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Ci 100: Cinema Lab
0 cr.
The content of this weekly meeting varies each semester depending on the production status of Unusual Films, but usually includes discussion of current studio and student production, presentation of new technologies, guest speakers, review of industry-related topics and consideration of ethical issues facing the Christian producer. Required of all Cinema Production majors every semester that they are enrolled. Open only to cinema majors and non-majors currently enrolled in cinema classes. [Note: Cinema Production majors are also required to participate in department and personal production activities each semester.]
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 5:00–5:50 | FA101 |
Ci 111: Introduction to Cinematic Arts
3 cr.
(Supply Fee: Actual cost of materials used.) Survey of the preproduction, production, and post-production phases in cinematic productions with emphasis on the visual communication of an idea. Basic hands-on operation of motion picture cameras. Outside lab time involved .
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 8:00–9:15 | UF CL |
Ci 202: Basic Cinematography
3 cr.
(Supply Fee: Actual cost of materials used.) Operation and handling of professional video cameras, supports, and related production equipment. Basic framing, composition, and motion picture camera technologies. Students will complete several video projects.
Prerequisite: Ci 111.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Ci 203: Basic Sound Techniques
3 cr.
(Supply Fee: Actual cost of materials used; purchase of class-approved headphones.) Introduction to equipment and techniques of sound recording and reproduction. Emphasis in usage of equipment necessary for motion picture sound tracks. Introduction and usage of the sound editing program, ProTools. Practical recording exercises and evaluation of sound tracks, including technical and story elements.
Prerequisite: Ci 111.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 1:00–2:30 | UF CL |
Ci 204: Intermediate Sound Techniques
3 cr.
(Supply Fee: Actual cost of materials used). Further study of sound equipment and recording techniques. Advanced sound recording, editing and production of composite sound tracks for cinematic presentations with a strong emphasis on sound design.
Prerequisite: Ci 203.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Ci 301: Cinematography
3 cr.
(Supply Fee: Actual cost of materials used.) An overview of the work of the professional cinematographer: assembling and prepping equipment for the shoot. Proper setups for various types of shots; exposure, filters and camera handling techniques. Students will shoot film and video exercises and projects.
Prerequisite: Ci 202.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 9:00–10:50 | UF SS |
Ci 303: Editing for Film & Video I
3 cr.
(Supply Fee: Actual cost of materials used.) Introduction of the principles, techniques and aesthetics of motion picture editing. Practical training in non-linear video editing using Avid software.
Prerequisite: Ci 111.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | UF CL |
Ci 304: Editing for Film & Video II
3 cr.
(Supply Fee: Actual cost of materials used.) Theory and practice of editing on the specific editorial elements of film construction. Class includes the sophomore project.
Prerequisite: Ci 303.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Ci 306: Scenic Design for the Motion Picture
3 cr.
(Supply Fee: Actual cost of materials used.) Students will develop an understanding of the setting, or scenic design, for motion picture production as it relates to the whole production. Includes design drawings and miniatures, set construction, hands-on experience in foam, faux painting and aging techniques, and dressing the set.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Ci 312: Documentary Production Seminar
2 cr.
(Supply Fee: Actual cost of materials used.) Practical experience in documentary production techniques through the creation of video projects. The student will learn to observe and critique the documentary genre and discover creative solutions to problems of production.
Prerequisites: Ci 202, Ci 204, Ci 304.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WF | 8:00–9:50 | UFCPL |
Ci 314: Animation Principles
2 cr.
(Supply Fee: Actual cost of materials used.) A study and practical application of the basic principles of animation including squash and stretch, staging, overlapping action, anticipation, etc. Includes an emphasis on timing for animations. Drawing skills recommended.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ci 315: Animation Procedures
2 cr.
(Supply Fee: Actual cost of materials used.) Techniques of traditional animation including character animation, inbetweening and cleanup. The class will participate in an animation project that will cover the whole gamut of the animation process from script to screen.
Prerequisite: Ci 314.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ci 316: Digital Imaging Techniques
2 cr.
