2018 – 2019 CATALOG Effective January 1, 2018 Version 2018.01.01

18618 Oxnard Street, Los Angeles, California 91356 | 818.345.8414 | columbiacollege.edu

The information contained in this catalog is certified true and correct in content and policy at the time of publication. Any supplements and addenda, if applicable, become an integral part of this catalog as of their effective dates.

WELCOME TO COLUMBIA COLLEGE HOLLYWOOD

On behalf of our entire faculty and staff, I am privileged to welcome you to Columbia College Hollywood.

For more than 60 years, Columbia College Hollywood has offered a unique education that fuses creative studies with liberal arts while providing the exposure to ideas, experiences, and technology that stimulate personal growth and individual artistic expression.

In fact, we exist for one reason: to encourage and nurture the dreams of a diverse student body made up of individuals with a passion for the cinematic and creative media arts.

As a Columbia College Hollywood student, you’ll build confidence, knowledge, and technical proficiency under the guidance of a faculty who share your love for film, television, new media, and the digital arts.

As you work in teams to produce professional-quality work, you’ll forge friendships with other hardworking, motivated, and creative students. You’ll deepen your knowledge with a foundation of liberal arts and general education.

We’re excited that you’ve chosen to continue your creative and academic journey at Columbia College Hollywood. I look forward to meeting you on campus.

Bill Smith President & CEO Columbia College Hollywood

TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT COLUMBIA COLLEGE HOLLYWOOD ...... 1 Our Mission ...... 1 Our Purpose ...... 1 Our Philosophy ...... 1 Our Core Values ...... 1 History ...... 1 Location ...... 2 Accreditation ...... 2 Open House ...... 2 Campus Tours ...... 2 Commitment to Diversity ...... 2 Nondiscrimination Policy ...... 3 Disclosures ...... 3 Program & Policy Changes ...... 3 ADMISSIONS ...... 4 Admission Policy ...... 4 Application Deadlines ...... 4 Admission Requirements ...... 5 Standardized Test Scores ...... 6 AP Calculus / AP Statistics ...... 6 International Baccalaureate (IB) ...... 7 Conditional Admissions ...... 7 Admissions Appeals ...... 7 Transfer Credit Policy ...... 7 Transferability of Credits Notice ...... 8 English Language Proficiency Requirement ...... 8 International Student Admissions ...... 9 VA Educational Benefits Admissions ...... 12 Re-Entry Policy ...... 12 Document Integrity Policy ...... 13 Articulation Agreements ...... 13 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ...... 14 Tuition AND FEES ...... 14 Estimated Cost of Attendance ...... 14 Tuition Payments ...... 15 Comparable Tuition Information ...... 15 Housing ...... 15 Student Health Insurance ...... 16 Fee Schedule ...... 17 Financial Aid ...... 18 Veterans Educational Aid ...... 21 Financial Literacy ...... 21 Entrance Counseling ...... 21 Exit Counseling ...... 21 REFUND POLICY ...... 23 Enrollment CancelLation Refunds ...... 23 Withdrawal Refunds ...... 23 Return of Title IV Funds ...... 24 2018-2019 CALENDARS ...... 25 Quarter Start / End Dates ...... 25 Admission Application Deadlines ...... 25 Holiday Calendar ...... 25 2018–2019 Academic Calendar ...... 26 REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT ...... 27 Enrollment Deposit ...... 27 Student’s Right to Cancel ...... 27 Enrollment Requirements for Financial Aid Recipients ...... 27 International Student Enrollment requirements ...... 27 Deferred Enrollment ...... 28 New Student Orientation ...... 28 Proficiency & Placement Assessments ...... 28 Mathematics Proficiency ...... 28 English & Writing Proficiency ...... 28 Declaration of Emphasis ...... 29 CONTINUING Student Registration ...... 29 Concurrent Enrollment Policy ...... 29 Auditing Courses ...... 29 Requests for New Courses ...... 29 Retention Of Student Records ...... 29 Transcript Requests ...... 30 Replacement or Duplicate Diplomas ...... 30 DEGREE PROGRAMS ...... 31 Core Curriculum ...... 31 Areas of Emphasis ...... 31 General Education ...... 31 General Education Learning Outcomes ...... 32 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema ...... 33 BFA Cinema Learning Outcomes ...... 33 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema–Television ...... 33 BFA Cinema-Television Learning Outcomes ...... 33 Associate of Fine Arts in Cinema–Television ...... 33 AFA Cinema-Television Learning Outcomes ...... 33 BFA PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS BY EMPHASIS ...... 35 Acting ...... 35 Acting Learning Outcomes ...... 35 Cinematography ...... 40 Cinematography Learning Outcomes ...... 40 Directing ...... 45 Directing Learning Outcomes ...... 45 Editing + VFX ...... 50 Editing + VFX Learning Outcomes ...... 50 New Media ...... 55 New Media Learning Outcomes ...... 55 Producing ...... 60 Producing Learning Outcomes...... 60 Sound ...... 65 Sound Learning Outcomes ...... 65 SCREENWriting ...... 70 SCREENWriting Learning Outcomes ...... 70 CORE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ...... 75 Tier 1 ...... 75 F101 Principles Of Production ...... 75 F105 Visual Design ...... 75 F122A Editing Theory & Practice ...... 75 GH101 WRITERS Workshop 1 ...... 75 GH125 Introduction to Acting ...... 75 GH155 Script Analysis 1 ...... 75 F102 Cinematography 1 ...... 76 F141 Production Sound ...... 76 F150 Screenwriting 1 ...... 76 GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 ...... 76 V102 Introduction to TV Production ...... 76 GH# Art History* ...... 76 Tier 2 ...... 77 F110 Directing 1 ...... 77 F127 Unit Production Management/Assistant Directing (UPM/AD) ...... 77 Senior thesis ...... 77 F135 Production Workshop 1 ...... 77 F235 Production Workshop 2 ...... 77 F335 Production Workshop 3 ...... 77 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ...... 78 A ...... 78 A121 The Essential Actor’s Tool Kit: Movement, Voice and More ...... 78 A122 Stage Crafts ...... 78 A192 Sitcoms & Sketches: Acting for Multi-Camera ...... 78 A208 TV Commercial Acting: Selling the Product ...... 78 A231 Cold Reading: The Realities of TV Acting ...... 78 A257 Acting for Emerging Media ...... 78 A268 Voice Acting ...... 78 A301 Acting Troupe ...... 79 A302 Casting & Auditions ...... 79 A327 Comedy Improvisation: Performance ...... 79 A490 Master Scene Study ...... 79 ACT335 Musical Theatre ...... 79 BUS ...... 79 BUS261 Marketing & Public Relations for Your Independent Film ...... 79 BUS315 Consumer Trends & Media ...... 79 BUS435 Business Plans for Film and Television ...... 80 CIN ...... 80 CIN327 Cinematography for the Small Screen ...... 80 DES ...... 80 DES210 Costume Materials & Resources ...... 80 DES220 Drawing for Storyboarding ...... 80 DES222 Drawing for Set Design ...... 80 DES230 Special Effects Costume Design ...... 80 DES301 Costume Design for Film ...... 81 DIR ...... 81 DIR245 Directing & Psychology ...... 81 DIR311 Directing the Romantic Comedy ...... 81 DIR345 The Director Prepares ...... 81 DIR354 Directing Comedy ...... 81 DIR386 Directing: Advanced Scene Study ...... 81 EDT ...... 81 EDT264 Producing and Editing the TV Episode ...... 81 EDT368 Editing Animation ...... 82 F ...... 82 F101 Principles Of Production ...... 82 F102 Cinematography 1 ...... 82 F105 Visual Design ...... 82 F110 Directing 1 ...... 82 F111A Directing: From Casting Through Rehearsals ...... 82 F112 Directing: Stage to Screen ...... 82 F120A Editing the Narrative ...... 83 F122A Editing Theory & Practice ...... 83 F124A Editing: Nonfiction ...... 83 F125 Assistant Editing Essentials ...... 83 F127 Unit Production Management/Assistant Directing (UPM/AD) ...... 83 F131 Documentary Production Workshop ...... 83 F132 Art Direction ...... 83 F132P Production Design ...... 84 F134A Navigating VFX ...... 84 F135 Production Workshop 1 ...... 84 F141 Production Sound ...... 84 F141A Sound Design Basics ...... 84 F146 Introduction to 3D Animation ...... 84 F150 Screenwriting 1 ...... 84 F175 After Effects ...... 85 F202 Cinematography 2 ...... 85 F203A Camera Essentials ...... 85 F210 Directing 2 ...... 85 F221 Post Production Process ...... 85 F222 Editing: Mastering the Scene ...... 85 F225 Editing Reality ...... 85 F231 Experimental Video Workshop ...... 86 F235 Production Workshop 2 ...... 86 F239 Script Supervisor Essentials ...... 86 F242A Sound Design Aesthetics ...... 86 F249C Screenwriting 2: Characters ...... 86 F250 Writing the Short Film for Production ...... 86 F251 TV Comedy Writing ...... 86 F252 Properties That Sell: Writing Coverage ...... 87 F253 Sketch Comedy Writing ...... 87 F261 Special Project - Cinema ...... 87 F265 Color Timing 1 ...... 87 F266 Mockumentary! ...... 87 F279 Advanced Cinematography for TV Commercials ...... 87 F280 Based On: Writing the Adaptation ...... 87 F285 Shooting the Masters ...... 88 F302 Cinematography 3 ...... 88 F305 Visual FX & Green Screen Cinematography ...... 88 F307 Exterior Cinematography ...... 88 F308 Directing Action ...... 88 F309 Directing Comedy ...... 88 F310 Directing 3 ...... 88 F325 3D Cinematography ...... 88 F331 PrEditor: Surviving the Jungle of Editing, Directing, and Producing ...... 89 F335 Production Workshop 3 ...... 89 F341 Development: From Acquisition to Green Light ...... 89 F342A Sound Design to Final Mix ...... 89 F350 Screenwriting 3: Genres ...... 89 F351 Writing the Horror Film ...... 89 F352A Feature Film Writing Symposium 1 ...... 89 F352B Feature Film Writing Symposium 2 ...... 90 F352C Feature Film Writing Symposium 3 ...... 90 F353 Writing the Action Adventure Film ...... 90 F354 Writing for Animation ...... 90 F357 Cine Lens ...... 90 F365 Color Timing 2 ...... 90 F366 Editing: The Horror Film ...... 90 F401 Editing: Genres ...... 91 F402 Camera Movement ...... 91 F403A Feature Film Cinematography ...... 91 F405 The Creative & Business of Editing for all Filmmakers ...... 91 F408 Writing with Light ...... 91 F408A Advanced Studio Lighting ...... 91 F411 Seminar in Visual Effects ...... 91 F425 Directing Actors ...... 91 F428 Artist Management ...... 92 F441 Producing: From Greenlight to Completion ...... 92 F442 Advanced Production Sound ...... 92 F443 Sound Mixing ...... 92 F451 Rewriting: Punching Up Your Screenplay ...... 92 F476 Shooting Film on Film ...... 92 F494 NUKE ...... 92 GH ...... 93 GH011 College Writing ...... 93 GH101 Writers Workshop 1 ...... 93 GH105 Flick Lit: From Page to Screen ...... 93 GH108A Creating Your Hollywood Business ...... 93 GH109 Music History ...... 93 GH111 Western Civilization ...... 93 GH112 Philosophy ...... 93 GH113 Music Appreciation & Analysis ...... 94 GH114 History of Music ...... 94 GH124 Art History: Photography ...... 94 GH125 Introduction to Acting ...... 94 GH125 Introduction to Acting ...... 94 GH130 Art History: Classical ...... 94 GH131 Art History: Contemporary ...... 94 GH132 Art History: World ...... 95 GH134A Art History: Design ...... 95 GH135 Drawing ...... 95 GH136 Painting ...... 95 GH138 Art History: Modern ...... 95 GH139 Art, Culture, and Society ...... 95 GH142 Art History: Style ...... 95 GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 ...... 96 GH155 Script Analysis 1 ...... 96 GH166 The Art of the Pitch ...... 96 GH189 The Hero’s Journey ...... 96 GH201 Writers Workshop 2 ...... 96 GH202 Public Speaking for Filmmakers ...... 96 GH211 Great American Plays All Filmmakers Should Know ...... 96 GH226 Advanced Acting Workshop ...... 97 GH227 Acting: Advanced Technique ...... 97 GH228 Acting for the Camera 1 ...... 97 GH229 Acting: Classic Texts ...... 97 GH238A Theatre Production Workshop 1 ...... 97 GH238B Theatre Production Workshop 2 ...... 97 GH252A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 2 ...... 97 GH253 Hollywood Business Practices & History ...... 98 GH255 Script Analysis 2 ...... 98 GH258 Art of Creative Producing ...... 98 GH261 Marketing & Public Relations ...... 98 GH301A Creative Writing That Sells ...... 98 GH303 Citizen Journalism ...... 98 GH304 Mythology & Symbolism ...... 98 GH305 Costume History Through the Eye of the Camera ...... 99 GH326 Comedy Improvisation ...... 99 GH334 Art History: Outsider Art ...... 99 GH355 Script Analysis 3 ...... 99 GH365 Entertainment Business Studies ...... 99 GH370 Theatre History: Great American Plays that Became Great American Films ...... 99 GH420 Creative Writing ...... 99 GN ...... 100 GN101 Astronomy ...... 100 GN104 Earth Sciences ...... 100 GN105A Math Essentials+ ...... 100 GN113 Science of Filmmaking ...... 100 GN114 Ecological Science ...... 100 GN197 Evolutionary Biology ...... 100 GN206 Anthropological Science ...... 100 GN280 Science: The History of Life ...... 101 GN329 Minerals, Crystals, and Gems ...... 101 GN360 Special Project - Natural Science ...... 101 GS ...... 101 GS101 U.S. History ...... 101 GS104 Law and Everyday Life ...... 101 GS109 Abnormal Psychology ...... 101 GS150 Human Relations: Conflict & Communication ...... 101 GS179 Communication & Everyday Life ...... 102 GS207 Sociology: Violence in the American Family ...... 102 GS213 Introduction to Mass Communication ...... 102 GS216 Intercultural Communication: Identity, Consumption, and Globalization ...... 102 GS251 The Social Psychology of Sex and Gender Roles ...... 102 GS256 Entertainment Law ...... 102 GS280 Sociology of Knowledge ...... 102 GS361 Special Project - Social Science ...... 103 GS362 Social Problems ...... 103 GS444 The Posthuman Experience ...... 103 HUM ...... 103 HUM123 Introduction to Logic ...... 103 HUM252A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 2 ...... 103 HUM291 Art of the Short Story ...... 103 HUM312 Motion Picture History: Special Topic ...... 104 HUM313 Motion Picture History: Genre ...... 104 HUM314 Motion Picture History: Style ...... 104 HUM317 Motion Picture History: Regional Media ...... 104 IN ...... 104 IN499A Entertainment Industry Internship ...... 104 IN499B Entertainment Industry Internship 2 ...... 105 M ...... 105 M110 Basic App Building ...... 105 M141 Cinematography for New Media ...... 105 M202 Podcasts ...... 105 M204 Writing for New Media ...... 105 M205 Making Webisodes That Create Impact ...... 105 M217 Sound for New Media ...... 105 M312 Transmedia ...... 106 M441 Digital Literacy and Content Creation ...... 106 PRD ...... 106 PRD310 Producing Non-Fiction ...... 106 S ...... 106 S155 Sound Analysis ...... 106 S199 Preproduction Sound ...... 106 S205 Dialog and ADR Editing ...... 106 S250 Theatrical Sound Design ...... 106 S255 Advanced Listening ...... 107 S301 The Temp Score ...... 107 S401 Score Composition ...... 107 SND ...... 107 SND282 Cinematic Soundscaping ...... 107 SOC ...... 107 SOC270 Criminology ...... 107 SOC380 Popular Culture ...... 107 V ...... 108 V102 Introduction to TV Production ...... 108 V103 TV Directing & Producing 1 ...... 108 V118 TV Commercial Production ...... 108 V201 TV Essentials ...... 108 V201C TV History ...... 108 V205 TV Sound Design ...... 108 V207 TV Documentary Production ...... 108 V208 Editing: TV Commercials ...... 108 V209 Nonfiction TV Production ...... 109 V210C TV History: The Greatest TV Shows Ever ...... 109 V220 Digital Studio Lighting ...... 109 V235 Reality TV Production ...... 109 V316 Entertainment Online: How to Create, Shoot, and Market an Online Network ...... 109 V318 Music Video Production ...... 109 V319 TV Drama Writing ...... 109 V321 Internet Essentials: The Business of New Media ...... 110 V339 Special Project – Television ...... 110 V350A Shooting the Multi-Camera Comedy ...... 110 V425 Writing the TV Drama Pilot ...... 110 V426 Writing the TV Comedy Pilot ...... 110 WRI ...... 110 WRI320 Advanced Screenwriting: Structure and Story-Building ...... 110 WRI351 Playwriting ...... 110 ACADEMICS ...... 111 Average Length Of Program ...... 111 Full-Time Vs. Part-Time Study ...... 111 Class Standing by Credit Hour ...... 111 Credit Hour Policy ...... 111 Academic Advising ...... 112 Schedule and Curriculum Changes ...... 112 Program Review Policy ...... 112 Course Numbering ...... 112 Class Hours ...... 113 Class Size ...... 113 Attendance Policy ...... 113 Attendance Policy Appeals ...... 113 Grading Policy ...... 113 Grade Change Policy ...... 113 Incomplete PolicY ...... 114 Repeating Courses ...... 114 Grade Scale ...... 114 Add/Drop Policy ...... 115 Course Withdrawal ...... 116 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) ...... 116 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) ...... 116 Incremental Completion Rate (ICR) ...... 116 Maximum Time Frame (MTF) ...... 117 Quarterly SAP Evaluation ...... 117 Leave of Absence (LOA) Policy ...... 119 Internships ...... 119 Peer Tutoring ...... 120 Learning Resource Center ...... 120 Reasonable Accommodation for Special Needs ...... 121 Academic Integrity Policy ...... 121 Graduation Requirements ...... 122 Academic Honors ...... 122 Commencement ...... 123 STUDENT AFFAIRS ...... 124 Career Development ...... 124 Alumni Relations ...... 124 Annual ColumbiA College Hollywood Film Festival ...... 125 Student Government Association (SGA) ...... 125 student Clubs ...... 125 Counseling Services ...... 125 Accommodations for Disabilities or Special Needs ...... 125 Section 504/ADA Grievance Policy ...... 126 GENERAL INFORMATION ...... 129 Student Code Of Conduct ...... 129 Student Conduct Violations ...... 129 Drug & Alcohol Policy ...... 130 Substance Abuse Policy ...... 130 No Smoking Policy ...... 130 Food & Drink Policy ...... 131 Guests & Minor Children on Campus ...... 131 Employee–Student Relationship Policy ...... 131 Acceptable Use Policy for Computers, Email, & Internet ...... 131 Student Disciplinary Action Policy ...... 133 Intellectual Property Policy ...... 134 Family Education Rights And Privacy Act Of 1974 (FERPA) ...... 134 Confidentiality of Student Records ...... 136 Student Directory Disclosure ...... 136 Campus Security ...... 137 CAMPUS Crime Statistics Report ...... 137 Nondiscrimination Policy ...... 138 Unlawful Harassment Policy ...... 138 Grievance Policy ...... 141 CAMPUS FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT ...... 143 Learning Resource Center ...... 143 Theater ...... 143 Screening Room ...... 143 Soundstage ...... 144 3-Camera Television stage with Green Screen & Control Room ...... 144 Foley/ADR Suite ...... 144 Post Production Editing Suites ...... 144 Standing Sets ...... 145 Equipment Room ...... 145 Production Equipment Policy ...... 146 Food & Drink Policy ...... 149 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ...... 150 ADMINISTRATION & STAFF ...... 151 Executive Committee ...... 151 Academic Affairs ...... 151 Registrar ...... 151 Faculty & Curriculum coordinators ...... 151 Library & Learning Resources center ...... 152 Admissions ...... 152 Admissions ...... 152 Enrollment Services ...... 152 High School ProgramS ...... 152 Recruitment & Outreach ...... 152 Finance ...... 153 Financial Aid ...... 153 Housing ...... 153 Human Resources ...... 153 Institutional Effectiveness ...... 153 Operations ...... 153 Front Office ...... 153 Design & Content ...... 153 Equipment Center ...... 153 Facilities ...... 154 I.T. & Production Services ...... 154 Security ...... 154 Student Affairs ...... 154 Career & Alumni Services ...... 154 COUnseling ...... 154 FACULTY ...... 155

ABOUT COLUMBIA COLLEGE HOLLYWOOD

OUR MISSION Columbia College Hollywood educates students in the art and science of communications and the diverse media of contemporary storytelling within an exploration of the liberal arts. Our rigorous course of study and practice prepares graduates to be analytical thinkers and effective communicators who are creative, knowledgeable, and responsible contributors to advancing a curious, thoughtful, and compassionate global community.

OUR PURPOSE We inspire communication, collaboration, and personal growth.

OUR PHILOSOPHY We are committed to promoting creativity, innovation, and growth through education, collaboration, and a common love of the entertainment arts with a challenging liberal arts experience that prepares students for citizenship in the global community by providing: • Curricula enriched with hands-on learning experiences that reflect the real world of the entertainment industry. • Project-based coursework that requires students to work in teams to learn all aspects of the filmmaking process. • An inspiring faculty of entertainment industry professionals with the experience to help students unleash their creative potential. • An intimate educational environment that encourages each student to take the risks necessary to develop a unique artistic vision and voice. • Opportunities for professional access and continued learning through entertainment industry relationships to help graduates build a foundation for creative and professional success.

OUR CORE VALUES • Inspiring • Caring • Integrity • Continuous Improvement • Collaboration • Student-centric

HISTORY Columbia College Hollywood was originally established in 1952 in the MacArthur Park neighborhood of Los Angeles as a branch campus of Columbia College in Chicago. The curriculum was designed to focus on the burgeoning television and radio industries and featured a faculty made up of working television and radio professionals. In 1962, Columbia College Hollywood separated from the Chicago institution to operate as an independent, private, nonprofit college.

During the 1960s, as the entertainment industry grew and changed, the college established a cinema department with a dual focus on film and television. To serve its expanding curricula and student population, the college moved to a new campus on Las Palmas Avenue in central Hollywood in 1970. In 1997, Columbia College Hollywood established its current campus in the historic, former world headquarters of Panavision, the foremost designer and manufacturer of the finest cameras and lenses for the film and television industries.

The college is now centrally located in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, providing students and faculty access to all major film and television studios in the Los Angeles area.

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LOCATION Columbia College Hollywood is on an 85,000 square foot Los Angeles campus in a vibrant and diverse area of Southern California’s San Fernando Valley. Although technically part of the city of Los Angeles, the neighborhood acquired the name Tarzana when it was built on former ranch land owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the creator of Tarzan.

The campus is easily accessed from the Reseda Boulevard exit of the Hollywood Freeway (I-101) and centrally located for access to the entertainment industry and all major Hollywood film and television studios, including Walt Disney Studios, 20th Century Fox Film Studios, Paramount Pictures, Sony Picture Studios, and Universal Studios.

The campus neighborhood is bordered on the south by Topanga State Park and on the west by the Santa Susana Mountains, less than 20 miles from the beaches of Malibu and Santa Monica. Los Angeles area attractions, such as the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Downtown Los Angeles, Universal Studios Theme Park, and many film and television studios are accessible by public transportation, including the MTA Orange Bus Line, one block from the campus.

Columbia College Hollywood is located at: 18618 Oxnard Street Los Angeles, CA 91356

ACCREDITATION Columbia College Hollywood is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). For more information, please contact WSCUC:

WASC Senior College and University Commission 985 Atlantic Avenue #100 Alameda, CA 94501 Phone: 501-748-9001 Web: www.wascsenior.org

OPEN HOUSE Columbia College Hollywood hosts a quarterly Open House to give prospective students and their families a comprehensive introduction to the campus facilities, labs, and resources, and a chance to meet and speak with staff members about admissions, financial aid, housing, and the degree programs.

By taking an in-depth campus tour and getting involved in hands-on presentations, participants get a snapshot of the unique experience and creative educational environment at Columbia College Hollywood. Open House dates can be found at www.columbiacollege.edu. If a prospective student submits an application for admission after attending an Open House, the $50.00 application fee is waived.

CAMPUS TOURS Tours of the campus are available any weekday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. by making an appointment with the Admissions Department. If a prospective student submits an application for admission to Columbia College Hollywood after touring the campus, the $50.00 application fee is waived.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY Columbia College Hollywood is a learning and working environment with a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty. With an institution-wide commitment to diversity, Columbia College Hollywood fosters an academic environment where differences in experiences, expertise, ideas, and opinions are welcomed and where all perspectives and identities are treated with dignity, fairness, caring, and equality without bias due to religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, veteran status, or disability.

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NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY Columbia College Hollywood operates in full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

Columbia College Hollywood administers all education-related programs and activities, including, but not limited to, admissions, financial aid, academic programs, student treatment and services, counseling and guidance, discipline, classroom assignment, grading, vocational education, housing, employment, research, recreation, physical education, athletics, and other extracurricular activities without regard to the student or applicant’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, physical disability, mental disability, or other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

All employment-related decisions at the college, including, but not limited to, decisions relating to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits and any other terms and conditions of employment, are made without regard to the employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, covered veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

DISCLOSURES An individual may contact the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education for review of a complaint. The bureau may be contacted at:

Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400 Sacramento, CA 95833 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 980818 West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818 Phone: (888) 370-7589 Fax: (916) 263-1897 Web: www.bppe.ca.gov

PROGRAM & POLICY CHANGES By signing the enrollment agreement and enrolling in a program of study, all Columbia College Hollywood students agree to review, become familiar with, and abide by the information, policies, and procedures presented in this catalog and any applicable supplements and addenda.

