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CINE 211 Film History I (Units: 3) CINEMA (CINE) Prerequisites: Restricted to Cinema majors and minors with sophomore standing or above or consent of the instructor. CINE 102 Introduction to Contemporary Cinema (Units: 3) Survey of a wide range of topics on contemporary cinema - exploring Entry-level course introduces students to the history of early cinema an array of international and U.S. ﬁlms, as well as alternative cinematic through WWII (1895-1945). Survey of diverse cinematic traditions, social/ modes. This course is open to non-majors. national inflections, and forms. A grade of C or better is required for Course Attributes: Cinema major and minor. (Plus-minus letter grade only) CINE 212 Film History II (Units: 3) • C1: Arts Prerequisites: Restricted to Cinema majors and minors with sophomore • Global Perspectives standing or above or consent of the instructor.

CINE 105 Stage to Screen: Theatrical Literary Works Adapted for Cinema Introduction to the history of post WWII cinema (since 1945). Survey (Units: 3) of diverse cinematic traditions, social/national inflections and forms. A View, discuss, and analyze the adaptation of stage plays into movies. grade of C or better is required for the Cinema major and minor. (Plus- Gain an enhanced appreciation of the differences between, and unique minus letter grade only) demands of, two related art forms: stage and screen. Consider different cinematic treatments of classical, modern, or genre-specific plays, CINE 302GW Arab Cinema - GWAR (Units: 3) discuss the adaptation process to excavate the "essential" properties Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; GE of cinema, and how themes, conflicts, and style represent the historical, Area A2; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades political, or cultural context of the works. (Plus-minus letter grade only) of C or better; or consent of the instructor. CINE 180 The Ancient World in Film (Units: 3) Examination of historical and contemporary debates about Arab cinemas. Prerequisite: ENG 114 or equivalent. History of national film industries and film cultures in the region. Consideration of key filmmakers and media artists with an emphasis on Examination of how ancient Greek and Roman myth and history are critical writing. (ABC/NC grading only) [Formerly CINE 402GW] represented in film, often as a way of looking critically at modern society Course Attributes: and its values. (This course is offered as CLAS 280 and CINE 180 [formerly CINE 280]. • Graduation Writing Assessment Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.) Course Attributes: CINE 303GW Writing About Cinema - GWAR (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; GE • C2: Humanities Area A2; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. CINE 200 Introduction to Cinema Studies (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to Cinema majors or minors with a sophomore Advanced analysis and persuasive writing on films and cinematic form. standing or above; or consent of the instructor. (ABC/NC grading only) Course Attributes: Introduction to the expressive properties and codes of cinema. Exposure to diverse cinematic traditions. An emphasis is placed on developing • Graduation Writing Assessment fundamental critical methods and perspectives. A grade of C or better is required for Cinema major and minor. (Plus-minus letter grade only) CINE 304 Gender and Film (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 202 Introduction to Filmmaking (Units: 3) CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or Prerequisites: Restricted to Cinema majors with sophomore standing or better; or consent of the instructor. above or consent of the instructor. Concurrent enrollment in CINE 204*. Critical examination of issues related to the representation of gender and Introduction to modes of film production. Operation, function, and sexuality in cinema. Intermediate-level course. Topics to be specified in creative use of filmmaking tools common to development, pre-production, the Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 6 units when topics production, post-production, and distribution. Exploration of technical vary. considerations, the language of filmmaking, and creating meaning in cinema. (Plus-minus letter grade only) CINE 305 Film and the Holocaust (Units: 3) Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor. CINE 204 Introduction to Filmmaking Laboratory (Unit: 1) Prerequisites: Restricted to Cinema majors with sophomore standing or The use of film to document and dramatize the Holocaust. Filmmakers above; concurrent enrollment in CINE 202*; or consent of the instructor. who have sought to give expression to its human scale. Significant works which have helped define the issues. Hands-on lab introduces filmmaking tools and techniques. Development (This course is offered as CINE 305 and JS 405. Students may not repeat and execution of short group creative film projects. Activity. A grade of C the course under an alternate prefix.) or better required for Cinema majors. (Plus-minus letter grade only).

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CINE 306 Chinese Documentary Film (Units: 3) CINE 317 Art and Film (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. better; or consent of the instructor.

Exploration of the cultural, social, and aesthetic context of Chinese Focus on the critical and aesthetic issues that connect cinema to other documentary films. Intermediate-level course. relevant fine-arts forms, such as photography, painting, music, etc. CINE 307 National/Regional Cinemas (Units: 3) Intermediate-level course. [Formerly CINE 410] Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 318GW Art and Film - GWAR (Units: 3) CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; GE better; or consent of the instructor. Area A2; 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. Focus on how photography, painting, or other art forms connect with the Intermediate-level course. Topics to be specified in the Class Schedule. aesthetics of film and motion picture technology, with particular attention May be repeated for a total of 9 units when topics vary. [Formerly CINE to critical and persuasive writing. Intermediate-level course. (ABC/NC 401] grading only) [Formerly CINE 410GW] CINE 308 Third Cinema (Units: 3) Course Attributes: Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; • Graduation Writing Assessment CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. CINE 325 Focus on Film Topics (Unit: 1) Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor. Survey of critical perspectives on the aesthetics, cultural underpinnings, and political/historical context of films produced within societies Exploration of influential filmmakers, performers, or movements in formerly called "The Third World." Intermediate-level course. May be cinema. Intermediate-level course. Suitable for non-majors. Topics to be repeated for a total of 6 units. specified in Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 4 units in any CINE 309 Latina/o/x Cinema (Units: 3) combination of CINE 325, CINE 326, and CINE 650 and when topics vary. Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all (CR/NC grading only) with grades of C- or better; or consent of the instructor. CINE 326 Festivals, Archives, and Cinematic Movements of the San Francisco Bay Area (Unit: 1) Examination of Latino/a/x history using Latino/a/x-themed and produced Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of the instructor. film. The power of stereotypes, global dissemination of film, and examples of the ways in which Latin American and U.S. Latina/o/x Exploration of the rich and diverse film culture of the S.F. Bay Area, filmmakers respond to stereotypes by creating cinematic counter- including film societies, archives, and established festivals. Course may discourses. coordinate with current festival or archive film series. Intermediate-level (This course is offered as LTNS 409 and CINE 309. Students may not course. Suitable for non-majors. May be repeated for a total of 4 units in repeat the course under an alternate prefix.) any combination of CINE 325, CINE 326, and CINE 650 when topics vary. Course Attributes: (CR/NC grading only)

• UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities CINE 327 Anthropology and Film (Units: 3) Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or • Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities better or consent of the instructor. • Global Perspectives • Social Justice Social and cultural anthropology through ﬁlms, ethnographies, and popular writings of anthropologists. CINE 314 Israeli Cinema (Units: 3) (This course is offered as ANTH 327 and CINE 327. Students may not Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or repeat the course under an alternate preﬁx.) better or consent of the instructor. Course Attributes:

Survey of Israeli cinema with critical readings. • UD-D: Social Sciences (This course is offered as JS 408 and CINE 314 [formerly CINE 408]. • Global Perspectives Students may not repeat the course under an alternate preﬁx.) Course Attributes:

• UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities • Global Perspectives

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CINE 331 Hollywood Representation of Race and Ethnicity (Units: 3) CINE 341 Critical Studies Discussion Group (Unit: 1) Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212* or equivalents better; or consent of the instructor. with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. Concurrent enrollment in CINE 340* is required. Examination of the representation of race and ethnicity in U.S. Cinema. Employs critical and cultural theory to uncover the social significance of Applied critical analysis through writing, media projects, discussion, and race as an ideological formation intertwined with the art and industry of research about Cinema. A Grade of C or better required for the Cinema American film. Intermediate-level course. major and minor. Intermediate-level course. (Plus-minus letter grade only) Course Attributes: CINE 342 Documentary Film (Units: 3) • Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or CINE 332 Representation and Narration of Sexuality in Hollywood Cinema better; or consent of the instructor. (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors and Exploration of the history, aesthetics, voice, and social impact of Human Sexuality Studies minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or documentary and non-fiction media. Intermediate-level course. equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. CINE 343GW Perspectives on Documentary Film - GWAR (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; GE Examination of the representation and narration of sexuality in cinema Area A2; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades with an emphasis on Hollywood. Employs critical and cultural theory of C or better; or consent of the instructor. - including critical race, queer, and feminist theories - to unpack the social and political significance of sexuality in cinema. Intermediate-level Exploration of focused issues in documentary film with an emphasis course. on critical writing. Intermediate-level course. (ABC/NC grading only) (This course is offered as CINE 332 and SXS 332. Students may not [Formerly CINE 342GW] repeat the course under an alternate prefix.) Course Attributes:

CINE 333 Race and Independent Cinema (Units: 3) • Graduation Writing Assessment Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors and Race and Resistance Studies minors; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 344 Film Genre (Units: 3) CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; instructor. 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 Examination of a specific film genre focusing on key historical and that evaluate these works primarily in relation to dominant culture and theoretical issues. Intermediate-level course. Topics to be specified in the the dominant industry. Study how a diversity of filmmakers concerned Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 9 units when topics vary. with racial inequality use cinema to narrate and represent the lives and CINE 345 Auteur Cinema (Units: 3) stories of people of color. Explore the racial politics of representation, Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; preservation, distribution, exhibition, and criticism through close readings, CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or comparative approaches, and historically contextualized analysis. better; or consent of the instructor. (This course is offered as CINE 333 and RRS 333. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.) Examination of directors, stars, studios, writers, producers, or others who CINE 335 Art of Cinematography (Units: 3) may be the creative force behind a given film. Intermediate-level course. Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; Topics to be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or of 9 units when topics vary. [Formerly CINE 508] better; or consent of the instructor. CINE 346 The Art of Short Film (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; Focus on the contributions of outstanding cinematographers to world CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or film history. Examination of signature visual styles and techniques, better; or consent of the instructor. influences of art movements and fine-arts photography, photojournalism, and technological innovation, etc., on the creative use of cinematography. Examination of the short film as a distinctive form of expression with Intermediate-level course. [Formerly CINE 425] unique structural, aesthetic, and rhetorical dimensions. Intermediate-level CINE 340 Critical Studies (Units: 3) course. 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)

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CINE 347 Signs of Aliens: Semiotics of Film and Popular Culture (Units: CINE 376 Cinema Department Internship (Unit: 1) 3) Prerequisites: Upper-division Cinema majors; consent of the instructor Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; required. Apply at the Cinema Department office. CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. Development of research, writing, and technical skills; training in production practices and technical equipment. May be repeated for a Exploration of the sign of the alien, an element of popular culture that total of 9 units. (CR/NC grading only) encompasses troubling ideologies such as xenophobia and racism. CINE 403 Soundstage Workshop (Unit: 1) Through semiotics and cultural film studies, alienation is examined as Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; an aesthetic expression and value system reflected in considerations CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or of immigration, race, sexuality, and more. Intermediate-level course. equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. [Formerly CINE 441] Course Attributes: Intermediate-level production training in the practices, procedures, and safety in the use of the school soundstage. Laboratory. (CR/NC grading • Social Justice only) [Formerly CINE 519] CINE 350GW The Art of Short Film - GWAR (Units: 3) CINE 412 Sound Production for Cinema (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; GE Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, Area A2; CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with of C or better; or consent of the instructor. 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. Examination of the short film as a distinctive form of expression with CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently unique structural, aesthetic, and rhetorical dimensions with an emphasis without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the on critical writing. Intermediate-level course. [Formerly CINE 346GW] consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Course Attributes: Cinema.

