The books in the CLR are arranged by topic using Library of Congress classification system. Here are a few call number ranges to explore:
PN1600-3307 Drama
PN1660-1693 Technique of dramatic composition
PN1993-1999 Motion pictures
PN1997-1997.85 Plays, scenarios, etc.
PN2000-3307 Dramatic representation. The theater
PN2061-2071 Art of acting
PN2085-2091 The stage and accessories
TR250-265 Cameras
TR287-500 Photographic processing. Darkroom technique
TR845-899 Cinematography. Motion pictures
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As the only training ground for production designers in the country, the program seeks to capitalize on the growth of this field and create an in-depth program of study that will give students a solid foundation to work in today’s theater and film industry.
The Theater Arts Production Design program provides students with a multitude of foundation courses that will equip them with the history, theories, skills and facility to effectively communicate their ideas and processes through visual and auditory forms intended for the stage. Students conduct dramaturgical research and produce artworks as a means to apply fundamental theories, concepts and techniques. Through coursework and practice, students experience a position of responsibility to create, examine and collaborate under various theater productions.
The Film Production Design program provides students with a multitude of foundation and practical courses that will equip them with the history, theories, skills and facility to effectively communicate their ideas and processes through visual forms intended for moving images. Students will go through the rudiments of designing, building and capturing scenes for the camera through coursework and practice. Students experience a position of responsibility to create, examine and collaborate under various aspects of film-making.
This course guide gathers in one place carefully evaluated and selected resources on culinary arts available and accessible at the CLR and its subscribed databases. Books (both print and electronic) are categorized per course; while journals, magazines and online databases are recommended for the entire Production Design program.
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This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of costume design and technology. Students will be immersed in developing characters in different texts through costume and will learn how to communicate design choices both visually and verbally through rendering techniques and research. The course will expose students to the elements and procedures that are utilized in the costume design and execution process. The lab section of this course will give the student the opportunity to participate in the construction of costumes and wardrobe for different characters.
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of costume design and technology. Students will be immersed in developing characters in different texts through costume and will learn how to communicate design choices both visually and verbally through rendering techniques and research. The course will expose students to the elements and procedures that are utilized in the costume design and execution process. The lab section of this course will give the student the opportunity to participate in the construction of costumes and wardrobe for different characters.
The course introduces the student to the history and role of the dramaturg developing basic skill sets and developing a basic understanding of the approach for play analysis with regard to a historical perspective of dramatic literature. It also develops a personal methodology in applying concepts to original research-based artistic work and assist for a theatrical organization in season selection, audience education and development.
The course introduces the student to the history and role of the dramaturg developing basic skill sets and developing a basic understanding of the approach for play analysis with regard to a historical perspective of dramatic literature. It also develops a personal methodology in applying concepts to original research-based artistic work and assist for a theatrical organization in season selection, audience education and development.
The course is an exploration of the history of costume design in western civilization from the classical period to the 19th Century. Through film and slide-illustrated lectures, the course examines the evolution of the different silhouettes of costuming for male and female from each period and explore the significance of costumes in relation to the political, cultural, social and economic conditions.
The course is an exploration of the history of costume design in western civilization from the classical period to the 19th Century. Through film and slide-illustrated lectures, the course examines the evolution of the different silhouettes of costuming for male and female from each period and explore the significance of costumes in relation to the political, cultural, social and economic conditions.
The course is an in-depth study of the historiography of Western scenic practices and architectural structures from the classical to the early 19th century. The course will also examine the advantages, problems and practices for designing scenery for the thrust, proscenium and arena stages.
The course is an in-depth study of the historiography of Western scenic practices and architectural structures from the classical to the early 19th century. The course will also examine the advantages, problems and practices for designing scenery for the thrust, proscenium and arena stages.
Introduction to Production Design
The course introduces students to ideas and approaches to the study of production design for the theater that includes scenery, costumes and lighting. The course covers elements and principles of design specifically for the theater and how from a visual perspective, a story can be told. Projects provide a chance for students to experiment using text analysis and concept on the different disciplines with the building blocks of design.
