Cinema

College of Liberal & Creative Arts

Dean: Dr. Andrew Harris

School of Cinema

Fine Arts Building, Room 245
Phone: (415) 338-1629
Fax: (415) 338-0906
Email: cinedept@sfsu.edu
Website: cinema.sfsu.edu
Director: Dr. Celine Parreñas Shimizu

Mission

Our mission is to encourage students to engage in scholarship and to pursue all forms of cinema production. The School of Cinema is committed to providing students with a broad liberal arts education focused on three intertwined values.

Creative Expression

Our faculty places a high premium on fostering the creative voice of the individual student. Although we teach the “rules” of fictional, documentary, experimental and interactive cinema using all media platforms — from 16mm celluloid to high-definition digital video; from screenwriting to animation — we encourage our students to take creative risks, engage the subject of their work with an artistic sensibility and resist the compulsion to fit their work into established approaches and paradigms to telling stories and experimenting with moving images.

Critical Thinking

Our faculty places an equally high premium on developing the critical consciousness of our students, be they interested in production, animation and screenwriting or history, theory and criticism. We encourage our students to challenge their assumptions and the assumptions, methods and traditions of others. Our curriculum emphasizes the rigorous study of cinema as an art form, an industry, a technology and a form of mass entertainment that reflects and shapes culture.

Social Engagement

The School of Cinema is vested in San Francisco State University’s core values of equity and social justice. Like our faculty and alumni, our students can expect to engage in meaningful discourse and activity, to connect with their communities, and to challenge the artistic, social and political practices of their audiences. In other words, we encourage our students to channel their creative expression and critical thinking toward the communities and audiences they are engaging in their work. We believe this is equally possible for students aspiring to enter Hollywood and for those engaged in experimental film or critical theory.

Program Scope

The Cinema Department was founded during the political activism and artistic experimentation of the 1960s. In 2014, the department became the School of Cinema. Today, in an era of new technologies and new opportunities, the School continues to encourage and celebrate cinematic expressions that challenge social and artistic norms. Cinema faculty are committed to providing students with a liberal arts education focused on three intertwined values: creative expression, critical thinking, and social engagement.

Students in the Bachelor of Arts in Cinema program complete introductory courses in cinema history, theory, and production. They proceed to advanced classes across the field of cinema, including media and culture, animation, experimental film, documentary filmmaking, fiction filmmaking, and screenwriting.

The Master of Arts in Cinema Studies offers students the opportunity to pursue graduate research in cinema and media scholarship. We consider “cinema” to refer to all moving image media, from early films to emerging digital media forms. The M.A. program emphasizes not only the study of cinema history, theory, and criticism but of all “cinematic” media and the theories related to them. The M.A. curriculum allows students considerable freedom to choose from a wide variety of course offerings, building toward the writing of a thesis that emphasizes focused research on a specific topic related to their interests, under the direction of a thesis advisor.

The Master of Fine Arts in Cinema emphasizes knowledge of cinematic traditions along with the development of individual creative vision grounded in professional proficiency in technical crafts. The program integrates new processes, aesthetics, and technologies and encourages the development of original modes of cinematic expression. Coursework emphasizes documentary, experimental and fiction filmmaking. Students are encouraged to take courses in animation. Parallel coursework in film and media theory, history and criticism are required in years one and two of the M.F.A. program.

The School website offers additional information: cinema.sfsu.edu.

Facilities

School of Cinema facilities include a 150-seat screening theatre, a 2500 square foot shooting stage, editing and post-production areas for both sprocket and digital media, sound recording and mixing studios with digital editing workstations, including a Foley stage. The School also houses an animation studio with film and computer workstations, three high-end computer labs, a media library, and the Bill Nichols Reading Room.

Career Outlook

Graduates of the Cinema programs go on to careers as independent filmmakers or as professionals working at the highest levels within the film and media industries — producers, directors, creative executives, cinematographers, editors, sound recordists and mixers, animators, and multimedia artists -- including Oscar and Emmy winners. Many B.A. graduates continue to advanced studies in animation, filmmaking, media, and culture, or screenwriting.

The M.A. prepares graduates to pursue doctoral study in cinema, media, and related areas, as well as work in various areas of film and media arts exhibition, management, and research.

The M.F.A. prepares graduates to work as independent filmmakers, to assume creative professional roles within the film industry, or to teach at the college or university level.

Professor

DANIEL BERNARDI (2011), Professor of Cinema; B.A. (1988), University of Arizona; M.A. (1991), University of Arizona; Ph.D. (1995), University of California, Los Angeles.

MARTHA GORZYCKI (2002), Professor of Cinema; B.A. (1984), Yale University; M.F.A. (2002), San Francisco State University.

PATRICIA JACKSON (2003), Professor of Cinema; B.A. (1968), Stanford University.

AARON KERNER (2003), Professor of Cinema; B.A. (1994), University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A. (1996), University of Leeds; Ph.D. (2002), Macquarie University.

STEVEN KOVACS (1990), Professor of Cinema; B.A. (1968), Yale College; M.A. (1970), Ph.D. (1973), Harvard University.

JENNY LAU (2001), Professor of Cinema; B.S. (1976), University of Hong Kong; M.A. (1981), Bowling Green State University; Ph.D. (1989), Northwestern University.

JOSEPH McBRIDE (2002), Professor of Cinema; Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison; Doctoral Equivalency (2002), San Francisco State University.

CELINE PARREÑAS SHIMIZU (2016), Professor of Cinema; B.A. (1992), University of California, Berkeley; M.F.A. (1996), University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D. (2001), Stanford University.

BRITTA SJOGREN (1999), Professor of Cinema; B.A. (1981), University of California, Berkeley; M.F.A. (1992), Ph.D. (1997), University of California, Los Angeles.

GRETA SNIDER (2001), Professor of Cinema; B.F.A. (1985), Antioch University; M.F.A. (2001), San Francisco State University.