• Graduation Writing Assessment The aesthetics of field and studio recording. Practice in production recording, sound effects, dialog and voice miking, and foley production. CINE 365 History of Animation (Units: 3) Intermediate-level production course. Activity. [Formerly CINE 512] Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200* or equivalent with a grade of C or better; or consent of the CINE 414 Exploring Sound Design for Cinema (Units: 3) instructor. Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with Examination of animated filmmaking around the world, from its origins grades of C or better; or consent of instructor. Students are restricted in graphic and photographic arts to current and future trends in film and to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. digital media. Exploration of the varied techniques produced by studios CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently and individual artists. without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the CINE 373 Film and Society (Units: 3) consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; Cinema. CINE 200*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or Examination of sound design for cinema, focusing on computer-based better; or consent of the instructor. technologies of editing and mixing. Creative exploration of sound/picture Major social issues as found in cinematic media: race, class, gender, and relationships. Intermediate-level production course. [Formerly CINE 524] sexuality. How feminism, ideology, political movements, and social and CINE 416 Sound Editing and Mixing (Units: 3) historical changes impact representations. Intermediate-level course. Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, Topics to be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with of 6 units when topics vary. grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted CINE 375 U.S. Culture and Cinema of the 1950s (Units: 3) to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently better or consent of the instructor. without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Analysis of representative 1950s Hollywood films in the context of Cinema. contemporary political, ideological, social, and economic shifts in U.S. culture. Intermediate-level course. The preparation and editing of multiple soundtracks. Recording and Course Attributes: mixing of soundtracks for picture using file-based technologies. Intermediate-level production course. [Formerly CINE 520] • UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities • Am. Ethnic & Racial Minorities • Social Justice

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CINE 418 Production Design and Art Direction (Units: 3) CINE 426 16mm Cinematography (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212* or equivalents with grades CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with of C or better; or consent of instructor. Students are restricted to a grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. 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 CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema. Cinema.

Development of fundamental hands-on technical skills and aesthetic Exploration of the role of Director of Photography. Practice in camera considerations in set design and art direction for film, video, and media department responsibilities and crew structure. Study of visual production. Incorporates script breakdown and analysis, budgeting, storytelling through technical and aesthetic studio-based projects creation of design plans, and stagecraft techniques. Culminates in the with 16mm cameras and lighting equipment. Intermediate-level presentation of a set design or production design conceptualization. cinematography course. Activity. [Formerly CINE 525] Intermediate-level production course. [Formerly CINE 518] CINE 428 Digital Cinematography (Units: 3) CINE 420 Projects in Film Editing (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with 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 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. 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 CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema. Cinema. Focus on image workflow. Practice in image manipulation, including Techniques and aesthetics of film editing through hands-on practice. camera settings, shooting techniques for visual effects, and post- Intermediate-level production course. Extra fee required. [Formerly CINE production colour grading. Exploration of the craft and visual style 522] of digital capture and display through predominantly location-based CINE 422 Performing for the Screen (Unit: 1) technical projects. Intermediate-level cinematography course. Activity. Prerequisite: Restricted to sophomore standing or above or consent of [Formerly CINE 530] the instructor. CINE 440 Animation Pre-Production (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of the instructor. Intermediate-level workshop to practice the rehearsal process and acting for the camera in conjunction with directing courses and film Visual planning and animation story development including scripting, productions. Instruction and critique for doing auditions, preparing scene storyboarding, and sound design. [Formerly CINE 364] work, and acting on-set. Laboratory. May be repeated for a total of 3 units. CINE 443 Drawing for Animation (Units: 3) CINE 424 Directing Actors (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and Animation minors Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, and consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a to a maximum of two 400-level or two 600-level courses per semester. formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema. without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Explore drawing techniques for animation including gesture and Cinema. movement, kinetic volume, and abstraction of motion. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. [Formerly CINE 361] The creative role of the director with a focus on rehearsing and directing CINE 444 Animation I (Units: 3) actors for character-driven work. Intermediate-level production course. Prerequisites: Online portfolio review required. Deadline: April 20th. Activity. 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]