Introduction to Production Design
The course introduces students to ideas and approaches to the study of production design for the theater that includes scenery, costumes and lighting. The course covers elements and principles of design specifically for the theater and how from a visual perspective, a story can be told. Projects provide a chance for students to experiment using text analysis and concept on the different disciplines with the building blocks of design.
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of scenic design for the theater. Students will be immersed to the dynamic interplays between text, space and the spectator gaining an appreciation for the cultural, social and ideological forces that have influenced theatrical forms throughout history. The course develops the student’s process for exploring individual artistic expression within the parameters set by the playwright and the director and identifying the themes and necessities of a given text and translating these ideas into communicable and concrete visual concepts.
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of scenic design for the theater. Students will be immersed to the dynamic interplays between text, space and the spectator gaining an appreciation for the cultural, social and ideological forces that have influenced theatrical forms throughout history. The course develops the student’s process for exploring individual artistic expression within the parameters set by the playwright and the director and identifying the themes and necessities of a given text and translating these ideas into communicable and concrete visual concepts.
This course is an introduction to the practice of stage effects in various aspects of theater production. The students will be immersed in the exploration and development of special materials used for specialized stage effects requirements.
This course is an introduction to the practice of stage effects in various aspects of theater production. The students will be immersed in the exploration and development of special materials used for specialized stage effects requirements.
The course is a hands-on, workshop course wherein the student learns the basic rudiments of stage and set construction by physically handling and utilizing tools and materials in order to create sets and scenery for theater and film.
The course is a hands-on, workshop course wherein the student learns the basic rudiments of stage and set construction by physically handling and utilizing tools and materials in order to create sets and scenery for theater and film.
The course explores the business component of students who specializes in the different aspects of production such as design, stage and production management. It aims to familiarize the students with the business side of production such as a survey of potential employment opportunities in the theater and other similar areas; current industry practices on hiring; how to come up with a portfolio and strategies in applying for positions of interest.
The course explores the business component of students who specializes in the different aspects of production such as design, stage and production management. It aims to familiarize the students with the business side of production such as a survey of potential employment opportunities in the theater and other similar areas; current industry practices on hiring; how to come up with a portfolio and strategies in applying for positions of interest.
This course offers studies of the selected major documents in the evolution of dramatic theory, from classical foundations through the 18th Century. The course will discuss the major dramatists and theorists of the classical period with focus on close reading of their dramatic works and a discourse on how it engages with the philosophical, political, social and economic conditions of its time. Moreover, the course will help the students develop their capacity to interpret and evaluate classical dramatic materials from the pages of a script and translate it into performance on stage. In order to fully understand the context of the text, the class will also attempt to reconstruct and approximate the original performance through practical studies on selected scenes. The students are also encouraged to explore and present any current scholarly research and articles that will enrich the understanding in class.
This course offers studies of the selected major documents in the evolution of dramatic theory, from classical foundations through the 18th Century. The course will discuss the major dramatists and theorists of the classical period with focus on close reading of their dramatic works and a discourse on how it engages with the philosophical, political, social and economic conditions of its time. Moreover, the course will help the students develop their capacity to interpret and evaluate classical dramatic materials from the pages of a script and translate it into performance on stage. In order to fully understand the context of the text, the class will also attempt to reconstruct and approximate the original performance through practical studies on selected scenes. The students are also encouraged to explore and present any current scholarly research and articles that will enrich the understanding in class.
The course introduces students to the use of established software programs and peripheral hardware employed in the creation of complete and accurate designs and preparation of drawings used in scenographic (set, stage, scenery) and theatrical environments, as well as investigates new and emerging software programs and peripheral hardware, as they become available.
The course introduces students to the use of established software programs and peripheral hardware employed in the creation of complete and accurate designs and preparation of drawings used in scenographic (set, stage, scenery) and theatrical environments, as well as investigates new and emerging software programs and peripheral hardware, as they become available.
