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Courses in Digital Media Arts Department of Los Angeles Film Studies Students who choose to attend the Los Angeles Film Studies Center are exposed to a true “behind-the-scenes” look at the work and workings of Hollywood, yet at the same time are a part of a Christian based educational program committed to understanding what it means to be “salt and light” in this unique and powerful industry. The entire experience of classes, internships and Christian fellowship provides students with opportunities to test their interest in pursuing careers in the mainstream entertainment industry. Students who complete the program are granted 16 semester hours of credit from the following courses: FS 391, 394, 495 and one elective from FS 393, 396, 397, or 490. Department of Digital Media Arts Lance Clark, Joshua Addessi, Bryan Ballinger, Dawn Ford, Steve Leeper The Digital Media Arts majors at Huntington University are designed for students who have a strong interest in visual culture and a desire to join the conversation through the media arts. By establishing this program within the framework of a Christian Liberal Arts University, we have the unique opportunity to challenge students beyond technology, helping them to grow as artists, storytellers and thinkers grounded in their Christian faith. The DMA department is committed to growing students in Animation, Broadcast-Fusion Media, Film Production and Film Studies with a keen eye towards the development of their personal gifts, helping students to refine the voice they have been given. By training students in the historical, ideological and spiritual implications of making media in a fallen world, our desire is to grow filmmakers, animators, designers and broadcasters with the vision to impact our culture and the skills that they will need to be successful along the way. The Digital Media Arts department offers four majors. A bachelor of science degree is offered in animation and in film production (live action). A bachelor of arts degree is offered in broadcast-fusion media and film studies. Both film production and film studies offer the opportunity for students to spend a semester at the CCCU’s Los Angeles Film Studies Center. Students pursuing a bachelor of science degree in animation will complete 63 credit hours in the major. This includes: DM 105, 110, 150, 170, 203, 210, 220, 312, 315, 320, 334, 352, 370, 375, 382, 395SW (2 hours), 420, 425, 445AN, 446AN, 455, and 456; one course from DM 388 or 442; and two courses from DM 3842D, 3843D, or 384SM. The core curriculum course, DM 115, is also required and will fulfill the artistic appreciation requirement. Students pursuing a major in animation may count DM 110 or 150 toward the creative studio arts requirement. Students are strongly encouraged to complete CS 111 as the core curriculum math requirement. Students pursuing a bachelor of science degree in film production will complete 66 credit hours in the major. This includes: DM 115, 155, 160, 205, 238, 250, 255, 281, 330, 338, 360, 363, 376, 386POST, 395FILM (2 hours), 405, 425, 445FP and 451. An additional four credit hours will be completed from the following electives: AR 107, 271; BA 252, 281; DM 170, 386SCR, 495; MU 115; TH 115, 212, 221, 223. Students accepted into the Los Angeles Film Studies Program complete 16 credit hours in Los Angeles (FS 391, 394, 495 and three hours from FS 393, 396, 397 or 490) in place of the following courses that are taken by students in the on-campus program: DM 281, 360, 363, 425 and four hours of electives. Students are strongly encouraged to complete CS 111 as the core curriculum math requirement. Students pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in film studies complete 44 credit hours in the major for students who stay on campus and 48 credit hours in the major for students accepted into the Los Angeles Film Studies Program. This includes: DM 115, 155, 160, 238, 250, 330, 338, 363, 395SW (4 hours), 405 and 425. An additional seven credit hours will be completed from the following electives: AR 115; BA 252, 281; DM 360, 395FILM (1 hour), 495; EN 362 or 363, 391; MU 115; TH 115, 212. Students accepted into the Los Angeles Film Studies Program complete 16 credit hours in Los Angeles (FS 391, 394, 495 and three hours from FS 393, 396, 397 or 490) in place of the following courses that are taken by students in the on-campus program: DM 395SW (2 hours), 425 and seven hours of electives. Students pursuing a bachelor of arts degree in broadcast-fusion media complete a total of 48 credit hours in the major. The program requires completion in DM 115, 155, 160, 205, 231, 251, 261, 281, 326, 341, 451; CO 213, 241; and four hours of DM 395RADIO or DM 395FDN. Students will choose five additional hours from AR 265, 341; BA 252, 281, 311; CO 381; DM 203, 405, 495; MU 115; TH 115. Students may earn a minor in broadcasting by completing DM 155, 205, 231, 251, 261, 281; one hour of DM 395RADIO or DM 395FDN; and three additional hours from DM 326, 341, 451, and no more than one practicum from