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CINE 445 Animation II (Units: 3) CINE 456 Feature Screenwriting I (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Animation minors; CINE 444* with a Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and grade of C or better; consent of the instructor. Students are restricted minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. or equivalents with grades of C or better; CINE 450* or equivalent; or CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently consent of instructor. without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Focus on the practice of long-form film writing, emphasizing story and Cinema. plot dynamics, characterization, narration, dialogue, script forms, and alternatives. Analysis of current motion picture scripts. Intermediate-level Production of sync-sound animation techniques. Editing, effects, story, course. and character development. Activity. [Formerly CINE 362] CINE 458 Writing for Documentary and Nonfiction (Units: 3) CINE 446 Stop-Motion Animation (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or grades of C or better; or consent of instructor. equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. Writing strategies for development and scripting of documentary film Production of stop-motion and mixed-media animation. Practice using projects. Practice in the research process for a documentary concept. traditional and digital animation techniques for creative storytelling. Development of techniques for writing treatments and creating visual Laboratory. (Plus-minus letter grade only) [Formerly CINE 500] plans. Exploration of methods of incorporating interviews and other CINE 448 2D Digital Animation (Units: 3) nonfiction devices. Intermediate writing course. Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and Animation CINE 470 Digital Mobile Media Production Workshop (Units: 3) minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212* or Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of instructor. Basic CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with digital video editing skills required. 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. Techniques and aesthetics of experimental, documentary, and narrative CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently digital animation. Intermediate production course. Activity. [Formerly without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the CINE 551] consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of CINE 450 Fundamentals of Screenwriting (Units: 3) Cinema. Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with Collaborative work on short film projects with an emphasis on creating grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. mobile media production suited for online distribution. Intermediate-level production course. Activity. [Formerly CINE 423] Introduction to the fundamental principles of screenwriting and historical CINE 472 Documentary Filmmaking Workshop (Units: 3) context for the development of dramatic writing. Introductory-level Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, course. [Formerly CINE 356] CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with CINE 452 Screenwriting: Focus on Genre (Units: 3) grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, or equivalents with grades CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently of C or better; or consent of instructor. Students are restricted to a without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently Cinema. without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Exploration of a variety of non-fiction filmmaking techniques and Cinema. practices. Emphasis on socially conscious documentaries. Intermediate- level course. Lecture, 2 units; activity, 1 unit. (Plus-minus letter grade In-depth understanding and practice of the various conventions and only) [Formerly CINE 430] tropes inherent in writing within specific film genres. Students learn CINE 474 Workshop in Fiction Filmmaking (Units: 3) skills and strategies to implement this knowledge in their own scripts Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, through exercises, analysis, and the writing of genre scripts. Topics to CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with grades of C or be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 6 units better; or consent of the instructor. when topics vary. (Plus-minus letter grade/RP grading only). CINE 454 Writing Short Films (Units: 3) Collaborative work on short fiction film projects with an emphasis on Prerequisites: Restricted to junior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, practicing the various crew roles in pre-production and production. CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with Intermediate-level production course. Activity. (Plus-minus letter grade grades of C or better; CINE 450* or equivalent; or consent of instructor. only)

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.

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CINE 476 Experimental Filmmaking (Units: 3) CINE 541 Race, Sex, and Identity Online (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 340* and equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. CINE 341* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. Experimental film aesthetics, techniques, and practices. Projects in varied media and methods. Intermediate-level production course. [Formerly Analysis of the relationship between race, sexuality, and social identity CINE 529] online. Examination of how capitalism and the politics of social CINE 478 Exploration in Interactive Cinema (Units: 3) resistance are manifested in online media. Advanced-level course. Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 549 Critical Practices (Units: 3) CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors or minors; equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. 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 Explore the conceptualization, programming, production, and consent of the instructor. presentation of cinema using interactive digital tools and processes. Intermediate-level production course. May be repeated for a total of 6 Examine the relationship between critical theory and digital media units. [Formerly CINE 523] practices. Familiarization with the emerging possibilities for "creative" or CINE 480 Material Cinema Workshop (Units: 3) unconventionally presented critical work made possible by digital media: Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; digital video, online, and other new technologies. May be repeated for a CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only) equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. CINE 572 Film Theory (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; Exploration of the meaning, histories, and strategic use of photographic CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 340* and material in cinema. (Plus-minus letter grade only) CINE 341* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the CINE 502 Experiments in Cinematic Form (Units: 3) instructor. Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 340, and Advanced seminar in cinematic and media theory. [Formerly CINE 372] CINE 341 or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the CINE 598 Senior Critical Studies Seminar (Units: 3) instructor. Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 340* and Focus on experimental cinematic forms from radical experimental CINE 341* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the films to contemporary explorations of forms outside the conventional instructor. cinematic structure. Particular emphasis on social and historical context, aesthetic modes, movements, and artists. Advanced-level course. Topics Conduct original research, seminar reports, close analysis. The objective to be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 6 is to refine critical skills, develop project outlines culminating in a piece units when topics vary. of substantive written work. (Plus-minus letter grade only) [Formerly CINE CINE 507 Topics in Film History (Units: 3) 610] Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 601 Film Programming and Exhibitions Management (Units: 3) CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 340*, and Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; CINE 341* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or instructor. equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor.

Examination of historical events as they are presented in the cinematic Overview and practice of curation and programming skills involved in form or as they influence the emergence of particular aesthetics, film the creation and presentation of film and video programs. Prepares and cycles, or representational patterns. Examination of histories of cinemas manages the School of Cinema's Film Finals Program at semester end. as they evolved from different cultures and regions in the world. Topics to Program planning; promotion and publicity; house management and be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 6 units public relations. Lecture, 2 units; activity, 1 unit. May be repeated for a when topics vary. [Formerly CINE 407] total of 6 units. [Formerly CINE 506] CINE 540 Issues in Film Theory (Units: 3) CINE 605 Exhibition, Distribution and Festivals - Film Marketing (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors or minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 340*, and CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212*, or CINE 341* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. instructor. Overview of the strategies, options, and practicalities of film exhibition, Study of a selected method or issue in film theory. Advanced-level course. distribution, and marketing, within both an industry and independent Topics to be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total filmmaking context. Emphasis on film festivals and digital distribution of 6 units as topics vary. Topics include Documentary Form, Sound and modes and venues. Voice in Cinema, Classical Film Theory, Post-Modernism and Film, and Feminism and Film. (Plus-minus letter grade only)