This is an advanced course to the theory and practice of costume design for the theater. Students will be immersed in developing the artistic and practical aspects of designing costumes, building on previous training. Students will learn how to communicate design concepts, style and choices both visually and verbally through research and the construction of the costume wardrobe.
This is an advanced course to the theory and practice of costume design for the theater. Students will be immersed in developing the artistic and practical aspects of designing costumes, building on previous training. Students will learn how to communicate design concepts, style and choices both visually and verbally through research and the construction of the costume wardrobe.
This course is an overview of the basic practice of make-up and hair design. It is aimed at teaching the student how to design, style and apply hair and make-up in aid of character representation and development, as based on the unique qualities of the character and in relation to her role vis-à-vis the play’s narrative. It will go through the basics of hair and skin maintenance, fundamentals of hair and make-up design as well as the more complex areas of the field, including basic application of prosthetics.
This course is an overview of the basic practice of make-up and hair design. It is aimed at teaching the student how to design, style and apply hair and make-up in aid of character representation and development, as based on the unique qualities of the character and in relation to her role vis-à-vis the play’s narrative. It will go through the basics of hair and skin maintenance, fundamentals of hair and make-up design as well as the more complex areas of the field, including basic application of prosthetics.
The course is an exploration of the history of set design from the different Asian countries namely India, China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. The course will also examine the advantages, problems and practices for designing scenery for the thrust, proscenium and arena stages.
The course is an exploration of the history of set design from the different Asian countries namely India, China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. The course will also examine the advantages, problems and practices for designing scenery for the thrust, proscenium and arena stages.
The course is an introduction to the theories, processes, and methods of designing the lighting for the stage and other forms of live performance, as an effective means of conveying the director’s vision. It is a laboratory workshop that explores in guiding the attention of the spectator to focus on the relevant part of the stage, define the scenographic space, and take part in shaping the emotional response of the spectator by suggesting the atmosphere of the scene. It is also an opportunity for the student to learn how to supervise and direct a lighting crew in setting up, operating, and maintaining a stage lighting system for a particular performance/ show.
The course is an introduction to the theories, processes, and methods of designing the lighting for the stage and other forms of live performance, as an effective means of conveying the director’s vision. It is a laboratory workshop that explores in guiding the attention of the spectator to focus on the relevant part of the stage, define the scenographic space, and take part in shaping the emotional response of the spectator by suggesting the atmosphere of the scene. It is also an opportunity for the student to learn how to supervise and direct a lighting crew in setting up, operating, and maintaining a stage lighting system for a particular performance/ show.
This is an advanced course to the technical practice of scaled three-dimensional model or maquette construction for theater and film. Students will be more immersed to the process constructing scale models from rendered scaled and technical drawings. Students will be advised to work with a professional set designer to collaborate on the initial process of designing for theater and film concluding with the presentation of the scale model.
This is an advanced course to the technical practice of scaled three-dimensional model or maquette construction for theater and film. Students will be more immersed to the process constructing scale models from rendered scaled and technical drawings. Students will be advised to work with a professional set designer to collaborate on the initial process of designing for theater and film concluding with the presentation of the scale model.
Production Methods for Theater
Introduction to the theories and techniques of stage and production management for creating live performance, investigating fundamental principles, practices, processes, and pertinent legislation and regulation. Developing the skills required in the procurement and management of resources to take a production from design to reality.
Production Methods for Theater
Introduction to the theories and techniques of stage and production management for creating live performance, investigating fundamental principles, practices, processes, and pertinent legislation and regulation. Developing the skills required in the procurement and management of resources to take a production from design to reality.
The course is an introduction to learning how to draw Perspective. It explores lineal perspective to enhance a solid base for design in 1, 2, and 3-point perspective as well as isometric perspective. The students will explore environments and objects for illustration and understand the basic atmospheric perspective for different spaces.
The course is an introduction to learning how to draw Perspective. It explores lineal perspective to enhance a solid base for design in 1, 2, and 3-point perspective as well as isometric perspective. The students will explore environments and objects for illustration and understand the basic atmospheric perspective for different spaces.