This catalog is current at the time of publication. Columbia College Hollywood reserves the right to make changes to this catalog at any time to maintain compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards of accreditation, and to reflect changes in tuition and fees, academic programs and courses, institution policies and procedures, faculty and administrative staff, and/or the academic calendar.

Columbia College Hollywood reserves the right to modify curriculum, combine or cancel classes, and to change equipment, as needed. The college regularly upgrades its equipment, software, and educational materials in order to stay current with rapidly changing technology and reserves the right to make changes to its facilities, equipment, software, and other materials at any time to provide students with the most current educational experience practicable.

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ADMISSIONS

ADMISSION POLICY Columbia College Hollywood welcomes applications for admission from all individuals with a passion for visual and entertainment media who seek an undergraduate liberal arts degree program focused on the fields of film, television, and new media. While prior academic achievement is an important factor when considering an application, the college accepts prospective students for admission primarily on the basis of their ability to successfully undertake a rigorous curriculum that combines the technical, practical, artistic, and philosophical aspects of both new and traditional media with an academic foundation in the liberal arts.

Columbia College Hollywood does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability in admissions and/or all other institutional policies.

APPLICATION DEADLINES Quarter Application Deadline Classes Begin

Winter 2018 December 1, 2017 January 16, 2018

Spring 2018 March 2, 2018 April 9, 2018

Summer 2018 May 4, 2018 July 9. 2018

Early Decision via The Common App© – January 5, 2018 Fall 2018 Priority Deadline – January 5, 2018 October 1, 2018 Regular Decision Deadline – February 23, 2018

Winter 2019 November 30, 2018 January 14, 2019

Spring 2019 March 1, 2019 April 8, 2019

Summer 2019 May 3, 2019 July 8, 2019

Early Decision via The Common App© – January 4, 2019 Fall 2019 Priority Deadline – January 4, 2019 September 30, 2019 Regular Decision Deadline – February 22, 2019

EARLY DECISION ACCEPTANCE Acceptance by Early Decision is only available when applying via The Common Application© online at https://apply.commonapp.org. A student who applies via The Common Application© and is accepted by Early Decision must promptly withdraw all applications submitted to other colleges and universities and make no additional applications to any other university in any country. If an applicant accepted by Early Decision is seeking financial aid, withdrawal of applications to other institutions is not required until the applicant receives notification of financial aid offered.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS To be considered for admission to Columbia College Hollywood, a prospective student must: • Complete and submit The Common Application© online at https://apply.commonapp.org or complete the Columbia College Hollywood Application online at www.columbiacollege.edu • Provide proof of high school graduation or equivalent • Provide official high school transcripts and official college transcripts from all prior institutions • Show a final grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale on either an official high school transcript or official college transcript from a prior institution • Submit a personal essay of 500 words or more describing the applicant’s personal, educational, artistic, and life goals • Submit two (2) letters of recommendation (not required for transfer applicants) • Pay a one-time, non-refundable Application Fee of $50.00 • Complete an interview with an Admissions Counselor

APPLICATION SUBMISSION Prospective students may apply to Columbia College Hollywood by completing and submitting The Common Application© available online at https://apply.commonapp.org. The Columbia College Hollywood Application is also available on the college website at www.columbiacollege.edu.

PROOF OF GRADUATION Columbia College Hollywood requires all prospective students to provide proof of high school graduation prior to acceptance. Acceptable forms of documentation are: • Official high school transcripts showing proof of high school graduation • Official GED, HISET, or TASC Certificate of Completion transcripts

TRANSCRIPT SUBMISSION POLICY All official transcripts and certificates of completion must be sent to Columbia College Hollywood directly from the issuing institution in a sealed envelope by standard mail. Copies of transcripts or equivalency documentation made by the applicant will not be accepted.

Official transcripts will be copied from the originals by the Columbia College Hollywood Admissions Department, stamped with the date received, and placed in the student's permanent file before the enrollment agreement can be signed by a school official and before the start date of the program.

All foreign transcripts must be forwarded to Columbia College Hollywood directly from the applicant’s prior school and must be evaluated by a member of the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) in order to establish equivalency for a United States high school diploma and to determine CGPA equivalency with U.S.A. standards. Proof of graduation documents, transcripts, and other documents in languages other than English must be translated into English.

PERSONAL ESSAY A prospective student must write and submit a Personal Essay of 500 words or more detailing the applicant’s personal, educational, artistic, and life goals. A prospective student who applies online via The Common Application© is advised to write the essay in a separate file, edit it carefully, and then attach it to The Common Application© where indicated. A prospective student who submits an application via the Columbia College Hollywood website must submit the personal essay and additional documents to the Admissions Department.

A Personal Essay must discuss the following topics: • The student's interest in the areas of cinema arts, entertainment, or creative media • The area of the entertainment arts or creative media that most excites the student • Why the student is interested in pursuing a degree at Columbia College Hollywood • The student's creative, artistic, and/or professional aspirations

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Applicants are advised to give the Personal Essay serious thought. All essays must be written in English using correct spelling and grammar.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION An applicant must provide at least two (2) Letters of Recommendation. Each Letter of Recommendation must be from an appropriate character reference, such as an administrator, school teacher, counselor, entertainment professional, employer, or former employer. Letters of Recommendation are not required for transfer applicants.

Letters of Recommendation must be submitted directly to Columbia College Hollywood by the Recommender. Letters of Recommendation may be submitted online using the Columbia College Hollywood Letter of Recommendation Form or by email to [email protected].

Recommenders may submit Letters of Recommendation by standard mail to:

Columbia College Hollywood ATTN: Admissions Department 18618 Oxnard Street Los Angeles, CA 91356

ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW Prior to final admissions consideration, Columbia College Hollywood will contact the applicant to request a one-on-one interview in a comfortable, personal, and informal setting. Interviews may also be conducted by phone or online at the discretion of the Admissions Department.

The admissions interview gives prospective students the opportunity to discuss how attending Columbia College Hollywood will provide the focus, will, and drive to achieve their personal, artistic, creative, educational, and career goals.

APPLICATION FEE A one-time, non-refundable $50.00 Application Fee must be submitted with each application.

The Application Fee is waived for a prospective student who: • Receives or is eligible to receive an ACT or SAT Fee Waiver • Attends a Columbia College Hollywood Open House • Takes a private tour of the Columbia College Hollywood campus • Is a veteran or currently on active duty • Is a member of the National Guard or Armed Forces Reserves

STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES Prospective students are not required to submit SAT, ACT, or AP scores for admission. However, new students who submit certain AP and IB scores will be granted college academic credit. See Proficiency & Placement Assessments for more information.

AP CALCULUS / AP STATISTICS A new student who submits an AP Calculus or AP Statistics score of 3 or better will be granted college academic credit for the required freshman-level mathematics course, GH105A Math Essentials+ to fulfill one 4-credit Natural Science general education course requirement.

Official AP Calculus and/or AP Statistics scores requested using Columbia College Hollywood code 1247 must arrive directly from the College Board in a sealed envelope and must be approved prior to New Student Orientation in order to qualify for college academic credit.

At the time of the AP exam, students may designate Columbia College Hollywood (1247) as an automatic recipient of the official score report. A student who has already taken the AP exam may go to https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores/ to request scores be sent to Columbia College Hollywood using code 1247.

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Official scores must be sent directly to: Columbia College Hollywood ATTN: Admissions Department 18618 Oxnard Street Los Angeles, CA 91356

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) International students who submit International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level (HL) scores of 3 or better will be granted college credit.

Official IB transcripts must be sent to Columbia College Hollywood directly from the issuing institution. Copies made and/or sent by the applicant will not be accepted. Official IB transcripts may be ordered using the institution's online system or sent in a sealed envelope by standard mail to:

Columbia College Hollywood ATTN: Admissions Department 18618 Oxnard Street Los Angeles, CA 91356

CONDITIONAL ADMISSIONS Under special conditions or extenuating circumstances, an Admissions Counselor may recommend the conditional acceptance of a student who does not meet minimum requirements for admission to the college. When granting conditional acceptance, the college may impose special conditions on the student including requiring specific additional documentation. All special conditions must be met, and the student must maintain the minimum standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) required for all Columbia College Hollywood students.

ADMISSIONS APPEALS A student who is denied admission to Columbia College Hollywood may appeal the decision by submitting a letter of appeal to the Vice President of Admissions, requesting to be reconsidered for admission and describing how the student plans to succeed academically and contribute meaningfully to the Columbia College Hollywood community. If the appeal is approved, the student must wait one (1) year before submitting a new application for admission. Permission to apply after one (1) year comes with no guarantee that the student will be accepted for admission.

TRANSFER CREDIT POLICY Applicants may request credit for all courses successfully completed at another regionally accredited postsecondary educational institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Courses completed at non-regionally accredited institutions may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Final approval to award transfer credit must be given by the Dean.

Transfer credits are considered based on a four (4) credit hours per course quarterly system. A course taken at a prior institution may transfer four (4) credit hours.

Transfer credit is awarded at Columbia College Hollywood’s discretion. There is no guarantee that transfer credit will be approved or awarded. Transfer credits may not be approved for courses requiring current, up-to-date knowledge of trends, technology, software, and/or hardware.

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TRANSFER CREDIT CRITERIA The following criteria are used to evaluate courses and credits successfully completed at prior institutions: • Courses to be transferred are comparable in scope and content to courses offered by Columbia College Hollywood. • Course credits to be transferred were successfully completed with a grade of C or higher.

Students wishing to transfer credits may be instructed to provide the following official documentation about the transfer course: • The course syllabus • The course description from the prior institution’s course catalog • The prior institution's accreditation • The prior institution's credit system (quarter or semester) • The prior institution's grading scale or system • If the prior institution used other than a letter-grading or point system method, such as High Honors/Honors/Pass/No Pass, the institution’s grading scale must explicitly state what the minimum grade is to earn a passing grade

TRANSFER CREDIT LIMITS Bachelor’s degree applicants may transfer no more than 144 total credits to include no more than 70 online course credits from prior institution(s). Associate degree applicants may transfer no more than 72 total credits to include no more than 35 online course credits from prior institution(s).

TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS NOTICE The transferability of credits you earn at Columbia College Hollywood is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the credits that you earn at this institution are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason, you should make certain that your attendance at this institution will meet your education goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending Columbia College Hollywood to determine if your credits will transfer.

TRANSFER OF CREDIT TO OTHER INSTITUTIONS Each institution has its own policies governing the transfer and acceptance of academic credits from other institutions. In addition, each institution has its own policies governing the acceptance degrees and/or diplomas from other institutions.

Columbia College Hollywood does not guarantee that credit hours or degrees completed at Columbia College Hollywood will be accepted by or transferable to any other institution. The transferability of and acceptance of credits earned at Columbia College Hollywood is at the complete discretion of each institution to which a student may seek to transfer. If the credits earned at Columbia College Hollywood are not accepted at the institution to which a student seeks to transfer, the student may be required to repeat some or all coursework at that institution.

A student seeking to transfer academic credits or degrees earned at Columbia College Hollywood to another institution should contact the institution to determine if credits earned at Columbia College Hollywood will transfer.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT The English language is the medium of instruction, and no language other than English is used for instruction at Columbia College Hollywood. All students contemplating enrollment at Columbia College Hollywood are expected to be proficient in English, both spoken and written, at the level of a graduate of an American high school as demonstrated by the possession of a high school diploma, GED, or passage of the California high school proficiency exam. Columbia College Hollywood does not offer English Language services of any kind. English translators are not provided.

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An applicant whose native language is not English must adequately demonstrate English competency as a part of the application process. Students may demonstrate competency by taking either the TOEFL exam administered by the Educational Testing Service or the IELTS exam administered by the International English Language Testing System.

Minimum test scores required for admission are: • TOEFL Standard Test score = 550 or greater • TOEFL Computerized Test score = 213 or greater • TOEFL Online Test score = 80 or greater • IELTS overall band score = 6.5 or greater

TOEFL exam scores may be requested and submitted online using the Columbia College Hollywood code 7213. IELTS scores cannot be requested online. Copies of IELTS scores made by the applicant will not be accepted. To order official IELTS scores, applicants must contact the IELTS test center to request that official test results be sent directly to Columbia College Hollywood at:

Columbia College Hollywood 18618 Oxnard Street Los Angeles, CA 91356 ATTENTION: Admissions

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS Columbia College Hollywood welcomes applications from international students and U.S. citizens living in other countries.

As the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) on behalf of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Director of Admissions will assist prospective international students who are in compliance with all United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations to obtain required non-immigrant F-1 student visas and confirm student status with inquiring agencies.

To apply for admission to Columbia College Hollywood, a prospective international student must: • Complete and submit The Common Application© online at https://apply.commonapp.org or complete the Columbia College Hollywood Application online at www.columbiacollege.edu • Provide official high school transcripts and official transcripts from any prior institutions showing proof of high school graduation and a final grade point average of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale • Provide government issued identification (driver’s license, passport, etc.) • Submit a personal essay of 500 words or more describing the applicant’s personal, educational, artistic, and life goals • Submit two (2) Letters of Recommendation from appropriate character references • Pay a one-time, non-refundable Application Fee of $50.00 • Complete an interview with an admissions counselor

Columbia College Hollywood does not require a portfolio or sample reel in order to apply. Any materials and supporting documentation submitted during the application process cannot be returned to the applicant. All policies regarding submission of transcripts, personal essays, and letters of recommendation apply.

PROOF OF GRADUATION Columbia College Hollywood requires all prospective international students to provide proof of high school graduation prior to acceptance. Proof of high school graduation must be submitted in the form of an official transcript or certificate of completion.

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FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT SUBMISSION POLICY All official foreign transcripts must be forwarded to Columbia College Hollywood directly from the applicant’s prior school and must be evaluated by a member of the Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) or the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) in order to establish equivalency for a United States high school diploma and to determine CGPA equivalency with U.S.A. standards. Proof of graduation documents, transcripts, and other documents in languages other than English must be translated into English.

PERSONAL ESSAY Each prospective student must write and submit a Personal Essay of 500 words or more detailing the applicant’s personal, educational, artistic, and life goals.

Prospective students who apply online via The Common Application© are advised to write the essay in a separate file, edit it carefully, and then attach it to The Common Application© where indicated. Prospective students who submit applications via the Columbia College Hollywood website must submit the personal essay and additional documents online via the Columbia College Hollywood Online Application, in person, by email to the student's Admissions Counselor, or by standard mail to the Admissions Department.

Applicants are advised to give the Personal Essay serious thought. All essays must be written in English using correct spelling and grammar.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION An applicant must provide at least two (2) Letters of Recommendation. Each Letter of Recommendation must be from an appropriate character reference, such as an administrator, school teacher, counselor, entertainment professional, employer, or former employer and must be written in English. Translation services will not be provided. Letters of Recommendation are not required for transfer applicants.

Columbia College Hollywood ATTN: Admissions Department 18618 Oxnard Street Los Angeles, CA 91356 U.S.A.

ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW Prior to final admissions consideration, Columbia College Hollywood will contact the applicant to request a one-on-one interview by phone, online, or in-person in a comfortable, personal, and informal setting

The admissions interview gives prospective students an opportunity to discuss how attending Columbia College Hollywood will provide the focus, will, and drive to achieve their personal, artistic, creative, educational, and career goals.

APPLICATION FEE A one-time, non-refundable $50.00 Application Fee must be submitted with each application. The Application Fee is waived for a prospective international student who: • Attends a Columbia College Hollywood Open House • Takes a private tour of the Columbia College Hollywood campus

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I-20 REQUIREMENTS To receive an I-20, an international student must make an advance payment of applicable Columbia College Hollywood tuition and fees for one quarter plus an I-20 Processing Fee of $125.00.

After meeting all entrance and financial requirements, an I-20 immigration form will be issued to the student. The student must take the I-20 form to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in his or her country of residence to obtain an F-1 student visa in order to enter the United States.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS Once admitted to Columbia College Hollywood, an international student must: • Enroll as a fulltime student with (12) credit hours or more per quarter • Remain enrolled for three (3) consecutive quarters before taking a quarter off

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL SPONSOR AFFIDAVIT International applicants must submit a statement of financial support, also called a Sponsor Affidavit Form. The Sponsor Affidavit Form shows that the applicant is fully financially supported and able to pay school fees and living expenses for a complete academic year with funds from outside the U.S.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FINANCIAL AID FUNDS All international student applicants must secure any private scholarship or student aid funds before leaving the country of origin. Financial aid is not available from either the U.S. government or the government of any state in the U.S., including the State of California.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFF-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT POLICY International students may not be employed off-campus without written approval by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

COLUMBIA COLLEGE HOLLYWOOD PDSO International students who are unsure about a policy, wish to change a course of study, travel outside of the United States, or accept employment should contact the Columbia College Hollywood Principal Designated School Official (PDSO):

Carmen Munoz, Director of Admissions Columbia College Hollywood 18618 Oxnard Street Los Angeles, CA 91356 U.S.A. Phone: 1+818.401.1295 or 1+800.785.0585 [email protected]

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VA EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS ADMISSIONS Columbia College Hollywood is dedicated to helping veterans of U.S. military services and their families achieve their educational goals. The college has been approved for the training of veterans and eligible persons under the provisions of the Montgomery GI Bill (Title 38, United States Code) and approved by the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education to offer VA Educational Benefit programs.

Veterans interested in Veterans Educational Benefits should contact the Veterans Administration at www.gibill.va.gov or call 888-GIBILL1 (888-442-4551) for information on eligibility requirements and how to obtain a VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

VETERANS BENEFITS PROGRAMS Chapter Program Description 30 Montgomery GI Bill Up to 36 months of benefits 31 Vocational Rehabilitation Must have a minimum 10% disability rating 32 Veteran’s Education Assistance Program Dependent on contribution to VEAP 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill Up to 36 months of benefits 35 Dependents’ Educational Assistance Up to 45 months for dependents 1606 Montgomery GI Bill-SR Up to 36 months of benefits, if eligible 1607 Reserve Educational Assistance Program Up to 36 months of benefits Other Yellow Ribbon Program 2018–2019 CCH contribution: up to $2000

Veterans applying for VA education benefits for the first time must: 1. Complete and submit VA Form 22-1990 2. If discharged, also submit a copy of DD Form-214 3. If applying as a spouse or dependent of a veteran, complete and submit VA Form 22-5490 4. Submit a copy of the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the Senior Director of Finance who is the VA certifying official at Columbia College Hollywood

Veterans who have received VA education benefits at a prior institution must: 1. Complete and submit VA Form 22-1995 (Request for Change of Program or Place of Training) 2. If applying as a spouse or dependent of a veteran, complete and submit VA Form 22-5495 3. Submit a copy of the VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to the Senior Director of Finance, who is the VA certifying official at Columbia College Hollywood

The VA Certifying Official confirms that the student is registered at Columbia College Hollywood, the total number of credit hours the student is registered for, and the amount of tuition and fees charged to the student. Full-time status is 12 or more credit hours per quarter and part-time status is 8 to 11 credit hours per quarter. Students receiving veteran’s benefits must have all prior education and training evaluated upon enrollment. Transfer credits will be awarded, where applicable. The student and the Department of Veterans Affairs will be notified.

ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR STUDENTS RECEIVING VETERANS BENEFITS Eligible students must maintain the minimum standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) required for all Columbia College Hollywood students. See the Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) section of this catalog for all applicable eligibility requirements to maintain eligibility for Veterans Educational Benefits.

RE-ENTRY POLICY A student who has withdrawn from Columbia College Hollywood for a period of one (1) year or more must re-apply for admission to the college. The $50.00 application fee is waived for returning students. All supporting documents including official transcripts from all colleges attended since leaving Columbia College Hollywood must be submitted with the new application.

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DOCUMENT INTEGRITY POLICY A prospective student who forges or otherwise alters an official academic document or other documents required for application to Columbia College Hollywood will be denied admission. Any forged or altered academic document, foreign or domestic, submitted by a prospective student will be retained as property of Columbia College Hollywood and will not be returned to the prospective student.

If Columbia College Hollywood becomes aware that a currently enrolled or attending student has forged or altered official academic documents or other documents used to admit the student, the student will be permanently dismissed from the college. If any forged or altered academic document was used to gain transfer credit, the student will be dismissed from the college and any transfer credit previously awarded by Columbia College Hollywood based on the forged credential will be removed from the student's record.

ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS Articulation agreements between institutions help transfer students make a smooth transition from one college to another. The following institutions have articulation agreements with Columbia College Hollywood:

Beijing Film Academy (China) No.4, Xitucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing, China Phone: +86 10 8228-3296

PI Art Center 38 W. 32nd Street #705 New York, NY 10001 Phone: (212) 695-5470

The Los Angeles Film School 6353 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 Phone: (877) 952-3456

Although Columbia College Hollywood has entered into articulation agreements with these institutions, the final responsibility to obtain the required documents for successful transfer rests with the student and there is no guarantee that transfer credit will be awarded.

Students seeking to transfer academic credits or degrees earned at Columbia College Hollywood to another institution should ask the institution for verification of the institution’s transfer credit policies. Prospective students from these institutions who wish to transfer credits to Columbia College Hollywood should contact the Admissions Department for more information. This list of articulation agreements is subject to change without notice.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

TUITION AND FEES The quarterly cost of Columbia College Hollywood tuition is calculated based on $500.00 per enrolled credit hour. To maintain full-time status, students must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per quarter. Students who wish to complete a bachelor’s degree in the standard 4 years must enroll in 16 credit hours per quarter. To qualify for federal financial aid, a student must enroll in a minimum of eight credit hours per quarter.

Enrolling in less than 16 credit hours per academic quarter, transferring credits, enrolling part-time, failing to complete all program requirements on time, and/or breaks in continuous enrollment will impact a student’s estimated completion date. The only additional fee to students is a quarterly $165.00 production and student insurance fee.

SAMPLE TUITION COST PER QUARTER Enrolled Credit Hours Per Quarter Tuition Cost Per Quarter Part-time, 8 credit hours 2 courses per quarter $4,000 Full-time, 12 credit hours 3 courses per quarter $6,000 Full-time, 16 credit hours 4 courses per quarter $8,000 Full-time, 20 credit hours 5 courses per quarter $10,000

ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE The estimated cost of attendance at Columbia College Hollywood varies depending on course load, degree program, and type of housing selected. The estimates below include both direct costs (billed to a student) and indirect costs (estimated room, board, and additional expenses) and serves as the ceiling on the amount of financial aid an eligible student may receive. Per year estimates assume attendance during three quarters with a one quarter break.

ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE WITH COLLEGE-ASSISTED HOUSING Component Description Per Quarter Per Year Tuition full-time: 16 credit hours $8,000 $24,000 Production quarterly premium $165 $495 Insurance Housing rent and food $4,593 $13,779 Supplies books, supplies, software $639 $1,917 Personal travel and entertainment $1,416 $4,248 Total: $14,813 $44,939

ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE FOR A COMMUTER STUDENT Component Description Per Quarter Per Year Tuition full-time: 16 credit hours $8,000 $24,000 Production Insurance quarterly premium $165 $495 Housing rent and food $1,806 $5,418 Supplies books, supplies, software $639 $1,917 Personal food, travel, entertainment, etc. $1,455 $4,365 Total: $12,065 $36,195

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TUITION PAYMENTS Tuition and related fees for each quarter are due and payable by 6 p.m. on Monday of the 2nd week of the quarter. Payment may be made by cash, personal check, cashier’s check, money order, major credit card, or wire transfer. Students may pay in person at the Finance Department or by telephone, by US mail, or via the Columbia College Hollywood online portal at cchonline.columbiacollege.edu. To receive an I-20, an international student must make an advance payment of tuition and fees for one quarter.

Any student who fails to make a tuition payment on time may have enrollment suspended until payment is submitted.

TUITION PAYMENT PLANS Tuition Payment Plans allow students to pay three (3) equal payments on set dates during each quarter. Students must enroll with the Finance Department prior to the end of the 1st week of the quarter and pay a $50 processing fee. Payments received after any set payment due date will incur a $25 late fee.

A student who has not made a tuition payment by Monday of the 2nd week of the quarter will automatically be enrolled in a Tuition Payment Plan. The $50 processing fee will automatically be added to the student’s account.

COMPARABLE TUITION INFORMATION Students may receive comparable program information related to tuition and program length by contacting WASC Senior College and University Commission at 985 Atlantic Avenue #100, Alameda, CA 94501 or by phone at (510) 748-9001.

HOUSING Columbia College Hollywood provides assistance to both new and continuing students who need local housing accommodations.

We have arranged for two properties to provide student housing – Meridian Pointe and Oakwood – both within a 4-mile radius of the campus. Columbia College Hollywood does not own, operate or control any housing properties which students may be referred to or that students may lease. The properties offering housing to Columbia College Hollywood students are non-campus properties for purposes of Clery Act reporting. Properties offer renovated, furnished apartments that include gated entry, on-site laundry, parking, swimming pool with barbecue, fitness areas, and Wi-Fi. Daily shuttle service between each apartment community and the campus is included in the rental cost. To assist students with paying housing fees, Columbia College Hollywood provides short-term credit to students to support any required payments of rent at housing properties prior to the receipt of student financial aid funding. Funds advanced by Columbia College Hollywood to students will be charged against the student’s account and documented by a housing advance agreement between Columbia College Hollywood and the student.

Students also have the option of arranging their own housing. The campus is located in a residential neighborhood and apartment options are abundant. Rental rates vary depending on the type of unit desired and number of roommates.

The Housing Office is available to assist all students in making the transition to student housing as easy as possible.

Students wishing to apply for Columbia College Hollywood assisted housing must apply directly through the Columbia College Hollywood website at www.columbiacollege.edu. All housing charges are billed to student accounts.