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CINE 612 Directing Visual Style (Units: 3) CINE 622 Advanced Fiction Filmmaking II (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors; two 400-level CINE Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors; CINE 620*; courses or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the concurrent enrollment in CINE 624; portfolio required; consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR instructor. two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Post-production phase (editing, sound design, grading, mixing) of senior Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and thesis fiction film. Extra fee required. Activity. (Plus-minus letter grade approval by the Director of the School of Cinema. only) CINE 623 Exploration in Cinema as an Online Medium (Units: 3) Explore the creative role of directors of fiction films, including Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, manipulation of space and time, problems of continuity, script planning, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 340*, CINE 341*, and blocking, visual style, and authorship. Advanced production course. two 400*-level CINE courses or equivalents with grades of C or better; Activity. [Formerly CINE 510] or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum CINE 614 Advanced Lighting Techniques (Units: 3) of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the with grades of C or better; CINE 426* or CINE 428* or an equivalent instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema. 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 Advanced production course that explores the conceptualization, two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, programming, production, and presentation of cinema on the Internet, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. using digital tools and processes. Activity. May be repeated for a total of Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and 6 units. approval by the Director of the School of Cinema. CINE 624 Advanced Production Crafts (Unit: 1) Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors; concurrent enrollment Advanced cinematography course focused on lighting. Exploration of in CINE 622*. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level the creative possibilities of soundstage and location lighting as part of a OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, storytelling process. Lectures and practical demonstrations in technical or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. considerations of light fixtures, electrical safety, and crew structure. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and Collaborative projects include lighting for fiction, visual effects, and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema. emerging technologies. Activity. CINE 616 Immersive Storytelling Through Virtual Reality (Units: 3) Use of film-making equipment and materials. Development of advanced Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; production skills and techniques. Laboratory. May be repeated for a total CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 426*, and of 2 units. (Plus-minus letter grade) CINE 428* or equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the CINE 626 Explorations in Documentary Production (Units: 3) instructor. Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 340*, and CINE 341* or Focus on exploring the art and techniques of immersive storytelling equivalents with grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. through creative technology in virtual reality. Explore the imaginative Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level and emotional storytelling techniques through a range of innovative courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be immersive technologies focusing on Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit Reality (VR). Through a variety of hands-on projects, students will create require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of an immersive and imaginative experience that connects with 21st- the School of Cinema. century audiences. Activity. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus- minus letter grade only) Examination and production of a particular genre, form, or theme in CINE 620 Advanced Fiction Filmmaking I (Units: 3) documentary, resulting in the creation of short, non-fiction films. Based Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors; portfolio required; on a variable topic, students research and critique documentaries and concurrent enrollment in CINE 624; two or more of the following courses use their findings as the basis of conceptualizing and producing their strongly recommended: CINE 350GW, CINE 424, CINE 450, CINE 454, work. Topics to be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated when CINE 470, CINE 474, and CINE 612; consent of the instructor. Students topics vary. (Plus-minus letter grade only) 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)

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CINE 627 Producing and Financing Films I (Units: 3) CINE 634 International Documentary Workshop (Units: 6) Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors. CINE 200*, CINE 202*, Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of the instructor. 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 A cross-cultural student program with the collaboration of film, cultural, with CINE 620. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level or academic programs or established community organizations in other OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, countries. Students will broaden their cultural vision and develop their or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. cinematic techniques in a global context. Documentary production Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and experience course. Lecture, 3 units; activity, 3 units. May be repeated for a approval by the Director of the School of Cinema. total of 12 units. [Formerly CINE 532] CINE 635 Anthropological Filmmaking I (Units: 6) The economics of production including budgeting, breakdowns, financing Prerequisites: Restricted to Anthropology and Cinema majors; ANTH 120 and contracts, distribution and exhibition, censorship, copyright, libel and and ANTH 300; or consent of the instructor. 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. Introduction to ethnographic digital video production, including methods The culminating experience for producing-oriented students. Advanced of ethnographic fieldwork, the creation of field notes and research design. Production Course. (Plus-minus letter grade only) The basics of digital video planning, production, and editing. Lecture 3 CINE 628 Producing and Financing Films II (Units: 3) units; activity, 3 units. [CSL may be available] Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors and minors; (This course is offered as ANTH 595 and CINE 635 [formerly CINE 595]. CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 340* and Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.) CINE 341* or equivalents with grades of C or better; CINE 627*, and CINE 636 Anthropological Filmmaking II (Units: 4) consent of the instructor. Prerequisites: Restricted to Anthropology and Cinema majors; ANTH 595 or CINE 635; or consent of the instructor. Examine the economics of post-production, marketing, distribution and exhibition of independent films. Explores the role of the producer Advanced filmmaking-based applied anthropological fieldwork, during the post-production stage of independent filmmaking. Hands-on collaboration, and digital post-production techniques. Students complete experience with senior thesis film. Part two of a two-semester sequence; a video for which they conducted research during the previous semester. following CINE 627. Advanced production course. (Plus-minus letter Lecture, 2 units; activity, 2 units. [CSL may be available] grade) [Formerly CINE 542] (This course is offered as ANTH 596 and CINE 636 [formerly CINE 596]. CINE 630 Workshop in Experimental Documentary (Units: 3) Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.) Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 640 Advanced Documentary Production (Units: 3) CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 340* and CINE 341* or equivalents Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors; CINE 472*, CINE 626*, with grades of C or better; CINE 472*; or consent of the instructor. CINE 630*, CINE 632*; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level to a maximum of two 400-level or two 600-level courses per semester. courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of the School of Cinema. Cinema.