WEIMIN ZHANG (2006), Professor of Cinema; B.F.A. (1991), Beijing Film Academy; M.F.A. (2000), M.A. (2004), Ohio University.

Associate Professor

STEVE CHOE (2015), Associate Professor of Cinema; A.B. (1997), Brown University; M.A. (2001), University of Pennsylvania; M.Phil. (2002), Universiteit van Amsterdam; Ph.D. (2008), University of California, Berkeley.

JULIAN D. HOXTER (2008), Associate Professor of Cinema; B.A. (1987), M.A. (1989), University of East Anglia; advanced studies (1990-93), University of California, Los Angeles.

BENJAMIN RIDGWAY (2012), Associate Professor of Cinema; B.F.A. (1996), University of the Arts, Philadelphia; M.F.A. (1998), California Institute of the Arts.

RANDOLPH RUTSKY (2003), Associate Professor of Cinema; B.A., M.A., University of Florida; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles.

JOHNNY SYMONS (2013), Associate Professor of Cinema; B.A. (1988), Brown University; M.A. (1997), Stanford University.

Assistant Professor

SCOTT BOSWELL (2011), Assistant Professor of Cinema; B.A. (1996), University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.F.A. (2004), San Francisco State University.

LAURA GREEN (2018), Assistant Professor of Cinema; B.A. 2006, Brown University; M.F.A. 2012, Stanford University.

KATHERINE E. MORRISSEY (2018), Assistant Professor of Cinema; B.A. (2000), Emerson College; M.A. (2008), Georgetown University; Ph.D. (2016), University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.

ALEXANDER NEVILL (2017), Assistant Professor of Cinema; B.A. (2011), University of Gloucestershire; M.F.A. (2014), Screen Academy Scotland/ Edinburgh Napier University; Ph.D. TBC (2018), University of the West of England.

ROSA SUNGJOO PARK (2019), Assistant Professor of Cinema; M.F.A. (2008), Seoul National University; M.F.A. (2014), University of British Columbia; M.F.A. (2016), Rhode Island School of Design.

ELIZABETH RAMIREZ SOTO (2017), Assistant Professor of Cinema; B.A. (2004), Universidad Diego Portales; M.A. (2009), University of London/Université Stendhal-Grenoble 3; Ph.D. (2014), University of Warwick.

BETHANY SPARKS (2019), Assistant Professor of Cinema; B.S. (2002), Stevenson University; M.F.A. (2008), University of Southern California.

CINE 102 Introduction to Contemporary Cinema (Units: 3)

Survey of a wide range of topics on contemporary cinema - exploring an array of international and U.S. films, as well as alternative cinematic modes. This course is open to non-majors.

Course Attributes:

C1: Arts
Global Perspectives

CINE 105 Stage to Screen: Theatrical Literary Works Adapted for Cinema (Units: 3)

View, discuss, and analyze the adaptation of stage plays into movies. Gain an enhanced appreciation of the differences between, and unique demands of, two related art forms: stage and screen. Consider different cinematic treatments of classical, modern, or genre-specific plays, discuss the adaptation process to excavate the "essential" properties of cinema, and how themes, conflicts, and style represent the historical, political, or cultural context of the works. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 180 The Ancient World in Film (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: ENG 114 or equivalent.

Examination of how ancient Greek and Roman myth and history are represented in film, often as a way of looking critically at modern society and its values.
(This course is offered as CLAS 280 and CINE 180 [formerly CINE 280]. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

Course Attributes:

C2: Humanities

CINE 200 Introduction to Cinema Studies (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to Cinema majors or minors with a sophomore standing or above; or consent of the instructor.

Introduction to the expressive properties and codes of cinema. Exposure to diverse cinematic traditions. An emphasis is placed on developing fundamental critical methods and perspectives. A grade of C or better is required for Cinema major and minor. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 202 Introduction to Filmmaking (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to Cinema majors with sophomore standing or above or consent of the instructor. Concurrent enrollment in CINE 204*.

Introduction to modes of film production. Operation, function, and creative use of filmmaking tools common to development, pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution. Exploration of technical considerations, the language of filmmaking, and creating meaning in cinema. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 204 Introduction to Filmmaking Laboratory (Unit: 1)

Prerequisites: Restricted to Cinema majors with sophomore standing or above; concurrent enrollment in CINE 202*; or consent of the instructor.

Hands-on lab introduces filmmaking tools and techniques. Development and execution of short group creative film projects. Activity. A grade of C or better required for Cinema majors. (Plus-minus letter grade only).

CINE 211 Film History I (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to Cinema majors and minors with sophomore standing or above or consent of the instructor.

Entry-level course introduces students to the history of early cinema through WWII (1895-1945). Survey of diverse cinematic traditions, social/national inflections, and forms. A grade of C or better is required for Cinema major and minor. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 212 Film History II (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to Cinema majors and minors with sophomore standing or above or consent of the instructor.

Introduction to the history of post WWII cinema (since 1945). Survey of diverse cinematic traditions, social/national inflections and forms. A grade of C or better is required for the Cinema major and minor. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 302GW Arab Cinema - GWAR (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; GE Area A2; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Examination of historical and contemporary debates about Arab cinemas. History of national film industries and film cultures in the region. Consideration of key filmmakers and media artists with an emphasis on critical writing. (ABC/NC grading only) [Formerly CINE 402GW]

Course Attributes:

Graduation Writing Assessment

CINE 303GW Writing About Cinema - GWAR (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; GE Area A2; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Advanced analysis and persuasive writing on films and cinematic form. (ABC/NC grading only)

Course Attributes:

Graduation Writing Assessment

CINE 304 Gender and Film (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Critical examination of issues related to the representation of gender and sexuality in cinema. Intermediate-level course. Topics to be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 6 units when topics vary.

CINE 305 Film and the Holocaust (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.

The use of film to document and dramatize the Holocaust. Filmmakers who have sought to give expression to its human scale. Significant works which have helped define the issues.
(This course is offered as CINE 305 and JS 405. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

CINE 306 Chinese Documentary Film (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Exploration of the cultural, social, and aesthetic context of Chinese documentary films. Intermediate-level course.