The course offers the students an opportunity to gain expertise in designing and applying a variety of stage make-up effects using latex prosthetic pieces. It is aimed at teaching the student how to design, style and apply prosthetics in various character representations and development.
The course offers the students an opportunity to gain expertise in designing and applying a variety of stage make-up effects using latex prosthetic pieces. It is aimed at teaching the student how to design, style and apply prosthetics in various character representations and development.
This is a hands-on production course that involves mounting and presenting a one-act play under a designed professional theater company with a professional theater director and the class serving as artistic and production team. The class will undergo the major rudiments of creating a production from designing, reading and script analysis, rehearsals, set and costume construction, technical set-up as well as marketing. The production will be staged at SDA Theater as part of the theater company’s regular season with a paying audience in attendance.
This is a hands-on production course that involves mounting and presenting a one-act play under a designed professional theater company with a professional theater director and the class serving as artistic and production team. The class will undergo the major rudiments of creating a production from designing, reading and script analysis, rehearsals, set and costume construction, technical set-up as well as marketing. The production will be staged at SDA Theater as part of the theater company’s regular season with a paying audience in attendance.
This is an advanced course to the theory and practice of scenic design for the theater. Students will be more immersed to the dynamic interplays between text, space and the spectator gaining an appreciation for the cultural, social and ideological forces that have influenced theatrical forms throughout history. The course further develops the student’s process for exploring individual artistic expression within the parameters set by the playwright and the director in different genres and identifying the themes and necessities of a given text and translating these ideas into communicable and concrete visual concepts that will be rendered through scaled technical drawings which will ultimately be built into a scale model or a maquette
This is an advanced course to the theory and practice of scenic design for the theater. Students will be more immersed to the dynamic interplays between text, space and the spectator gaining an appreciation for the cultural, social and ideological forces that have influenced theatrical forms throughout history. The course further develops the student’s process for exploring individual artistic expression within the parameters set by the playwright and the director in different genres and identifying the themes and necessities of a given text and translating these ideas into communicable and concrete visual concepts that will be rendered through scaled technical drawings which will ultimately be built into a scale model or a maquette
The course outlines a formalist approach the principles, techniques, and theories of script analysis for theatrical production focusing on structure, language, character development and thematic content. The course offers general guidelines for reading and thinking about plays and understanding the basic potentials of a play’s construction.
The course outlines a formalist approach the principles, techniques, and theories of script analysis for theatrical production focusing on structure, language, character development and thematic content. The course offers general guidelines for reading and thinking about plays and understanding the basic potentials of a play’s construction.
This is an advanced course to the practice of stage effects in various aspects of theater production. The students will be immersed in the advanced exploration and development of special materials used for specialized stage effects requirements.
This is an advanced course to the practice of stage effects in various aspects of theater production. The students will be immersed in the advanced exploration and development of special materials used for specialized stage effects requirements.
The course explores a basic understanding of the different aspects of styling and teaches them how to style for different occasions. It also examines the basic creative process of research, designing and interpreting designs. It focuses on core skills and aims to introduce students to a wide range of design-oriented and conceptual projects on costumes and space for particular situations such as photography shoots. By the end of the course the student creates a a portfolio of their project based on a thematic approach.
The course explores a basic understanding of the different aspects of styling and teaches them how to style for different occasions. It also examines the basic creative process of research, designing and interpreting designs. It focuses on core skills and aims to introduce students to a wide range of design-oriented and conceptual projects on costumes and space for particular situations such as photography shoots. By the end of the course the student creates a a portfolio of their project based on a thematic approach.
This is an advanced course to the basic building materials, components, methods, and sequences in creating sets for theater and film. It is designed to give students advanced technical skills and the experience in construction and related trades.
This is an advanced course to the basic building materials, components, methods, and sequences in creating sets for theater and film. It is designed to give students advanced technical skills and the experience in construction and related trades.
The course is an exploration of the fundamentals of technical drawing that relates to drawing, scale, dimensions, geometric constructions, architecture, orthographic projection, dimensioning and pictorial drawings. These are geared toward the development of students’ spatial visualization, technical communication and interdisciplinary skills.