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HOUSING RATES PER PERSON, PER QUARTER # roommates Winter 2018 Spring 2018 Summer 2018 Fall 2018 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath @ Oakwood 4 roommates $4,250 $4,250 TBD TBD 3 roommates $5,585 $5,585 TBD TBD 2 roommates $8,230 $8,230 TBD TBD 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath @ Meridian Point (Megallan Hall) 4 roommates $2,630 $2,630 TBD TBD 3 roommates $3,400 $3,400 TBD TBD 2 roommates $4,950 $4,950 TBD TBD 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath @ Oakwood 2 roommates $6,470 $6,510 TBD TBD 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath @ Meridian Point (Megallan Hall) 3 roommates $2,330 $2,330 TBD TBD 2 roommates $3,250 $3,250 TBD TBD Private Single $6,185 $6,185 TBD TBD Studio @ Oakwood Private Studio $11,190 $11,190 TBD TBD Studio @ Meridian Point (Drake Hall) 2 roommates $2,430 $2,430 TBD TBD Private Studio $4,123 $4,123 TBD TBD Studio @ Meridian Point (Columbus Hall) 2 roommates $2,630 $2,620 TBD TBD Private Studio $4,706 $4,706 TBD TBD

STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE Columbia College Hollywood strongly recommends all students maintain supplemental health insurance while enrolled at the College. This will help to cover the cost of care that cannot be obtained on campus, especially in emergency situations where hospitalization may be required. Columbia College Hollywood does automatically provide student accident insurance for all students which covers the cost of medical treatment for accidental injuries that occur on campus, on a field trip or on approved film shoots, subject to limitations and conditions. Student accident insurance however does not cover treatment outside of these instances such as for the flu or injuries that occur off campus.

For more information on obtaining medical insurance or to apply, please visit https://sciandassociates.com/columbia_college/. For additional questions, please call (800) 442-4724 and identify yourself as a Columbia College Student.

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FEE SCHEDULE The following fees are charged directly to student accounts and are non-refundable. The Enrollment Deposit may be refunded upon cancellation of enrollment. See the Enrollment Cancellation Refund section of this catalog for more information.

2018–2019 FEE SCHEDULE

Fee Type Payable Amount

Application Fee (non-refundable) one time $50.00

Enrollment Deposit (applicable to cost of tuition) one time $250.00

Production and Student Accident Insurance Fee quarterly $165.00

I-20 Processing Fee (International Students only) one time $125.00

Housing Application Fee one time $40.00

Transcript - Standard each transcript $6.00

Transcript - Rush each transcript $10.00

Degree Petition Fee each occurrence $150.00

Diploma Replacement Fee each occurrence $150.00

Tuition Payment Plan Processing Fee per quarter $50.00

Tuition Late Payment Fee each occurrence $25.00

Late Equipment Return Fee per item, per day $20.00

Equipment Abandonment Fee each occurrence $20.00

NSF Returned Check Fee/Returned ACH Deposit Fee each occurrence $25.00

Deferred Enrollment Fee each occurrence $250.00 Increases with each Unreturned Campus Security Access Card $5.00 to $20.00 lost card Unreturned Housing Security Access Card each occurrence $50.00

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FINANCIAL AID The Financial Aid Department at Columbia College Hollywood is committed to providing assistance to students seeking help financing a college education. Financial Aid advisors are available to help students and parents choose from and apply for a wide range of federal and state grant and loan programs.

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) Students and parents of dependent students who wish to apply for financial aid, including loans and grants, should begin the application process early by completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov using the Columbia College Hollywood school code 014697.

ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AID To be eligible for federal and state financial aid programs, a student must be enrolled at least half- time in a degree program and must be a U.S. citizen or national or a U.S. permanent resident or other eligible non-citizen. A student who owes a refund on a prior grant or is in default on any prior student loan is not eligible for federal or state financial aid programs.

Students can get detailed information on non-citizen requirements and required documentation from the Financial Aid Department or from the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid website at https://studentaid.ed.gov.

Following enrollment, recipients of federal and state financial aid and/or Veterans Educational Benefits remain eligible by maintaining minimum standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) required of all Columbia College Hollywood students. A student who fails to meet minimum standards of SAP as described in the Academic Information section of this catalog risks loss of federal financial aid and dismissal from the college.

VERIFICATION Verification is the process by which a school confirms the accuracy of data entered on a FAFSA by a student and/or parent. Applicants are selected by the Department of Education Centralized Processing System (CPS). Not every student will be required to complete verification; however, if selected by CPS to complete verification, the necessary steps must be taken in order for a student’s financial aid package to be finalized. Columbia College Hollywood also reserves the right to select any application for verification it believes may contain inaccurate or conflicting information.

If selected for verification, the student will be notified via email and informed about documents required to complete verification. Because the initial contact attempts will be sent via email, it is critical that all student email addresses provided to the Financial Aid Department are accurate and current. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all requested verification documents are submitted in a timely manner and with the appropriate signatures. Late verification documents will not be accepted past a published due date. A Financial Aid advisor can answer questions about the verification process and required documents.

REPORTING FINANCIAL CHANGES All students must notify the Financial Aid Department in writing if there is an increase or decrease in the household number, number of family members attending college, or other changes to information reported on the FAFSA. Students should also notify the Financial Aid Department if they receive scholarships or awards from outside sources.

DISBURSEMENT OF FINANCIAL AID FUNDS Prior to receiving a disbursement of financial aid, all enrolled students are required to complete an annual online financial aid interview with our 3rd party financial aid servicing company, Weber and Associates.

Financial aid funds for Columbia College Hollywood students are generally disbursed in three payments, advancing a portion of the total award during three quarters in an academic year. For example, an annual Direct Subsidized loan of $4,500 has three $1,500 disbursements in the first few weeks of each academic quarter.

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All financial aid funds that are disbursed are reflected on the student ledger, including: • Loan proceeds from federal and private lending institutions. • Funds from federal and institutional scholarships and grants. • Outside scholarships or grants received by the college.

Funds are disbursed to the student ledger only when the student enrolls. Outside awards and loans are disbursed upon receipt of funds. A student who receives funding that exceeds the billed charges will be issued a refund check for the excess amount. Refunds may be issued in the form of a paper check or via direct deposit by arrangement with the Finance Department.

GRANTS Grants are a form of financial aid often called gift aid because they do not require repayment. Grants are generally need-based. In addition to the federal grant programs below, students may research and apply for grant funds from outside private or nonprofit organizations. FastWeb.com is an excellent resource to search for additional outside funds.

FEDERAL PELL GRANTS The Federal Pell Grant is awarded to undergraduate students who have exceptional financial need and who have not earned a bachelor’s degree. Unlike a loan, the Pell Grant does not have to be repaid. The maximum Pell Grant for the 2017–2018 award year (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018) is $5,920. The amount an individual student may receive is determined by factors including factual information provided on the FAFSA. A student may receive the Federal Pell Grant for no more than 12 semesters or the equivalent (roughly six years). See the website https://studentaid.ed.gov for more information.

FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY GRANT (FSEOG) The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is awarded as a supplement to other sources of financial aid to undergraduate students who have exceptional financial need and who have not earned a bachelor’s degree Students receiving Federal Pell Grants receive priority in FSEOG awards. The FSEOG does not have to be repaid.

CAL GRANTS Cal Grants are awarded to eligible students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees. To apply for a Cal Grant, a student must submit both the FAFSA and a verified Cal Grant GPA by the March 2 deadline. To learn more about Cal Grant qualifications, go to www.calgrants.org.

To be eligible for a Cal Grant, a Columbia College Hollywood student must: • Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen • Be a California resident • Not have a bachelor’s or professional degree • Have financial need • Have family income and assets below the minimum levels • Be enrolled in a Columbia College Hollywood degree program at least half-time • Not be in default or owe a refund on any state or federal grant

DIRECT LOANS Columbia College Hollywood participates in the U.S. Department of Education (ED) William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan program. Unlike grants, Federal Direct Loans must be repaid. To be eligible to receive Direct and Direct PLUS Loans, students must be enrolled at least part-time and the student or parent borrower must meet the basic eligibility requirements for Federal Student Aid funds. The amount a student qualifies for depends on the grade level of current enrollment.

Columbia College Hollywood students may apply for Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans, and parents of dependent students may apply for Direct PLUS Loans. Both Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loan limits are set according to the student’s college grade level. Unsubsidized Loan limits also take the student’s dependency status into consideration. Generally, independent students will be allowed to borrow more Unsubsidized Loan funds than dependent students. For more information on the Direct Loan program, please visit the Federal Direct Loan site at https://studentaid.ed.gov.

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DIRECT SUBSIDIZED LOANS Direct Subsidized Loans are need-based student loans made available to eligible undergraduate students to help cover their tuition costs. • There is no interest charged and no payment due during a 6-month grace period after the student graduates, withdraws, or drops below half-time enrollment status. • The amount a student qualifies for depends on the enrolled grade level. • There is no prepayment penalty.

DIRECT UNSUBSIDIZED LOANS Direct Unsubsidized Loans are non-need-based student loans made available to eligible students to help cover their tuition costs. Loan amounts are determined based on the student’s current enrolled grade level, dependency status, the cost of attendance, and the amount of other financial aid received. • Interest is charged to the student on disbursed loan amounts during all periods, including the 6-month payment grace period after the student graduates, withdraws, or drops below half-time enrollment status. • Unpaid interest will accrue and be added to the principal amount of the loan. • The student may make full or interest-only payments while in school and during grace and deferment periods. • Repayment of the loan principal begins 6 months after the student graduates, withdraws, or drops below half-time enrollment status. • There is no prepayment penalty.

DIRECT PARENT PLUS LOANS Direct PLUS Loans are non-need-based loans for eligible parents of dependent undergraduate students to cover remaining costs not covered by other financial aid funds. Direct PLUS Loans may also be awarded to graduate or professional students. Direct PLUS Loans are credit-based. A parent borrower with an adverse credit history may be prohibited from obtaining a Direct Parent PLUS Loan unless additional criteria are met or arrangements are made for a co-signer. • The maximum amount a parent borrower can request is the total cost of attendance less other aid received. • Interest is charged to the borrower beginning on the date the loan is disbursed and accrues during all periods, including during the student’s enrollment. • The loan enters repayment 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed unless deferment is requested by the borrower. • There is no prepayment penalty.

PRIVATE STUDENT LOANS Private loans are designed to fill the gap after exploring federal student aid. Unlike federal student loans, private loans are not sponsored or guaranteed by government agencies and may not require completion of a federal form to qualify. Private loan eligibility requirements, interest rates and terms vary from lender to lender. Private loans are credit-based, thus applying with a cosigner may help students access a lower interest rate. Many lenders offer private loans to help cover up to 100% of the cost of attendance, less other financial aid received.

FEDERAL WORK STUDY (FWS) The Federal Work Study program is a need-based financial aid program through which students can earn money by working no more than 20 hours per week on-campus or at an off-campus agency. Funding and jobs are limited and awarded to students based on need. In order to be paid through Federal Work Study funds, a student must have completed and filed a FAFSA with the Financial Aid Department.

COLUMBIA COLLEGE HOLLYWOOD SCHOLARSHIPS Columbia College Hollywood offers scholarships for students and provides assistance to students searching for outside scholarships. A list of national scholarship resources is available in the Financial Aid Department. Visit the college website at www.columbiacollege.edu.

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VETERANS EDUCATIONAL AID Columbia College Hollywood is approved by the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education to offer VA Educational Benefit programs.

VETERANS BENEFITS CHAPTERS & PROGRAMS Chapter Program Description 30 Montgomery GI Bill Up to 36 months of benefits 31 Vocational Rehabilitation Must have a minimum 10% disability rating 32 Veteran’s Education Assistance Program Benefits dependent on contribution to VEAP 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill Up to 36 months of benefits 35 Dependents’ Educational Assistance Up to 45 months of benefits for dependents 1606 Montgomery GI Bill-SR Up to 36 months of benefits, if eligible 1607 Reserve Educational Assistance Program Up to 36 months of benefits Other Yellow Ribbon Program 2018–2019 CCH contribution up to $2000

Columbia College Hollywood participates in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 and has voluntarily agreed to fund a veteran student’s tuition expenses that exceed the annual maximum cap for private institutions. VA will match the college’s contribution. Please see the college’s VA certifying official for current contribution rates. Veterans interested in Veterans Educational Benefits should contact the Veterans Administration at www.gibill.va.gov or call 888-GIBILL1 (888-442-4551) for information on eligibility requirements and how to obtain a VA Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

FINANCIAL LITERACY Most students come to college with limited experience living on a budget or managing their time and money wisely. The day-to-day demands and costs of attending college can cause some students to get into financial trouble by racking up credit card debt on top of student loans.

Columbia College Hollywood is committed to providing students with financial literacy tools needed to achieve educational and post-graduation goals by offering free access to Student Connections Success Center, an online learning program at https://www.studentconnections.org. All new students as well as graduating seniors who are recipients of federal financial aid are required to take online lessons and receive a passing grade (70% or higher) on each lesson in order to receive financial aid funds. Passing scores will be added to the student’s educational transcript. Students who do not receive federal financial aid are not required to complete the lessons.

ENTRANCE COUNSELING All Direct Loan borrowers must complete an entrance interview with the Financial Aid Office and attend a Direct Loan Entrance Counseling session online at www.studentloans.gov prior to the first disbursement.

During the entrance interview, the following information will be discussed: loan limits; loan repayment and consolidation; obligation to repay the loan with all accrued interest and deducted fees; maximum repayment period; repayment schedule; minimum monthly payment; grace period; obligation to inform the lender within ten days about any changes in the borrower’s name, address, telephone number, graduation date, withdrawal from the college, or enrollment for less than half time; postponement of the loan payments known as a deferment; postponement of the loan payments known as a forbearance; failure to repay the loan known as default, and its consequences.

Financial aid information is subject to change in accordance with state and federal student aid regulations.

EXIT COUNSELING

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All student loan borrowers are required to complete Exit Counseling regarding their student loans. A student must complete Exit Counseling when they graduate, drop below half-time enrollment, or are withdrawn/dismissed from Columbia College Hollywood. The exit counseling provides information regarding the rights and responsibilities of the student. It is quite important that students who have borrowed student loans know what to do if there are problems with making payments and what will happen if payments are not made on the student loans. Specific elements that will be included in the Exit Counseling are as follows: • The terms and conditions of the loan • An example of actual monthly payments • Available repayment plans • Deferment and forbearance options • Loan forgiveness and cancellation provisions • The ability to accelerate repayment without a prepayment penalty • The pros and cons of consolidation, such as the impact on minimum monthly payments, loan terms and loan benefits (e.g., the loss of the grace period and forgiveness options) • The consequences of default, including ruined credit, litigation, referral to collection agency, wage garnishment, offset of income tax refunds, deduction of collection charges of up to 25% from payments, nonrenewal of professional licenses, and the loss of deferment and forbearance options • Availability of tax benefits, such as the student loan interest deduction

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WILL BE COLLECTED DURING THIS TIME: NAME, ADDRESS, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, REFERENCES, DRIVER’S LICENSE NUMBER AND STATE, EXPECTED PERMANENT ADDRESS, AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF NEXT OF KIN. UNDERSTANDING THE PAYMENT OPTIONS, INTEREST RATES, AND OTHER TERMS OF STUDENT LOANS WILL ALLOW STUDENTS TO MAINTAIN THEIR LOANS IN GOOD STANDING FOR FUTURE CREDIT PURPOSES. STUDENTS CAN COMPLETE THE EXIT COUNSELING AT https://studentaid.ed.gov.

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REFUND POLICY

Columbia College Hollywood uniformly applies the following refund policies to all students enrolled in all academic programs and reserves the right to modify these policies in order to remain in compliance with any changes in applicable laws, regulations, and standards of accreditation.

ENROLLMENT CANCELLATION REFUNDS A student has the right to cancel enrollment in a program of instruction at Columbia College Hollywood at any time by submitting a written notice of enrollment cancellation to the Student Affairs Department in person, by electronic mail, or by standard mail. The date of cancellation is defined as the date of receipt of the written notice. If the written notice of cancellation is sent by mail, properly addressed and with the correct postage, the cancellation is effective on the date postmarked.

A student who requests cancellation through attendance at the first class session or the seventh (7th) calendar day after enrollment, whichever is later, is entitled to a refund of all monies paid less enrollment and administrative fees not to exceed $250.00. Students must drop all courses and cancel enrollment in the degree program in order to qualify for an enrollment cancellation refund.

WITHDRAWAL REFUNDS A student who chooses to withdraw or is dismissed after attendance has begun and prior to completing 60% of the scheduled hours in an academic quarter or payment period is entitled to a pro-rata refund of tuition paid based on the last date of recorded attendance. Students must drop all courses and withdraw from the degree program in order to qualify for a refund.

For example, a student who withdraws from the College during week 4 of an 11-week academic quarter has attended just over one-third of the scheduled hours for that quarter and is entitled to a tuition refund of 63.7%. The remaining 36.3% is retained by the college. Tuition is considered fully earned by the college when the student has completed more than 60% of an academic quarter or payment period and no refund is given.

For the purposes of determining a refund for cancellation, the date of the student’s withdrawal shall be deemed the last date of recorded attendance. A student shall be deemed withdrawn from a program of instruction when any of the following occurs:

• The student submits a written notice of enrollment cancellation to the Student Services Department in person, by electronic mail, or by standard mail. The written notice of cancellation, if sent by mail, is effective when postmarked if properly addressed with proper postage. • The college terminates the student’s enrollment for reasons including, but not limited to, failure to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), failure to abide by the rules and regulations of the college, absences in excess of the maximum set forth by the college, and/or failure to meet financial obligations to the college. • The student fails to return from a leave of absence.

The total refund amount is calculated as the daily charge for the quarter (the total tuition and course fees charged for the student’s enrolled quarter divided by the number of days in the quarter) multiplied by the number of days in the quarter that the student did not attend after their date of withdrawal. Deductions from that amount include administrative fees not to exceed $250 and replacement costs for college-owned equipment not returned in good condition. Tuition is considered fully earned by the college when a student has completed 60% or more of the quarter. All refunds will be paid within 45 calendar days of the last date of recorded attendance.

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Student accounts with an outstanding debt for 120 calendar days or longer will be sent to an outside collection agency. Collection costs including attorney’s fees, court costs, agency commissions, and other assessments incurred to collect the student’s unpaid account balance will be added to the student’s account balance. Banking fees such as, but not limited to, returned check fees or wire transfer fees are added to the applicant or student liability in all cases.

If any portion of the tuition was paid from the proceeds of a loan or third party, the refund shall be sent to the lender, third party or, if appropriate, to the state or federal agency that guaranteed or reinsured the loan. Any amount of the refund in excess of the unpaid balance of the loan shall be first used to repay any student financial aid programs from which the student received benefits, in proportion to the amount of the benefits received. Any remaining amount shall be paid to the student. If the student has received federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of moneys not paid from federal student financial aid program funds.

RETURN OF TITLE IV FUNDS The law specifies how Columbia College Hollywood must determine the amount of Title IV program assistance that has been earned if a student withdraws from school.

The Financial Aid Department will perform a Return of Title IV Funds calculation when a federal student financial aid (Title IV) recipient withdraws or is dismissed from his/her program.

This process ensures that the institution correctly calculates the amount of federal student financial aid earned by the student and returns any unearned funds back to the respective federal student financial aid program(s). In some cases, the student will be required to return unearned Title IV funds. In addition, the Return of Title IV process may result in the student owing the school for unpaid tuition and fees.

It is highly recommended that the student speak with a Financial Aid advisor prior to withdrawing to gain an understanding of the implications of that decision. The portion of Title IV funds a student is allowed to retain is calculated on a percentage basis by comparing the total number of days completed in the quarter, before the student withdrew from the program, to the total number of days in the quarter.

Once the unearned portion of the return of funds has been calculated, the Financial Aid Department will return the aid to the appropriate federal student financial aid program(s) within 45 days of the date of determination that the student withdrew. Unearned Title IV funds will be returned to the federal student aid programs in the following order:

1. Unsubsidized Direct Loan 2. Subsidized Direct Loan 3. Direct PLUS 4. Federal Pell Grant 5. Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grant

The student will not be allowed to re-enter, register, or receive an official academic transcript until the outstanding balance has been paid in full.

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2018-2019 CALENDARS

QUARTER START / END DATES Quarter Starts Ends Winter 2018 January 16, 2018 March 31, 2018 Spring 2018 April 9, 2018 June 23, 2018 Summer 2018 July 9, 2018 September 22, 2018 Fall 2018 October 1, 2018 December 15, 2018 Winter Break December 16, 2018 – January 14, 2019 Winter 2019 January 14, 2019 March 30, 2019 Spring 2019 April 8, 2019 June 22, 2019 Summer 2019 July 8, 2019 September 21, 2019 Fall 2019 September 30, 2019 December 14, 2019 Winter Break December 15, 2019 – January 21, 2020

ADMISSION APPLICATION DEADLINES QUARTER LAST DAY TO APPLY CLASSES BEGIN Spring 2018 March 2, 2018 April 9, 2018 Summer 2018 May 4, 2018 July 9, 2018 Early Decision via The Common App© – January 5, 2018 Priority Deadline – January 5, 2018 October 1, 2018 Fall 2018 Regular Decision Deadline – February 23, 2018 Winter 2019 November 30, 2018 January 14, 2019 Early Decision (Common App) – January 4, 2019

Fall 2019 Priority Deadline – January 4, 2019 September 30, 2019 Regular Decision Deadline – February 22, 2019

HOLIDAY CALENDAR Columbia College Hollywood is closed for the following holidays.

HOLIDAY 2018 2019 New Year’s Day Monday, January 1 Tuesday, January 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, January 15 Monday, January 21 Presidents’ Day (Observed) Friday, February 16 Friday, February 15 Good Friday Friday, March 30 Friday, April 19 Memorial Day Monday, May 28 Monday, May 27 Independence Day Wednesday, July 4 Thursday, July 4 Labor Day Monday, September 3 Monday, September 2 Veteran’s Day Monday, November 12 Monday, November 11 Thursday & Friday Thursday & Friday Thanksgiving November 22 & 23 November 28 & 29

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2018–2019 ACADEMIC CALENDAR WINTER 2018 January 16 Winter 2018 Quarter Begins January 23 Last Day to Add/Drop March 16 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course (W) March 31 Last Day of Winter 2018 Classes SPRING 2018 April 9 Spring 2018 Quarter Begins April 16 Last Day to Add/Drop June 8 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course (W) June 23 Last Day of Spring 2018 Classes June 30 Graduation Day SUMMER 2018 July 9 Summer 2018 Quarter Begins July 16 Last Day to Add/Drop September 7 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course (W) September 22 Last Day of Summer 2018 Classes FALL 2018 October 1 Fall 2018 Quarter Begins October 9 Last Day to Add/Drop December 3 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course (W) December 15 Last Day of Fall 2018 Classes WINTER 2019 January 14 Winter 2019 Quarter Begins January 22 Last Day to Add/Drop March 15 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course (W) March 30 Last Day of Winter 2019 Classes SPRING 2019 April 8 Spring 2019 Quarter Begins April 15 Last Day to Add/Drop June 7 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course (W) June 22 Last Day of Spring 2019 classes SUMMER 2019 July 8 Summer 2019 Quarter Begins July 15 Last Day to Add/Drop September 10 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course (W) September 21 Last Day of Summer 2019 classes FALL 2019 September 30 Fall 2019 Quarter Begins October 7 Last Day to Add/Drop December 2 Last Day to Withdraw from a Course (W) December 14 Last Day of Fall 2019 classes

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REGISTRATION & ENROLLMENT

ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT All new students accepted for admission are required to secure enrollment by paying a $250.00 non-refundable Enrollment Deposit. This deposit will be applied toward tuition costs upon registration.

ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT DEADLINE Students admitted for the Winter, Spring, or Summer quarters must submit enrollment deposits and fees no later than fifteen (15) calendar days from the date posted on the acceptance letter. Students admitted for the Fall quarter must submit enrollment deposits no later than May 1.

Enrollment deposits must be submitted along with an Enrollment Deposit Form. Enrollment deposits may also be paid on the Columbia College Hollywood website at www.columbiacollege.edu.

If payment is not received by the posted date, the student risks losing a seat in the preferred starting class. In exceptional cases, a student may be granted an extension to pay the deposit.

STUDENT’S RIGHT TO CANCEL Students have the right to cancel enrollment in a program of instruction at Columbia College Hollywood at any time by submitting a written notice of enrollment cancellation to the Student Services Department in person, by electronic mail, or by standard mail. The date of cancellation is defined as the date of receipt of the written notice. If the written notice of cancellation is sent by mail, properly addressed and with the correct postage, the cancellation is effective on the date postmarked.

A student who requests cancellation through attendance at the first class session or the seventh (7th) calendar day after enrollment, whichever is later, is entitled to a refund of all monies paid, less enrollment and administrative fees not to exceed $250.00. Students must drop all courses and cancel enrollment in the degree program in order to qualify for an enrollment cancellation refund.

A student who chooses to withdraw or is dismissed from the college after attendance has begun and prior to completing 60% of the scheduled hours in an academic quarter or payment period is entitled to a pro rata refund of tuition and course fees paid based on the last date of recorded attendance. Please see the Refund Policy section of this catalog for complete information on cancellation policies, deadlines, and refunds.

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS Students who are recipients of financial aid are required to enroll in a minimum number of credit hours per quarter and to meet the deadlines and procedures established by the Financial Aid Department. To receive a full grant award, the Federal Pell Grant program requires a student to enroll in 12 credit hours – generally 3 courses – per quarter. Financial aid will not be disbursed until a student has been enrolled for sufficient credit hours, and institutional funding will not be increased to adjust for any shortfall in the aid award due to failure to enroll in a sufficient number of credit hours.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS Once admitted to Columbia College Hollywood, an international student must: • Enroll as a full-time student • Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours per quarter • Remain enrolled for three (3) consecutive quarters before taking a quarter off

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DEFERRED ENROLLMENT Upon acceptance, a student may request to defer enrollment by submitting the Deferred Enrollment Request Form and the $250 Enrollment Deferment Fee to the Admissions Department for consideration. Deferments may only be granted once within an academic year. The deferment request must indicate the quarter into which the student was originally accepted, the student’s preferred future entry quarter, and the reason for the deferment, such as travel, work, and/or educational objectives. Students who request additional deferments may be required to reapply.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION Students enrolling at Columbia College Hollywood for the first time are required to attend New Student Orientation prior to the first week of classes in order to become familiar with institutional policies, campus procedures, student responsibilities, and important dates and deadlines.