CINE 307 National/Regional Cinemas (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

A critical exploration of a given national or regional cinema, addressing the impact of cultural specificity on film production and consumption. Intermediate-level course. Topics to be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 9 units when topics vary. [Formerly CINE 401]

CINE 308 Third Cinema (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Survey of critical perspectives on the aesthetics, cultural underpinnings, and political/historical context of films produced within societies formerly called "The Third World." Intermediate-level course. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

CINE 309 Latina/o/x Cinema (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better; or consent of the instructor.

Examination of Latino/a/x history using Latino/a/x-themed and produced film. The power of stereotypes, global dissemination of film, and examples of the ways in which Latin American and U.S. Latina/o/x filmmakers respond to stereotypes by creating cinematic counter-discourses.
(This course is offered as LTNS 409 and CINE 309. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

Course Attributes:

UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities
Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
Global Perspectives
Social Justice

CINE 314 Israeli Cinema (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.

Survey of Israeli cinema with critical readings.
(This course is offered as JS 408 and CINE 314 [formerly CINE 408]. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

Course Attributes:

UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities
Global Perspectives

CINE 317 Art and Film (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Focus on the critical and aesthetic issues that connect cinema to other relevant fine-arts forms, such as photography, painting, music, etc. Intermediate-level course. [Formerly CINE 410]

CINE 318GW Art and Film - GWAR (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; GE Area A2; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Focus on how photography, painting, or other art forms connect with the aesthetics of film and motion picture technology, with particular attention to critical and persuasive writing. Intermediate-level course. (ABC/NC grading only) [Formerly CINE 410GW]

Course Attributes:

Graduation Writing Assessment

CINE 325 Focus on Film Topics (Unit: 1)

Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.

Exploration of influential filmmakers, performers, or movements in cinema. Intermediate-level course. Suitable for non-majors. Topics to be specified in Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 4 units in any combination of CINE 325, CINE 326, and CINE 650 and when topics vary. (CR/NC grading only)

CINE 326 Festivals, Archives, and Cinematic Movements of the San Francisco Bay Area (Unit: 1)

Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor.

Exploration of the rich and diverse film culture of the S.F. Bay Area, including film societies, archives, and established festivals. Course may coordinate with current festival or archive film series. Intermediate-level course. Suitable for non-majors. May be repeated for a total of 4 units in any combination of CINE 325, CINE 326, and CINE 650 when topics vary. (CR/NC grading only)

CINE 327 Anthropology and Film (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.

Social and cultural anthropology through films, ethnographies, and popular writings of anthropologists.
(This course is offered as ANTH 327 and CINE 327. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

Course Attributes:

UD-D: Social Sciences
Global Perspectives

CINE 331 Hollywood Representation of Race and Ethnicity (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Examination of the representation of race and ethnicity in U.S. Cinema. Employs critical and cultural theory to uncover the social significance of race as an ideological formation intertwined with the art and industry of American film. Intermediate-level course.

Course Attributes:

Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities

CINE 332 Representation and Narration of Sexuality in Hollywood Cinema (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors and Human Sexuality Studies minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Examination of the representation and narration of sexuality in cinema with an emphasis on Hollywood. Employs critical and cultural theory - including critical race, queer, and feminist theories - to unpack the social and political significance of sexuality in cinema. Intermediate-level course.
(This course is offered as CINE 332 and SXS 332. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

CINE 333 Race and Independent Cinema (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors and Race and Resistance Studies minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Explore independent feature and short narrative films by and about people of color in the United States to expand existing frameworks that evaluate these works primarily in relation to dominant culture and the dominant industry. Study how a diversity of filmmakers concerned with racial inequality use cinema to narrate and represent the lives and stories of people of color. Explore the racial politics of representation, preservation, distribution, exhibition, and criticism through close readings, comparative approaches, and historically contextualized analysis.
(This course is offered as CINE 333 and RRS 333. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

CINE 335 Art of Cinematography (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Focus on the contributions of outstanding cinematographers to world film history. Examination of signature visual styles and techniques, influences of art movements and fine-arts photography, photojournalism, and technological innovation, etc., on the creative use of cinematography. Intermediate-level course. [Formerly CINE 425]

CINE 340 Critical Studies (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. Concurrent enrollment in CINE 341*.

Explores essential critical approaches for analyzing cinema. A grade of C or better required for Cinema major and minor. Intermediate-level course. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 341 Critical Studies Discussion Group (Unit: 1)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. Concurrent enrollment in CINE 340* is required.

Applied critical analysis through writing, media projects, discussion, and research about Cinema. A Grade of C or better required for the Cinema major and minor. Intermediate-level course. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 342 Documentary Film (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Exploration of the history, aesthetics, voice, and social impact of documentary and non-fiction media. Intermediate-level course.

CINE 343GW Perspectives on Documentary Film - GWAR (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; GE Area A2; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Exploration of focused issues in documentary film with an emphasis on critical writing. Intermediate-level course. (ABC/NC grading only) [Formerly CINE 342GW]

Course Attributes:

Graduation Writing Assessment

CINE 344 Film Genre (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Examination of a specific film genre focusing on key historical and theoretical issues. Intermediate-level course. Topics to be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 9 units when topics vary.

CINE 345 Auteur Cinema (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Examination of directors, stars, studios, writers, producers, or others who may be the creative force behind a given film. Intermediate-level course. Topics to be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 9 units when topics vary. [Formerly CINE 508]

CINE 346 The Art of Short Film (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Examination of the short film as a distinctive form of expression with unique structural, aesthetic, and rhetorical dimensions. Intermediate-level course.