The course is an exploration of the fundamentals of technical drawing that relates to drawing, scale, dimensions, geometric constructions, architecture, orthographic projection, dimensioning and pictorial drawings. These are geared toward the development of students’ spatial visualization, technical communication and interdisciplinary skills.
The course is an overview of the elements, systems, and methods of technical integration (infrastructure, power, scenery, lighting, sound reinforcement, video projection, special elements), as well as risk assessment and management, for the cost effective and time efficient mounting, running, and “striking” of stage/ live performances.
The course is an overview of the elements, systems, and methods of technical integration (infrastructure, power, scenery, lighting, sound reinforcement, video projection, special elements), as well as risk assessment and management, for the cost effective and time efficient mounting, running, and “striking” of stage/ live performances.
This course offers studies of the selected major documents in the evolution of dramatic theory, from 18th Century through Postmodern dramatic theories. The course will discuss the major dramatists and theorists of the classical period with focus on close reading of their dramatic works and a discourse on how it engages with the philosophical, political, social and economic conditions of its time. Moreover, the course will help the students develop their capacity to interpret and evaluate classical dramatic materials from the pages of a script and translate it into performance on stage. In order to fully understand the context of the text, the class will also attempt to reconstruct and approximate the original performance through practical studies on selected scenes. The students are also encouraged to explore and present any current scholarly research and articles that will enrich the understanding in class
This course offers studies of the selected major documents in the evolution of dramatic theory, from 18th Century through Postmodern dramatic theories. The course will discuss the major dramatists and theorists of the classical period with focus on close reading of their dramatic works and a discourse on how it engages with the philosophical, political, social and economic conditions of its time. Moreover, the course will help the students develop their capacity to interpret and evaluate classical dramatic materials from the pages of a script and translate it into performance on stage. In order to fully understand the context of the text, the class will also attempt to reconstruct and approximate the original performance through practical studies on selected scenes. The students are also encouraged to explore and present any current scholarly research and articles that will enrich the understanding in class
The course is an inter-disciplinary overview of technologies useful for creating interactive installations and performance systems, using video projection, 3D graphics, environmental sensors, and visual programming related to art, design, dance, or theatre. Students will learn underlying concepts relevant to the representation and translation of data to and from digital and analog forms. Most importantly students will learn processes they can use to track emerging technologies and integrate them with their current interests and skills. This course will expose students to current emerging flexible technologies intended for the development and evaluation of individual performance or installation works through conceptual research.
The course is an inter-disciplinary overview of technologies useful for creating interactive installations and performance systems, using video projection, 3D graphics, environmental sensors, and visual programming related to art, design, dance, or theatre. Students will learn underlying concepts relevant to the representation and translation of data to and from digital and analog forms. Most importantly students will learn processes they can use to track emerging technologies and integrate them with their current interests and skills. This course will expose students to current emerging flexible technologies intended for the development and evaluation of individual performance or installation works through conceptual research.
The course is an overview of the basic concepts, techniques and knowledge that are the foundation of professional photography. It will focus mainly on the technical aspects of photography, technological, aesthetic and ideological relationships between photography and film. Topics will include realism, reflexivity, and the influence of photography on film.
The course is an overview of the basic concepts, techniques and knowledge that are the foundation of professional photography. It will focus mainly on the technical aspects of photography, technological, aesthetic and ideological relationships between photography and film. Topics will include realism, reflexivity, and the influence of photography on film.
