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An intensive grammar and writing course empha-sizing mechanics, sentence development, format, and basic paragraph and essay construction. This course is graded Pass/Fail.
gain and audio levels, keyframes, using the Limiter and EQ effects, working with audio transitions, heal-ing noise, trimming, recording, and exporting audio.
DIGI 4200 — 3 UNITS
PRE-PRODUCTION
DIGI 4800 — 3 UNITS
In this course, students are introduced to the various components of pre-production, including budget creation and analysis, production planning, and factual and logistical research. Students break down scripts, storyboard scripts, scout potential shooting locations, and identify potential crew members. This course emphasizes the role of the producer and the techniques involved in producing short films. Prerequisites: DIGI 3500, DIGI 3700A, DIGI 3700B
DIGI 4310 — 3 UNITS INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCING
DIGI 4810 — 3 UNITS
ADVANCED POST-PRODUCTION: VISUAL EFFECTS
In this course, students study various aspects of con-temporary production and post-production practices for the film and entertainment industries. Students are introduced to the role of a producer on a project, including what a producer does and various pitfalls to avoid. Students also learn how to work effectively with a producer, as well as what is involved in pro-ducing their own original work.
DIGI 4350A — 3 UNITS
MASTER CLASS I
DIGI 4820 — 3 UNITS
ADVANCED POST-PRODUCTION: AUDIO MIX & DIGITAL OUTPUT
This course provides an in-depth look at the practical side of the entertainment industry, including an introduction to advanced techniques and technology. Periodic guest speakers hold sessions on multiple advanced level topics, including working with Pro Tools, working with Avid Media Composer, pro-duction sound, and other advanced production equip-ment and techniques.
DIGI 4350B — 3 UNITS MASTER CLASS II
DIGI 4830 — 3 UNITS WORLD CINEMA
DIGI 4450 — 6 UNITS PRODUCTION STUDIO
This course explores color-grading techniques that students utilize when they move into the post-pro-duction phase of their documentary films. Students explore professional grading methodologies in depth, including setting primaries, shot matching, look creation, and asset management in DaVinci Resolve. Emphasis is placed on creatively and effi-ciently unifying content with a consistent look, and creating contextual “flow” from shot to shot.
This course builds upon the prior curriculum and immerses students in the world of documentary pro-duction. Throughout the course, students shoot and produce their own documentary, having completed pre-production in prior quarters. Students spend time shooting, reviewing dailies, and addressing individual-ized production issues as they arise. Upon completion of this course, students prepare finished material to be used in the post-production phase of the film.
GNST
The ultimate documentary short resulting from this course is submitted to festivals and showcased for family, friends, and industry guests. Prerequisites: DIGI 3500, DIGI 3700A, DIGI 3700B, DIGI 4200
During this course, students edit their original documentary and prepare it for submission to the Sundance Film Festival. Students become familiar with all submission standards for the festival, and must meet all delivery requirements in order to successfully complete this course. Prerequisites: DIGI 3500, DIGI 3700A, DIGI 3700B, DIGI 4200, DIGI 4450
This course builds upon the visual effects techniques learned earlier in the curriculum, exploring various plug-ins offered in the editing platforms in greater detail. Students learn advanced techniques used by industry professionals to manipulate footage, color correct content to create a mood or enhance the story, and even to create powerful visual illusions that contribute to a project’s overall impact. Prereq-uisites: DIGI 3500, DIGI 3700A, DIGI 3700B, DIGI 4200, DIGI 4450
This course explores advanced techniques in sound design and audio mixing. All areas of post-production sound design are applied during the editing phase of the project. Students learn to evaluate music choices, edit music, create sound effects to improve the story, edit dialogue, and effectively use sound design to enhance their storytelling capabilities.
This course introduces students to cinema outside the U.S. through an examination of representative works, genres, and movements. The course provides a critical context and mapping strategies for the study of contemporary world cinema and introduces students to the categorization and global circulation of films. It explores the aesthetics, audiences, au-thorship, and concepts of the transnational. Students learn the history of internationalism in cinema, the role of film festivals, shifts in global popular cinema, and its relevance today.