Advanced production course exploring experimental film practices in Advanced production course that fosters the development, pre- nonfiction. Lecture, 2 units; activity, 1 unit. production, production, and post-production of a senior thesis nonfiction CINE 632 Media Archaeology in Cinema (Units: 3) filmmaking project. Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 642 Episodic Screenwriting (Units: 3) CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212* or equivalents with grades to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. of C or better; CINE 450* or equivalent; or consent of the instructor. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit Cinema. 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. Advanced screenwriting that explores extended narrative series (Plus-minus letter grade only) [Formerly CINE 521] 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)

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CINE 646 Feature Screenwriting II (Units: 3) CINE 654 Writing and Performing in Film and Theatre (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division students; CINE 450* or CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with CINE 454* or CINE 456* or TH A 230* or equivalent; or consent of the grades of C or better; CINE 450* or equivalent, CINE 456* or equivalent; instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level or two or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum 600-level CINE courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. 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 Advanced course pairs screenwriting students (Cinema majors) with instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema. performing students (Theatre majors) to workshop original scripts through performance. Advanced writing workshop focused on conceptualizing and writing long- (This course is offered as CINE 654 and TH A 558. Students may not form screenplays.[Formerly CINE 556] repeat the course under an alternate preﬁx.) CINE 648 Screenplay Revising (Units: 3) CINE 656 Screenwriting Workshop: Special Topics (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212* or equivalents with grades CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with of C or better; CINE 450*; or consent of the instructor. Students are grades of C or better; CINE 450* or equivalent; or consent of the restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and School of Cinema. approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Restructure and revise a screenplay written in a previous class. Enhance Advanced screenwriting workshop that examines advanced projects in story craft, acquire strategies for rewriting, and refining the clarity of film writing. Special topics to coincide with instructor specialization and script premise, characters, etc. Production of a polished work that can to be specified in the Class Schedule. May be repeated for a total of 6 be submitted to competitions and serve as a writing portfolio upon units when topics vary. graduation. Advanced writing course. May be repeated for a total of 6 CINE 658 Creating Story Worlds (Units: 3) units. (Plus-minus letter grade only) [Formerly CINE 552] Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and minors; CINE 200*, CINE 650 Filmmaking Master Class (Unit: 1) CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, CINE 212*, CINE 340* and CINE 341* Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and consent of the or equivalents with grades of C or better; CINE 450* or equivalent; or instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the instructor and exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the approval by the Director of the School of Cinema. instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema.

Advanced workshop exploring and conceptualizing a select dimension Advanced writing course focuses on the development of creative within the craft of filmmaking (pre-production, production, or post- intellectual properties for screenwriting and other media to produce production) as a professional endeavor. Stresses the collaboration of deep, coherent and flexible story worlds that can generate successful filmmaking. May feature guest filmmakers and opportunities for students narratives across platforms. [Formerly CINE 568] to receive critique and feedback on current work. May be repeated for a CINE 660 3D Computer Animation I (Units: 3) total of 4 units in any combination of CINE 325, CINE 326, and CINE 650 Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and Animation minors as topics vary. (CR/NC grading only) [Formerly CINE 324] or consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum CINE 651 Experimental Animation (Units: 3) of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and Animation minors CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a or consent of the instructor. Basic digital video editing skills required. formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the Students are restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema. courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit Advanced workshop on developing technical and conceptual skills require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of related to modeling, motion choreography, and rendering. Activity. May be the School of Cinema. repeated for a total of 9 units. CINE 661 3D Computer Animation II (Units: 3) Advanced production seminar exploring experimental animation Prerequisite: CINE 660* or consent of the instructor. techniques and practices of auteur fine art animators. CINE 652 Documentary Animation (Units: 3) Advanced workshop expanding on technical and conceptual skills in 3D Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors and Animation minors computer animation. Activity. May be repeated for a total of 9 units. 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.

