Visual Media Program Standards

Level Courses Overview Minimum Technical Requirements Assignment Examples

100- Studies Studies Studies Studies Level VIS 100 Film History History of cinema and animation Students should be able to: 4-5 page simple essay demonstrating VIS 101 Language of Cinema Fundamentals of cinematic and animation  demonstrate a basic knowledge of knowledge of historical and/or VIS 120 Intro to Animation construction cinema history, film language, sociopolitical context of a cinematic Basic analysis and critique and/or animation styles text (VIS 100) Production Writing about film  perform a basic analysis of VIS 110 Digital Cinema I narrative, style, or technique Simple essay analyzing a cinematic VIS 113 Creating with Digital Video Production  write an analytical essay on a film text in terms of film language or VIS 130 Storyboarding Knowledge of basic equipment text animation style (VIS 101, VIS 120) VIS 131 Digital Animation I Basic production practice and techniques VIS 150 Digital Photography I Crew competencies Production Production VIS 175 Typography and Pub Students should be able to: 2-3 minute narrative film, produced either singularly or with a crew,  demonstrate a basic knowledge of demonstrating screenwriting, equipment and software for basic cinematography, sync sound, and photographic, cinematic, or editing (VIS 110) animation production

 demonstrate beginning techniques Simple digital animation for working in relevant media demonstrating artistic rendering and  create still, temporal, or motion techniques (VIS 131) typographical works that reflect basic knowledge and techniques Photographic collection of relevant media demonstrating basic camera operation, capabilities in controlling light, and photo editing techniques (VIS 150)

200- Studies Studies Studies Studies Level VIS 263 Branding History of cinema and animation Students should be able to: 4-5 page simple essay or project VIS 289 Special Topics in VM Fundamentals of cinematic and animation  demonstrate a basic knowledge of demonstrating context and strategies Studies construction cinema history, film language, for given branding materials and Basic analysis and critique and/or animation styles campaign (VIS 263) Production Writing about film  perform a basic analysis of VIS 201 Screenwriting narrative, style, or technique Production VIS 202 Editing Production  write an analytical essay on a film 4-5 minute film, produced with a VIS 203 Sound Design Competency with intermediate and text or marketing element crew, demonstrating intermediate- VIS 204 Cinematography advanced level techniques in all positions VIS 210 Digital Cinema II equipment Production (both developing material and VIS 215 Documentary I Intermediate and advanced techniques Students should be able to: crewing on other productions as VIS 231 Digital Animation II Expanded creativity and complexity called upon) (VIS 210)  demonstrate knowledge of and VIS 235 After Effects consistent abilities in using VIS 250 Digital Photography II 15-page screenplay with three drafts, production equipment and VIS 253 Photoshop demonstrating narrative abilities and software, as well as an awareness firm grasp of formatting (VIS 201) of professional practice

 demonstrate intermediate Music video or fake trailer techniques for working in relevant demonstrating abilities with multiple media camera and lighting setups at an  create still, temporal, or intermediate level (VIS 204) manipulative works that reflect intermediate knowledge and 2-3 minute digital animation techniques of relevant media demonstrating artistic ability, effective motion techniques, and development in narrative and storyboarding (VIS 231)

10-12 minute documentary demonstrating effective research and/or interviewing techniques and editing for dramatic impact or persuasion (VIS 215)

Photographic series demonstrating intermediate lighting, posing, and framing abilities, and effective capture and organization of images into a series (VIS 250)

300- Studies Studies Studies Studies Level VIS 307 Critical Theory and Media History and social context Students should be able to: 8-10 page complex essay Specific subjects in history and theory  demonstrate close reading deconstructing a film text or media Production Critical perspectives and theoretical frames techniques, intermediate artifact from a critical theoretical VIS 310 Producing the Short Film Effective analytical techniques contextual or interpretive analysis, perspective (VIS 307) VIS 310 Digital Cinema III and proper writing style for film VIS 355 Photography Projects Production studies Production Organizational skills and production  demonstrate a more focused 8-10 minute film, with full leadership knowledge of cinema history, film development and crew supervision, Polish and craft language, and/or animation styles demonstrating intermediate-level Proficiency across production roles  write a complex essay comparing, techniques in all positions and deconstructing, contextualizing, or working toward artistry or craft (VIS interpreting a film text or media 310) artifact Photographic project demonstrating  demonstrate an understanding of intermediate to advanced lighting, critical or theoretical approaches posing, and framing abilities, and to film effective capture and organization

of images into a project reflecting a Production particular type of professional Students should be able to: photographic practice (VIS 250)  demonstrate abilities in using production equipment and Fully developed production pitch software at a basic professional and marketing plan for a conceptual level or actual film production (VIS 310)  demonstrate intermediate techniques for working in relevant media  create or conceptualize still or temporal works that reflect intermediate abilities and an attention to artistry or craft

400- Studies Studies Studies Studies Level VIS 400 Film Theory Historical and social context Students should be able to: 8-10 page complex essay analyzing VIS 401 Major Figures in Cinema Specific subjects in history and theory  demonstrate close reading the work of a major figure in film VIS 407 Women in Film Critical perspectives and theoretical frames techniques, intermediate to history (VIS 401) VIS 408 Film and Literature Effective analytical techniques advanced contextual or VIS 489 Special Topics in VM interpretive analysis, and proper Experimental film project Studies Production writing style for film studies demonstrating an understanding or ENG 476B History of American Application of theoretical concepts  demonstrate a more focused exploration of a theoretical Film Craft and artistry knowledge of cinema history, film approach to film (VIS 400) ENG 477 Film Genres Industrial or professional engagement language, and/or animation styles  write a complex essay comparing, 8-10 page complex essay examining Production deconstructing, contextualizing, or spectatorship, film style, and VIS 490 Senior Projects interpreting a film text or media industrial constraints for film artifact production and viewing within a Portfolio/Professional certain historical period (ENG  demonstrate an understanding of VIS 496 Senior Portfolio 476B) critical or theoretical approaches VIS 499 Internship to film Production

Other 10-12 minute capstone film Production VIS 495 Independent Study demonstrating cumulative ability Students should be able to: and substantial creative and  use production equipment and organizational effort software at a basic to intermediate professional level Portfolio/Professional  demonstrate intermediate to Online portfolio site with images, advanced techniques for working sample work, and reel in relevant media  create still or temporal works that Career research, industry interviews, demonstrate artistry or craft and graduate school applications  demonstrate clear abilities as a creative developer, productive crew member, and effective leader

Portfolio/Professional Students should be able to:  organize works into a portfolio suitable for professional presentation  complete objectives related to acquiring a professional position  promote films online or through festival or other public screenings

Notes on terms  ‘Craft’ implies a level of polish and technique that sets the work above student work, situating it closer to what would be recognized as professional or high-level amateur work  ‘Artistry’ implies any utilization of film language elements or production techniques in a way that subverts their typical use or creates meaning or beauty