Practical experience and training in the use of Adobe Photoshop and After Effects in the creation of animation text, images and graphics. Assignments include color correction, image manipulation, layering, movement in a 3D space and creative use of design.
Prerequisite: Ci 111.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Ci 378: Aesthetics & History of Cinematic Arts
1 cr.
A survey of the Christian responsibility of filmmaking through the analysis of historical and culturally significant films. Further analysis of the foundational elements of art and how they apply to the aesthetics of filmmaking.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MW | 3:00–3:50 | UF CL |
Ci 405: Screenwriting
2 cr.
An introduction to effective documentary, screenplay structure, and dramatic screenwriting with an emphasis on preparing the student to write the script for his senior project.
Prerequisites: Ci 111, En 102.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MW | 2:00–2:50 | UFCPL |
Ci 407: Motion Picture Production Techniques I
2 cr.
Techniques used in operation of production location and soundstage equipment. A survey of general production problems and participation in the production of films. Offered during production years only .
Prerequisite: Ci 111.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ci 408: Motion Picture Production Techniques II
2 cr.
Techniques used in operation of production location and soundstage equipment. A survey of general production problems and participation in the production of films. Offered during production years only .
Prerequisite: Ci 407.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ci 411: Cinema Workshop
3 cr.
Participation in professional film, multimedia, or video production. Offered during production years only .
Prerequisite: Ci 111.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ci 412: Cinema Workshop
3 cr.
Participation in professional film, multimedia or video production. Offered during production years only .
Prerequisite: Ci 111.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ci 414: Makeup for Motion Picture Production
2 cr.
(Supply Fee: required purchase of makeup kit.) The application and principles of makeup for motion picture production. Demonstration and practical experience in straight and character makeups.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MW | 1:00–2:50 | UF MR |
Ci 415: 3-D Computer Animation I
3 cr.
An introduction to the process of three-dimensional computer animation including working in 3-D space; modeling, material editing, shaders, textures, lighting in the 3-D environment. Emphasis will be on a major modeling project.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 9:30–10:45 | UFCPL |
Ci 416: 3-D Computer Animation II
3 cr.
Applies the principles of animation and timing to computer animation using skeletons, deformers, constraints, expressions and dynamics. Examines digital compositing techniques for streamlining the 3-D animation workflow and rendering for output to film, video and multimedia.
Prerequisite: Ci 415.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Ci 417: Cinema Directing
3 cr.
(Supply Fee: Actual cost of materials used.) The functions and responsibilities of the director from the shooting script through the final product. Principles and methods of directing that are applicable to all phases of production in the various cinematic forms.
Prerequisite: Ci 111.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Ci 425: Motion Picture Lighting
3 cr.
(Supply Fee: Actual cost of materials used.) The art and operation of professional lighting equipment for motion picture production in the studio or on location. Basic electrical theory necessary for the safe rigging of electrical equipment. Principles of set lighting for single-camera production.
Prerequisite: Ci 202.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Ci 479: Production Seminar
2 cr.
(Supply Fee: Actual cost of materials used.) Students will have the opportunity to apply the historical and aesthetic principles in the completion of a rough-cut film.
Prerequisite: Ci 312.
Corequisite: Ci 378.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TTH | 3:00–3:50 | UF CL |
Ci 480: Advanced Production Seminar
3 cr.
(Supply Fee: Actual cost of materials used.) Continued work on the creative project which was begun in Ci 479. The emphasis of the semester will be on refining the project in post-production with emphasis on editing, sound effects, music and titles. A review of industry practices is included.
Prerequisite: Ci 479.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | 2:00–3:15 | TBA |
Ci 496: Production Internship
3 cr.
Practical application of production skills in a structured internship environment. Available during Unusual Films' production semesters or summers. May also be applied to production-related summer job or internship opportunities. Positions are to be found through the initiative of the individual student and are not the responsibility of the department.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Ci 497: Production Internship
3 cr.
Practical application of production skills in a structured internship environment. Available during Unusual Films' production semesters or summers. May also be applied to production-related summer job or internship opportunities. Positions are to be found through the initiative of the individual student and are not the responsibility of the department.
No sections offered in the fall semester…