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CINE 664 Animation III (Units: 3) CINE 692 Internship (Units: 3) Prerequisites: CINE 445 with a grade of C or better and consent of the Prerequisites: Restricted to senior standing and consent of the instructor. 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 Workshop producing animated short films. Focus on research, original taken concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit sound design, editing and storytelling. Activity. May be repeated for a require both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of total of 6 units. Extra fee required. [Formerly CINE 466]. the School of Cinema. CINE 665 Animation IV (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to senior standing Animation minors; CINE 664* Experience in a special field. 100+ hours of field experience in cinema- with a grade of C or better; consent of the instructor. Students are related activities under the supervision of professionals. May be repeated restricted to a maximum of two 400-level OR two 600-level courses per for a total of 6 units. (CR/NC grading only) semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken CINE 695 Independent Critical Studies (Units: 3) concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require Prerequisites: CINE 340 and CINE 341; or consent of the instructor. both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema. Independent studies for qualified students who wish to pursue research and scholarly work under faculty supervision. May be repeated for a total Workshop producing a thesis animated film. Focus on research, of 9 units. animation and sound design for creative storytelling. Activity. May be CINE 699 Independent Study (Units: 1-3) repeated for a total of 6 units. Students may enroll in a maximum of 7 Prerequisites: Restricted to upper-division Cinema majors; CINE 200*, units in 600-level CINE courses per semester except CINE 601. [Formerly CINE 202*, CINE 204*, CINE 211*, and CINE 212* or equivalents with CINE 468] grades of C or better; or consent of the instructor. CINE 667 Animation Professional Practice (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to junior and senior Animation minors or Selected projects in cinema studies or production. Open to students who consent of the instructor. Students are restricted to a maximum of two have demonstrated the ability to work independently, have a cumulative 400-level OR two 600-level courses per semester. CINE 450, CINE 454, grade point average of at least 3.0 (undergraduate), and approval of an CINE 458, or CINE 601 may be taken concurrently without a formal instructor. Does not include Cinema equipment checkout privileges. May exception. Exceptions to this limit require both the consent of the be repeated for a total of 6 units. instructor and approval by the Director of the School of Cinema. CINE 700 Introduction to Graduate Studies (Units: 3) Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate students in M.A. in Cinema Studies. Experience in professional animation practices. Planning and presenting animation finals program including social media and publicity. Developing Orientation to graduate study; introduction to the professional standards animation portfolios and online professional artist practices. Critiques of and practices of cinema discipline; survey of cinematic and media culture student work by animation professionals. May be repeated for a total of 6 theory. Development of a tentative master's thesis forms the primary units. (Plus-minus letter grade only) basis for written work. (Plus-minus letter grade only) CINE 685 Projects in Teaching in Cinema (Units: 1-3) CINE 701 Creative Process I (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Cinema major; consent of the instructor. Prerequisites: Restricted to M.F.A. Cinema students; concurrent enrollment in CINE 710, CINE 711, and CINE 721. Teaching experiences in cinema in production, animation, studies and/ or history, through assigned instructional projects as classroom aides. Basic elements of film writing and design: conceptualization, idea (Students may earn a maximum of 6 units toward the baccalaureate development, scripting, storyboarding, composing/staging for the degree for any course(s) numbered 685 regardless of discipline.) camera, and image gathering. Activity. CINE 690 Production Practice (Units: 3) CINE 702 Creative Process II (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to senior Cinema majors; CINE 340* and Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate Cinema students; CINE 701; CINE 341*; a CINE GWAR course; or consent of the instructor. Students concurrent enrollment in CINE 712 and CINE 722. 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 Continuation of CINE 701. Emphasizing writing and design for a specific concurrently without a formal exception. Exceptions to this limit require film project and basic principles of writing a research proposal. Activity. both the consent of the instructor and approval by the Director of the CINE 710 Production Practice I (Units: 3) School of Cinema. Prerequisites: Restricted to M.F.A Cinema students; concurrent enrollment in CINE 701, CINE 711, and CINE 721. Independent practice course allows students to propose and carry out individual projects. Students act in a major crew role such as Beginning graduate course in cinematography and lighting. Use of film screenwriter, director, editor, production designer, and producer. Does not stocks, cameras, lenses, filters, light meters, and lights as well as screen include Cinema equipment checkout privileges. Open to students who direction, camera composition, and movement. Activity. (Plus-minus letter have demonstrated the ability to work independently, have a cumulative grade only) grade point average of at least 3.0 (undergraduate), and approval of an instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

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CINE 711 Production Practice II (Units: 3) CINE 723 Cinema Forms and Aesthetics (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to M.F.A. Cinema students; concurrent Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students. enrollment in CINE 701, CINE 710, and a graduate Cinema theory elective (700-level, vary by semester). Theoretical and critical perspectives on dominant traditions and major modes of cinema and/or media: classical, film narrative, documentary; Beginning graduate course in editing and sound for film. Processes avant-garde cinema and media. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. and procedures for picture and sound editing. Field, studio, and post- (Plus-minus letter grade only) production sound for motion pictures. Problems in design and the CINE 726 Cinema Theory II (Units: 3) production of meaning. Activity. Prerequisites: Restricted to second-year M.F.A. Cinema students; CINE 712 Production Practice III (Units: 3) CINE 761 and CINE 762; concurrent enrollment in CINE 763 and CINE 770. Prerequisites: Restricted to M.F.A. Cinema students; CINE 701, CINE 710, CINE 711, and CINE 721; concurrent enrollment in CINE 722. Combines the practical aspects of portfolio and teaching preparation with the theoretical concerns generated from thesis projects and questions of Continuation of CINE 710 and CINE 711. Refinement of basic filmmaking pedagogy. skills and processes. Production of required first-year M.F.A. project. CINE 727 Cinematic Styles, Forms and Movements (Units: 3) Activity. (Plus-minus letter grade only) Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema and Women and Gender CINE 713 Animation Workshop (Units: 3) Studies students. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate Cinema students or consent of the instructor. Basic digital editing skills required; no drawing skills needed. Examination of established cinematic styles, forms and movements such as how does style affect content? How do movements emerge? How do Hands-on skills and guidance in stop-motion and digital animation and forms change over time? What relationship does a particular movement effects production. Screenings and critical analysis of experimental, bear to narrative storytelling, documentary expression or avant-garde documentary, and narrative animated short films. Students produce practice? May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade short animations and are encouraged to explore a variety of animation only) techniques and examine how animation can inform their thesis work. CINE 728 Cinema Histories (Units: 3) May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only) Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students. CINE 715 Cinematography Workshop (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate Cinema students; CINE 710*; or Examination of cinematic traditions through historical methods with an consent of the instructor. emphasis historiographic research, modes of argumentation, principles of causality, narrative, and rhetoric. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Exploration and achievement of the next level of aesthetics and (Plus-minus letter grade only) techniques in cinematography and lighting through a series of CINE 730 Experimental Cinema Workshop (Units: 3) masterpiece examinations, hands-on production workshops, Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students or consent of the cinematography master classes, and industry practices. Projects in up-to- instructor. date digital technology. Activity. (Plus-minus letter grade only) CINE 720 Critical Paradigms and the Cinematic (Units: 3) Aesthetics of avant-garde cinema and production of a short film using Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students. experimental techniques. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus- minus letter grade only) Approaches to the cinematic form through critical paradigms such as CINE 740 Workshop in Documentary Production (Units: 3) theories of the postmodern, post-colonial theory, structuralism/post- Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students. structuralism, systems theory, posthumanist theories. (Plus-minus letter grade only) Hands-on skills and guidance in documentary production. Each student CINE 721 Cinematic Documentary (Units: 3) directs and produces their own film and crews on others. Technical Prerequisite: Graduate Cinema students. production skills, critical analysis of non-fiction films, and documentary voice for creative expression. (Plus-minus letter grade only) Issues and concepts related to non-fiction cinematic forms such as CINE 741 Cinema and the City (Units: 3) documentary, or ethnographic film. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students. (Plus-minus letter grade only) CINE 722 Independent Cinema (Units: 3) Issues of the representation of the city in cinema, urban space has Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students. proven crucial to genre films, as well as documentaries and the avant- garde. Utopic and dystopic elements of urban life receive close scrutiny. The tradition of independent narrative filmmaking: narrative structure, (Plus-minus letter grade only) European art cinema, Third cinema, and/or American independent CINE 743 Sexuality in the Cinema (Units: 3) cinema. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students. only) 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)