CINE 347 Signs of Aliens: Semiotics of Film and Popular Culture (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Exploration of the sign of the alien, an element of popular culture that encompasses troubling ideologies such as xenophobia and racism. Through semiotics and cultural film studies, alienation is examined as an aesthetic expression and value system reflected in considerations of immigration, race, sexuality, and more. Intermediate-level course. [Formerly CINE 441]

Course Attributes:

Social Justice

CINE 350GW The Art of Short Film - GWAR (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; GE Area A2; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Examination of the short film as a distinctive form of expression with unique structural, aesthetic, and rhetorical dimensions with an emphasis on critical writing. Intermediate-level course. [Formerly CINE 346GW]

Course Attributes:

Graduation Writing Assessment

CINE 365 History of Animation (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200* or equivalent with a grade of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Examination of animated filmmaking around the world, from its origins in graphic and photographic arts to current and future trends in film and digital media. Exploration of the varied techniques produced by studios and individual artists.

CINE 373 Film and Society (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Major social issues as found in cinematic media: race, class, gender, and sexuality. How feminism, ideology, political movements, and social and historical changes impact representations. Intermediate-level course. Topics to be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 6 units when topics vary.

CINE 375 U.S. Culture and Cinema of the 1950s (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or consent of the instructor.

Analysis of representative 1950s Hollywood films in the context of contemporary political, ideological, social, and economic shifts in U.S. culture. Intermediate-level course.

Course Attributes:

UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities
Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities
Social Justice

CINE 376 Cinema Department Internship (Unit: 1)

Prerequisites: Upper-division Cinema majors; consent of the instructor required. Apply at the Cinema Department office.

Development of research, writing, and technical skills; training in production practices and technical equipment. May be repeated for a total of 9 units. (CR/NC grading only)

CINE 403 Soundstage Workshop (Unit: 1)

Intermediate-level production training in the practices, procedures, and safety in the use of the school soundstage. Laboratory. (CR/NC grading only) [Formerly CINE 519]

CINE 412 Sound Production for Cinema (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

The aesthetics of field and studio recording. Practice in production recording, sound effects, dialog and voice miking, and foley production. Intermediate-level production course. Activity. [Formerly CINE 512]

CINE 414 Exploring Sound Design for Cinema (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Examination of sound design for cinema, focusing on computer-based technologies of editing and mixing. Creative exploration of sound/picture relationships. Intermediate-level production course. [Formerly CINE 524]

CINE 416 Sound Editing and Mixing (Units: 3)

The preparation and editing of multiple soundtracks. Recording and mixing of soundtracks for picture using file-based technologies. Intermediate-level production course. [Formerly CINE 520]

CINE 418 Production Design and Art Direction (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Development of fundamental hands-on technical skills and aesthetic considerations in set design and art direction for film, video, and media production. Incorporates script breakdown and analysis, budgeting, creation of design plans, and stagecraft techniques. Culminates in the presentation of a set design or production design conceptualization. Intermediate-level production course. [Formerly CINE 518]

CINE 420 Projects in Film Editing (Units: 3)

Techniques and aesthetics of film editing through hands-on practice. Intermediate-level production course. Extra fee required. [Formerly CINE 522]

CINE 422 Performing for the Screen (Unit: 1)

Prerequisite: Restricted to sophomore standing or above or consent of the instructor.

Intermediate-level workshop to practice the rehearsal process and acting for the camera in conjunction with directing courses and film productions. Instruction and critique for doing auditions, preparing scene work, and acting on-set. Laboratory. May be repeated for a total of 3 units.

CINE 424 Directing Actors (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level or two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

The creative role of the director with a focus on rehearsing and directing actors for character-driven work. Intermediate-level production course. Activity.

CINE 426 16mm Cinematography (Units: 3)

Exploration of the role of Director of Photography. Practice in camera department responsibilities and crew structure. Study of visual storytelling through technical and aesthetic studio-based projects with 16mm cameras and lighting equipment. Intermediate-level cinematography course. Activity. [Formerly CINE 525]

CINE 428 Digital Cinematography (Units: 3)

Focus on image workflow. Practice in image manipulation, including camera settings, shooting techniques for visual effects, and post-production colour grading. Exploration of the craft and visual style of digital capture and display through predominantly location-based technical projects. Intermediate-level cinematography course. Activity. [Formerly CINE 530]

CINE 440 Animation Pre-Production (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of the instructor.

Visual planning and animation story development including scripting, storyboarding, and sound design. [Formerly CINE 364]

CINE 443 Drawing for Animation (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and Animation minors and consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Explore drawing techniques for animation including gesture and movement, kinetic volume, and abstraction of motion. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. [Formerly CINE 361]

CINE 444 Animation I (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Online portfolio review required. Deadline: April 20th. Enrollment by consent of the instructor only.

Aesthetics, dynamics of movement, and techniques of animation. Projects in varied media and methods. Activity. Extra fee required. [Formerly CINE 360]

CINE 445 Animation II (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Animation minors; CINE 444* with a grade of C or better; consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Production of sync-sound animation techniques. Editing, effects, story, and character development. Activity. [Formerly CINE 362]

CINE 446 Stop-Motion Animation (Units: 3)

Production of stop-motion and mixed-media animation. Practice using traditional and digital animation techniques for creative storytelling. Laboratory. (Plus-minus letter grade only) [Formerly CINE 500]

CINE 448 2D Digital Animation (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and Animation minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of instructor. Basic digital video editing skills required.

Techniques and aesthetics of experimental, documentary, and narrative digital animation. Intermediate production course. Activity. [Formerly CINE 551]

CINE 450 Fundamentals of Screenwriting (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Introduction to the fundamental principles of screenwriting and historical context for the development of dramatic writing. Introductory-level course. [Formerly CINE 356]

CINE 452 Screenwriting: Focus on Genre (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

In-depth understanding and practice of the various conventions and tropes inherent in writing within specific film genres. Students learn skills and strategies to implement this knowledge in their own scripts through exercises, analysis, and the writing of genre scripts. Topics to be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 6 units when topics vary. (Plus-minus letter grade/RP grading only).

CINE 454 Writing Short Films (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; CINE 450* or equivalent; or consent of instructor.