A study of the electronic and photochemical imaging techniques, and lighting, for film. The emphasis is on the concepts needed to control the quality of images created, including such techniques as varying the frame rate, shutter speed, exposure, camera filters and color temperature. Students shoot weekly in-class exercises that are screened in subsequent sessions. This course provides the student with the skills needed to reproduce various lighting conditions and create different moods
A study of the electronic and photochemical imaging techniques, and lighting, for film. The emphasis is on the concepts needed to control the quality of images created, including such techniques as varying the frame rate, shutter speed, exposure, camera filters and color temperature. Students shoot weekly in-class exercises that are screened in subsequent sessions. This course provides the student with the skills needed to reproduce various lighting conditions and create different moods
An advance study of the electronic and photochemical imaging techniques, and lighting, for film. The emphasis is on the concepts needed to control the quality of images created, including such techniques as varying the frame rate, shutter speed, exposure, camera filters and color temperature. Students shoot weekly in-class exercises that are screened in subsequent sessions. This course provides the student with the skills needed to reproduce various lighting conditions and create different moods
An advance study of the electronic and photochemical imaging techniques, and lighting, for film. The emphasis is on the concepts needed to control the quality of images created, including such techniques as varying the frame rate, shutter speed, exposure, camera filters and color temperature. Students shoot weekly in-class exercises that are screened in subsequent sessions. This course provides the student with the skills needed to reproduce various lighting conditions and create different moods
The course explores situating interactive media and performance in historical, sociocultural, and political contexts. This hybrid studies/production course includes critical analysis of mass media, performance and audio art, DJ Cultures, film, music, video, sound tracks, video games, anime, computer interfaces, websites, web video, radio, and television, and online social networking
The course explores situating interactive media and performance in historical, sociocultural, and political contexts. This hybrid studies/production course includes critical analysis of mass media, performance and audio art, DJ Cultures, film, music, video, sound tracks, video games, anime, computer interfaces, websites, web video, radio, and television, and online social networking
The course is a study of designing for the camera with a focus on developing solid technical understandings of cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, and editing. Students will be given an introduction to film design language, an overview of key concepts from film history and use digital cameras to create their own short film projects.
The course is a study of designing for the camera with a focus on developing solid technical understandings of cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, and editing. Students will be given an introduction to film design language, an overview of key concepts from film history and use digital cameras to create their own short film projects.
The course investigates the creation of a design organization for the creation of film. It includes a thorough examination of the responsibilities and position of a production designer and the basic management concepts involved in the organization, planning, and control of the art and production design team. This course Includes conceptualization of project proposals, budgets, schedules, concepts, procurement of materials and the
execution of the final designs.
The course investigates the creation of a design organization for the creation of film. It includes a thorough examination of the responsibilities and position of a production designer and the basic management concepts involved in the organization, planning, and control of the art and production design team. This course Includes conceptualization of project proposals, budgets, schedules, concepts, procurement of materials and the
execution of the final designs.
Designing for Soundstage and Locations
The course explores and examines the creative use of sound studied across disciplines with a mixture of theory, history, and practical components that will aid in designing for a soundstage and location shoots.
Designing for Soundstage and Locations
The course explores and examines the creative use of sound studied across disciplines with a mixture of theory, history, and practical components that will aid in designing for a soundstage and location shoots.
Evolution of Motion Picture and Design
This course is an overview of the history of motion pictures. This course concentrates on the evolution of the forms and themes of film from its origins to 1960, and on the changing relation of film to its social, cultural, and political contexts throughout this period. The course will examine a representative selection of films covering the history of cinema and many of its basic aesthetic premises, principles, concepts, genres and theories that pertains to designing for film.
Classics and important films from the birth of the medium to the present time are screened and discussed with regard to their cultural influence understanding the cultural impact and its significance today. The course follows the evolution of the art, industry and technology of moviemaking. Significant films of the last century will illustrate how cinema came to be a reflector of the movements within society, and current trends will be examined in light of classic cinematic aesthetic. An important goal of this course is to instruct the student in "media literacy", to illustrate how movies as a mass medium not only entertain, but also have the power to inform, persuade and influence modern society.
Evolution of Motion Picture and Design
This course is an overview of the history of motion pictures. This course concentrates on the evolution of the forms and themes of film from its origins to 1960, and on the changing relation of film to its social, cultural, and political contexts throughout this period. The course will examine a representative selection of films covering the history of cinema and many of its basic aesthetic premises, principles, concepts, genres and theories that pertains to designing for film.