New Student Orientation helps ease the academic and social transition into college and provides an introduction to student services, staff, and advisors. Students may also complete required placement and proficiency assessments and the INFO0101 Information Literacy Seminar provided through the Learning Resource Center.

PROFICIENCY & PLACEMENT ASSESSMENTS All admitted students must demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency in mathematics, English, and writing.

MATHEMATICS PROFICIENCY Mathematics proficiency may be demonstrated in one of three ways:

• Submit AP Calculus and/or AP Statistics scores of 3 or greater These must be submitted and approved prior to New Student Orientation in order to qualify. Students must request AP scores online using the Columbia College Hollywood code 1247. Official AP scores must arrive from the issuing institution in a sealed envelope sent directly to:

Columbia College Hollywood 18618 Oxnard Street Los Angeles, CA 91356 Attention: Admissions Department

Students who submit an AP Calculus or Statistics score of 3 or greater will receive credit for one required 4-credit Natural Science course.

• Transfer an approved 4-credit hour mathematics course from a prior institution Requests to transfer college mathematics course credits completed at a prior institution must be submitted and approved prior to New Student Orientation in order to qualify as demonstration of proficiency in mathematics.

Students who transfer an equivalent mathematics course successfully completed at a prior institution will receive credit for one required 4-credit college-level mathematics course.

ENGLISH & WRITING PROFICIENCY As part of the student orientation process, all incoming students must demonstrate freshman-level English and writing proficiency by taking the two-part English/Writing diagnostic exam. Students who have successfully transferred equivalent English Composition course credits from a prior institution are exempt from taking the English/Writing diagnostic exam.

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Results of the two-part English/Writing diagnostic exam will determine whether or not an incoming student will be required to take GH011 College Writing in the first year of attendance. GH011 is a 4- credit course that is intended to ensure that a student is able to meet the expectations for college level writing and communication. Because it is a preparatory course, it does not count toward graduation requirements.

All students must successfully complete GH011 with a passing grade. A student who is unable to earn a passing grade in GH011 College Writing after two attempts will be academically dismissed from the college for academic underachievement.

DECLARATION OF EMPHASIS In order to earn a BFA degree, all incoming students are required to choose an area of emphasis. Areas of emphasis for the BFA Cinema and BFA Cinema-Television are Acting, Cinematography, Directing, Editing + VFX, New Media, Producing, Sound, and Writing. New students are required to choose an emphasis during new student orientation. Transfer students must declare their emphasis prior to their transfer credit evaluation.

Students who wish to change their emphasis should make an appointment to meet with the Academic Advisor.

CONTINUING STUDENT REGISTRATION Returning students who are in good standing may register for courses on the Columbia College Hollywood Online Student portal. The student portal also allows students to see grades, print unofficial transcripts, pay tuition and housing bills, and monitor degree progress.

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT POLICY A student who wishes to complete a required course concurrently at another institution must have prior approval from the Dean. Without prior approval, once the student begins a required course at another institution, no transfer of credits for that course will be granted. A student who is denied transfer credit for not seeking prior approval for concurrent enrollment may submit an appeal in writing along with all supporting documentation to the Dean by standard mail, email, or in person.

Approval for concurrent enrollment leading to transfer credit will not be approved for bachelor’s degree students who have already transferred the limit of 144 total credits and associate degree students who have already transferred the limit of 72 total credits.

AUDITING COURSES Current students and graduates of Columbia College Hollywood may request to audit a course on a space-available basis with the approval of both the instructor of the course and the Dean. Audit students may be expected to meet all academic requirements of the course.

No credit is awarded for audited courses and they do not apply toward a Columbia College Hollywood degree.

REQUESTS FOR NEW COURSES The entertainment industry is constantly changing. Students who would like to study some aspect of the industry not currently represented in the course curriculum are invited to discuss new course ideas with the Dean.

RETENTION OF STUDENT RECORDS Columbia College Hollywood retains complete academic files for five (5) years from the date of withdrawal or graduation. Transcripts are retained in perpetuity. International students are advised to keep I-20s in perpetuity.

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TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS Graduates and former Columbia College Hollywood students may obtain official or unofficial copies of transcripts by completing and submitting a Transcript Request form available in the Registrar's Office or online at www.columbiacollege.edu. There is a fee of $6.00 per copy. Currently enrolled students must also submit the Transcript Request form. The $6.00 fee is waived if the transcript requested is used for employment or to apply for scholarships.

Transcript Request Forms can be submitted to the Registrar's Office in person, by electronic mail, by fax, or by postal mail and must include signature and payment.

The time involved for standard processing is 10 to 14 business days from receipt of payment. For a rush charge of $10.00 per copy, the request will be expedited and the transcript processed within 3 to 5 business days from receipt of payment. The official Columbia College Hollywood transcript details the student’s courses, grades, program, degree, grade point average (GPA) for each quarter, and cumulative grade point average (CGPA). The transcript also shows the amount of transfer credit accepted by the college.

Columbia College Hollywood may not release original documents that were a part of the student’s application for admission. If a student needs to obtain a transcript from another postsecondary institution or from a high school, the student must contact that institution for another original copy.

REPLACEMENT OR DUPLICATE DIPLOMAS A graduate who wishes to order a newly generated diploma must initiate a new degree petition. Once the petition is approved, a diploma may be ordered by the college for a fee of $150.00. Diplomas are processed after the completion of the current quarter.

Letters certifying enrollment, CGPA, and other kinds of information are available from the Registrar at no charge. All requests must be made in writing. Please allow 10 to 14 business days for processing.

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DEGREE PROGRAMS

Columbia College Hollywood offers challenging liberal arts degree programs focused on the art and science of communications and the diverse media of contemporary storytelling with courses designed to encourage creativity, innovation, collaboration, knowledge, and growth.

Average Program Minimum Credit Hours Degree Program Length Required Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema 4 years 192 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinema–Television 4 years 192 Associate of Fine Arts in Cinema–Television 2 years 96

CORE CURRICULUM Film and digital production are, by nature, complex and highly collaborative fields. The required core curriculum at Columbia College Hollywood is designed to provide all students with basic working knowledge of all areas of film and creative media production.

The core curriculum is divided into tiers to indicate the order in which courses must be completed. All Tier 1 courses must be successfully completed before the student will be allowed to register for Tier 2 courses. A student may register for Senior Thesis courses only after successfully completing all Tier 1, Tier 2, and 144 credit hours of courses required for a BFA.

AREAS OF EMPHASIS All Bachelor of Fine Arts degree students choose to focus their studies in a particular area of interest called an emphasis. New students are required to choose an emphasis during New Student Orientation. Areas of emphasis are:

• Acting • Directing • New Media • Sound • Cinematography • Editing + VFX • Producing • Screenwriting

Each area of emphasis requires certain courses and electives in addition to the Core courses. To earn a BFA degree, students must take all required courses and a designated number of electives within their chosen emphasis. A student who has successfully completed or scheduled all Tier 1, Tier 2, and required emphasis courses must complete a designated number of open electives. Academic advising is available to help students to plan a long-term course strategy.

GENERAL EDUCATION Columbia College Hollywood has integrated the General Education program into its degree programs with a curriculum designed to be broadly comprehensive while also remaining relevant to the programs of study.

Students engage in a wide variety of liberal arts subjects in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, building essential skills in creative problem solving, effective communication, informed decision making, and leadership. Graduates are able to demonstrate mastery of the core competencies of written and oral communication, information literacy, quantitative reasoning, and critical thinking.

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GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successfully completing the General Education requirements, students will be able to demonstrate: • Command of written language, expressive form, structure, and rhetorical strategies for precise and persuasive written communications. • Facility with oral communication to convey meaning and information, to engage in productive dialogue/debate, and to present ideas persuasively. • The capacity to recognize the need for research, to locate information, to evaluate it, and to employ it effectively and ethically. • Proficiency in mathematics and statistical analysis to interpret quantitative information; understanding of the power and limitations of quantitative data in real-world settings. • Command of critical thinking, based in the habit of exploring ideas, issues, and evidence in formulating conclusions, responses, or plans for action.

To earn a bachelor’s or associate degree, all students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 48 credit hours of General Education in the following areas.

Area of GE Course Letters Credit Hours Required Number of Courses Required Humanities GH / HUM 32 credit hours 8 courses Social Science GS / SOC 8 credit hours 2 courses Natural Science GN / SCI 8 credit hours 2 courses

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BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN CINEMA The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Cinema provides the student a broad understanding of the technical, creative, and business aspects of filmmaking. It affords the opportunity to focus in-depth on one area of special interest, providing hands-on training in the operation of professional equipment with techniques and intellectual exposure to the wider world of film and liberal arts studies. The successful student acquires the ability to assist in the creation of a portfolio which showcases the skills and vision of a filmmaker. The portfolio is the culminating example of student accomplishment.

BFA CINEMA LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successfully completing the BFA in Cinema, students will be able to: • Implement storytelling form and technique in the cinematic arts, from writing and development through production and post-production. • Use current technologies used in professional cinema production. • Analyze cultural literacy regarding the expressive forms and influence of global cinematic arts. • Apply knowledge of business practices, legal standards, and protocols specific to entertainment industries. • Justify plans and decisions as the result of research, consensus building, and critical thinking.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN CINEMA–TELEVISION The Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Cinema–Television provides the student a broad understanding of the technical, creative, and business aspects of film and television industries and emerging media, as well as the opportunity to concentrate on one area of special interest. This provides hands-on training in the operation of professional equipment with techniques and intellectual exposure to the wider world of media and liberal arts studies. The successful student acquires the ability to create a portfolio which showcases the skills and vision of a film and TV programming maker. The portfolio is the culminating example of student accomplishment.

BFA CINEMA-TELEVISION LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successfully completing the BFA in Cinema-Television, students will be able to: • Implement storytelling form and technique in the cinematic arts and television, from writing and development through production and post-production. • Use current technologies used in professional cinema and television production. • Analyze cultural literacy regarding the expressive forms and influence of global cinematic arts and television. • Apply knowledge of business practices, legal standards, and protocols specific to entertainment industries. • Justify plans and decisions as the result of research, consensus building, and critical thinking.

ASSOCIATE OF FINE ARTS IN CINEMA–TELEVISION The Associate of Fine Arts in Cinema–Television degree program provides the student with broad knowledge of the technical and creative aspects of the film and television industries inside a broader liberal arts context. This includes practical hands-on training in the operation of professional equipment, contemporary production techniques, and an exploration of narrative storytelling.

AFA CINEMA-TELEVISION LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successfully completing the AFA in Cinema-Television, students will be able to:

• Explain storytelling form and technique in cinema and television, from writing and development through production and post-production. • Assess the practical needs of a given cinema or television production. • Demonstrate competence with the tools and technologies of professional cinema and television production. • Analyze cinema and television content with regard to the expressive forms and the influence of global culture.

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AFA CINEMA-TELEVISION COURSE REQUIREMENTS Code Course Name Prerequisites Credits Tier 1 F101 Principles of Production 4 F105 Visual Design 4 F122A Editing Theory & Practice 4 GH101 Writers Workshop 1 4 GH125 Introduction to Acting 4 GH155 Script Analysis 1 4 F102 Cinematography 1 F101 4 F141 Production Sound F101 4 F150 Screenwriting 1 GH101 GH125A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 F105 4 V102 Introduction to TV Production 4 GH# Art History 4 Tier 1 F110 Directing 1 Tier 1 4 F127 Unit Production Management / Assistant Directing Tier 1 4 Motion Picture History Requirement GH# or HUM# MP History GH152A 4 AFA General Education Requirements GH# or HUM# Humanities #1 4 GH# or HUM# Humanities #2 4 GN105A Math Essentials+ 4 GH# or SCI# Natural Science 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #1 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #2 4 Electives X# Elective #1 4 X# Elective #2 4 Total Credit Hours 96

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BFA PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS BY EMPHASIS

ACTING Acting is the expressive on-camera component to narrative filmmaking. The Acting emphasis can build the needed tools for the actor or increase the sensibility for those in other emphases or co- emphases to work in partnership with the interpreters of what is on the page.

The college’s Acting emphasis is eclectic, declining to adhere to one didactic theory of performance. It provides the fundamental bases of movement, voice, building a character, and interpretation of the intent of the line, event of the scene and objective of the piece. Students move into the challenges of this interpretation when the camera is capturing the performance. Through the core curriculum, the Acting emphasis graduate will have learned the interaction of acting with the other key elements of narrative filmmaking and acquired the ability to be the total storyteller working both in front and behind the camera. In addition to taking the required courses and electives, Acting emphasis students must also appear as actors in at least two student projects during each quarter.

ACTING LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successfully completing the BFA Cinema with an Acting emphasis, students are able to: • Research, develop, and perform characters true to the essence of the text • Exhibit effective memory in the performance of characters and content • Demonstrate effectively the intent of “beats” and lines • Identify and bring to life the event of the scene • Cogently express the objective of the narrative and the arc of the narrative • Utilize their body and voice as instruments for performance • Differentiate between acting for stage and camera and demonstrate this effectively • Work as a part of the whole whether the lead or a bit player in the production • Create dialogue, characters, action and story in an improvisational setting • Utilize the rehearsal process effectively; be effective in the absence of rehearsal • Navigate the business of acting

Upon successfully completing the BFA Cinema-Television with an Acting emphasis, students are able to: • Research, develop, and perform characters true to the essence of the text • Exhibit effective memory in the performance of characters and content • Demonstrate effectively the intent of “beats” and lines • Identify and bring to life the event of the scene • Cogently express the objective of the narrative and the arc of the narrative • Utilize their body and voice as instruments for performance • Differentiate between acting for stage and camera and demonstrate this effectively • Work as a part of the whole whether the lead or a bit player in the production • Create dialogue, characters, action and story in an improvisational setting • Utilize the rehearsal process effectively; be effective in the absence of rehearsal • Navigate the business of acting • Make effective performance choices to match the fast pace of the medium • Demonstrate how to sell a line or a moment with an eye towards the edit

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BFA CINEMA ACTING COURSE REQUIREMENTS Code Course Name Prerequisites Credit Tier 1 F101 Principles of Production 4 F105 Visual Design 4 F122A Editing Theory & Practice 4 GH101 Writers Workshop 1 4 GH125 Introduction to Acting 4 GH155 Script Analysis 1 4 F102 Cinematography 1 F101 4 F141 Production Sound F101 4 F150 Screenwriting 1 GH101 4 GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 F105 4 V102 Introduction to TV Production 4 GH# Art History 4 Tier 2 F110 Directing 1 Tier 1 4 F127 Unit Production Management / Assistant Directing Tier 1 4 Motion Picture History Requirement GH# or HUM# MP History #1 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #2 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #3 GH152A 4 Behavioral Science and Natural Science Requirements GN105A Math Essentials+ 4 GN# or SCI# Natural Science 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #1 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #2 4 BFA Cinema Acting Required Courses A121 The Essential Actor's Tool Kit: Movement, Voice, and More GH125 4 GH226 Advanced Acting Workshop GH125 4 GH227 Acting: Advanced Technique: The Magical If and More GH125 4 GH228 Acting for the Camera 1 GH125 4 GH326 Comedy Improvisation GH125 4 GH238A Theatre Production Workshop A GH125 4 GH238B Theatre Production Workshop B GH238A 4 Acting Electives X# Acting Elective #1 4 X# Acting Elective #2 4 X# Acting Elective #3 4

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BFA ACTING COURSE REQUIREMENTS Electives X# Elective #1 4 X# Elective #2 4 X# Elective #3 4 X# Elective #4 4 X# Elective #5 4 X# Elective #6 4 X# Elective #7 4 X# Elective #8 4 X# Elective #9 4 X# Elective #10 4 X# Elective #11 4 Senior Thesis Courses F135 Production Workshop 1 144 credits, Tier 2 8 F235 Production Workshop 2 F135 8 F335 Production Workshop 3 F235 8 Total Credit Hours 192

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BFA CINEMA-TELEVISION ACTING COURSE REQUIREMENTS Code Course Name Prerequisites Credit Tier 1 F101 Principles of Production 4 F105 Visual Design 4 F122A Editing Theory & Practice 4 GH101 Writers Workshop 1 4 GH125 Introduction to Acting 4 GH155 Script Analysis 1 4 F102 Cinematography 1 F101 4 F141 Production Sound F101 4 F150 Screenwriting 1 GH101 4 GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 F105 4 V102 Introduction to TV Production 4 GH# Art History 4 Tier 2 F110 Directing 1 Tier 1 4 F127 Unit Production Management / Assistant Directing Tier 1 4 Motion Picture History Requirement GH# or HUM# MP History #1 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #2 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #3 GH152A 4 Behavioral Science and Natural Science Requirements GN105A Math Essentials+ 4 GN# or SCI# Natural Science 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #1 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #2 4 BFA Cinema-Television Acting Required Courses The Essential Actor's Tool Kit: Movement, Voice, and A121 GH125 4 More Cold Reading: Becoming Ready for the Realities of TV A231 GH125 4 Acting GH226 Advanced Acting Workshop GH125 4 GH227 Acting: Advanced Technique: The Magical If and More GH125 4 GH228 Acting for the Camera 1 GH125 4 GH326 Comedy Improvisation GH125 4 GH238A Theatre Production Workshop A GH125 4 GH238B Theatre Production Workshop B GH238A 4 Acting Electives X# Acting Elective #1 4 X# Acting Elective #2 4 X# Acting Elective #3 4 Acting TV Elective X# Acting TV Elective 4

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BFA CINEMA-TELEVISION ACTING COURSE REQUIREMENTS, CONTINUED Electives X# Elective #1 4 X# Elective #2 4 X# Elective #3 4 X# Elective #4 4 X# Elective #5 4 X# Elective #6 4 X# Elective #7 4 X# Elective #8 4 X# Elective #9 4 Senior Thesis Courses F135 Production Workshop 1 144 credits, Tier 2 8 F235 Production Workshop 2 F135 8 F335 Production Workshop 3 F235 8 Total Credit Hours 192

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CINEMATOGRAPHY Cinematography is the art and craft of using the camera and lighting to create a visual mood. The cinematographer, also called a DP or Director of Photography, is the director’s primary collaborator on the journey of visualizing their ideas. Simply put, the cinematographer’s job is to create images that tell the story using lighting and camera movement. Learning cinematography is a discipline that requires one to learn to see the world in different ways. Cinematographers are constantly discovering new methods of expressing themselves through imagery, whether the tool is a digital or film camera. Student cinematographers work closely with aspiring directing, writing and producing students to achieve a variety of looks to serve the stories crafted by their fellow students whether the final product is a short film, TV commercial, or music video.

Cinematography emphasis students learn the basic skills and rules necessary to produce a crafted film/digital image to help a director to tell a story, then learn to master these techniques. Once the rules are learned and mastered, students are encouraged to break the rules with the goal of producing a reel featuring examples of their work under vastly different lighting situations to use as a professional portfolio.

CINEMATOGRAPHY LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successfully completing the BFA Cinema Cinematography emphasis, students are able to: • Use a wide array of cameras in multiple settings to achieve specific look and feel through the artistic use of light, frame rates, shutter angles, and, as it applies, film processing techniques • Use the terminology of the cinematography profession • Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of cinematography in theory and practice • Assemble numerous camera packages – digital and film – for studio and location shoots • Demonstrate technical proficiency with digital cameras and their collection of the digital image • Demonstrate technical proficiency in the 35mm format, and load and unload 16mm and 35mm cameras • Identify and utilize multiple means of camera movement • Use the Jib Arm, Fisher Dolly, dolly track, and other tools commonly employed in camera movement • Work as a member of a camera team • Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge and ability to do color grading

Upon successfully completing the BFA Cinema-Television Cinematography emphasis, students are able to: • Use a wide array of cameras in multiple settings to achieve specific look and feel through the artistic use of light, frame rates, shutter angles, and, as it applies, film processing techniques • Use the terminology of the cinematography profession • Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of cinematography in theory and practice • Assemble numerous camera packages – digital and film – for studio and location shoots • Demonstrate technical proficiency with digital cameras and their collection of the digital image • Demonstrate technical proficiency in the 35mm format, and load and unload 16mm and 35mm cameras • Identify and utilize multiple means of camera movement • Use the Jib Arm, Fisher Dolly, dolly track, and other tools commonly employed in camera movement • Work as a member of a camera team • Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge and ability to do color grading • Light effectively in a three-camera studio environment • Describe how electricity works • Light on the run with little prep time to accommodate the pace of nonfiction TV

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BFA CINEMA CINEMATOGRAPHY COURSE REQUIREMENTS Code Course Name Prerequisites Credit Tier 1 F101 Principles of Production 4 F105 Visual Design 4 F122A Editing Theory & Practice 4 GH101 Writers Workshop 1 4 GH125 Introduction to Acting 4 GH155 Script Analysis 1 4 F102 Cinematography 1 F101 4 F141 Production Sound F101 4 F150 Screenwriting 1 GH101 4 GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 F105 4 V102 Introduction to TV Production 4 GH# Art History 4 Tier 2 F110 Directing 1 Tier 1 4 F127 Unit Production Management / Assistant Directing Tier 1 4 Motion Picture History Requirement GH# or HUM# MP History #1 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #2 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #3 GH152A 4 Behavioral Science and Natural Science Requirements GN105A Math Essentials+ 4 GN# or SCI# Natural Science 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #1 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #2 4 BFA Cinema Cinematography Required Courses F202 Cinematography 2 F102 4 F307 Exterior Cinematography F102 4 F402 Camera Movement F102 4 F403A Feature Film Cinematography F202 4 V220 Digital Studio Lighting F102 4 Cinematography Electives X# Cinematography Elective #1 4 X# Cinematography Elective #2 4

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BFA CINEMA CINEMATOGRAPHY COURSE REQUIREMENTS, CONTINUED Electives X# Elective #1 4 X# Elective #2 4 X# Elective #3 4 X# Elective #4 4 X# Elective #5 4 X# Elective #6 4 X# Elective #7 4 X# Elective #8 4 X# Elective #9 4 X# Elective #10 4 X# Elective #11 4 X# Elective #12 4 X# Elective #13 4 X# Elective #14 4 Senior Thesis Courses F135 Production Workshop 1 144 credits, Tier 2 8 F235 Production Workshop 2 F135 8 F335 Production Workshop 3 F235 8 Total Credit Hours 192

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BFA CINEMA-TELEVISION CINEMATOGRAPHY COURSE REQUIREMENTS Code Course Name Prerequisites Credit Tier 1 F101 Principles of Production 4 F105 Visual Design 4 F122A Editing Theory & Practice 4 GH101 Writers Workshop 1 4 GH125 Introduction to Acting 4 GH155 Script Analysis 1 4 F102 Cinematography 1 F101 4 F141 Production Sound F101 4 F150 Screenwriting 1 GH101 4 GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 F105 4 V102 Introduction to TV Production 4 GH# Art History 4 Tier 2 F110 Directing 1 Tier 1 4 F127 Unit Production Management / Assistant Directing Tier 1 4 Motion Picture History Requirement GH# or HUM# MP History #1 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #2 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #3 GH152A 4 Behavioral Science and Natural Science Requirements GN105A Math Essentials+ 4 GN# or SCI# Natural Science 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #1 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #2 4 BFA Cinema-Television Cinematography Required Courses F202 Cinematography 2 F102 4 F307 Exterior Cinematography F102 4 F402 Camera Movement F102 4 F403A Feature Film Cinematography F202 4 V220 Digital Studio Lighting F102 4 Cinematography Electives X# Cinematography Elective #1 4 X# Cinematography Elective #2 4 Cinematography TV Electives X# Cinematography TV Elective #1 4 X# Cinematography TV Elective #2 4

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BFA CINEMA-TELEVISION CINEMATOGRAPHY COURSE REQUIREMENTS, CONTINUED Electives X# Elective #1 4 X# Elective #2 4 X# Elective #3 4 X# Elective #4 4 X# Elective #5 4 X# Elective #6 4 X# Elective #7 4 X# Elective #8 4 X# Elective #9 4 X# Elective #10 4 X# Elective #11 4 X# Elective #12 4 X# Elective #13 4 X# Elective #14 4 Senior Thesis Courses F135 Production Workshop 1 144 credits, Tier 2 8 F235 Production Workshop 2 F135 8 F335 Production Workshop 3 F235 8 Total Credit Hours 192

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DIRECTING The potential to learn directing is a reason why many students elect to attend film school, or a college with a program in cinema production. No such educational institution can exist without a clearly defined and strongly operative program and course outline for directors. Columbia College Hollywood is no exception. The college has been training directors for both film and television since its creation in 1952.

As with all emphases, all students must take all core classes in order to earn a degree and all necessary prerequisites in order to enroll in emphasis-specific courses. In the case of the Directing emphasis, this includes Directing 1, in which students have a hands-on experience as they learn the basics of the craft and shoot a short script.