DM 395RADIO or DM 395FDN. Students may elect to add a concentration in film studies by completing 16 hours in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Film Studies Program in Hollywood. Interested students should contact the Digital Media Arts Department for information on this off-campus program. Courses in Digital Media Arts DM 105 Tools and Media Management for Animators (1 credit) - Fall ) An introduction to digital film making tools, techniques and basic housekeeping skills needed for animators to work in a digital environment. This is a hands-on course designed to give students immediate access to basic filmmaking tools, project and media management techniques that they will be using over the next four years in DMA. Prerequisite: Declared major in Digital Media Arts DM 110 Animation I: Traditional Media (3 credits) - Spring ) This course is a hands-on survey class focusing on the fundamental of tools and underlying principles used in the production of frame-by-frame animation. Students will be exposed to using flipbooks, clay, cameras and a variety of traditional and organic animation media. This course serves as an introduction to the art of making animation, the 12 established principles of animation and the inherent challenges of combining traditional media with digital technology. Prerequisite: DM 115 DM 115 Introduction to Digital Media Arts (2 credits) - Fall, Spring ) This course is primarily a media literacy course rooted in the past century of live-action filmmaking, visual storytelling and frame-by-frame animation. Students will explore the works of twentieth-century authors, playwrights, poets and mythologists. Students will also examine the evolution of technology, content, style and establish viewpoints from the early part of the twentieth century through the current offerings posted daily on the internet. The goal of this class is to equip students with an understanding of the history and methods of visual language that will enable them to integrate their faith and values as they engage in the heavily saturated culture of media and to appreciate the potentially powerful impact of positive media. DM 150 Digital Drawing and Painting (2 credits) - Fall ) This class introduces students to creative exploration using 2D digital drawing, painting and illustration applications, tools and techniques for animation students. Prerequisites: DM 115 and declared major in Digital Media Arts DM 155 Production 1: Digital Media (4 credits) - Fall ) An introduction to digital filmmaking tools and production techniques. Students shoot moving images, record sound, manipulate images with industry standard software tools and practice non-linear editing techniques to tell stories. Students conceive and structure projects, organize source materials and export digital film elements in preparation for more complex projects in later courses. Students will earn credit working on upper level films and other multi-media projects. DM 160 Production 2: Sound and Picture (4 credits) - Spring ) Proper voice recording, sound effects, microphone and Foley pit techniques along with field and studio lighting are addressed. This course further refines audio and digital media techniques both in the field and studio environment. Students will earn credit working on upper division films and other assigned multi-media projects. Prerequisite: DM 155 DM 170 Introduction to Motion Graphics (2 credits) - Spring ) Students are exposed to a variety of concepts needed for basic motion design and compositing through hands-on assignments, which covers a broad spectrum of topics. The topics covered will include motion design basics, typography, green screen removal, color correction and special effects. Prerequisite: DM 105 or 150 or 155 DM 196RADIOI Radio Practicum I (2 credits) - Fall ) Students gain practical experience in broadcasting fusion media by participating in the operation of a student radio station and creating radio programming. This is a concurrent course offered at Huntington North High School. May be counted as an elective in the broadcast-fusion media major. DM 196RADIOII Radio Practicum II (2 credits) - Spring ) Students gain practical experience in broadcasting fusion media by participating in the operation of a student radio station and creating radio programming. This is a concurrent course offered at Huntington North High School. May be counted as an elective in the broadcast-fusion media major. DM 196TVI Television Practicum I (2 credits) - Fall ) Students gain practical experience in broadcasting fusion media by participating in the operation of a student television station and creating television programming. This is a concurrent course offered at Huntington North High School. May be counted as an elective in the broadcast-fusion media major. DM 196TVII Television Practicum II (2 credits) - Spring ) Students gain practical experience in broadcasting fusion media by participating in the operation of a student television station and creating television programming.
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