Screenwriting strategies for the short film in fictional and experimental forms. Topics to be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated when topics vary. Intermediate-level course.

CINE 456 Feature Screenwriting I (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; CINE 450* or equivalent; or consent of instructor.

Focus on the practice of long-form film writing, emphasizing story and plot dynamics, characterization, narration, dialogue, script forms, and alternatives. Analysis of current motion picture scripts. Intermediate-level course.

CINE 458 Writing for Documentary and Nonfiction (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of instructor.

Writing strategies for development and scripting of documentary film projects. Practice in the research process for a documentary concept. Development of techniques for writing treatments and creating visual plans. Exploration of methods of incorporating interviews and other nonfiction devices. Intermediate writing course.

CINE 470 Digital Mobile Media Production Workshop (Units: 3)

Collaborative work on short film projects with an emphasis on creating mobile media production suited for online distribution. Intermediate-level production course. Activity. [Formerly CINE 423]

CINE 472 Documentary Filmmaking Workshop (Units: 3)

Exploration of a variety of non-fiction filmmaking techniques and practices. Emphasis on socially conscious documentaries. Intermediate-level course. Lecture, 2 units; activity, 1 unit. (Plus-minus letter grade only) [Formerly CINE 430]

CINE 474 Workshop in Fiction Filmmaking (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Collaborative work on short fiction film projects with an emphasis on practicing the various crew roles in pre-production and production. Intermediate-level production course. Activity. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 476 Experimental Filmmaking (Units: 3)

Experimental film aesthetics, techniques, and practices. Projects in varied media and methods. Intermediate-level production course. [Formerly CINE 529]

CINE 478 Exploration in Interactive Cinema (Units: 3)

Explore the conceptualization, programming, production, and presentation of cinema using interactive digital tools and processes. Intermediate-level production course. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. [Formerly CINE 523]

CINE 480 Material Cinema Workshop (Units: 3)

Exploration of the meaning, histories, and strategic use of photographic material in cinema. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 502 Experiments in Cinematic Form (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 340, and CINE 341 or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Focus on experimental cinematic forms from radical experimental films to contemporary explorations of forms outside the conventional cinematic structure. Particular emphasis on social and historical context, aesthetic modes, movements, and artists. Advanced-level course. Topics to be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 6 units when topics vary.

CINE 507 Topics in Film History (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 340*, and CINE 341* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Examination of historical events as they are presented in the cinematic form or as they influence the emergence of particular aesthetics, film cycles, or representational patterns. Examination of histories of cinemas as they evolved from different cultures and regions in the world. Topics to be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 6 units when topics vary. [Formerly CINE 407]

CINE 540 Issues in Film Theory (Units: 3)

Study of a selected method or issue in film theory. Advanced-level course. Topics to be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 6 units as topics vary. Topics include Documentary Form, Sound and Voice in Cinema, Classical Film Theory, Post-Modernism and Film, and Feminism and Film. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 541 Race, Sex, and Identity Online (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 340* and CINE 341* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Analysis of the relationship between race, sexuality, and social identity online. Examination of how capitalism and the politics of social resistance are manifested in online media. Advanced-level course.

CINE 549 Critical Practices (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors or minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 340* and CINE 341* or equivalents with grades of C or better; a GWAR* course; or consent of the instructor.

Examine the relationship between critical theory and digital media practices. Familiarization with the emerging possibilities for "creative" or unconventionally presented critical work made possible by digital media: digital video, online, and other new technologies. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 572 Film Theory (Units: 3)

Advanced seminar in cinematic and media theory. [Formerly CINE 372]

CINE 598 Senior Critical Studies Seminar (Units: 3)

Conduct original research, seminar reports, close analysis. The objective is to refine critical skills, develop project outlines culminating in a piece of substantive written work. (Plus-minus letter grade only) [Formerly CINE 610]

CINE 601 Film Programming and Exhibitions Management (Units: 3)

Overview and practice of curation and programming skills involved in the creation and presentation of film and video programs. Prepares and manages the School of Cinema's Film Finals Program at semester end. Program planning; promotion and publicity; house management and public relations. Lecture, 2 units; activity, 1 unit. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. [Formerly CINE 506]

CINE 605 Exhibition, Distribution and Festivals - Film Marketing (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors or minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212*, or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Overview of the strategies, options, and practicalities of film exhibition, distribution, and marketing, within both an industry and independent filmmaking context. Emphasis on film festivals and digital distribution modes and venues.

CINE 612 Directing Visual Style (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors; two 400-level CINE courses or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Explore the creative role of directors of fiction films, including manipulation of space and time, problems of continuity, script planning, blocking, visual style, and authorship. Advanced production course. Activity. [Formerly CINE 510]

CINE 614 Advanced Lighting Techniques (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; CINE 426* or CINE 428* or an equivalent cinematography course with a grade of C or better; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Advanced cinematography course focused on lighting. Exploration of the creative possibilities of soundstage and location lighting as part of a storytelling process. Lectures and practical demonstrations in technical considerations of light fixtures, electrical safety, and crew structure. Collaborative projects include lighting for fiction, visual effects, and emerging technologies. Activity.

CINE 616 Immersive Storytelling Through Virtual Reality (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 426*, and CINE 428* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Focus on exploring the art and techniques of immersive storytelling through creative technology in virtual reality. Explore the imaginative and emotional storytelling techniques through a range of innovative immersive technologies focusing on Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). Through a variety of hands-on projects, students will create an immersive and imaginative experience that connects with 21st-century audiences. Activity. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 620 Advanced Fiction Filmmaking I (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors; portfolio required; concurrent enrollment in CINE 624; two or more of the following courses strongly recommended: CINE 350GW, CINE 424, CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 470, CINE 474, and CINE 612; consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema. May not be taken concurrently with CINE 627.