DIRECTING LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successfully completing the BFA Cinema Directing emphasis, students are able to: • Break down a text to understand the beats, the intent of the line, the event of the scene and its objective • Communicate the aforementioned elements to actors; and utilize a variety of acting techniques to aid the actor in finding character and giving the finest performance possible • Determine casting requirements • Plan shot selection and coverage to express the visual needs of a script • Communicate with film department heads and select such key elements as art direction, props, and cinematography • Demonstrate the ability to work within a film budget and manage time, equipment, and location limitations • Take a leadership position in executing the production of a film • Utilize editing to set the pace and tone of a film • Analyze and speak with critical acumen about the work of other filmmakers • Analyze and describe the challenges and logistics involved in safely producing an action sequence • Create various genres through the performances of actors

Upon successfully completing the BFA Cinema–Television Directing emphasis, students are able to: • Break down a text to understand the beats, the intent of the line, the event of the scene and its objective • Communicate the aforementioned elements to actors; and utilize a variety of acting techniques to aid the actor in finding character and giving the finest performance possible • Determine casting requirements • Plan shot selection and coverage to express the visual needs of a script • Communicate with film department heads and select such key elements as art direction, props, and cinematography • Demonstrate the ability to work within a film budget and manage time, equipment, and location limitations • Take a leadership position in executing the production of a film • Utilize editing to set the pace and tone of a film • Analyze and speak with critical acumen about the work of other filmmakers • Analyze and describe the challenges and logistics involved in safely producing an action sequence • Create various genres through the performances of actors • Block and direct actors (talent) in a multi-camera studio universe • Run a control room environment • Use terminology and practices of TV and emerging media industries

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BFA CINEMA DIRECTING COURSE REQUIREMENTS Code Course Name Prerequisites Credit Tier 1 F101 Principles of Production 4 F105 Visual Design 4 F122A Editing Theory & Practice 4 GH101 Writers Workshop 1 4 GH125 Introduction to Acting 4 GH155 Script Analysis 1 4 F102 Cinematography 1 F101 4 F141 Production Sound F101 4 F150 Screenwriting 1 GH101 4 GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 F105 4 V102 Introduction to TV Production 4 GH# Art History 4 Tier 2 F110 Directing 1 Tier 1 4 F127 Unit Production Management / Assistant Directing Tier 1 4 Motion Picture History Requirement GH# or HUM# MP History #1 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #2 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #3 GH152A 4 Behavioral Science and Natural Science Requirements GN105A Math Essentials+ 4 GN# or SCI# Natural Science 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #1 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #2 4 BFA Cinema Directing Required Courses F111A Directing: From Casting through Rehearsals GH125 4 F110, F127 F210 Directing 2 4 Dean's Approval F425 Directing Actors F111A 4 GH253 Hollywood Business Practices & History Tier 1 4 V103 –or- TV Directing & Producing –or- V102 & F110 4 V350A Shooting the Multi Camera TV Comedy V102 Directing Electives X# Directing Elective #1 4 X# Directing Elective #2 4 X# Directing Elective #3 4

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BFA CINEMA DIRECTING COURSE REQUIREMENTS, CONTINUED Electives X# Elective #1 4 X# Elective #2 4 X# Elective #3 4 X# Elective #4 4 X# Elective #5 4 X# Elective #6 4 X# Elective #7 4 X# Elective #8 4 X# Elective #9 4 X# Elective #10 4 X# Elective #11 4 X# Elective #12 4 X# Elective #13 4 Senior Thesis Courses F135 Production Workshop 1 144 credits, Tier 2 8 F235 Production Workshop 2 F135 8 F335 Production Workshop 3 F235 8 Total Credit Hours 192

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BFA CINEMA-TELEVISION DIRECTING COURSE REQUIREMENTS Code Course Name Prerequisites Credit Tier 1 F101 Principles of Production 4 F105 Visual Design 4 F122A Editing Theory & Practice 4 GH101 Writers Workshop 1 4 GH125 Introduction to Acting 4 GH155 Script Analysis 1 4 F102 Cinematography 1 F101 4 F141 Production Sound F101 4 F150 Screenwriting 1 GH101 4 GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 F105 4 V102 Introduction to TV Production 4 GH# Art History 4 Tier 2 F110 Directing 1 Tier 1 4 F127 Unit Production Management / Assistant Directing Tier 1 4 Motion Picture History Requirement GH# or HUM# MP History #1 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #2 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #3 GH152A 4 Behavioral Science and Natural Science Requirements GN105A Math Essentials+ 4 GN# or SCI# Natural Science 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #1 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #2 4 BFA Cinema-Television Directing Required Courses F111A Directing: From Casting through Rehearsals GH125 4 F110, F127 F210 Directing 2 4 Dean's Approval F425 Directing Actors F111A 4 GH253 Hollywood Business Practices & History Tier 1 4 V103 –or- TV Directing & Producing –or- V102 & F110 4 V350A Shooting the Multi Camera TV Comedy V102 V201 TV Essentials Directing Electives X# Directing Elective #1 4 X# Directing Elective #2 4 X# Directing Elective #3 4 Directing TV Electives X# Directing TV Elective #1 4 X# Directing TV Elective #2 4

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BFA CINEMA-TELEVISION DIRECTING COURSE REQUIREMENTS, CONTINUED Electives X# Elective #1 4 X# Elective #2 4 X# Elective #3 4 X# Elective #4 4 X# Elective #5 4 X# Elective #6 4 X# Elective #7 4 X# Elective #8 4 X# Elective #9 4 X# Elective #10 4 Senior Thesis Courses F135 Production Workshop 1 144 credits, Tier 2 8 F235 Production Workshop 2 F135 8 F335 Production Workshop 3 F235 8 Total Credit Hours 192

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EDITING + VFX Film editing is the process of preparing existing motion and sound footage for finalized publication and distribution requiring creativity and expertise using specialized computer hardware, software, and on-set tools. It is an essential part of the process of filmmaking and requires expertise and creativity. The Editing + VFX emphasis focuses on all of the key components of the post production process: editing, visual effects editing, sound design, and sound editing.

EDITING + VFX LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successfully completing the BFA Cinema Editing + VFX emphasis, students are able to: • Use key editing terms and principles, and demonstrate a basic comprehension of the dramatic reasons for the edit • Demonstrate mastery of the key elements of editing: time, pace, rhythm, and the visual & aural relationship • Perform sound post production with Avid Pro Tools • Function as an assistant editor in a professional environment • Demonstrate a mastery with the AVID editing system • Create and properly use visual effects • Demonstrate different cutting techniques for narrative and nonfiction projects • Enhance a character’s development and flow of the overall story of a narrative film • Edit for different genres (i.e. horror, suspense, comedy) • Communicate cogently and effectively in the post production process • Layer sound effects

Upon successfully completing the BFA Cinema–Television Editing + VFX emphasis, students are able to: • Use key editing terms and principles, and demonstrate a basic comprehension of the dramatic reasons for the edit • Demonstrate mastery of the key elements of editing: time, pace, rhythm, and the visual & aural relationship • Perform sound post production with Avid Pro Tools • Function as an assistant editor in a professional environment • Demonstrate a mastery with the AVID editing system • Create and properly use visual effects • Demonstrate different cutting techniques for narrative and nonfiction projects • Enhance a character’s development and flow of the overall story of a narrative film • Edit for different genres (i.e. horror, suspense, comedy) • Communicate cogently and effectively in the post production process • Layer sound effects • Create the running structural narrative of a nonfiction production in post-production • Work to the post production needs of emerging media

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BFA CINEMA EDITING + VFX COURSE REQUIREMENTS Code Course Name Prerequisites Credit Tier 1 F101 Principles of Production 4 F105 Visual Design 4 F122A Editing Theory & Practice 4 GH101 Writers Workshop 1 4 GH125 Introduction to Acting 4 GH155 Script Analysis 1 4 F102 Cinematography 1 F101 4 F141 Production Sound F101 4 F150 Screenwriting 1 GH101 4 GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 F105 4 V102 Introduction to TV Production 4 GH# Art History 4 Tier 2 F110 Directing 1 Tier 1 4 F127 Unit Production Management / Assistant Directing Tier 1 4 Motion Picture History Requirement GH# or HUM# MP History #1 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #2 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #3 GH152A 4 Behavioral Science and Natural Science Requirements GN105A Math Essentials+ 4 GN# or SCI# Natural Science 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #1 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #2 4 BFA Cinema Editing + VFX Required Courses F125 Assistant Editing Essentials F122A 4 F120A Editing: The Narrative Film F125 4 F124A Editing: Non-Fiction F125 4 F141A Sound Design Basics F101 4 F222 Editing: Mastering the Scene F125 4 F401 Editing: Genres F120A 4 Editing + VFX Electives X# Editing + VFX Elective #1 4 X# Editing + VFX Elective #2 4 X# Editing + VFX Elective #3 4

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BFA CINEMA EDITING + VFX COURSE REQUIREMENTS, CONTINUED Electives X# Elective #1 4 X# Elective #2 4 X# Elective #3 4 X# Elective #4 4 X# Elective #5 4 X# Elective #6 4 X# Elective #7 4 X# Elective #8 4 X# Elective #9 4 X# Elective #10 4 X# Elective #11 4 X# Elective #12 4 Senior Thesis Courses F135 Production Workshop 1 144 credits, Tier 2 8 F235 Production Workshop 2 F135 8 F335 Production Workshop 3 F235 8 Total Credit Hours 192

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BFA CINEMA-TELEVISION EDITING + VFX COURSE REQUIREMENTS Code Course Name Prerequisites Credit Tier 1 F101 Principles of Production 4 F105 Visual Design 4 F122A Editing Theory & Practice 4 GH101 Writers Workshop 1 4 GH125 Introduction to Acting 4 GH155 Script Analysis 1 4 F102 Cinematography 1 F101 4 F141 Production Sound F101 4 F150 Screenwriting 1 GH101 4 GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 F105 4 V102 Introduction to TV Production 4 GH# Art History 4 Tier 2 F110 Directing 1 Tier 1 4 F127 Unit Production Management / Assistant Directing Tier 1 4 Motion Picture History Requirement GH# or HUM# MP History #1 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #2 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #3 GH152A 4 Behavioral Science and Natural Science Requirements GN105A Math Essentials+ 4 GN# or SCI# Natural Science 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #1 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #2 4 BFA Cinema-Television Editing + VFX Required Courses F125 Assistant Editing Essentials F122A F120A Editing: The Narrative Film F125 4 F124A Editing: Non-Fiction F125 4 F141A Sound Design Basics F101 4 F222 Editing: Mastering the Scene F125 4 F401 Editing: Genres F120A 4 V209 Non-Fiction TV Production F102, F141A 4 Editing + VFX Electives X# Editing + VFX Elective #1 4 X# Editing + VFX Elective #2 4 X# Editing + VFX Elective #3 4 Editing + VFX TV Electives X# Editing + VFX TV Elective 4

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BFA CINEMA EDITING + VFX COURSE REQUIREMENTS, CONTINUED Electives X# Elective #1 4 X# Elective #2 4 X# Elective #3 4 X# Elective #4 4 X# Elective #5 4 X# Elective #6 4 X# Elective #7 4 X# Elective #8 4 X# Elective #9 4 X# Elective #10 4 Senior Thesis Courses F135 Production Workshop 1 144 credits, Tier 2 8 F235 Production Workshop 2 F135 8 F335 Production Workshop 3 F235 8 Total Credit Hours 192

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NEW MEDIA New Media is a broad arena that involves both current and future modes of narrative expression. A student who chooses the New Media emphasis acquires the foundations of media development and production in the Core Curriculum then employs those tools to create digital content for a broad variety of screens. Students learn to design, produce, and launch web-based content, entertainment, video games, and apps. Students work as directors, writers, cinematographers, actors, editors, and sound designers to produce narrative and nonfiction stories, brand content, and user experiences.

NEW MEDIA LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successfully completing the BFA Cinema New Media emphasis, students are able to: • Create and launch web-based content • Use the terminology of and navigate the business of New Media • Write scripts geared for the aesthetic of New Media • Demonstrate adeptness in selling products, concepts, and content effectively no matter how short the time allotted • Design web sites that display current and potentially future trends • Create a narrative arc for a webisode series • Plan and execute production for a variety of New Media screens • Tell a story that disregards the rules of traditional narratives • Create and execute content for mobile devices and other non-traditional methods of delivery • Use social media to entertain, inform, and provide a revenue source

Upon successfully completing the BFA Cinema–Television New Media emphasis, students are able to: • Create and launch web-based content • Use the terminology of and navigate the business of New Media • Write scripts geared for the aesthetic of New Media • Demonstrate adeptness in selling products, concepts, and content effectively no matter how short the time allotted • Design web sites that display current and potentially future trends • Create a narrative arc for a webisode series • Plan and execute production for a variety of New Media screens • Tell a story that disregards the rules of traditional narratives • Create and execute content for mobile devices and other non-traditional methods of delivery • Use social media to entertain, inform, and provide a revenue source

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BFA CINEMA NEW MEDIA COURSE REQUIREMENTS Code Course Name Prerequisites Credit Tier 1 F101 Principles of Production 4 F105 Visual Design 4 F122A Editing Theory & Practice 4 GH101 Writers Workshop 1 4 GH125 Introduction to Acting 4 GH155 Script Analysis 1 4 F102 Cinematography 1 F101 4 F141 Production Sound F101 4 F150 Screenwriting 1 GH101 4 GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 F105 4 V102 Introduction to TV Production 4 GH# Art History 4 Tier 2 F110 Directing 1 Tier 1 4 F127 Unit Production Management / Assistant Directing Tier 1 4 Motion Picture History Requirement GH# or HUM# MP History #1 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #2 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #3 GH152A 4 Behavioral Science and Natural Science Requirements GN105A Math Essentials+ 4 GN# or SCI# Natural Science 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #1 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #2 4 BFA Cinema New Media Required Courses M110 Basic App Building F101, F122A 4 M202 Podcasts Tier 1 4 M204 Writing for New Media F150 4 M205 Making Webisodes that Create Impact Tier 1 4 M312 Transmedia 4 V316 Entertainment Online F110 4 New Media Electives X# New Media Elective #1 4 X# New Media Elective #2 4 X# New Media Elective #3 4 X# New Media Elective #4 4

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BFA CINEMA-TELEVISION NEW MEDIA COURSE REQUIREMENTS Code Course Name Prerequisites Credit Tier 1 F101 Principles of Production 4 F105 Visual Design 4 F122A Editing Theory & Practice 4 GH101 Writers Workshop 1 4 GH125 Introduction to Acting 4 GH155 Script Analysis 1 4 F102 Cinematography 1 F101 4 F141 Production Sound F101 4 F150 Screenwriting 1 GH101 4 GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 F105 4 V102 Introduction to TV Production 4 GH# Art History 4 Tier 2 F110 Directing 1 Tier 1 4 F127 Unit Production Management / Assistant Directing Tier 1 4 Motion Picture History Requirement GH# or HUM# MP History #1 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #2 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #3 GH152A 4 Behavioral Science and Natural Science Requirements GN105A Math Essentials+ 4 GN# or SCI# Natural Science 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #1 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #2 4 BFA Cinema-Television New Media Required Courses M110 Basic App Building F101, F122A 4 M202 Podcasts Tier 1 4 M204 Writing for New Media F150 4 M205 Making Webisodes that Create Impact Tier 1 4 M312 Transmedia 4 V316 Entertainment Online F110 4 New Media Electives X# New Media Elective #1 4 X# New Media Elective #2 4 X# New Media Elective #3 4 X# New Media Elective #4 4

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BFA CINEMA-TELEVISION NEW MEDIA COURSE REQUIREMENTS, CONTINUED Electives X# Elective #1 4 X# Elective #2 4 X# Elective #3 4 X# Elective #4 4 X# Elective #5 4 X# Elective #6 4 X# Elective #7 4 X# Elective #8 4 X# Elective #9 4 X# Elective #10 4 X# Elective #11 4 Senior Thesis Courses F135 Production Workshop 1 144 credits, Tier 2 8 F235 Production Workshop 2 F135 8 F335 Production Workshop 3 F235 8 Total Credit Hours 192

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PRODUCING Producing is both a key component of filmmaking and essential to the intertwined discipline of project development. In the motion picture and television industries, some become producers via working up through the ranks of production jobs, while others use their entrepreneurial spirit and savvy to leapfrog to selling projects to studios, networks, and investors. Still others move into producing after ascending in professions that are careers in and of themselves, such as executives for studios, networks, or production companies, or working as talent/literary agents or personal managers. The Producing emphasis offers students the skills to oversee and run a professional film or digital set. The program imbues them with information about the entertainment industry and its practices to pitch, sell, and shepherd projects that will come to fruition on the multitude of entertainment and distribution platforms.

PRODUCING LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successfully completing the BFA Cinema Producing emphasis, students are able to: • Use the terminology and practices of the film, TV and emerging media industries • Navigate through those industries • Communicate with crew as a strong producer who can articulate a vision • Budget a feature film or TV project • Run a film and/or TV set • Identify potential legal issues related to film and TV production and distribution • Option material for potential visual execution • Pitch a property for potential visual execution • Critically analyze and assess properties for their literary value • Market, publicize, and promote a project in the entertainment industries

Upon successfully completing the BFA Cinema–Television Producing emphasis, students are able to: • Use the terminology and practices of the film, TV and emerging media industries • Navigate through those industries • Communicate with crew as a strong producer who can articulate a vision • Budget a feature film or TV project • Run a film and/or TV set • Identify potential legal issues related to film and TV production and distribution • Option material for potential visual execution • Pitch a property for potential visual execution • Critically analyze and assess properties for their literary value • Market, publicize, and promote a project in the entertainment industries • Demonstrate an ability to produce a weekly multi-camera TV series • Lead a team through a multi-camera production

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BFA CINEMA PRODUCING COURSE REQUIREMENTS Code Course Name Prerequisites Credit Tier 1 F101 Principles of Production 4 F105 Visual Design 4 F122A Editing Theory & Practice 4 GH101 Writers Workshop 1 4 GH125 Introduction to Acting 4 GH155 Script Analysis 1 4 F102 Cinematography 1 F101 4 F141 Production Sound F101 4 F150 Screenwriting 1 GH101 4 GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 F105 4 V102 Introduction to TV Production 4 GH# Art History 4 Tier 2 F110 Directing 1 Tier 1 4 F127 Unit Production Management / Assistant Directing Tier 1 4 Motion Picture History Requirement GH# or HUM# MP History #1 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #2 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #3 GH152A 4 Behavioral Science and Natural Science Requirements GN105A Math Essentials+ 4 GN# or SCI# Natural Science 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #1 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #2 4 BFA Cinema Producing Required Courses F441 Producing: From Green Light to Completion F127 4 GH166 Art of the Pitch GH101 4 GH253 Hollywood Business Practices & History Tier 1 4 GS256 Entertainment Law GH101 4 Producing Electives X# Producing Elective #1 4 X# Producing Elective #2 4 X# Producing Elective #3 4 X# Producing Elective #4 4

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BFA CINEMA NEW MEDIA COURSE REQUIREMENTS, CONTINUED Electives X# Elective #1 4 X# Elective #2 4 X# Elective #3 4 X# Elective #4 4 X# Elective #5 4 X# Elective #6 4 X# Elective #7 4 X# Elective #8 4 X# Elective #9 4 X# Elective #1 4 X# Elective #11 4 X# Elective #12 4 X# Elective #13 4 Senior Thesis Courses F135 Production Workshop 1 144 credits, Tier 2 8 F235 Production Workshop 2 F135 8 F335 Production Workshop 3 F235 8 Total Credit Hours 192

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BFA CINEMA-TELEVISION PRODUCING COURSE REQUIREMENTS Code Course Name Prerequisites Credit Tier 1 F101 Principles of Production 4 F105 Visual Design 4 F122A Editing Theory & Practice 4 GH101 Writers Workshop 1 4 GH125 Introduction to Acting 4 GH155 Script Analysis 1 4 F102 Cinematography 1 F101 4 F141 Production Sound F101 4 F150 Screenwriting 1 GH101 4 GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 F105 4 V102 Introduction to TV Production 4 GH# Art History 4 Tier 2 F110 Directing 1 Tier 1 4 F127 Unit Production Management / Assistant Directing Tier 1 4 Motion Picture History Requirement GH# or HUM# MP History #1 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #2 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #3 GH152A 4 Behavioral Science and Natural Science Requirements GN105A Math Essentials+ 4 GN# or SCI# Natural Science 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #1 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #2 4 BFA Cinema-Television Producing Required Courses F441 Producing: From Green Light to Completion F127 4 GH166 Art of the Pitch GH101 4 GH253 Hollywood Business Practices & History Tier 1 4 GS256 Entertainment Law GH101 4 V201 TV Essentials 4 V103 –or- TV Directing & Producing –or- V102, F110 4 V350A Shooting the Multi Camera TV Comedy V102 Producing Electives X# Producing Elective #1 4 X# Producing Elective #2 4 X# Producing Elective #3 4 X# Producing Elective #4 4 Producing TV Electives X# Producing TV Elective #1 4 X# Producing TV Elective #2 4

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BFA CINEMA-TELEVISION NEW MEDIA COURSE REQUIREMENTS, CONTINUED Electives X# Elective #1 4 X# Elective #2 4 X# Elective #3 4 X# Elective #4 4 X# Elective #5 4 X# Elective #6 4 X# Elective #7 4 X# Elective #8 4 X# Elective #9 4 Senior Thesis Courses F135 Production Workshop 1 144 credits, Tier 2 8 F235 Production Workshop 2 F135 8 F335 Production Workshop 3 F235 8 Total Credit Hours 192

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SOUND Although creating content for film, television, and new media is referred to as visual storytelling, sound is a key element that drives the narrative.

The Sound emphasis gives students a foundation in sound and the ability to use sound artistically. It teaches the complexities of production sound, then focuses extensively on post production sound using digital audio workstations. Students also learn the creation and implementation of sound design and sound effects. Courses also explore music, dialogue recording and editing, mixing, and other sonic components of sound-for-picture.

SOUND LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successfully completing the BFA Cinema Sound emphasis, students are able to: • Use the terminology and carry out the practices of the film, television, and new media industries • Use Digital Audio Workstations to produce post production sound and music • Assess the sound dynamics and needs of a production location while demonstrating how to capture quality sound during principal photography • Demonstrate how to get a quality recording of ADR and Foley in a recording studio • Budget for production and post production sound and work within specified allotment of funds • Accomplish proficient sound design • Create dynamic sound effects that seem entirely natural to the audience • Work effectively with producers, directors, and other creative voices • Understand how music is used and placed as an element of the scene • Create the final sound mix of a film, television, or related project

Upon successfully completing the BFA Cinema–Television Sound emphasis, students are able to: • Use the terminology and carry out the practices of the film, television, and new media industries • Use Digital Audio Workstations to produce post production sound and music • Assess the sound dynamics and needs of a production location while demonstrating how to capture quality sound during principal photography • Demonstrate how to get a quality recording of ADR and Foley in a recording studio • Budget for production and post production sound and work within specified allotment of funds • Accomplish proficient sound design • Create dynamic sound effects that seem entirely natural to the audience • Work effectively with producers, directors, and other creative voices • Understand how music is used and placed as an element of the scene • Create the final sound mix of a film, television, or related project • Capture sound required by the fast pace of television production • Create sound as a believable and foundational element for nonfiction and animation

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BFA CINEMA SOUND COURSE REQUIREMENTS Code Course Name Prerequisites Credit Tier 1 F101 Principles of Production 4 F105 Visual Design 4 F122A Editing Theory & Practice 4 GH101 Writers Workshop 1 4 GH125 Introduction to Acting 4 GH155 Script Analysis 1 4 F102 Cinematography 1 F101 4 F141 Production Sound F101 4 F150 Screenwriting 1 GH101 4 GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 F105 4 V102 Introduction to TV Production 4 GH# Art History 4 Tier 2 F110 Directing 1 Tier 1 4 F127 Unit Production Management / Assistant Directing Tier 1 4 Motion Picture History Requirement GH# or HUM# MP History #1 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #2 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #3 GH152A 4 Behavioral Science and Natural Science Requirements GN105A Math Essentials+ 4 GN# or SCI# Natural Science 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #1 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #2 4 BFA Cinema Sound Required Courses F141A Sound Design Basics F101 4 F242A Sound Design Aesthetics F141A 4 F342A Sound Design to Final Mix F242A 4 F442 Advanced Production Sound F141 4 GH114 History of Music 4 S301 The Temp Score F141A, GH114 4 V205 TV Sound Design F141A 4 Sound Electives X# Sound Elective #1 4 X# Sound Elective #2 4 X# Sound Elective #3 4 X# Sound Elective #4 4

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BFA CINEMA SOUND COURSE REQUIREMENTS, CONTINUED Electives X# Elective #1 4 X# Elective #2 4 X# Elective #3 4 X# Elective #4 4 X# Elective #5 4 X# Elective #6 4 X# Elective #7 4 X# Elective #8 4 X# Elective #9 4 X# Elective #10 4 X# Elective #11 4 Senior Thesis Courses F135 Production Workshop 1 144 credits, Tier 2 8 F235 Production Workshop 2 F135 8 F335 Production Workshop 3 F235 8 Total Credit Hours 192

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BFA CINEMA-TELEVISION SOUND COURSE REQUIREMENTS Code Course Name Prerequisites Credit Tier 1 F101 Principles of Production 4 F105 Visual Design 4 F122A Editing Theory & Practice 4 GH101 Writers Workshop 1 4 GH125 Introduction to Acting 4 GH155 Script Analysis 1 4 F102 Cinematography 1 F101 4 F141 Production Sound F101 4 F150 Screenwriting 1 GH101 4 GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 F105 4 V102 Introduction to TV Production 4 GH# Art History 4 Tier 2 F110 Directing 1 Tier 1 4 F127 Unit Production Management / Assistant Directing Tier 1 4 Motion Picture History Requirement GH# or HUM# MP History #1 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #2 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #3 GH152A 4 Behavioral Science and Natural Science Requirements GN105A Math Essentials+ 4 GN# or SCI# Natural Science 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #1 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #2 4 Sound Required Courses F141A Sound Design Basics F101 4 F242A Sound Design Aesthetics F141A 4 F342A Sound Design to Final Mix F242A 4 F442 Advanced Production Sound F141 4 GH114 History of Music 4 S301 The Temp Score F141A, GH114 4 V205 TV Sound Design F141A 4 BFA Cinema-Television Sound Electives X# Sound Elective #1 4 X# Sound Elective #2 4 X# Sound Elective #3 4 Sound TV Electives X# Sound TV Elective 4

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BFA CINEMA-TELEVISION SOUND COURSE REQUIREMENTS, CONTINUED Electives X# Elective #1 4 X# Elective #2 4 X# Elective #3 4 X# Elective #4 4 X# Elective #5 4 X# Elective #6 4 X# Elective #7 4 X# Elective #8 4 X# Elective #9 4 X# Elective #10 4 Senior Thesis Courses F135 Production Workshop 1 144 credits, Tier 2 8 F235 Production Workshop 2 F135 8 F335 Production Workshop 3 F235 8 Total Credit Hours 192

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SCREENWRITING The screenplay is the road map to making a movie, the blueprint that is the foundation upon which a movie is built. Since a screenplay is a story told in pictures, the screenwriter must learn how to communicate visually as well as verbally. The Writing emphasis gives students the skills to develop and write a professional screenplay and a forum in which to explore and nurture their talent and creativity. Courses focused on applying a realistic understanding of how the entertainment industry works give screenwriting students a real-world view of the essentials needed to succeed, such as submitting spec scripts, finding an agent, pitching an idea, and making a business deal.

