Introduction and development of technical aspects and skills of filmmaking.

Development of the student's understanding and approach to the critical and practical challenges of working creatively with image and sound.

Introduction and development of aesthetic and critical concepts of filmmaking, sound and image.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

This course is an introduction to documentary and experimental modes of production. Students will develop technical and conceptual skills through the completion of production exercises. Lectures, demos, readings, and exercises will cover various aspects of theory, aesthetics, and practice.

Introduction to the various codes and forms that work at the mainstream and borders of cinematic production, such as documentary and experimental.

Introduction to various means of organizing and manipulating images and sound by both analogue and non-linear means.

Introduction to the various codes and forms that work at the mainstream and borders of cinematic production, such as fiction and hybrid.

A survey of major ideas of visual and audio perception. These ideas will be related to semiotic systems and how filmic meaning is encoded and decoded and/or recorded by the spectator.

Readings in classical film theory and criticism and critical works discussed in relation to film screening.

The goal of the course is to develop theoretical knowledge and the practical ability to write a successful screenplay. The class will ground students in the key craft elements of story structure, plot, scene development, character, and dialogue.

Introductory course to the basic elements of film scripting: dramatic fundamentals, screenplay format, narrative strategies, character creation, and dialogue development.

Topics will focus around codes and forms that work at the mainstream and borders of cinematic production.

Growth of film from its origin to the French New Wave (1960's). Technical, economic, and social influence on cinema; development of film as an art.

Growth of film from the French New Wave (1960's) to the present. Technical, economic, and social influence on cinema as an industry and art.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

This is a comprehensive workshop designed to improve students technical filmmaking skills through lectures, demonstrations and hands-on exercises. Additional work required for graduate students.

Laboratory in cel, object animation, and titling preparation, and execution. Special effects, Mattes, Rotoscoping and Bipack techniques.

Advanced exploration of cinematic modes through the creation of short film(s) and critical evaluation of the process. A 16mm release print is required upon completion of this course.

Offers students further opportunity to develop scriptwriting skills. Special attention on story, character development, and narrative strategies. A portfolio-quality script for a feature-length film or for the senior project will be written.

Develop skills to understand and analyze the script from a director's point of view and create an engaging mise-en-scene. Analyze different strategies to direct a scene and enhance the communication between the director and actor. Additional work required for graduate students. 

Principles of sound and acoustics as related to recording audio for film with equal treatment given to film sound design theory and practice in all forms of production, assemblage and editing.

This course aims to examine adaptive practices and the significant role of the audience in the adaptation process. Through the exploration of diverse adaptation theories, students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of film adaptations. Additional work for graduate students. 

Students learn film editing through conceptual perspectives and hands-on labs. Focused on the art of storytelling, students learn to manipulate time, space, rhythm and emotion, and apply these skills to their own creative projects. Enroll in both The Art of Editing and The Art of Editing Lab.

Develop foundational skills in the use of a digital editing platform, as well as investigating current workflows. Students receive ongoing critique, feedback and one-to-one problem solving to determine their proficiency and advancement in editing. Additional work for graduate students.

Expand editing skills, while learning advanced software. Through lectures, tutorials and individual projects, students learn editing techniques, project organization, and media management. Come prepared with a current work-in-progress or a new project to begin post-production. Additional work required for graduate students.

Interaction between film and society. Specific issues, such as genre, auteur, ideology, spectatorship, and technology. Additional work required for graduate students.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Offered only in London. Construction of British masculinity in screen adaptations of James Bond and Sherlock Holmes. Providing close readings of texts and adaptations, explores gender, sexuality, class, race, ethnicity and nationhood in construction of hegemonic and ¿other¿ British masculinity on screen.

The primary objective of the course is to develop and organize the thesis film project(s), including creating a preliminary budget, fundraising strategy, identifying key collaborators, and establishing a potential timeline.

Year-long production of a film demonstrating technical and artistic skills acquired in the film program. An accepted proposal required.

Offered only in Florence. By paying special attention to how certain themes are addressed¿ immigration, organized crime, and family life¿ this course provides a critical perspective on today¿s Italian society and culture. It also examines how contemporary Italian film has challenged traditional cinematic language and transgressed genre boundaries.

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Advanced topics relating a focused set of critical and theoretical questions to a specific film or group of films. For graduate and advanced undergraduate students.

Modes of filmmaking such as experimental, narrative, expository; or technical areas such as cinematography, lighting, or art design.

Exercises in filming fictional dramatic scripts, centered on exploring the director-actor relationship, aimed at refining directorial skills.

This course delves into the various aspects of cinematography, including camera functionality, lens selection, film stock, framing and composition, lighting techniques, and the changing landscape of digital filmmaking.

This course enhances students cinematography skills, visual literacy, and critical thinking essential for their development. It explores various styles and techniques, improving understanding of tools, processes, and skills essential for a professional filmmaking career.

Methods of film and video criticism. The place of the author, the text, the spectator, and the ideological underpinnings of aesthetic value in the critical process.

This course will equip students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to master the art of color grading in film, aimed at creating specific visual aesthetics to enhance the final work. Students will explore and experiment with a range of tools and techniques, deepening their understanding of moving image perception and its technical aspects.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.