Department of Film and Media Arts
Art Photography
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APH 180 - International Course Department of Transmedia
1-6 credit(s)
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
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APH 242 - Art Photography Intro II Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
In-depth study of color photographic techniques. Processing, printing, and historical and contemporary models.
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APH 243 - Digital Imaging for Art Photo Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
Art Photography students explore the applications of digital and electronic photography as an art form. Using their own scanned photographs and digital camera images, students will utilize the computer to construct new art work.
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APH 261 - Art Photography, Introduction Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
Introductory course explores how contemporary artists use photography. Various approaches to art photography are presented to describe, critique or mediate on modern life. Working with digital cameras, students experiment with equipment, techniques and strategies to make their own original work. Course is for art photography majors only.
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking; Ethics, Integrity, and Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; Communication Skills -
APH 262 - Art Photography Introduction II Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
In-depth study of analog and digital photographic techniques. Printing and output from digital and film sources, color control and calibration. use of flash and simple lighting techniques.
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking; Communication Skills -
APH 263 - Art Photography:Advanced Digital Imaging Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Designed to give students the skills to employ the latest techniques in digital imaging. Topics covered include: digital workflow, advanced color corrections, compositing techniques, color management and color profiling.
PREREQ APH 261 AND APH 262
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APH 264 - Beginning Digital Photography Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
An overview of lenses, settings and exposure control. Photoshop software is used as a digital darkroom, with an emphasis on curves, levels, color adjustment, scanning and printing. Offered only in Florence.
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APH 267 - Introduction to Analog Photography and Darkroom Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
This introductory class explores the ways contemporary artists use analog black and white photography as an approach to describing, critiquing or meditating on modern life. Students learn to use analog cameras, develop film and make gelatin silver prints to create their own original work.
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APH 340 - Topics in Art Photography Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
Topics selected before registration by the department and specified in the time schedule.
Repeatable
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APH 341 - Art Photography Intermediate Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Development of a personal style and an extended body of work. Use of contemporary and historical models to explore technical, critical, and aesthetic issues.
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APH 342 - Art Photography IntermediateII Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Continuation of APH 341 . Presentations, issues, and assignments based on the work of contemporary and historical photographic artists to explore the visual issues raised by these artists.
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APH 361 - Lighting for Photography Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
Lighting techniques for the photography studio and on location. Students use digital, medium and large format cameras on group and individual assignments. Critical study of the interaction between fashion, cinema and fine art photography.
PREREQ APH 263
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APH 362 - Art Photography Junior Seminar Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Wide range of contemporary photographic practices. Students are encouraged to experiment with assignments that address specific conceptual issues, such as how artists formulate their self-identity, inspiration and attitude.
PREREQ APH 361
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking; Communication Skills -
APH 365 - Photo and Media Skills and Techniques Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduces skills and techniques to help majors develop independent, research-driven photographic projects. Students will be exposed to a wide array of ideas that form the foundation of contemporary, image-based practices.
PREREQ APH 261 AND APH 262
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APH 461 - Art Photography:BFA Senior Seminar Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Students propose and develop their own projects which will be reviewed in individual and group critiques. Working closely with faculty, students, utilize technical, conceptual, and visual tools to evaluate and expand their own work. Preq: APH 362
PREREQ APH 362
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APH 462 - Art Photography: BFA Exhibition and Portfolio Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Students refine their own projects which will be reviewed in individual and group critiques. Development of skills to create a professional quality exhibition, portfolio, and artist presentation.
PREREQ APH 461
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APH 499 - Honors Capstone Project Department of Transmedia
1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
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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.
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking; Communication Skills; Information Literacy and Technological Agility -
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.
Computer Art
Film
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FIL 121 - Filmmaking Workshop: Physical Aspects College of Visual and Performing Arts
3 credit(s) Every semester
Introduction and development of technical aspects and skills of filmmaking.
Shared Competencies Information Literacy and Technological Agility -
FIL 122 - Sound/Image Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Development of the student’s understanding and approach to the critical and practical challenges of working creatively with image and sound.
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FIL 124 - Filmmaking Workshop: Concepts Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
Introduction and development of aesthetic and critical concepts of filmmaking, sound and image.
PREREQ FIL 121
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking;
Information Literacy and Technological Agility -
FIL 221 - Cinematic Modes of Production: Documentary/Experimental Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to the various codes and forms that work at the mainstream and borders of cinematic production, such as documentary and experimental.