SCREENWRITING LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successfully completing the BFA Cinema Writing emphasis, students are able to: • Plot a cogent and viable story and screenplay or teleplay • Adapt to script notes and adjustments • Create strong characters and be consistent with the qualities of those characters • Write through the boundaries of character-driven television • Execute what makes comic timing in writing • Make non-visual source material cinematic • Analyze and critically assess screenplays • Describe what must be accomplished in Act One to make a great screenplay • Identify the script differences in genres • Pitch a property for potential visual exploitation

Upon successfully completing the BFA Cinema–Television Writing emphasis, students are able to: • Plot a cogent and viable story and screenplay or teleplay • Adapt to script notes and adjustments • Create strong characters and be consistent with the qualities of those characters • Write through the boundaries of character-driven television • Execute what makes comic timing in writing • Make non-visual source material cinematic • Analyze and critically assess screenplays • Describe what must be accomplished in Act One to make a great screenplay • Identify the script differences in genres • Pitch a property for potential visual exploitation • Write a multi-camera TV project • Work collaboratively in the team environment that is often TV writing • Write a structure to a nonfiction project after the production process is complete • Use terminology and practices of TV and emerging media industries

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BFA CINEMA SCREENWRITING COURSE REQUIREMENTS Code Course Name Prerequisites Credit Tier 1 F101 Principles of Production 4 F105 Visual Design 4 F122A Editing Theory & Practice 4 GH101 Writers Workshop 1 4 GH125 Introduction to Acting 4 GH155 Script Analysis 1 4 F102 Cinematography 1 F101 4 F141 Production Sound F101 4 F150 Screenwriting 1 GH101 4 GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 F105 4 V102 Introduction to TV Production 4 GH# Art History 4 Tier 2 F110 Directing 1 Tier 1 4 F127 Unit Production Management / Assistant Directing Tier 1 4 Motion Picture History Requirement GH# or HUM# MP History #1 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #2 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #3 GH152A 4 Behavioral Science and Natural Science Requirements GN105A Math Essentials+ 4 GN# or SCI# Natural Science 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #1 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #2 4 BFA Cinema Writing Required Courses GH166 Art of the Pitch GH101 4 GH255 Script Analysis 2 GH155 4 F249C Screenwriting 2: Characters F150 4 F352A Feature Film Writing Symposium 1 F249C 4 F352B Feature Film Writing Symposium 2 F352A 4 F352C Feature Film Writing Symposium 3 F352B 4 Writing Electives X# Writing Elective #1 4 X# Writing Elective #2 4 X# Writing Elective #3 4

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BFA CINEMA-TELEVISION SCREENWRITING COURSE REQUIREMENTS Code Course Name Prerequisites Credit Tier 1 F101 Principles of Production 4 F105 Visual Design 4 F122A Editing Theory & Practice 4 GH101 Writers Workshop 1 4 GH125 Introduction to Acting 4 GH155 Script Analysis 1 4 F102 Cinematography 1 F101 4 F141 Production Sound F101 4 F150 Screenwriting 1 GH101 4 GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 F105 4 V102 Introduction to TV Production 4 GH# Art History 4 Tier 2 F110 Directing 1 Tier 1 4 F127 Unit Production Management / Assistant Directing Tier 1 4 Motion Picture History Requirement GH# or HUM# MP History #1 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #2 GH152A 4 GH# or HUM# MP History #3 GH152A 4 Behavioral Science and Natural Science Requirements GN105A Math Essentials+ 4 GN# or SCI# Natural Science 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #1 4 GS# or SOC# Behavioral Science #2 4 BFA Cinema-Television Writing Required Courses GH166 Art of the Pitch GH101 4 GH255 Script Analysis 2 GH155 4 F249C Screenwriting 2: Characters F150 4 F251 TV Comedy Writing F150 4 F352A Feature Film Writing Symposium 1 F249C 4 F352B Feature Film Writing Symposium 2 F352A 4 F352C Feature Film Writing Symposium 3 F352B 4 V201 TV Essentials 4 V319 TV Drama Writing F150 4 Writing Electives X# Writing Elective #1 4 X# Writing Elective #2 4 X# Writing Elective #3 4 Writing TV Electives X# Writing TV Elective #1 4 X# Writing TV Elective #2 4

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BFA CINEMA-TELEVISION SCREENWRITING COURSE REQUIREMENTS, CONTINUED Electives X# Elective #1 4 X# Elective #2 4 X# Elective #3 4 X# Elective #4 4 X# Elective #5 4 X# Elective #6 4 X# Elective #7 4 Senior Thesis Courses F135 Production Workshop 1 144 credits, Tier 2 8 F235 Production Workshop 2 F135 8 F335 Production Workshop 3 F235 8 Total Credit Hours 192

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CORE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

TIER 1

F101 PRINCIPLES OF PRODUCTION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Designed to give the new film student a comprehensive grounding in the filmmaking process. Through hands-on learning, demonstration, and lectures, students will learn the fundamentals of directing, screenwriting, camera operation and lighting, editing, sound, and art direction. Students will also learn vital safety rules and regulations as they pertain to any set and, in particular, at Columbia College Hollywood. Each student will be expected to write, direct, and shoot at least one short project and crew and/or act in those of others. In doing so, the students participate in the group endeavor that is an integral part of professional filmmaking.

F105 VISUAL DESIGN 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Explores the expressive visual components of motion pictures, including color, line, shape, movement, rhythm, and time, and how these elements are exploited and organized into narrative structure. As a final project, students produce slide storyboards accompanied by music, demonstrating the ability to tell a simple story without words.

F122A EDITING THEORY & PRACTICE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Explores the field of editing from a theoretical and practical point of view. Students become familiar with the language and theory of editing, and gain experience in the use of industry standard non- linear editing (NLE) software. Students leave the course with an understanding of professional editing habits and the contribution of editing to the storytelling process.

GH101 WRITERS WORKSHOP 1 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An introduction to the skills of effective written communication through ongoing writing exercises and essays. Students learn how to make a strong rational case for a position or perspective through research and argumentation, learn how to write descriptively, how to craft a strong synopsis, and how to compose various types of business correspondence.

GH125 INTRODUCTION TO ACTING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Explores the elements and techniques of acting with an emphasis on its role in filmmaking as directly related to the personal and social values of the individuals practicing the art. Students explore basic experiences as actors, including individual and duo scene preparation and performance.

GH155 SCRIPT ANALYSIS 1 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Explores the essential elements of drama within the text of a script. Students analyze how those elements affect an audience by creating a specific narrative experience and develop tools to identify intellectual and/or emotional themes within scripts.

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F102 CINEMATOGRAPHY 1 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F101 Principles of Production Provides hands-on experience with the technical and conceptual skills of the professional cinematographer. Students become familiar with lighting techniques for creating a mood and camera techniques necessary to control the quality of images produced. Coursework involves weekly group exercises with various camera and lighting packages as well as individual assignments.

F141 PRODUCTION SOUND 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F101 Principles of Production Provides basic training in the proper protocols and practices of sound recording on a professional film or television project. Students gain experience with various types of audio equipment and recording techniques. Coursework emphasizes hands-on projects and may include exams and written assignments.

F150 SCREENWRITING 1 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH101 Writers Workshop 1 Develops skills in shaping plot, structure, characters, and action description, while teaching efficiency and perseverance in the writing process. Students learn basic script formatting, write several short scripts, and draft an original feature film script.

GH152A HISTORY OF CRITICAL ANALYSIS IN CINEMA 1 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F105 Visual Design An introduction to the concepts, philosophies, and movements that have shaped cinema since its origins. Through lecture and screenings, students will learn the progression of both film theory and film analysis, covering such wide-ranging topics such as formalism, romanticism, mise-en-scene, montage, structuralism, and semiotics. The course enables students to develop a greater critical understanding of the cinema arts as well as fill their own arsenals with tools they will employ as filmmakers.

V102 INTRODUCTION TO TV PRODUCTION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F101 Principles of Production Provides hands-on experience in the preparation and production of studio broadcast television programs. Students explore the nature and pacing of studio production in a workshop-like environment. Coursework emphasizes studio production and may include exams and written assignments.

GH# ART HISTORY* 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None All BFA students are required to successfully complete one Art History course to fulfill Tier 1 course requirements. These courses offer an in-depth look at one area of art. Coursework may include research, writing, and reading assignments in addition to creative projects, class presentations, and field trips to exhibitions at Los Angeles museums and galleries.

* Art History courses that may be offered to fulfill this requirement are: GH124 Art History: Photography GH130 Art History: Classical GH131 Art History: Contemporary GH132 Art History: World GH134A Art History: Design GH334 Art History: Outsider Art

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TIER 2

F110 DIRECTING 1 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Tier 1 This introductory course covers dramatic analysis for plot and character as well as breakdowns for production needs. Students gain experience in directing actors and exploring the filmmaking process from the actor's point of view. Coursework includes casting and directing a short scene and working collaboratively as part of a film crew.

F127 UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT/ASSISTANT DIRECTING (UPM/AD) 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Tier 1 An exploration of the various duties of a unit production manager, assistant or associate director, stage manager, and production coordinator. Includes pre-production organization, script breakdown, developing schedules and budgets, contracts, insurance, legal agreements, editing and post- production organization, and development. Coursework covers processes and paperwork associated, using industry standards.

SENIOR THESIS

F135 PRODUCTION WORKSHOP 1 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Tier 1, Tier 2, and 144 credits required for BFA Production Workshop 1 is the first course in the 3-quarter series of Senior Thesis courses. The Senior Thesis program is designed with the goal of each student producing, developing, writing, directing, shooting, and editing a narrative or documentary short film. Instructors take on a mentorship role, providing supervision, guidance, and counsel and advanced instruction in each student's area of emphasis. Class sessions may feature guest speakers from a variety of entertainment industry disciplines. Production Workshop 1 is focused on pre-production, which may include writing and revising the script, casting, location scouting, budgeting, and crewing up for production.

F235 PRODUCTION WORKSHOP 2 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F135 Production Workshop 1 Production Workshop 2 is the second course in the 3-quarter series of Senior Thesis courses. Having completed the pre-production phase, students go into production on their own original films while filling key crew roles on other students' film productions, including director, cinematographer, writer, producer, actor, editor, or art director. Instructors take on a mentorship role, providing supervision, guidance, and counsel as needed. Writing emphasis students may choose to complete a feature film script or TV pilot as their thesis.

F335 PRODUCTION WORKSHOP 3 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F235 Production Workshop 2 Production Workshop 3 is the final culminating course in the Senior Thesis program. Having completed production on their original films, students focus on the post-production process. Instructors provide mentorship, supervision, guidance, and counsel and advanced instruction in each area of emphasis. Students are encouraged to submit final film projects to film festivals.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

A121 THE ESSENTIAL ACTOR’S TOOL KIT: MOVEMENT, VOICE AND MORE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH125 Introduction to Acting An actor’s body and voice is an instrument. In this course, students learn to tune that instrument using exercises and methods to prepare for what comes when the camera is rolling or the curtain goes up.

A122 STAGE CRAFTS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH125 Introduction to Acting, F101 Principles of Production A hands-on overview of the key areas of costume, make up, set and lighting design. Coursework includes multiple projects that employ stage craft techniques.

A192 SITCOMS & SKETCHES: ACTING FOR MULTI-CAMERA 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Tier 1 An overview of the unique acting requirements for sitcoms, sketch comedies, and live audiences on a multi-camera set. The course will use successful sitcom scripts to teach the actor how to make choices about character, pace, and timing to mimic the comedy and rhythm of a script. The role of improvisation in comic acting will also be explored.

A208 TV COMMERCIAL ACTING: SELLING THE PRODUCT 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Tier 1 An in-depth exploration of commercial casting and acting. The course covers fundamentals of slating, analyzing story boards, reading from cue cards, and improvising scenes for auditions. Students spend time working on-camera and critique the performances.

A231 COLD READING: THE REALITIES OF TV ACTING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH125 Introduction to Acting One of an actor's greatest challenges is being presented with material to audition or perform with no opportunity to prepare. This course gives students an overview of common cold reading practices used when auditioning for television series and commercials. Coursework includes games, improvisation strategies, and other techniques to enhance quick interpretation and critical thinking.

A257 ACTING FOR EMERGING MEDIA 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Tier 1 Explores emerging media as creative playgrounds for performers. Class exercises focus on collaborative possibilities that can be fostered through new media.

A268 VOICE ACTING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Tier 1 An overview of voice acting techniques for animation, audio books, video games, and commercial copy. Students explore the range of their voices and create voice-over demos.

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A301 ACTING TROUPE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH226 Advanced Acting Workshop Students develop and rehearse a play or thematic series of one acts that may be performed at local venues such as schools and retirement communities.

A302 CASTING & AUDITIONS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH125 Auditioning is a huge part of an actor’s career, and this course provides an overview of techniques and tricks of multiple kinds of acting auditions for feature films, sitcoms, TV dramas, commercials, and live theatre productions. Each week, students will audition for a different medium and/or genre.

A327 COMEDY IMPROVISATION: PERFORMANCE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH326 Comedy Improvisation Under the supervision of an instructor, students will form a comedy improvisation group. After advanced lessons, students take to the stage to learn what can only be absorbed from performing in front of a live audience.

A490 MASTER SCENE STUDY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH227 Acting: Advanced Technique An advanced scene course geared towards working through acting problems rather than a final performance. This is a course in which failing is often succeeding.

ACT335 MUSICAL THEATRE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH125 Introduction to Acting An intermediate exploration of how to tell a story through song and dance within different musical genres. Musical theatre history in America from the last 100 years is also included.

BUS

BUS261 MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR YOUR INDEPENDENT FILM 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None A hands-on approach to designing and executing a marketing campaign for student projects. Students learn how to identify concepts and hooks, build a presentation package in hard copy and online, and research people who might be interested. This class will focus first and foremost on the written content of marketing and PR, as students gain practical skills in research as well as the art of writing clearly, compellingly, concisely, and cogently. They will exit the class with a professional-level presentation package and website.

BUS315 CONSUMER TRENDS & MEDIA 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH101 Writers Workshop 1 An exploration of evolutions in technology, culture and media. Students will conduct research using both primary and secondary data to predict future trends in culture which influence consumption patterns, product design, advertising, and media programming. Special attention will be given to rapidly changing demographics within the global community.

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BUS435 BUSINESS PLANS FOR FILM AND TELEVISION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F127 UPM/AD A workshop in which students design and prepare business plans for film and TV productions. The business plan is a step-by-step guide to document your production as a business and projects costs to develop and operate. Upon completion of the course, the student will have a comprehensive business plan that can be used as a model for the future or used as a portfolio piece to show prospective employers.

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CIN327 CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR THE SMALL SCREEN 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F202 Cinematography 2 An exploration of television cinematography’s evolution both through analysis of seminal shows and practical workshops. The course will cover single camera drama and comedy, multi-camera drama and comedy, reality television, and documentary production from the cinematographer’s perspective. Students learn the hectic TV production schedule as well as the aesthetic techniques employed to make memorable small screen images.

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DES210 COSTUME MATERIALS & RESOURCES 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F101 Principles of Production, F105 Visual Design Covers the many resources available for the creation of costumes and costume props. Students explore fabrics, foams, metals, and wire. Projects may include tie-dyeing, batiquing and block printing, as well as other methods for creating costume effects.

DES220 DRAWING FOR STORYBOARDING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An introduction to the principles and techniques of drawing as applied to storyboarding. From point to line to shading, this course explores the concepts of light and shadow, perspective and volume. Students spend part of every class drawing, with direct response and guidance from their instructor.

DES222 DRAWING FOR SET DESIGN 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An introduction to drawing techniques as applied to art direction, set and scene design. This course explores the concepts of perspective, proportion, light and shadow, and scale as related primarily to interiors. Rendering techniques are explored for furnishings and textured treatments, such as brick and drapery. Students spend part of every class drawing, with direct response and guidance from their instructor.

DES230 SPECIAL EFFECTS COSTUME DESIGN 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An introduction to the world of professional costuming, illuminating how costumes help communicate a director’s story to an audience. Coursework emphasizes project management. Students work in teams to produce assigned performance costumes based on creative discussions between a “designer” and their “director.” The course delves into the collaborative process of production concept up to and including the fully realized design, documentation, and costumes.

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DES301 COSTUME DESIGN FOR FILM 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F105 Visual Design A comprehensive look at costume design exploring the art/craft of design and the contributions of costume and costume designers in production. The course will emphasize directorial and collaborative processes to arrive at a production concept, and includes fully realized design documentation and costumes, created through the various class projects.

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DIR245 DIRECTING & PSYCHOLOGY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F110 Directing 1 An intermediate exploration of creating characters using theories and approaches from psychotherapy. Writers and/or directors will study an assortment of psychotherapy approaches and apply them to developing character and directing actors.

DIR311 DIRECTING THE ROMANTIC COMEDY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F110 Directing 1 An exploration of various aspects of directing romantic comedy, especially through collaboration with actors. Students learn to develop the romantic comedy world and characters by applying specific cinematic language and technique. Coursework includes rehearsal and shooting of romantic comedy scenes.

DIR345 THE DIRECTOR PREPARES 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F110 Directing 1 Focuses on the role and responsibilities of the director from script to screen. A blend of theory and hands-on practice, students analyze a screenplay and learn how to pre-visualize a scene by using storyboards, shot lists, and floor-plans. Students then refine their skills by creating effective master shots and shooting coverage, as well as working with actors to discover the scene in the rehearsal process.

DIR354 DIRECTING COMEDY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F110 Directing 1 An intermediate exploration of creative tools and techniques necessary to create comedy. Students learn the principles of comic timing and apply their knowledge by writing and directing one 5-7 minute short or scene. Coursework also includes in-depth study of various comedies and tropes.

DIR386 DIRECTING: ADVANCED SCENE STUDY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F210 Directing 2 An advanced workshop in scene interpretation and analysis. Students explore advanced directing processes, aesthetics, and techniques to further develop their directing skills. Coursework includes rehearsing and shooting scenes from acclaimed television series.

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EDT264 PRODUCING AND EDITING THE TV EPISODE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F122A Editing Theory & Practice The old rules of broadcast are in flux, but the breakneck schedule and production requirements remain. Students plan, cast, produce and edit a half-hour episode while studying a variety of notable TV series in order to understand and embrace the transforming landscape of television.

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EDT368 EDITING ANIMATION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F122A Editing Theory & Practice An intermediate examination of the creative input editors have in shaping an animated project. Students work on a sample animation project from initial script to final color animation. The course also includes a survey of classic animation from the silent era into the digital landscape.

F110 DIRECTING 1 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Tier 1 Introduces dramatic analysis for plot and character as well as breakdowns for production needs. Students gain experience in directing actors and exploring the filmmaking process from the actor's point of view. Coursework includes casting and directing a short scene and working collaboratively as part of a film crew.

F111A DIRECTING: FROM CASTING THROUGH REHEARSALS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH125 Introduction to Acting Empowers directors with the ability to guide a film through the casting and rehearsal processes. Students learn how to use casting to find the best actor for their films and how to ready those actors for filming through rehearsals. Coursework emphasizes development of characters through careful communication with actors.

F112 DIRECTING: STAGE TO SCREEN 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F111A Directing: From Casting Through Rehearsals Explores communication between a director and an actor via the stage. Students use plays and specific stage scenes to understand line intent, event scenes, and scene objectives before shooting with a camera.

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F120A EDITING THE NARRATIVE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F125 Assistant Editing Essentials Students acquire the basic tools for editing using the AVID Media Composer system software for project-based coursework. Dailies from filmed projects from feature films, TV episodes, short films, or webisodes can be employed.

F124A EDITING: NONFICTION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F125 Assistant Editing Essentials A practical exploration of the Avid digital non-linear editing software. Students learn the art of non- narrative editing using supplied footage.

F125 ASSISTANT EDITING ESSENTIALS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F122A Editing Theory and Practice Explores the important roles the assistant editor plays throughout the entire length of a feature film: chief aid to the editor, manager of the cutting room, communication liaison with other departments (production, sound, VFX, the studio, and the lab), and central organizer of the entire post production process.

F127 UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT/ASSISTANT DIRECTING (UPM/AD) 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Tier 1 An exploration of the various duties of a unit production manager, assistant or associate director, stage manager, and production coordinator. Topics include pre- and post-production organization, script breakdown and development, scheduling, budgeting, and editing. Coursework covers contracts, insurance, legal agreements, and associated processes and paperwork using industry standards.

F131 DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION WORKSHOP 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F102 Cinematography 1, F141 Production Sound A hands-on course in which students produce an original short documentary from idea to post- production. Lecture topics include the modes, genres, screening, and analysis of the documentary film. Coursework includes production exercises in which students work together to create instant documentaries.

F132 ART DIRECTION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F105 Visual Design A practical introduction to the profession of production design, with an emphasis on communicating ideas. This course introduces the fundamentals of art direction. Class discussions lay out the duties and responsibilities of the art director, producer, and construction personnel. By the end of the course, students will be able to break down scripts, present set design concepts, and draw up a set that can be built by the construction coordinator.

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F132P PRODUCTION DESIGN 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F105 Visual Design A practical introduction to the profession of production design, with an emphasis on communicating ideas visually. Students learn the skills necessary to become a production designer, including conceptualizing and researching, sketching and basic drafting, and basic model building. By the final class, students have completed a fully designed set, including concept boards, sketches, plans and a model for an assigned scripted project. There is a scheduled field trip. This course is strongly recommended for producers, directors, and cinematographers.

F134A NAVIGATING VFX 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F101 Principles of Production, F105 Visual Design, F122A Editing Theory & Practice This course is for producers, directors, cinematographers, editors and others who want to navigate the VFX process in order to cull the best results. You will learn VFX terminology, how to obtain cost- efficient VFX, pre-visualization, VFX supervision, miniatures v. 3D CGI, and more.

F141A SOUND DESIGN BASICS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F141 Production Sound The ins and outs of digital audio editing with a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Students learn the principles of sound creation and manipulation. The course includes in-depth lectures and two projects per quarter.

F146 INTRODUCTION TO 3D ANIMATION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F122A Editing Theory & Practice Explores the fundamentals of animation and how to apply them to 3D animation. The course is presented through lectures, instruction, demonstration, videos, class participation, in-class coursework, and take-home projects.

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F175 AFTER EFFECTS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Dean or Instructor Approval Students learn this powerful application used to create motion graphics and visual effects for film and video. The course employs text and object animations, compositing videos and images, and adding audio and effects.

F202 CINEMATOGRAPHY 2 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F102 Cinematography 1 Deepens student understanding of image production in both digital and film formats. The course covers variables in lighting, exposure, camera position, and action blocking within scenes, as well as increased collaboration with a director. Coursework includes weekly hands-on exercises and tests.

F203A CAMERA ESSENTIALS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F101 Principles of Production An introduction to the responsibilities of camera crew members with emphasis on the positions of first and second assistant camera (AC). Covers camera prep, set-up, changing lenses, filters, magazines, setting T-stops, following focus, slating, marking actors, loading magazines, and keeping camera reports.

F210 DIRECTING 2 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F110 Directing 1, Dean's approval Explores the basic techniques of blocking and staging action for the camera, with emphasis on the practical problems and aesthetic questions that arise. Students work alone and in groups to develop solutions to dramatic and practical problems. Each student conceives, develops, shoots, and completes post production on a short film shot within an allotted time frame outside of class.

F221 POST PRODUCTION PROCESS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F127 UPM/AD Students are exposed to the entire digital post-production workflow, starting with scheduling and ending with delivery elements to distribution companies. This course uses real world solutions from studio and independently produced films as a backdrop. Students will be guided through budgeting, editing, color correction, ADR, VFX, negotiating with vendors, trailers, EPK footage, and problem solving situations that occur during post production.

F222 EDITING: MASTERING THE SCENE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F125 Assistant Editing Essentials An intensive look at creating scenes and action through editing. Covers how editors look at footage, create a sequence by understanding the pace and rhythm intended, and the dynamics of the story and characters. Uses the Avid software system.

F225 EDITING REALITY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F124A Editing Nonfiction Reality TV is a staple of the small screen where the editor takes a commanding role in the final product by creating the narrative from the often hours and hours of footage shot. This course offers the challenge of creating a final product from a production that is mostly unscripted.

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F231 EXPERIMENTAL VIDEO WORKSHOP 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F102 Cinematography 1 A lot more can be done with the camera than merely shooting narrative or documentary films. The camera is a tool with vast artistic possibilities. In this course, students will execute single channel or installation video art pieces, and have an expressive, creative experience with the camera unencumbered by the narrative screenplay. This course is designed to expand the student as artist with camera.

F239 SCRIPT SUPERVISOR ESSENTIALS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Dean's approval An overview of the key position of script supervisor, who is responsible for maintaining the production's continuity and progress. As part of the course, students perform as script supervisor on an advanced student production.

F242A SOUND DESIGN AESTHETICS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F141A Sound Design Basics A practical introduction to the design of sound for film and video. Students use digital editing equipment to develop sound tracks for a variety of original and assigned projects and learn about ADR in greater depth. Music, sound effects, and looping are employed to support both commercial and artistic film. Students learn the uses—and the limits—of sound design to create sound effects.

F249C SCREENWRITING 2: CHARACTERS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F150 Screenwriting 1 Students learn to write screenplays that are character-driven, with the story and plot emanating from the character’s conflicts and personality. Coursework includes regular in-class exercises, two formal short film scripts, classroom feedback, and discussion.