Classics and important films from the birth of the medium to the present time are screened and discussed with regard to their cultural influence understanding the cultural impact and its significance today. The course follows the evolution of the art, industry and technology of moviemaking. Significant films of the last century will illustrate how cinema came to be a reflector of the movements within society, and current trends will be examined in light of classic cinematic aesthetic. An important goal of this course is to instruct the student in "media literacy", to illustrate how movies as a mass medium not only entertain, but also have the power to inform, persuade and influence modern society.
The advanced course examines the industry that will aid students who specializes in production design for film. It aims to familiarize the students with the business side of production such as a survey of potential employment opportunities in the film and other similar areas; current industry practices on hiring; how to come up with a portfolio and strategies in applying for positions of interest. At the end of the course, industry professionals and managers will be asked to sit down in panel to conduct actual auditions. This hands-on, reality/industry-based approach ensures that the soon-to-graduate student is equipped with the tools necessary to find a job as a production designer.
The advanced course examines the industry that will aid students who specializes in production design for film. It aims to familiarize the students with the business side of production such as a survey of potential employment opportunities in the film and other similar areas; current industry practices on hiring; how to come up with a portfolio and strategies in applying for positions of interest. At the end of the course, industry professionals and managers will be asked to sit down in panel to conduct actual auditions. This hands-on, reality/industry-based approach ensures that the soon-to-graduate student is equipped with the tools necessary to find a job as a production designer.
The course focuses on creative techniques and approaches in film production. Exploring the differences between photographic, film, video and audio processes, students will study the characteristics of these media through hands on assignments.
The course focuses on creative techniques and approaches in film production. Exploring the differences between photographic, film, video and audio processes, students will study the characteristics of these media through hands on assignments.
Course will discuss personal and collaborative aspects of filmmaking through class production of a short narrative film and individual production of a short film of any genre. Topics covered will include elements of pre-production, production and post-production, research, stimulating creativity, script and grant writing processes, dealing with feedback and distribution.
Course will discuss personal and collaborative aspects of filmmaking through class production of a short narrative film and individual production of a short film of any genre. Topics covered will include elements of pre-production, production and post-production, research, stimulating creativity, script and grant writing processes, dealing with feedback and distribution.
Film Design Production Planning
The course examines the creative, organizational, and managerial roles of the producer. It serves as the preparatory and planning stage for the final academic project. Students are expected to apply all that they have learned in their course work to the planning and execution of their final academic project. The course gives students who have duly passed the required pre-requisites, divide themselves into groups. Each group will have production design students specializing in Film. Each group is then expected to plan out and do all the pre-production requirements necessary for the execution of a short or full-length film.
Film Design Production Planning
The course examines the creative, organizational, and managerial roles of the producer. It serves as the preparatory and planning stage for the final academic project. Students are expected to apply all that they have learned in their course work to the planning and execution of their final academic project. The course gives students who have duly passed the required pre-requisites, divide themselves into groups. Each group will have production design students specializing in Film. Each group is then expected to plan out and do all the pre-production requirements necessary for the execution of a short or full-length film.
This course examines storytelling skills for time-based media. These include storyboarding conventions, theories and techniques, the visual and auditory language of time-based media, design development, concept development, animatics, and story development. Storytelling is explored first with a traditional, "continuity style" approach, and subsequently with more experimental approaches. The principles and issues presented are relevant for animation, live-action, film, and video. The course also focuses on manipulating and understanding the graphic language of film, video, and animation to tell a story in coherent and compelling visual terms. Emphasis is placed on the process of refinement and iterations in the development of the story. Students participate in weekly class critiques and discussion of both their own work and of professional films.
This course examines storytelling skills for time-based media. These include storyboarding conventions, theories and techniques, the visual and auditory language of time-based media, design development, concept development, animatics, and story development. Storytelling is explored first with a traditional, "continuity style" approach, and subsequently with more experimental approaches. The principles and issues presented are relevant for animation, live-action, film, and video. The course also focuses on manipulating and understanding the graphic language of film, video, and animation to tell a story in coherent and compelling visual terms. Emphasis is placed on the process of refinement and iterations in the development of the story. Students participate in weekly class critiques and discussion of both their own work and of professional films.
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