PREREQ FIL 121 and FIL 124
COREQ FIL 225 and FIL 228
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking -
FIL 222 - Post-Production Workshop Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Introduction to various means of organizing and manipulating images and sound by both analogue and non-linear means.
PREREQ FIL 221
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking; Communication Skills -
FIL 223 - Cinematic Modes of Production: Fiction/Hybrid Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to the various codes and forms that work at the mainstream and borders of cinematic production, such as fiction and hybrid.
PREREQ FIL 221
COREQ FIL 226
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking;
Information Literacy and Technological Agility -
FIL 225 - Problems of Film Perception Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
A survey of major ideas of visual and audio perception. These ideas will be related to semiotic systems and how filmic meaning is encoded and decoded and/or recorded by the spectator.
PREREQ FIL 254
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking; Communication Skills -
FIL 226 - Survey of Film Theory Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Readings in classical film theory and criticism and critical works discussed in relation to film screening.
PREREQ FIL 254
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking -
FIL 228 - Film Scriptwriting Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introductory course to the basic elements of film scripting: dramatic fundamentals, screenplay format, narrative strategies, character creation, and dialogue development.
COREQ FIL 221
Shared Competencies Communication Skills -
FIL 250 - Topics in Film History & Culture Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
Topics will focus around codes and forms that work at the mainstream and borders of cinematic production.
Repeatable
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FIL 253 - Survey of Film History 1 Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Growth of film from its origin to the French New Wave (1960’s). Technical, economic, and social influence on cinema; development of film as an art.
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking; Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills -
FIL 254 - Survey of Film History 2 Department of Transmedia
0-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Growth of film from the French New Wave (1960’s) to the present. Technical, economic, and social influence on cinema as an industry and art.
PREREQ FIL 253 Survey of Film History 1
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking -
FIL 321 - Filmmaking:Animation Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
Laboratory in cel, object animation, and titling preparation, and execution. Special effects, Mattes, Rotoscoping and Bipack techniques.
PREREQ FIL 124
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking -
FIL 322 - Cinematic Modes Workshop Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
Advanced exploration of cinematic modes through the creation of short film(s) and critical evaluation of the process. A 16mm release print is required upon completion of this course.
PREREQ FIL 223
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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FIL 324 - Scriptwriting Workshop Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with FIL 624
Offers students further opportunity to develop scriptwriting skills. Special attention on story, character development, and narrative strategies. A portfolio-quality script for a feature-length film or for the senior project will be written.
PREREQ FIL 228
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking; Communication Skills -
FIL 329 - Sound Design Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Principles of sound and acoustics as related to recording audio for film with equal treatment given to film sound design theory and practice in both analogue and digital forms of production assemblage and editing.
PREREQ FIL 124 and FIL 223
Shared Competencies Communication Skills -
FIL 360 - Topics in Film Culture Department of Transmedia
1-3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Interaction between film and society. Specific issues, such as genre, auteur, ideology, spectatorship, and technology.
PREREQ FIL 254
Repeatable
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FIL 416 - British Masculinity On Screen: James Bond and Sherlock Holmes Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with QSX 416, WGS 416
Offered only in London. Construction of British masculinity in screen adaptations of James Bond and Sherlock Holmes. Providing close readings of texts and adaptations, explores gender, sexuality, class, race, ethnicity and nationhood in construction of hegemonic and “other” British masculinity on screen.
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking -
FIL 420 - Filmmaking:Senior Project Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
Year-long production of a film demonstrating technical and artistic skills acquired in the film program. An accepted proposal required.
PREREQ FIL 223 OR FIL 322
Repeatable 1 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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FIL 423 - Italian Film NOW Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) Every semester
Crosslisted with LIT 423
Offered only in Florence. By paying special attention to how certain themes are addressed- immigration, organized crime, and family life- this course provides a critical perspective on today’s Italian society and culture. It also examines how contemporary Italian film has challenged traditional cinematic language and transgressed genre boundaries.
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking; Communication Skills -
FIL 499 - Honors Capstone Project Department of Transmedia
1-3 credit(s) Every semester
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
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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 FIL 226
Shared Competencies Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills -
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.
PREREQ FIL 124 and FIL 223
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.
PREREQ FIL 223 and DRA 305
Shared Competencies Communication Skills -
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 FIL 226
Film and Media Arts
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FMA 151 - Conversations in Film and Media Arts I Film and Media Arts
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
A survey of current media arts with many guest speakers. Media explored includes film, photography, animation, contemporary art and criticism. Issues focused on include historical and contemporary representations of underrepresented groups in media.