Advanced production course that fosters the development, scriptwriting, pre-production, and shooting of a short senior thesis fiction film. First of two semesters; followed by CINE 622. Serves as a culminating experience for fiction-oriented students. Activity. Extra fee may be required. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 622 Advanced Fiction Filmmaking II (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors; CINE 620*; concurrent enrollment in CINE 624; portfolio required; consent of the instructor.

Post-production phase (editing, sound design, grading, mixing) of senior thesis fiction film. Extra fee required. Activity. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 623 Exploration in Cinema as an Online Medium (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 340*, CINE 341*, and two 400*-level CINE courses or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Advanced production course that explores the conceptualization, programming, production, and presentation of cinema on the Internet, using digital tools and processes. Activity. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

CINE 624 Advanced Production Crafts (Unit: 1)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors; concurrent enrollment in CINE 622*. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Use of film-making equipment and materials. Development of advanced production skills and techniques. Laboratory. May be repeated for a total of 2 units. (Plus-minus letter grade)

CINE 627 Producing and Financing Films I (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors. CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. May not be taken concurrently with CINE 620. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

The economics of production including budgeting, breakdowns, financing and contracts, distribution and exhibition, censorship, copyright, libel and slander, and laws of privacy. Hands-on producing of a senior thesis film project. The first part of a two-semester sequence followed by CINE 628. The culminating experience for producing-oriented students. Advanced Production Course. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 628 Producing and Financing Films II (Units: 3)

Examine the economics of post-production, marketing, distribution and exhibition of independent films. Explores the role of the producer during the post-production stage of independent filmmaking. Hands-on experience with senior thesis film. Part two of a two-semester sequence; following CINE 627. Advanced production course. (Plus-minus letter grade) [Formerly CINE 542]

CINE 630 Workshop in Experimental Documentary (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 340* and CINE 341* or equivalents with grades of C or better; CINE 472*; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Advanced production course exploring experimental film practices in nonfiction. Lecture, 2 units; activity, 1 unit.

CINE 632 Media Archaeology in Cinema (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Exploration of the meaning, histories, strategies and techniques of the creative re-use of media in cinema. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only) [Formerly CINE 521]

CINE 634 International Documentary Workshop (Units: 6)

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of the instructor.

A cross-cultural student program with the collaboration of film, cultural, or academic programs or established community organizations in other countries. Students will broaden their cultural vision and develop their cinematic techniques in a global context. Documentary production experience course. Lecture, 3 units; activity, 3 units. May be repeated for a total of 12 units. [Formerly CINE 532]

CINE 635 Anthropological Filmmaking I (Units: 6)

Prerequisites: Restricted to Anthropology and Cinema majors; ANTH 120 and ANTH 300; or consent of the instructor.

Introduction to ethnographic digital video production, including methods of ethnographic fieldwork, the creation of field notes and research design. The basics of digital video planning, production, and editing. Lecture 3 units; activity, 3 units. [CSL may be available]
(This course is offered as ANTH 595 and CINE 635 [formerly CINE 595]. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

CINE 636 Anthropological Filmmaking II (Units: 4)

Prerequisites: Restricted to Anthropology and Cinema majors; ANTH 595 or CINE 635; or consent of the instructor.

Advanced filmmaking-based applied anthropological fieldwork, collaboration, and digital post-production techniques. Students complete a video for which they conducted research during the previous semester. Lecture, 2 units; activity, 2 units. [CSL may be available]
(This course is offered as ANTH 596 and CINE 636 [formerly CINE 596]. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

CINE 640 Advanced Documentary Production (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors; CINE 472*, CINE 626*, CINE 630*, CINE 632*; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level or two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Advanced production course that fosters the development, pre-production, production, and post-production of a senior thesis nonfiction filmmaking project.

CINE 642 Episodic Screenwriting (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; CINE 450* or equivalent; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Advanced screenwriting that explores extended narrative series storytelling structure and format. Analyze models of long-form narrative, and hone screenwriting skills through concept development, treatment preparation, and writing of a pilot for a webcast or episodic series. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 646 Feature Screenwriting II (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; CINE 450* or equivalent, CINE 456* or equivalent; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Advanced writing workshop focused on conceptualizing and writing long-form screenplays.[Formerly CINE 556]

CINE 648 Screenplay Revising (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; CINE 450*; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Restructure and revise a screenplay written in a previous class. Enhance story craft, acquire strategies for rewriting, and refining the clarity of script premise, characters, etc. Production of a polished work that can be submitted to competitions and serve as a writing portfolio upon graduation. Advanced writing course. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only) [Formerly CINE 552]

CINE 650 Filmmaking Master Class (Unit: 1)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Advanced workshop exploring and conceptualizing a select dimension within the craft of filmmaking (pre-production, production, or post-production) as a professional endeavor. Stresses the collaboration of filmmaking. May feature guest filmmakers and opportunities for students to receive critique and feedback on current work. May be repeated for a total of 4 units in any combination of CINE 325, CINE 326, and CINE 650 as topics vary. (CR/NC grading only) [Formerly CINE 324]

CINE 651 Experimental Animation (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and Animation minors or consent of the instructor. Basic digital video editing skills required. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Advanced production seminar exploring experimental animation techniques and practices of auteur fine art animators.

CINE 652 Documentary Animation (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and Animation minors or consent of the instructor. Basic digital video editing skills required.

Advanced production seminar exploring artistic practices in animated documentaries and animation produced for integration with live action documentaries.

CINE 654 Writing and Performing in Film and Theatre (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division students; CINE 450* or CINE 454* or CINE 456* or TH A 230* or equivalent; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level or two 600-level CINE courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception.

Advanced course pairs screenwriting students (Cinema majors) with performing students (Theatre majors) to workshop original scripts through performance.
(This course is offered as CINE 654 and TH A 558. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

CINE 656 Screenwriting Workshop: Special Topics (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; CINE 450* or equivalent; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Advanced screenwriting workshop that examines advanced projects in film writing. Special topics to coincide with instructor specialization and to be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 6 units when topics vary.