F250 WRITING THE SHORT FILM FOR PRODUCTION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F150 Screenwriting 1 Students develop and write a short film script in preparation for shooting. During the process of writing, emphasis is placed on the production elements of the script, keeping in mind realistic locations, budgets and visual elements.

F251 TV COMEDY WRITING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F150 Screenwriting 1 Television comedy writing, particularly situation comedy, is a form that has been produced since the beginnings of television. This course will put students through the process of creating a script in a team environment. Students, working in small groups, begin with the development of an idea and, by the end of the quarter, complete a full 30-minute episode of a current situation comedy on the air.

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F252 PROPERTIES THAT SELL: WRITING COVERAGE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH101 Writers Workshop 1, GH155 Script Analysis 1, GH253 Hollywood Business Practices & History Students learn to write coverage for an entry-level industry position. Coursework explores what makes scripts sellable or not and how to write clear and memorable coverage. Focus is placed on grammar, appealing to various tastes, and getting an internship.

F253 SKETCH COMEDY WRITING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F150 Screenwriting 1 A hands-on exploration of the techniques involved with sketch comedy for the modern venues of TV and the Internet. Comedy is not necessarily a magic gift of inspiration, but rather, it's understanding some of comedy's simple rules and seeing its structure.

F261 SPECIAL PROJECT - CINEMA 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Dean's approval A special, non-production project under the individual guidance of an instructor for the highly advanced student. Projects and grades must meet academic standards established by the instructor and the Dean. The student should expect to meet regularly with the instructor. Special Projects are designed to give the student a chance to continue learning in a specific area or to explore an area connected to cinema and/or television but not covered by the ongoing curriculum.

F265 COLOR TIMING 1 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F102 Cinematography 1, F122A Editing Theory & Practice Explores the challenges of post-production for the cinematographer. Students learn the art of color correction in order to protect and enhance the integrity of a visual plan. Coursework includes history and theory of color and color correction, as well as activities with industry-standard software packages.

F266 MOCKUMENTARY! 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Tier 1 An exploration of a remarkably resilient genre that has been used to explore every imaginable subject and theme. The course surveys the aesthetics, history, and storytelling techniques of the mockumentary. Students conceive, plan, and produce a mockumentary as a class.

F279 ADVANCED CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR TV COMMERCIALS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F202 Cinematography 2 An in-depth examination of the cameras and lenses used to create images appropriate for professional commercials. Lighting for mood will be emphasized. Each week approaches a different product and its specific characteristics in order to make winning shots, for example: shooting a glass perfume bottle, a pouring liquid, an automobile, or a beauty commercial. Students interact with a variety of cameras, lighting techniques, and support equipment.

F280 BASED ON: WRITING THE ADAPTATION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F150 Screenwriting 1 An in-depth workshop on adapting source material into film, television, and new media scripts. Source material may consist of books, magazine articles, theme park rides, or songs, etc. Coursework includes pitches, outlines, and at least one major adapted screenwriting project.

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F285 SHOOTING THE MASTERS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F202 Cinematography 2 Provides further mastery in cinematography through the analysis of sequences from classic films. Students gain experience analyzing filmic images and re-creating them. Coursework involves screening films and re-creating certain sequences on set using contemporary equipment.

F302 CINEMATOGRAPHY 3 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F202 Cinematography 2 Students continue honing their skills in cinematography by way of experimentation. Non-traditional techniques are explored as students gain mastery over the essential tenets of cinematography. Coursework may include film screenings and analysis and hands-on assignments.

F305 VISUAL FX & GREEN SCREEN CINEMATOGRAPHY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F102 Cinematography 1 Surveys the concepts and techniques relevant to capturing footage for compositing. Students gain hands-on experience in both on-set and post-production processes necessary for pulling a clean chroma key and generating basic composite shots.

F307 EXTERIOR CINEMATOGRAPHY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F102 Cinematography 1 Hands-on experience shooting with film and digital cameras in practical, real-life locations, such as convenience stores, gas stations, parks, and city streets, in exterior and interior day conditions. Students will also be trained in the use of SunPath computer software that is the Industry standard for tracking the movement of the sun during the arc of the day.

F308 DIRECTING ACTION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Tier 1, Tier 2, F210 Directing 2 Explores the challenges of directing sequences involving action and movement for both drama and comedy. Coursework includes hands-on directing projects designed to advance understanding of how camera placement and other tools allow action to speak to the audience in the way the filmmaker intends.

F309 DIRECTING COMEDY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F110 Directing 1 An intermediate exploration of creative tools and techniques necessary to create comedy. Students learn the principles of comic timing and apply their knowledge by writing and directing one 5-7 minute short or scene. Coursework also includes in-depth study of various comedies and tropes.

F310 DIRECTING 3 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F210 Directing 2 Lectures, discussion, screenings, assignments and class projects illuminate the process and aesthetics of directing. Workshop format and in-class tapings focus on developing a directing team. Each student selects, casts, directs, shoots and edits a short film, while also assisting and managing others’ projects.

F325 3D CINEMATOGRAPHY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F202 Cinematography 2 Intermediate training using the tools of an on-set 3D stereographer and post-production stereo supervisor. Students gain experience working with a director, DP, and crew to create a dynamic 3D image. Students interact with 3D camera systems being used in feature film 3D cinematography, multi camera 3D shoots, and shooting 3D for TV.

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F331 PREDITOR: SURVIVING THE JUNGLE OF EDITING, DIRECTING, AND PRODUCING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Tier 1 An exploration of the role of preditor, a position which merges the traditional post-production roles of producer and editor. Students approach the post-production process as preditors by creating, shooting, producing, and editing original projects. Projects may include branded content, behind- the-scenes footage, interviews, commercials, and/or short narratives.

F341 DEVELOPMENT: FROM ACQUISITION TO GREEN LIGHT 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH155 Script Analysis 1 Students are immersed in the development process from inception of idea to getting that coveted go-ahead that starts real pre-production. The course reviews coverage, identifying a literary property for potential visual exploitation, and learning what a “buyer” at a studio seeks.

F342A SOUND DESIGN TO FINAL MIX 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F242A Sound Design Aesthetics Explores the powerful role played by sound in narrative. Students shoot a short script that will allow sound to make a strong contribution to the emotional aspects of the story. Coursework enables each student a finished product for their reel and a truer understanding of the sound designer’s role.

F350 SCREENWRITING 3: GENRES 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F249C Screenwriting 2: Characters An intensive writing workshop focusing on writing techniques of a variety of genres, including action/adventure, comedy, gangster, drama, historical epics, horror, musicals, mysteries, westerns, romance, sci-fi, thrillers, suspense, fantasy, noir and cult 16mms. Each student will write in several genres, including those they are less familiar with. Coursework includes weekly in-class exercises as well as at least two short film scripts.

F351 WRITING THE HORROR FILM 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F249C Screenwriting 2: Characters An in-depth workshop on horror screenwriting. Students explore the structure, pace, and characters of the genre as they build their own horror screenplay.

F352A FEATURE FILM WRITING SYMPOSIUM 1 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F249C Screenwriting 2: Characters A three-quarter continuing course for advanced writing students who learn to work in a collaborative environment with a lot of personal attention and, especially, accountability for meeting deadlines. During the three quarters of the course, students will develop, write, rewrite, rewrite yet again, and polish a full-length feature film script. Students will be required at the beginning of each quarter to sign a “contract” with their goals and deadlines for the course, as well as a detailed plan as to how they will reach their goals.

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F352B FEATURE FILM WRITING SYMPOSIUM 2 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F352A Feature Film Writing Symposium 1 A three-quarter continuing course for advanced writing students who learn to work in a collaborative environment with a lot of personal attention and, especially, accountability for meeting deadlines. During the three quarters of the course, students will develop, write, rewrite, rewrite yet again, and polish a full-length feature film script. Students will be required at the beginning of each quarter to sign a “contract” with their goals and deadlines for the course, as well as a detailed plan as to how they will reach their goals.

F352C FEATURE FILM WRITING SYMPOSIUM 3 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F352B Feature Film Writing Symposium 2 A three-quarter continuing course for advanced writing students who learn to work in a collaborative environment with a lot of personal attention and, especially, accountability for meeting deadlines. During the three quarters of the course, students will develop, write, rewrite, rewrite yet again, and polish a full-length feature film script. Students will be required at the beginning of each quarter to sign a “contract” with their goals and deadlines for the course, as well as a detailed plan as to how they will reach their goals.

F353 WRITING THE ACTION ADVENTURE FILM 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F249C Screenwriting 2: Characters An in-depth workshop on action-adventure screenwriting. Students explore the structure, pace, and characters of the genre as they build their own action-adventure screenplay.

F354 WRITING FOR ANIMATION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F150 Screenwriting 1 An in-depth exploration of animated film and television writing. Students explore the structure, pace, design, and characters of the genre as they build their own animated screenplay.

F357 CINE LENS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F202 Cinematography 2 A hands-on exploration of various camera lenses and the different qualities of glass that have an effect on the look and feeling of a shot, potentially altering the audience reaction to the scene. Lectures and discussions include the study of various producers of modern cinema glass followed by hands-on, in-class shooting using each platform.

F365 COLOR TIMING 2 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F265 Color Timing 1 Provides a deeper understanding of color grading. Students gain experience in managing the image pipeline from production to the color grading suite. Further refinement of color grading techniques is included. Coursework may include hands-on exercises, exams, and written assignments.

F366 EDITING: THE HORROR FILM 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F122A Editing Theory & Practice An in-depth look at creating and mastering suspense via editing. Coursework includes viewing films, clips, and early rough cuts of movies in the genre. Students edit a professionally produced independent feature film in the horror genre and gain experience syncing, organizing, editing, and delivering a professional editor’s cut of a feature-length project.

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F401 EDITING: GENRES 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F120A Editing the Narrative In this advanced course using digital editing software, students will explore how genre affects the editing process. Students will edit multiple projects learning the challenges of genres such as comedy, music, and action.

F402 CAMERA MOVEMENT 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F102 Cinematography 1 Provides an in-depth look at the practical and aesthetic concerns regarding the moving camera. Students leave the course understanding the whys and hows of camera movement. Coursework may include film screenings and analysis, hands-on exercises, and written assignments.

F403A FEATURE FILM CINEMATOGRAPHY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F202 Cinematography 2 Explores the various cameras used for production of feature-length films. Students interact with cameras used by major studios as well as for independent features. The course will also discuss the transition from a 35mm film-based format to the ever-evolving digital landscape.

F405 THE CREATIVE & BUSINESS OF EDITING FOR ALL FILMMAKERS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Dean's approval Filmmaking students of all disciplines will bring in unfinished new editing projects to complete under the guidance of a working professional. Students leave the course understanding the importance of editing as part of building a career. Editing is a marketable trade one can use to make a living and become a better filmmaker.

F408 WRITING WITH LIGHT 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F102 Cinematography 1 This advanced lighting course uses both the digital and film cameras to give the students more experience in working with lights and cameras in a practical lighting studio. This course examines the psychological and physiological effects of light on human perception and reaction.

F408A ADVANCED STUDIO LIGHTING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F102 Cinematography 1 Enhances lighting skills through the use of high-end professional digital cameras. Through a series of hands-on demonstrations, in-class lectures, and the practical and personal experiences of lighting assignments, the student will gain a strong working knowledge of the variables in controlling the exposure, contrast ratios, and specific looks of images created with a camera in a studio setting.

F411 SEMINAR IN VISUAL EFFECTS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F110 Directing 1 Using recognizable examples from well-known movies and shows, students breakdown the process and analyze what it takes to produce and create visual effects. Topics include script breakdown, pre-visualization, on-set location supervision, visual-effect production, emerging technologies in visual effects, color correction, digital resolutions dirt removal, digital painting, tracking, 3D techniques and rendering, 2D and 3D compositing, and film output. The differences and the requirements for motion pictures and television production are also examined.

F425 DIRECTING ACTORS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F111A Directing: Casting to Rehearsals This course helps directors develop their ability to communicate with actors to build and adjust their actors' performances. Directors cast actors and work on scenes for several weeks, bringing the actors to a professional level of performance.

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F428 ARTIST MANAGEMENT 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH253 Hollywood Business Practices & History, GS256 Entertainment Law This course provides a comprehensive overview and practical analysis of the business of talent representation. Through assigned readings, lectures and discussions, students will examine the history, purpose and day to day tasks of both agents and managers to gain a better understanding of their place in the entertainment industry. In an ongoing “mock” representation exercise, students will select a client from a pre-determined pool to strategize major and minor career moves on behalf of a client.

F441 PRODUCING: FROM GREENLIGHT TO COMPLETION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F127 UPM/AD Advanced practices in producing, beginning after the script has been approved. The course trains students to shepherd a project from the green light through production and into post. Students use the latest scheduling and budgeting software programs and learn techniques and strategies to stay on time and budget throughout production.

F442 ADVANCED PRODUCTION SOUND 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F141 Production Sound An advanced production sound course that prepares students to record or work with sound professionals. Includes instructional visits to sound houses as well as information for directors, producers, and others who want to better understand production sound.

F443 SOUND MIXING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F141A Sound Design Basics A hands-on course teaching sound designers to setup and mix using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Topics include reviewing a stereo mix setup and how to set up time-based plugins, including reverbs and delays, and dynamic plugins such as compressors and gates. Advanced lab work includes in-depth analysis of what to accomplish in a mix. Assignments explore the role of automation to expand mixing capabilities and create perspectives in a mix.

F451 REWRITING: PUNCHING UP YOUR SCREENPLAY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F249C Screenwriting 2: Characters This course offers an intensive and comprehensive experience applying the art and craft of rewriting for the screen. In a workshop environment, students read and analyze each other's work. Using sophisticated tools of the professional screenwriter, students rewrite any script they would like to dramatically improve.

F476 SHOOTING FILM ON FILM 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F202 Cinematography 2 Students become well-versed in the challenges and experiences of shooting on film. This advanced course emphasizes technical proficiency. Students leave the course with a deep understanding of the photochemical process.

F494 NUKE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F122A Editing Theory & Practice Introductory instruction to Nuke, the powerful, industry-standard VFX software program for creating visual effects for film & television. The course employs compositing footage, images, CG elements, motion tracking, 3D match moving, planar tracking, camera projection, color correction, roto- scoping, painting, and color keying.

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GH011 COLLEGE WRITING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Focuses on the fundamental skills of writing for college while also sharpening critical thinking, analytical tools, and research skills. Students learn how to formulate a question relative to a topic, to develop a response to that question, to differentiate between fact and opinion, and to better understand what it means to write at both the college and the professional level. Coursework includes regular writing, reading, and quizzes.

GH101 WRITERS WORKSHOP 1 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An introduction to the skills of effective written communication through ongoing writing exercises and essays. Students learn how to make a strong rational case for a position or perspective through research and argumentation and how to write descriptively, craft a strong synopsis, and compose various types of business correspondence.

GH105 FLICK LIT: FROM PAGE TO SCREEN 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Focuses on the long history of adapting the short story, novella, and novel to the big screen. Students compare original source materials with the films based on them and analyze successes and failures. Weekly lectures and discussion are complemented by readings, written analyses, a midterm exam, and a final paper.

GH108A CREATING YOUR HOLLYWOOD BUSINESS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Explores the vital aspects of entertainment businesses and serves as a guide for how to start a business in the creative field. Students develop and present a business plan and marketing plan for a specific film project or entertainment focused startup or for managing one’s own career.

GH109 MUSIC HISTORY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Surveys the history of music with a focus on technique, and provides an understanding of the language used by musicians to describe and perform musical and film scores. Students learn to write basic musical compositions as a means for analyzing and understanding music more generally.

GH111 WESTERN CIVILIZATION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Surveys the development of the major themes of Western civilization since ancient times: basic questions of government, citizenship, human rights, justice, and the development of business and industry. The approach is principally historical and examines the evolution of these issues over time.

GH112 PHILOSOPHY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An introduction to the major movements in Western philosophical thought, beginning with the classical world and proceeding through the thinkers of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Neoclassical periods. Students also examine the Enlightenment, the Romantic Movement, and modern approaches such as Marxism, Psychoanalysis, and Existentialism. Lectures and discussion are complemented by written assignments and in-class presentations/debate.

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GH113 MUSIC APPRECIATION & ANALYSIS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Surveying American popular music from the jazz era through the chart busters of the turn of the millennium, this course introduces the fundamentals of critical music studies. Students examine the historical and cultural influences creating the framework for the different genres of popular American music.

GH114 HISTORY OF MUSIC 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Examines the historical development of the art of music, tracing music’s increasing complexity, and changing functions, through history. Students research and analyze the relationship of music to the political, economic, and cultural conditions of its historical moment.

GH124 ART HISTORY: PHOTOGRAPHY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Provides an in-depth look at the development of photography as an art form that is intrinsic to modern communication and the dissemination of information, as well as being essential to modern media arts. Students explore photography from its origins to the present day with the overarching goal of understanding the medium’s aesthetic criteria. Coursework includes research and reading in addition to creative projects, class presentations, and writing assignments.

GH125 INTRODUCTION TO ACTING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Basic training in the elements and techniques of acting, with an emphasis on its role in filmmaking. Students experience exercises and assignments as actors, including individual and duo scene preparation and performance.

GH130 ART HISTORY: CLASSICAL 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Covers the history and development of the art of the Western world from the ancient epoch through the Medieval period and up to the Renaissance. Students learn the basic methodologies of Art History while also becoming familiar with the origins and development of Western art. Coursework includes research and reading in addition to creative projects, class presentations, one or more field trips, and writing assignments.

GH131 ART HISTORY: CONTEMPORARY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An in-depth look at contemporary art including painting, photography, sculpting and a host of new art forms. Students attend exhibitions at Los Angeles galleries as part of the process of building an awareness of the diverse field of today’s art world. Coursework includes research and reading in addition to creative projects, class presentations, one or more field trips, and writing assignments.

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GH132 ART HISTORY: WORLD 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Provides a global perspective of art, focusing on folk and traditional cultures from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas. Students explore the major traditions in the visual arts outside of the Western canon. Coursework includes research and reading in addition to creative projects, class presentations, one or more field trips, and writing assignments.

GH134A ART HISTORY: DESIGN 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Examines modern theories and art trends to illuminate the relationships between various disciplines of design, including film, stage, architectural, industrial, interior, and fashion. Students build a working design vocabulary while exploring various design philosophies, modern design movements, and the corresponding designers from which they evolved. Coursework includes research and reading in addition to creative projects, class presentations, and writing assignments.

GH135 DRAWING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None A practical studio course that introduces the principles and techniques of drawing, from point to line to shading. Students study the concepts of light and shadow, perspective, and volume, while practicing techniques to gain mastery of them. In addition to rigorous artmaking, coursework includes study of art history and theory.

GH136 PAINTING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None A hands-on course that introduces the basic elements of acrylic painting. With specific instruction about the preparation and use of materials, students explore basic concepts such as composition, light and shadow, and color mixing. A portion of every class is spent painting with direct response and guidance, and with the goal of developing the individual’s eye and expressive technique. In addition to rigorous artmaking, coursework includes study of art history and theory.

GH138 ART HISTORY: MODERN 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Explores movements in Modern Art encompassing numerous forms: painting, photography, sculpting and a host of other art forms. Students become familiar with important developments in art, culture, society, and politics from the end of the nineteenth century through first half of the twentieth. Coursework includes research and reading, a visit to a Los Angeles exhibit, class presentations, and written assignments.

GH139 ART, CULTURE, AND SOCIETY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None A broad introduction to major movements in Western art history from the Renaissance to the Modern period, considering primarily painting, sculpture, and architecture. Students develop visual literacy and a critical eye by examining works of specific artists and considering the cultural factors that affect the visual arts from production to reception. Coursework includes research and reading in addition to creative projects, class presentations, one or more field trips, and writing assignments.

GH142 ART HISTORY: STYLE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Considers the question of style in film, architecture, fashion, and more, by exploring major trends in art and design. To sharpen their critical eye, students study the conceptual links between the major modern design movements and the corresponding designers who pioneered and popularized them. Coursework includes research and reading in addition to creative projects, class presentations, and writing assignments.

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GH166 THE ART OF THE PITCH 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH101 Writers Workshop Students learn how to encapsulate their ideas into clear concepts, and then present them to an audience. The course features guest speakers from the entertainment industry as well as other fields. Coursework includes multiple pitches encompassing existing film and television properties and original ideas.

GH189 THE HERO’S JOURNEY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An examination of the storytelling paradigm known as the “monomyth” and its Hollywood offshoot, the hero’s journey. Students learn the components of the hero’s journey, and analyze some of its variations in American literature, film, and television. Coursework includes regular reading assignments, quizzes, a mid-term, class presentations, and essays.

GH201 WRITERS WORKSHOP 2 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH101 Writers Workshop 1 Furthers students’ college-level writing abilities and assists them in developing tools for creative and analytical expression. Daily assignments and exercises will provide experience, comfort, and confidence with research, description, thesis development, and argumentation with an emphasis on the use of writing as a method to achieve individual and career goals.

GH202 PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR FILMMAKERS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None If you plan to produce, write or direct, you are going to have to present your ideas verbally along the road. This course will aid you in organizing your thoughts and using your verbal powers when interacting with potential investors for your films, being interviewed about your projects on radio or TV, and, overall becoming a more persuasive communicator. Conquer your worries about speaking one-on-one or to a group.

GH211 GREAT AMERICAN PLAYS ALL FILMMAKERS SHOULD KNOW 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH101 Writers Workshop 1, GH155 Script Analysis 1 In a cinema-oriented world the root of narrative expression -- the theatre play -- is often overlooked. In this course students will read and analyze six or more American plays from the past 100 years to better understand their structure, theme, and impact on American culture.

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GH226 ADVANCED ACTING WORKSHOP 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH125 Introduction to Acting An advanced workshop in which students strengthen their acting tools and hone their craft. Coursework includes body, vocal, and acting exercises, performances in class, and journaling about characters and experiences. Students will also develop and perform a one-person piece that will be filmed.

GH227 ACTING: ADVANCED TECHNIQUE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH125 Introduction to Acting Offers character development through various acting techniques, styles, and improvisation exploring more diverse and intense characters in individual and duo scene work. Students also work on vocal and physical development to heighten their expression as actors. Some acting theories employed will include those of Constantin Stanislavski ("The Magical If"), Lee Strasberg and "The Method," and the (Sanford) Meisner Technique.

GH228 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA 1 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH125 Introduction to Acting Provides an overview of techniques and strategies used by screen actors. Through exercises and scene study, this course will help actors hone their craft for the camera and help directors understand the experience and boundaries of the screen actor.

GH229 ACTING: CLASSIC TEXTS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH125 Introduction to Acting plus one (1) advanced acting course An exploration of classic texts and characters in theatre and performance history. Coursework includes acting, body, and vocal exercises as well as journal assignments. Delves into Shakespeare and other canonical playwrights to develop a deeper understanding of the history of theatre in relation to film and television today.

GH238A THEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP 1 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH125 Introduction to Acting plus one (1) advanced acting course In quarter 1 of two successive quarters, students rehearse, stage, and perform a play for the college and community. Students act on stage and serve in backstage roles to learn the techniques and challenges of launching a professional stage production. Prior to the final production, students prepare and perform scenes and skits for an audience.

GH238B THEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP 2 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH238A Theatre Production Workshop 1 In quarter 2 of two successive quarters, students rehearse, stage, and perform a play for the college and community. Students both act and serve in backstage roles to learn the techniques and challenges of launching a professional stage production. Prior to the final production, students prepare and perform scenes and skits for an audience.

GH252A HISTORY OF CRITICAL ANALYSIS IN CINEMA 2 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH152A The History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 Examines the theories and philosophies that have influenced art in general and filmmaking specifically. Influential films of widely varying sorts are paired with key writings of film theory and criticism. Students take turns leading class discussions on assigned topics related to the films and readings. Other coursework includes a research annotation project and a final paper. This course can also count towards a Motion Picture History requirement.

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GH253 HOLLYWOOD BUSINESS PRACTICES & HISTORY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Tier 1 Introduces and analyzes the intricate and sometimes confounding business of the television and film industry. Students will learn the language and operations of Hollywood, as well as its foundational business model. Topics include representation, trade publications, publicity, the project development process, job titles, the roles of unions and guilds, and most importantly, how to find a place in the industry.

GH255 SCRIPT ANALYSIS 2 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH155 Script Analysis 1 An intermediate analysis of modern and contemporary scripts in a variety of genres. Students examine original scripts and finished films, comparing their own analysis and dramatic plans with those of the actual filmmaker.

GH258 ART OF CREATIVE PRODUCING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F127 UPM/AD Explores the challenges of producing from inception and sale of a project through production and distribution. Students learn typical producer roles and functions as well as the uses of publicity and marketing.

GH261 MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F127 UPM/AD An introduction to the basic tenets of marketing and public relations, including an overview of their roles in general, as well as how they can and should be applied to specific career goals and professions. The course will review the terms, tools and techniques associated with understanding and utilizing marketing and public relations to better promote oneself as well as one’s project. It will review such topics as buzz marketing, brand development, publicity, effective networking and social media, among other areas.

GH301A CREATIVE WRITING THAT SELLS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH101 Writers Workshop 1 Develops a capacity, interest, and love for creative writing. In addition to weekly assignments, students will read a variety of texts, including novels, essays, short fiction, and poetry in preparation for writing and workshopping a substantive creative piece. Topics include the technical aspects of storytelling, such as structure, plot, dialogue, and characterization, but will also expand well beyond that purview to examine the heart of these narrative forms.

GH303 CITIZEN JOURNALISM 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH101 Writer’s Workshop 1 Instills the foundational skills of journalism and its practice. Through readings, discussion, interviews, and writing, students learn how to execute, interrogate, and adjudicate journalistic practice. Coursework involves regular reading, participation in engaged and informed discussion, extensive research, and production of several pieces of journalism.