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FMA 152 - Conversations in Film and Media Arts II Film and Media Arts
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
A survey of current media arts with many guest speakers. Media explored includes film, photography, animation, contemporary art and criticism. Issues focused on include historical and contemporary representations of underrepresented groups in media.
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FMA 153 - Making Media: Fundamentals Film and Media Arts
3 credit(s)
Introduces students to thinking critically and practically about time-based creative practices. Explores the use of digital media in concepts surrounding time/space, image/sound, interactivity/networks, and performance/movement. Students will work with photo, film, video, and computer.
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FMA 154 - Making Media: Intermediate Studio Film and Media Arts
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
The theory of interdisciplinary practices will be the focus of contemporary art making and intersection of time-based media in animation, interactive technologies, installation, and performance art.
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FMA 251 - Film and Media Arts Intermediate Studio Film and Media Arts
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Builds on the basic tools and concepts introduced in FMA 153 . Students explore thematic and topical problems in the media arts, while deepening their critical and technical skills.
PREREQ FMA 153
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FMA 310 - Literacy, Community and Media Film and Media Arts
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with FMA 610
This course brings University students into local public schools to offer instruction in media such as photography and video, along with writing exercises to develop projects that explore issues of identity, community and family.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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FMA 316 - Introduction to Visual Culture Film and Media Arts
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with AIC 316, CRS 316
Introduction to critical approaches that illuminate how modes of visual culture function as rhetoric, commerce, art, and ideological expression. Examines how institutional frameworks shape global image circulation.
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FMA 351 - Film and Media Arts Advanced Studio Film and Media Arts
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This course will presume a technical ability which allows for more specialized topics of discussion/study. Students will be required to create projects in collaboration, exploring ideas in depth and understanding historical and critical precedents.
PREREQ FMA 251
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FMA 451 - Building Your Audience Film and Media Arts
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Culmination of Film and Media Arts experience for graduating seniors. Focus is on refining students thesis projects and preparing for professional careers in their fields.
PREREQ FMA 351
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FMA 511 - Art & Environment: Animals Film and Media Arts
3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
An interdisciplinary course examining the lifeworld of animals and posthumanism in light of current environmental issues. Involves readings and film viewings from sciences, arts and humanities. Students make original projects in response to readings.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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FMA 512 - Art & Environment: Food Film and Media Arts
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
An interdisciplinary course examining art and media that critiques or productively re-imagines the production, distribution, and consumption of food. Students will draw on readings and independent research to make their own projects.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 6 credits maximum
Art Video
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VID 211 - Video Sketchbook Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
A medium for perceptual and conceptual development. Most work done exclusively with camcorders. Editing equipment and instruction is available for projects requiring post production.
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking; Information Literacy and Technological Agility -
VID 212 - Intro Art Video Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
A medium for making art. Video works by professional artists are studied, readings are required, specific projects are assigned. Production and post-production skills are refined.
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking; Communication Skills; Information Literacy and Technological Agility -
VID 270 - Experience Credit Department of Transmedia
1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable
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VID 280 - International Course Department of Transmedia
1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
Repeatable
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VID 310 - Studies in Art Video Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Relationship with traditional studio arts, music, cinema, television, computers, telecommunications, and networks. Art video recordings are used to focus and structure explorations of the contemporary media environment.
Repeatable
Shared Competencies Critical and Creative Thinking -
VID 311 - Intermediate Art Video Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Use as a medium for making art. Production and post-production skills are refined. Perceptual and conceptual development informed by contemporary art history and theory.
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VID 312 - Intermediate Art Video II Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Use as a medium for making art. Production and post-production skills are refined. Perceptual and conceptual development informed by contemporary art history and theory.
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VID 313 - Advanced Post-Production Techniques Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with VID 613
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.
PREREQ VID 212
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VID 411 - Advanced Art Video Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Use of video to produce art informed by contemporary art history and theory. Students produce tapes of significant depth demonstrating technical skills sufficient to support their aesthetic strategies.
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VID 412 - Art Video:Thesis Project Department of Transmedia
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Production of a thesis project, most frequently a suite of related tapes, including written conceptual/theoretical analysis.
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VID 499 - Honors Capstone Project Department of Transmedia
1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
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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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