CINE 658 Creating Story Worlds (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 340* and CINE 341* or equivalents with grades of C or better; CINE 450* or equivalent; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Advanced writing course focuses on the development of creative intellectual properties for screenwriting and other media to produce deep, coherent and flexible story worlds that can generate successful narratives across platforms. [Formerly CINE 568]

CINE 660 3D Computer Animation I (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and Animation minors or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Advanced workshop on developing technical and conceptual skills related to modeling, motion choreography, and rendering. Activity. May be repeated for a total of 9 units.

CINE 661 3D Computer Animation II (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: CINE 660* or consent of the instructor.

Advanced workshop expanding on technical and conceptual skills in 3D computer animation. Activity. May be repeated for a total of 9 units.

CINE 664 Animation III (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: CINE 445 with a grade of C or better and consent of the instructor.

Workshop producing animated short films. Focus on research, original sound design, editing and storytelling. Activity. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Extra fee required. [Formerly CINE 466].

CINE 665 Animation IV (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior standing Animation minors; CINE 664* with a grade of C or better; consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Workshop producing a thesis animated film. Focus on research, animation and sound design for creative storytelling. Activity. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Students may enroll in a maximum of 7 units in 600-level CINE courses per semester except CINE 601. [Formerly CINE 468]

CINE 667 Animation Professional Practice (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to junior and senior Animation minors or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Experience in professional animation practices. Planning and presenting animation finals program including social media and publicity. Developing animation portfolios and online professional artist practices. Critiques of student work by animation professionals. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 685 Projects in Teaching in Cinema (Units: 1-3)

Prerequisites: Cinema major; consent of the instructor.

Teaching experiences in cinema in production, animation, studies and/or history, through assigned instructional projects as classroom aides. (Students may earn a maximum of 6 units toward the baccalaureate degree for any course(s) numbered 685 regardless of discipline.)

CINE 690 Production Practice (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors; CINE 340* and CINE 341*; a CINE GWAR course; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Independent practice course allows students to propose and carry out individual projects. Students act in a major crew role such as screenwriter, director, editor, production designer, and producer. Does not include Cinema equipment checkout privileges. Open to students who have demonstrated the ability to work independently, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (undergraduate), and approval of an instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

CINE 692 Internship (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to senior standing and consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Experience in a special field. 100+ hours of field experience in cinema-related activities under the supervision of professionals. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (CR/NC grading only)

CINE 695 Independent Critical Studies (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: CINE 340 and CINE 341; or consent of the instructor.

Independent studies for qualified students who wish to pursue research and scholarly work under faculty supervision. May be repeated for a total of 9 units.

CINE 699 Independent Study (Units: 1-3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Selected projects in cinema studies or production. Open to students who have demonstrated the ability to work independently, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (undergraduate), and approval of an instructor. Does not include Cinema equipment checkout privileges. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

CINE 700 Introduction to Graduate Studies (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate students in M.A. in Cinema Studies.

Orientation to graduate study; introduction to the professional standards and practices of cinema discipline; survey of cinematic and media culture theory. Development of a tentative master's thesis forms the primary basis for written work. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 701 Creative Process I (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to M.F.A. Cinema students; concurrent enrollment in CINE 710, CINE 711, and CINE 721.

Basic elements of film writing and design: conceptualization, idea development, scripting, storyboarding, composing/staging for the camera, and image gathering. Activity.

CINE 702 Creative Process II (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate Cinema students; CINE 701; concurrent enrollment in CINE 712 and CINE 722.

Continuation of CINE 701. Emphasizing writing and design for a specific film project and basic principles of writing a research proposal. Activity.

CINE 710 Production Practice I (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to M.F.A Cinema students; concurrent enrollment in CINE 701, CINE 711, and CINE 721.

Beginning graduate course in cinematography and lighting. Use of film stocks, cameras, lenses, filters, light meters, and lights as well as screen direction, camera composition, and movement. Activity. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 711 Production Practice II (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to M.F.A. Cinema students; concurrent enrollment in CINE 701, CINE 710, and a graduate Cinema theory elective (700-level, vary by semester).

Beginning graduate course in editing and sound for film. Processes and procedures for picture and sound editing. Field, studio, and post-production sound for motion pictures. Problems in design and the production of meaning. Activity.

CINE 712 Production Practice III (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to M.F.A. Cinema students; CINE 701, CINE 710, CINE 711, and CINE 721; concurrent enrollment in CINE 722.

Continuation of CINE 710 and CINE 711. Refinement of basic filmmaking skills and processes. Production of required first-year M.F.A. project. Activity. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 713 Animation Workshop (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate Cinema students or consent of the instructor. Basic digital editing skills required; no drawing skills needed.

Hands-on skills and guidance in stop-motion and digital animation and effects production. Screenings and critical analysis of experimental, documentary, and narrative animated short films. Students produce short animations and are encouraged to explore a variety of animation techniques and examine how animation can inform their thesis work. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 715 Cinematography Workshop (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate Cinema students; CINE 710*; or consent of the instructor.

Exploration and achievement of the next level of aesthetics and techniques in cinematography and lighting through a series of masterpiece examinations, hands-on production workshops, cinematography master classes, and industry practices. Projects in up-to-date digital technology. Activity. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 720 Critical Paradigms and the Cinematic (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students.

Approaches to the cinematic form through critical paradigms such as theories of the postmodern, post-colonial theory, structuralism/post-structuralism, systems theory, posthumanist theories. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 721 Cinematic Documentary (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Graduate Cinema students.

Issues and concepts related to non-fiction cinematic forms such as documentary, or ethnographic film. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 722 Independent Cinema (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students.

The tradition of independent narrative filmmaking: narrative structure, European art cinema, Third cinema, and/or American independent cinema. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 723 Cinema Forms and Aesthetics (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students.

Theoretical and critical perspectives on dominant traditions and major modes of cinema and/or media: classical, film narrative, documentary; avant-garde cinema and media. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 726 Cinema Theory II (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to second-year M.F.A. Cinema students; CINE 761 and CINE 762; concurrent enrollment in CINE 763 and CINE 770.