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CINE 747 Postcolonial Cinema (Units: 3) CINE 770 Film Production Research (Units: 3) Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students. Prerequisites: Restricted to second-year M.F.A. students; CINE 761 and CINE 762; concurrent enrollment in CINE 726 and CINE 763. Examination of post-colonial theories, including notions of modernity, nationalism, post-nationalism, hybridity, subalternity, and the politics of Focuses on the development of the students' individual vision and differences, and how they can be applied to critical thinking in cinema aesthetics and its realization through research, script development, and and media. Focus on Hollywood cinema and third world cinema. May be production planning for the thesis film. Activity. (Plus-minus letter grade repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only) only) CINE 748 Cinema and Cultural Studies (Units: 3) CINE 813 Production Practice in Animation (Units: 3) Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students. Prerequisites: Approved MFA Cinema students and consent of the instructor. Examination of the field of Cultural Studies and its influence on cinema and media studies. Students will read both founding theoretical texts Developing skills in one or more modes of animation. Individual and/or and contemporaneous scholarship. Emphasis on intersecting structures group projects. May be repeated for a total of 9 units. of power, including class, nation, gender, race, and sexuality. May be CINE 820 Seminar in Critical Theory (Units: 3) repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade only) Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students. CINE 749 Critical Practices (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 Exploration of the relationship between critical theory/practice and digital Zizek, or a single theme such as Reception, Modernity, Performance, and media practices; familiarization with the emerging possibilities for critical Realism. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus letter grade work made possible by digital media. May be repeated for a total of 6 only) units. (Plus-minus letter grade only) CINE 823 Curation and Cinema (Units: 3) CINE 755 Feature Screenwriting (Units: 3) Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema and Museum Studies Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate Cinema students; introductory students. screenwriting; consent of the instructor. Examination of curatorial practice and the role of curators in Advanced screenwriting leading to the completion of a feature-length contemporary culture; the relation between moving images and original script. The development of ideas, premise pitching, and contemporary art practices; projection, display and exhibition of time- disciplined writing practice. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus- based media in and beyond film events and art institutions. (Plus-minus minus letter grade only) letter grade only) CINE 761 Directing for Cinema (Units: 3) (This course is offered as CINE 823 and M S 823. Students may not Prerequisites: Restricted to M.F.A. Cinema students; first-year M.F.A. repeat the course under an alternate prefix.) requirements. CINE 840 Professional Development and Training (Units: 3) Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students. Advanced production course that emphasizes students' individual ideas, how to put them into moving images/sound/text and how/why these Practicum designed to prepare students for doctoral and professional inform their evolving creative work. Activity. careers. CINE 762 Advanced Cinematography and Lighting (Units: 3) CINE 852 Directed Experience in Film Education (Units: 3) Prerequisites: Restricted to second-year M.F.A. students; CINE 701, Prerequisites: Graduate Cinema students and consent of the instructor. CINE 710, CINE 711, CINE 712, CINE 721, and CINE 722. Directed experience in the teaching of film courses. Students assist in Working cinematographers, Steadicam operators, gaffers, and other course preparation and instruction and receive supervision from the crew people give master classes in cameras, production and lighting instructor in charge. May be repeated for a total of 6 units. (Plus-minus techniques, and industry practices. Directors, digital imaging technicians, letter grade only) and lighting company reps visit the classroom. Students complete CINE 894 Creative Work Project (Units: 3) projects in video and 16mm film. Activity. Prerequisites: CINE 770, approval of thesis project proposal, consent of CINE 763 Projects in Advanced Editing (Units: 3) instructor, approval of Advancement to Candidacy (ATC), and Culminating Prerequisites: Restricted to second-year M.F.A. students; CINE 701, Experience (CE) forms by Graduate Studies. CINE 710, CINE 711, CINE 712, CINE 721, and CINE 722. Advancement to Candidacy and Proposal for Culminating Experience Aesthetic and technical aspects of editing and post-production in diverse Requirement forms must be approved by the Graduate Division before cinema genres. Current technical strategies for editing picture and sound registration. (CR/NC, RP) applied to original film or video designed by students. Activity. (Plus- CINE 897 Research Projects in Cinema Studies (Units: 3) minus letter grade only) Prerequisites: Restricted to M.A. Cinema students; CINE 700; and CINE 765 Internship (Units: 3) consent of the instructor. Prerequisite: Restricted to graduate Cinema students. Methods of research for individual graduate projects in cinema studies. Field experience with production entities and organizations within the Development of a problem of interest to the student. (Plus-minus letter cinema industry. May be repeated once with the consent of the instructor. grade, RP grading only) (CR/NC grading only)

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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.