual and group critique.
Repeatable
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APH 740 - Art Photography Department of Transmedia
3-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Intensive workshop geared toward individual student requirements within the context of the development of an extended body of creative work. Individual and group critiques used regularly.
Repeatable
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APH 996 - Final Presentation Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
Written statement to accompany final project, culminating in oral examination for M.F.A. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
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APH 997 - Masters Thesis Department of Transmedia
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.
Art Video
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VID 510 - Video Art History Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Video art history from the 1960s including the fluxus and art and technology movements, early performance, image processing, installation, and socio-political explorations.
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VID 610 - Video Research Department of Transmedia
3-9 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Production of videotapes in the context of independent art related to concerns by individual. Crew experience required. Directed readings, group critiques with weekly meetings.
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VID 613 - Advanced Post-Production Techniques Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: VID 313
A workshop in audio and video post-production techniques. Specific exercises that structure learning in audio/video relationships. Advanced audio/video techniques are explored. Additional work is required of graduate students. VID 613 is required of Art Video M.F.A. students.
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VID 710 - Video Research Department of Transmedia
3-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Production of videotapes in the context of independent art related to concerns. Crew experience required. Directed readings, group critiques with weekly meetings.
Repeatable
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VID 996 - Final Presentation Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
Written statement to accompany final project, culminating in oral examination for M.F.A. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
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VID 997 - Masters Thesis Department of Transmedia
0-6 credit(s) Every semester
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.
Computer Art
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CAR 501 - Animation Workshop II Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Building on the collaborative animation experience from the first semester of the animation workshop, students step into supervisor roles helping to manage all aspects of the production of an animated short film.
PREREQ: CAR 401
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CAR 502 - Visual Effects Workshop II Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Building on the collaborative VFX experience from the first semester of the VFX workshop, students step into supervisor roles helping to manage all aspects of the production team(s) workflow.
PREREQ: CAR 402
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CAR 520 - Topics in Electronic Environments Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Irregularly
A practical, project-based exploration of computer art that happens across computational devices, platforms, and spaces. Semester topics may include networked public spaces, audiovisual performance, mobile applications for activism.
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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CAR 530 - Special Topics in Computer Art Department of Transmedia
3-12 credit(s) Irregularly
Various topics in computer graphics are explored through research, creative activity, and theoretical discussion. Topics address historical as well as contemporary issues that bridge art and technology.
PREREQ: CAR 101
Repeatable
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CAR 630 - Computer Art Studio Department of Transmedia
3-12 credit(s) Every semester
Research problems. Counseling and permission of advisor to determine area of study. Permission of Instructor.
Repeatable
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CAR 730 - Computer Art Studio Department of Transmedia
3-12 credit(s) Every semester
Research in advanced problems in computer graphic art. Counseling and permission of advisor determines areas of study. Can be taken for a maximum of 12 credits.
PREREQ: CAR 630
Repeatable 3 time(s), 12 credits maximum
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CAR 996 - Final Presentation Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
Written statement to accompany final project, culminating in oral examination for M.F.A. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
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CAR 997 - Final Presentation Department of Transmedia
0-6 credit(s) Every semester
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.
Film
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FIL 500 - Selected Topics Department of Transmedia
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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FIL 520 - Film Studies Seminar Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
Advanced topics relating a focused set of critical and theoretical questions to a specific film or group of films. For graduate and advanced undergraduate students.
PREREQ: FIL 225 OR 226
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FIL 521 - Filmmaking: Selected Topics Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Modes of filmmaking such as experimental, narrative, expository; or technical areas such as cinematography, lighting, or art design.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 9 credits maximum
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FIL 523 - Cinema Acting&Directing Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Exercises in filming fictional dramatic scripts. Required of B.F.A. acting students and all film drama directors.
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FIL 527 - Critical Problems Film&Video Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Methods of film and video criticism. The place of the author, the text, the spectator, and the ideological underpinnings of aesthetic value in the critical process.
PREREQ: FIL 225 AND 226
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FIL 620 - Filmmaking:Graduate Project Department of Transmedia
0-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
First-year graduate filmmaking. Required of all M.F.A. film candidates. Meets weekly. Individual and group filmmaking projects. Permission of Instructor.
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FIL 624 - Scriptwriting Workshop Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: FIL 324
Students produce scripts based on problems of adaptation as well as original work. Problems in dramatic structure, diegesis and dialogue. Permission of Instructor.
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FIL 625 - Intro Film Theory&Criticism Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Individual and group graduate research projects in topics of film theory and criticism. Permission of Instructor.
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FIL 626 - Problems of Film Perception Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Additional graduate research in topics of film theory. Required of all M.F.A. candidates.
PREREQ: FIL 625
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FIL 720 - Filmmaking:Graduate Project Department of Transmedia
0-6 credit(s) Every semester
Advanced graduate filmmaking, required of all M.F.A. candidates. Meets weekly. Individual and group filmmaking projects.
PREREQ: FIL 620
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FIL 725 - Film Theory: Topics Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
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FIL 726 - Film Theory: Topics Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
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FIL 996 - Final Presentation Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
Written statement to accompany final project, culminating in oral examination for M.F.A. degree. Taken during final semester upon advisor’s approval.
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FIL 997 - Masters Thesis Department of Transmedia
0-6 credit(s) Every semester
Formal master’s thesis. Written document exhibiting substantive and original research. Planned under direction of major departmental advisor.
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