Combines the practical aspects of portfolio and teaching preparation with the theoretical concerns generated from thesis projects and questions of pedagogy.

CINE 727 Cinematic Styles, Forms and Movements (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema and Women and Gender Studies students.

Examination of established cinematic styles, forms and movements such as how does style affect content? How do movements emerge? How do forms change over time? What relationship does a particular movement bear to narrative storytelling, documentary expression or avant-garde practice? May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 728 Cinema Histories (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students.

Examination of cinematic traditions through historical methods with an emphasis historiographic research, modes of argumentation, principles of causality, narrative, and rhetoric. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 730 Experimental Cinema Workshop (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students or consent of the instructor.

Aesthetics of avant-garde cinema and production of a short film using experimental techniques. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 740 Workshop in Documentary Production (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students.

Hands-on skills and guidance in documentary production. Each student directs and produces their own film and crews on others. Technical production skills, critical analysis of non-fiction films, and documentary voice for creative expression. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 741 Cinema and the City (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students.

Issues of the representation of the city in cinema, urban space has proven crucial to genre films, as well as documentaries and the avant-garde. Utopic and dystopic elements of urban life receive close scrutiny. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 743 Sexuality in the Cinema (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students.

Theories and representations of sexualities in cinema from various contexts, traditions, and histories such as queer and LGBTQ subjectivities, practices such as asexuality, BDSM and polyamory, and the study of cinema as an apparatus for the production of intimacy. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 747 Postcolonial Cinema (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students.

Examination of post-colonial theories, including notions of modernity, nationalism, post-nationalism, hybridity, subalternity, and the politics of differences, and how they can be applied to critical thinking in cinema and media. Focus on Hollywood cinema and third world cinema. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 748 Cinema and Cultural Studies (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students.

Examination of the field of Cultural Studies and its influence on cinema and media studies. Students will read both founding theoretical texts and contemporaneous scholarship. Emphasis on intersecting structures of power, including class, nation, gender, race, and sexuality. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 749 Critical Practices (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students.

Exploration of the relationship between critical theory/practice and digital media practices; familiarization with the emerging possibilities for critical work made possible by digital media. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 755 Feature Screenwriting (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate Cinema students; introductory screenwriting; consent of the instructor.

Advanced screenwriting leading to the completion of a feature-length original script. The development of ideas, premise pitching, and disciplined writing practice. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 761 Directing for Cinema (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to M.F.A. Cinema students; first-year M.F.A. requirements.

Advanced production course that emphasizes students' individual ideas, how to put them into moving images/sound/text and how/why these inform their evolving creative work. Activity.

CINE 762 Advanced Cinematography and Lighting (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to second-year M.F.A. students; CINE 701, CINE 710, CINE 711, CINE 712, CINE 721, and CINE 722.

Working cinematographers, Steadicam operators, gaffers, and other crew people give master classes in cameras, production and lighting techniques, and industry practices. Directors, digital imaging technicians, and lighting company reps visit the classroom. Students complete projects in video and 16mm film. Activity.

CINE 763 Projects in Advanced Editing (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to second-year M.F.A. students; CINE 701, CINE 710, CINE 711, CINE 712, CINE 721, and CINE 722.

Aesthetic and technical aspects of editing and post-production in diverse cinema genres. Current technical strategies for editing picture and sound applied to original film or video designed by students. Activity. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 765 Internship (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students.

Field experience with production entities and organizations within the cinema industry. May be repeated once with the consent of the instructor. (CR/NC grading only)

CINE 770 Film Production Research (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to second-year M.F.A. students; CINE 761 and CINE 762; concurrent enrollment in CINE 726 and CINE 763.

Focuses on the development of the students' individual vision and aesthetics and its realization through research, script development, and production planning for the thesis film. Activity. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 813 Production Practice in Animation (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Approved MFA Cinema students and consent of the instructor.

Developing skills in one or more modes of animation. Individual and/or group projects. May be repeated for a total of 9 units.

CINE 820 Seminar in Critical Theory (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students.

Advanced study of critical theory specific to the cinematic form usually featuring a single theorist such as Bazin, Deleuze, Metz, Mulvey, and Zizek, or a single theme such as Reception, Modernity, Performance, and Realism. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 823 Curation and Cinema (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema and Museum Studies students.

Examination of curatorial practice and the role of curators in contemporary culture; the relation between moving images and contemporary art practices; projection, display and exhibition of time-based media in and beyond film events and art institutions. (Plus-minus letter grade only)
(This course is offered as CINE 823 and M S 823. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)

CINE 840 Professional Development and Training (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students.

Practicum designed to prepare students for doctoral and professional careers.

CINE 852 Directed Experience in Film Education (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Graduate Cinema students and consent of the instructor.

Directed experience in the teaching of film courses. Students assist in course preparation and instruction and receive supervision from the instructor in charge. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

CINE 894 Creative Work Project (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: CINE 770, approval of thesis project proposal, consent of instructor, approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC), and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies.

Advancement to Candidacy and Proposal for Culminating Experience Requirement forms must be approved by the Graduate Division before registration. (CR/NC, RP)

CINE 897 Research Projects in Cinema Studies (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Restricted to M.A. Cinema students; CINE 700; and consent of the instructor.

Methods of research for individual graduate projects in cinema studies. Development of a problem of interest to the student. (Plus-minus letter grade, RP grading only)

CINE 898 Master's Thesis (Units: 3)

Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor and department chair or graduate coordinator, approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC) for Master of Arts in Cinema and Culminating Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies.

Advancement to Candidacy and Proposal for Culminating Experience Requirement forms must be approved by the Graduate Division before registration. (CR/NC grading only)

CINE 899 Independent Study (Units: 3)

Prerequisite: Consent of the supervising instructor and department chair or graduate coordinator.

Supervised individual projects in various aspects of the motion picture field. Does not include Cinema equipment checkout privileges. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

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