GH304 MYTHOLOGY & SYMBOLISM 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH101 Writer’s Workshop 1 Examines foundational narratives by studying influential myths and legends across global civilizations and cultures. Students will read and discuss mythic stories of ancient, preindustrial, and contemporary societies, gaining perspective on how stories organize human experience. Coursework may include quizzes, an exam, class presentations, and a research paper.

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GH305 COSTUME HISTORY THROUGH THE EYE OF THE CAMERA 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None A historical view of European fashion and costume development for use by fashion filmmakers, writers, and animators. Covers time periods from antiquity to the Renaissance, focusing on the Mediterranean region. Costumes from period films are compared with slides of actual clothing and artifacts from the period. Reading and research projects support these critical comparisons.

GH326 COMEDY IMPROVISATION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH125 Introduction to Acting An intermediate exploration of comedy performance and improvisation. Under supervision of the instructor, students will form a comedy improvisation group, do in-class exercises and activities, and further develop skills in quick thinking.

GH334 ART HISTORY: OUTSIDER ART 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Addresses aesthetic, historical, cultural, and political aspects of radical art. The art of visionaries, eccentrics, psychotics, and others outside the traditional canon will be examined and discussed.

GH355 SCRIPT ANALYSIS 3 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH255 Script Analysis 2, Completion of Tier 2 Combines advanced script analysis with the student’s area of film specialization. Taught collegially by multiple faculty members, students learn to attend to the specific benefits of script analysis for different purposes. Coursework includes rigorous reading and comparison between script and finished film, along with class participation and presentation.

GH365 ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS STUDIES 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH253 Hollywood Business Practices & History Entertainment Business Studies is a practical guide to navigating the business of entertainment. Students will learn the business of taking a movie from concept to premiere and beyond, the ins and outs of financing, creating and marketing a movie both inside and outside the studio system and how to create an LLC, option properties and much more.

GH370 THEATRE HISTORY: GREAT AMERICAN PLAYS THAT BECAME GREAT AMERICAN FILMS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH152 History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 Survey of enduring American plays that have been adapted to film, to understand the specific qualities inherent in a work written for the stage vs. its adaptation for the screen. Coursework includes readings of plays and screenplays, and comparisons between play and film, along with class participation and presentation.

GH420 CREATIVE WRITING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH101 Writers Workshop 1 An advanced exploration of creative writing. Students address the question of developing one’s voice as a writer and practice creative writing as a rigorous process. In addition to developing a portfolio of written work, students perform regular exercises and close analyses of the work of other writers with diverse styles and methods.

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GN101 ASTRONOMY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An introduction to the basic concepts of astronomy and astrophysics. Emphasis is on astronomical science, the solar system, the structure and evolution of stars, galaxies and the universe, including the endpoints of stellar evolution: white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes.

GN104 EARTH SCIENCES 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An introduction to the scientific approach to the study of the Earth, with a focus on physical processes and theories. Provides an overview of scientific approaches to the study of geology. Aspects of mineralogy, paleontology, seismology, and ecology are considered. Human interactions with the Earth are reviewed as well.

GN105A MATH ESSENTIALS+ 4 credit hours Prerequisites: See the Proficiency/Placement Assessment Section Fundamentals of college-level mathematics. Topics include Non-Euclidean and projective geometry, as well as many areas relevant to cinema, media, and the arts. Coursework involves regular quizzes and exams.

GN113 SCIENCE OF FILMMAKING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Demonstrates the science behind the technology utilized in film production from 3-D, to film processing, to how light captures images, to how sound can be captured on magnetic strips, and more.

GN114 ECOLOGICAL SCIENCE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An introduction to the study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment. How ecological processes affect individuals, populations, communications, ecosystems, and the planet as a whole is explored.

GN197 EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An introduction to the scientific study of biological life from the perspective of evolutionary theories. Consideration is given to the biological aspects of adaptation, including factors such as genetics, molecular biology, physiology, phylogeny, population dynamics, behavior, and ecology.

GN206 ANTHROPOLOGICAL SCIENCE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An introduction to the scientific study of humans with a focus on physiological and cultural adaptation. This course provides an overview of scientific approaches to the study of anthropology. The biological aspects of humans, including biocultural evolution, human genetics, and primate behavior, are considered. Modern human variation and adaptations are reviewed from a science- based perspective.

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GN280 SCIENCE: THE HISTORY OF LIFE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An introduction to science by way of the scientific study of life on Earth, with a focus on physical processes and theories. Provides an overview of scientific approaches to the study of paleontology. Aspects of mineralogy, geology, seismology, and ecology are considered, as are human interactions as part of life on the Earth. Lecture and class participation are integrated with relevant documentary film clips and outdoor activities.

GN329 MINERALS, CRYSTALS, AND GEMS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An introduction to the scientific study of minerals, crystals, and gems. Content highlights physical processes and theories as well as human interaction with minerals, giving a simultaneous overview of geology, paleontology, and ecology. Sessions involve lecture and class participation, with relevant clips and outdoor activities integrated into the schedule.

GN360 SPECIAL PROJECT - NATURAL SCIENCE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Dean's approval An umbrella course for advanced students who wish to pursue additional study of natural sciences and math. Working with an individual instructor, the student pursues an intensive independent study into the pre-agreed subject. Projects and assessments must meet academic standards equivalent to the corresponding classroom course.

GS101 U.S. HISTORY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None A survey of the historical development of the United States with an emphasis on its political and legal evolution as well as the timeline of issues facing the country today, using Social Sciences methods. Coursework includes intensive reading and research, written work, and quizzes/exams.

GS104 LAW AND EVERYDAY LIFE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Introduces the basic concepts of law that govern everyday life. Provides an introduction to the state and federal court system and delves into commonly faced legal conflicts, including but not limited to: legal topics pertaining to children (e.g. adoption); citizen’s rights; consumer’s rights; copyrights and patents; debts, loans and credit; employee’s rights; traffic and vehicles; landlords and tenants; small businesses; and entertainment law.

GS109 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An in-depth look at the basic concepts of abnormal psychology. Emphasis is on the DSM-IV disorders including origin, symptoms, and treatment of mental illness. Coursework involves regular reading assignments, an in-class midterm presentation, and written essay.

GS150 HUMAN RELATIONS: CONFLICT & COMMUNICATION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Explores communication styles and their effects on successful communication. Students learn to adjust their own style to suit circumstances or audience. Team-building, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills are also addressed.

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GS179 COMMUNICATION & EVERYDAY LIFE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An overview and application of various communication theories in everyday life as a basis for understanding how interpersonal, intercultural, organizational, group, and mass communication practices affect communication. Students practice skills of effective interaction with others across different contexts.

GS207 SOCIOLOGY: VIOLENCE IN THE AMERICAN FAMILY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An exploration and analysis of violence in American families from a sociological perspective, covering the extent of the problem and different forms taken by violence and abuse. Theoretical explanations of the dynamics that contribute to such violence are investigated.

GS213 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Introduces students to mass communication and media theory. Surveys the history of media research/theory, and explores the major mass media in relation to both the individual and society as a whole. Students gain understanding of communication from social, technological, business, and creative standpoints, with the added goal of becoming more effective communicators.

GS216 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION: IDENTITY, CONSUMPTION, AND GLOBALIZATION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Examines various viewpoints on the economic, cultural, and political impact of globalization upon intercultural communication. Focuses on the negotiation of identities and product/media consumption in both local and transnational contexts.

GS251 THE SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF SEX AND GENDER ROLES 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Examines multiple aspects of sex and gender: distinctions, social and cultural repercussions of those distinctions, historical changes, current issues, and the depiction of sex and gender in cinema and media. Students become conversant with historical patterns of sex and gender to gain perspective on current controversies and changes, and to enhance critical awareness and sensitivity. Class sessions incorporate discussion, readings, films, and exercises. Coursework includes class presentation and written essay.

GS256 ENTERTAINMENT LAW 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH101 Writers Workshop 1 Introduces the fundamental concepts of entertainment law pertaining to the entertainment industry. Topics include but are not limited to: copyright and intellectual property rights; idea theft and how to protect your ideas; legal aspects of setting up a production company; agreements pertaining to development, pre-production, production, post-production, distribution, and exhibition; literary option/purchase agreements; employment agreements; location agreements; and rights involving publicity, privacy, and defamation. Negotiating strategies are also examined.

GS280 SOCIOLOGY OF KNOWLEDGE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An overview of the relationships between knowledge, thought, learning, judgment, and social life. Students learn to appreciate and understand how we think and what we think as it is reflected in, and reflects back upon, the social organization from which thought patterns arise. Coursework includes reading, written assignments, and class participation/presentation.

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GS361 SPECIAL PROJECT - SOCIAL SCIENCE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Dean's approval Umbrella course for advanced students who wish to pursue additional study of Social or Behavioral Sciences. Working with an individual instructor, student pursues an intensive independent path of study into a pre-agreed subject. Projects and assessments must meet academic standards equivalent to the corresponding classroom course.

GS362 SOCIAL PROBLEMS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An in-depth study of current social problems. Emphasis is on causes, consequences, and possible solutions to problems associated with families, schools, workplaces, communities, and the environment. Students learn how social problems are part of the organization of society, and how to recognize, define, analyze, and propose solutions to them. Coursework includes readings, written assignments, and class participation/presentation.

GS444 THE POSTHUMAN EXPERIENCE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH101 Writers Workshop 1 Investigates ever-evolving definitions of 'human' and our conflicted relationships with non-human species and the environment. Readings of philosophical works are supplemented with discussions of science fiction novels and iconic science fiction movies, including questions about the growing technology-mediated relationship between humans and the world. Coursework includes reading, written assignments, and class participation/presentation.

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HUM123 INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Explores and defines logical arguments and how to translate them into a formal language within which students can evaluate and deduce whether an argument is valid. Students study all forms of logical fallacy and how it has been used throughout history to shape and distort opinion. From there, students proceed to study a second, more detailed Formal Language. Coursework includes discussion, exams, and an in-class presentation.

HUM252A HISTORY OF CRITICAL ANALYSIS IN CINEMA 2 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH152A The History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 Examines the theories and philosophies that have influenced art in general and filmmaking specifically. Influential films of widely varying sorts are paired with key writings of film theory and criticism. Students take turns leading class discussions on assigned topics related to the films and readings. Other coursework includes a research annotation project and a final paper. This course can also count towards a Motion Picture History requirement.

HUM291 ART OF THE SHORT STORY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F150 Screenwriting 1 Focuses on reading and understanding great short story writing. Each class will involve discussion groups that analyze short stories, going back to Edgar Allan Poe, Ernest Hemingway and Flannery O’Connor, and moving forward to contemporary short fiction writers like Alice Munro and Dennis Lehane.

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HUM312 MOTION PICTURE HISTORY: SPECIAL TOPIC 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 A close look at a specific topic in the history of film and/or television. Students engage with select media histories, and historiography itself, with a combination of lectures, readings, and screenings. Coursework also may include short written assignments, class presentations, and research papers.

HUM313 MOTION PICTURE HISTORY: GENRE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 A close look at a specific film or television genre. While developing their understanding of the functions of genre in general, students also gain expertise in the specific genre under consideration by a combination of lectures, readings, and screenings. Coursework also may include short written assignments, class presentations, and research papers.

HUM314 MOTION PICTURE HISTORY: STYLE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 Examines one particular cinematic style in detail, based either on a coherent formal approach, film movement, or body of work (e.g., the work of one director). While sharpening their skills in both formal analysis and cultural analysis, students gain expertise in the specific style, movement, filmmaker, or filmmakers under consideration. Coursework combines readings and screenings with short written assignments, class presentations, and research papers.

HUM317 MOTION PICTURE HISTORY: REGIONAL MEDIA 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 A detailed focus on the cinema and media of a specific nation/region of the globe with a focus on both local and transnational issues. While gaining facility with historical and critical-theoretical methods, students also gain expertise in the specific styles, movements, and media-makers that have defined the region’s local media industries and culture. Coursework combines readings and screenings with short writing assignments, class presentations, and research papers.

IN499A ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Tier 2, 144 Credits Completed, 3.0 CGPA, Dean's approval Internship courses create a bridge between college and the entertainment industry, offering advanced BFA students the opportunity to earn college credit while gaining real world entertainment experience. For each one (1) quarter internship, a student earns four (4) credit hours for 160 applied hours of interning and related academic requirements, commensurate with the applied hours of a classroom-based course. Weekly assignments and feedback are provided by an instructor. To receive course credit for an internship, the student must register for the IN499A Entertainment Industry Internship course before the quarter begins. Course credit will not be applied retroactively. To receive a passing grade for the internship course, the student must complete the minimum applied hours within the quarter of enrollment.

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IN499B ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP 2 4 credit hours Prerequisites: IN499A, 3.0 CGPA, Dean's approval At the discretion of the Dean, an advanced student who meets all eligibility criteria may enroll in a 2nd internship for course credit. For each one (1) quarter internship, a student earns four (4) credit hours for 160 applied hours of interning and related academic requirements, commensurate with the applied hours of a classroom-based course. Weekly assignments and feedback are provided by an instructor. To receive course credit for an internship, the student must register for the IN499B Entertainment Industry Internship course before the quarter begins. Course credit will not be applied retroactively. To receive a passing grade for the internship course, the student must complete the minimum applied hours within the quarter of enrollment.

M110 BASIC APP BUILDING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F101 Principles of Production, F122A Editing Theory & Practice Students learn to make their work portable and interactive. Projects will include simple video and audio apps for iPhone and iPad. Owning an iPhone or iPad is not required but highly recommended.

M141 CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR NEW MEDIA 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F202 Cinematography 2 The challenges of lighting and shooting with small – sometimes miniscule – budgets for the smallest of screens are explored hands on.

M202 PODCASTS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Tier 1 A course that combines old and new media techniques. Students create their own podcast and learn interviewing skills, best practices in recording techniques, and how to effectively market and promote their podcast.

M204 WRITING FOR NEW MEDIA 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F150 Screenwriting 1 Students develop and write content specifically for the web, creating an original, five-episode, scripted web series along with a handful of stand-alone pieces that take advantage of the creative possibilities and limitations of new media platforms. Special attention will be placed on how the aesthetics of new media influence show formats, character development and story structure.

M205 MAKING WEBISODES THAT CREATE IMPACT 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Tier 1 Explores the rapidly evolving business of new media, including live, on-demand, and streaming. Coursework delves into the history of new media and new media content genres, including web series, social media, broadcast apps, and YouTube content. Lessons identify the needs of the emerging content platforms and the latest trends in interactive entertainment and transmedia. Hands-on workshop assignments include developing, producing, and marketing interactive entertainment videos, both individually and in teams.

M217 SOUND FOR NEW MEDIA 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F141A Sound Design Basics A hands-on course exploring the challenges of both production and post-production sound for small screens and devices.

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M312 TRANSMEDIA 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None A transmedia story represents the integration of entertainment experiences across multiple media platforms. Each class session will introduce a concept central to our understanding of transmedia entertainment that will be explored through a combination of lectures, screenings, and conversations with industry insiders who are applying these concepts through their own creative practices.

M441 DIGITAL LITERACY AND CONTENT CREATION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Tier 1 A creative exploration of social media storytelling, virality traits, and monetization strategies required for success in new media. Each class focuses on one subgenre of online filmmaking and explores effective storytelling within that mode. Midterm and final projects are uploaded and published via individual student social media channels and cross-promoted through an online outreach initiative.

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PRD310 PRODUCING NON-FICTION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH166 Art of the Pitch A rich survey of non-fiction films and TV shows, their workflow and role-players, from development to production. The course also includes working with non-actor talent. Students produce their own non-fiction project based on an original idea or subject.

S155 SOUND ANALYSIS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F141 Production Sound, F141A Sound Design Basics Critical analysis of the position of sound in space, yielded by volume, timbre, pitch, and in stereophonic reproduction systems. This course delves deeply into conceptualization of sound through listening and practical applications.

S199 PREPRODUCTION SOUND 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F141A Sound Design Basics Based on a premise that preventative measures are a lot more effective than curative measures when it comes to creating a strong soundtrack for a film or documentary, students face the role of the sound professional in not just planning production sound but postproduction sound before the camera has started rolling.

S205 DIALOG AND ADR EDITING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F141A Sound Design Basics An overview of editing dialogue and ADR recording. Students learn strategies for recording and editing to create the best sounding dialogue possible for a film.

S250 THEATRICAL SOUND DESIGN 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F141 Production Sound Students learn to create sound designs that support and enhance stage and other live presentations. For hands-on experience this course coordinates with classes that include stage productions.

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S255 ADVANCED LISTENING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None Students analyze professional sound designs to gain a better understanding of what it takes to create great and authentic sound for media. Ear training and acoustic exercises aid in understanding sound on a deeper level.

S301 THE TEMP SCORE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F141A Sound Design Basics, GH109 or GH114 Explores the challenges and rewards of a temporary score. Students learn how to lock in the musical parameters of a film with music that reflects a particular style and psychological intent. Coursework includes creating temp scores that give musical guidance and compositional leeway.

S401 SCORE COMPOSITION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F141 Production Sound The basics of spotting a scene and scoring to picture. Students learn the fundamentals of communication between a composer and a director. In a series of guided lectures and class exercises based around short films, students sketch character motifs, create a motor, and explore various musical tropes. Some musical skill and theory knowledge is strongly recommended for this class.

SND

SND282 CINEMATIC SOUNDSCAPING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F122A Editing Theory & Practice, F141 Production Sound An intermediate exploration of sound in relation to color and texture in cinema. Students dive into theory and practice of sound patterns via soundtracks, musical compositions, color, and texture. Recording techniques and Avid Pro Tools refinement are embraced to support creative adventures.

SOC

SOC270 CRIMINOLOGY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH101 Writers Workshop 1 An examination of the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, theories of causation, types of juvenile and adult offenses, and efforts by society to cope with law violations. The course also surveys programs for prevention, correction, and rehabilitation. Coursework includes reading, written assignments, and class participation/presentation.

SOC380 POPULAR CULTURE 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH101 Writers Workshop 1 An intermediate analysis of American popular culture, its relationship to social institutions and collective behavior, and its roles in daily life. Social, technological, political, and economic aspects of society are examined with regard to adoption of and changes in popular culture, including consumption of mass media, fashion, music, advertising, and food. Coursework includes reading, written assignments, and class participation/presentation.

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V103 TV DIRECTING & PRODUCING 1 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F110 Directing 1, V102 Introduction to TV Production Explores the role of the Producer and Director in a multi-camera studio production environment. Students learn the nature of studio and remote production by creating, preparing, rehearsing, and producing TV projects. Production teams are formed and positions rotated so that every student has the chance to direct, switch, mix audio, stage manage, and run camera.

V118 TV COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F102 Cinematography 1, F141 Production Sound A production-based course for commercials from concept to finished spots. Students write their own scripts, prepare storyboards, prepare schedules and budgets, recruit crew and cast, produce, direct, and shoot their spots. Spots are completed in post-production, including editing, sound effects, music, and dubbing.

V201 TV ESSENTIALS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None An in-depth look at television language, history, and business. Students gain knowledge of the television industry and the business models that drive it, touching on standard methods such as Nielsen ratings and license fees as well as the new frontier of mobile technology, on demand delivery, and broadband.

V201C TV HISTORY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 Explores the development of various television methods and genres, including international programming. Students learn the dynamics of program formats such as drama, comedy, TV movies, news, and sports.

V205 TV SOUND DESIGN 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F141A Sound Design Basics A survey of the creative and technical aspects of creating Sound Design for TV. Coursework explores the workflow and practices needed to meet the hectic TV schedule.

V207 TV DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: None A hands-on approach to developing and shooting TV Documentary. The instructor guides the student through all areas of the format: writing, scheduling, principal photography, and editing. Students will complete this course having shot a viable TV-style documentary as well as learning the business dynamics of this genre.

V208 EDITING: TV COMMERCIALS 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F122A Editing Theory & Practice In this hands-on course, students learn and employ Adobe Premiere to become skilled in the precision and requirements of editing the TV and Internet commercial spot.

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V209 NONFICTION TV PRODUCTION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F102 Cinematography 1, F122A Editing Theory & Practice Nonfiction TV programming is a staple of broadcast networks, first-run syndication, cable and especially digital tier cable. It is not to be confused with reality programming. Students create a nonfiction TV program segment and learn such specifics of the genre as strong interview techniques, clearance issues, and editing a final product that has an engaging structure.

V210C TV HISTORY: THE GREATEST TV SHOWS EVER 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH152A History of Critical Analysis in Cinema 1 A critical and fun view of groundbreaking, benchmark programming from Lucy Ricardo to Archie Bunker, from Tony Soprano to Olivia Pope. This course offers a history of American television from its inception in the late 1940s, as “radio with pictures” to its more recent role in media convergence. Each week students will assess the varied components that make good television.

V220 DIGITAL STUDIO LIGHTING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F102 Cinematography 1 Designed to help students take their knowledge of cameras and lensing to the next level - especially the knowledge and skill in lighting scenes and action - by crafting precise and technically advanced visual imagery that creates precise emotional responses in the viewing audiences.

V235 REALITY TV PRODUCTION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F110 Directing 1 Reality TV is one of the hottest genres in entertainment today. Students will work together to create reality series, of both the competition and non-competition stripe, with full understanding of their development and structure. They learn the rigors of ongoing production, capturing moments, encouraging subjects who may be reticent in front of the camera, and combining all elements to create a viable TV program.

V316 ENTERTAINMENT ONLINE: HOW TO CREATE, SHOOT, AND MARKET AN ONLINE NETWORK 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F110 Directing 1 A workshop focusing on online entertainment content and marketing. The student will make and market viral videos, creating new channels for creativity and income. This course is a road map to what is increasingly a big part of the present and will be a bigger part of the future of entertainment. Additionally, the business end and models of this emerging branch of entertainment will be of focus.

V318 MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCTION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Tier 1 Production workshop for 3-minute music videos, from conception to answer print. Students write their own scripts, prepare schedules and budgets, recruit cast and crew, produce, direct, shoot, and post-produce, including editing, sound effects, music, and dubbing.

V319 TV DRAMA WRITING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F150 Screenwriting 1 Students write scripts for both dramatic series and dramatic long form TV movies. They write an episode of an existing series. They also pitch ideas and write treatments for pilots for original series. In addition, a portion of the course will be given over to understanding and learning to write the seven-act structure of the television movie.

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V321 INTERNET ESSENTIALS: THE BUSINESS OF NEW MEDIA 4 credit hours Prerequisites: GH253 Hollywood Business Practices Explores the business of the web, as well as emerging platforms for mobile content, video gaming, and other possible venues for entertainment on the horizon.

V339 SPECIAL PROJECT – TELEVISION 4 credit hours Prerequisites: Dean's approval The highly advanced student takes on a special, non-production TV or New Media-related project under the individual guidance of an instructor. Projects and grades must meet academic standards established by the Instructor and the Dean. Students meet with the instructor weekly.

V350A SHOOTING THE MULTI-CAMERA COMEDY 4 credit hours Prerequisites: V102 Introduction to TV Production With cable networks embracing multi-camera sitcoms and sketch comedy shows along with ongoing broadcast network production, understanding and experiencing multi-camera comedy can lead to increasing opportunities in the business. In this course, students will learn the artistry behind shooting the multi-camera comedy or sitcom. Students learn how to plan a production, break down a script, and use existing sitcom scripts to direct multi-camera sequences.

V425 WRITING THE TV DRAMA PILOT 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F249C Screenwriting 2: Characters Students learn how to write an original pilot for a dramatic one-hour series through the writing of an original, full-length pilot episode script. In the development of the pilot, the student will create a proposal document that outlines the overall series and its progression over the first several seasons. This document will also contain a story break and outline for the pilot script, to be crafted and green-lit before commencing to writing the pilot script.

V426 WRITING THE TV COMEDY PILOT 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F251 TV Comedy Writing Whereas F251 TV Comedy Writing put students in a writers room environment where they were involved in the collaborative nature of comedy series writing, in this course, each student writes a spec comedy pilot. Students must present original characters and the natural tensions and conflicts emanating from the premise, then demonstrate the potential longevity of the concept before writing a complete episodic comedy pilot.

WRI

WRI320 ADVANCED SCREENWRITING: STRUCTURE AND STORY-BUILDING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F249C Screenwriting 2: Characters An intermediate seminar for strengthening structure in scripts. Students will use note-cards to visually see story elements and then focus on development of detailed beat sheets and story outlines. Each student will complete the first draft of one short, plus a pilot for a television series.

WRI351 PLAYWRITING 4 credit hours Prerequisites: F150 Screenwriting 1 A class focused on the building blocks of dramatic works: characters, setting, action and dialogue. In addition to creative exercises, students write both a Ten-minute Play and a longer One Act Play, both of which are performed in class. This course is especially helpful for film and television writers who wish to improve the fundamentals of their craft.

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ACADEMICS

AVERAGE LENGTH OF PROGRAM Students can expect to complete a bachelor’s degree program in four (4) years by successfully completing 16 credit hours per quarter for three (3) quarters in each year. Students can expect to complete an associate degree program in two (2) years.

A student who successfully completes sixteen (16) credit hours per quarter year-round, including summer quarter, or successfully completes more than sixteen (16) credit hours per quarter may graduate with a degree in a shorter length of time.

Successful completion of the minimum credit hours required for a bachelor’s or associate degree program does not guarantee a degree. A student must successfully complete all courses and electives required for the student's degree program and chosen area of emphasis, all required general education courses, and the required number of general elective courses in order to graduate with a degree.

FULL-TIME VS. PART-TIME STUDY Students taking twelve (12) credit hours of study or more per quarter are considered full-time. Students who maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 (B average) or higher may take up to twenty (20) credit hours of study per quarter. All international students must take at least twelve (12) credit hours of study per quarter to be considered full-time.

CLASS STANDING BY CREDIT HOUR Freshman 0-47 credit hours Sophomore 48-95 credit hours Junior 96-143 credit hours Senior 144+ credit hours

CREDIT HOUR POLICY A credit hour is defined by the U.S. Department of Education as an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one (1) hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two (2) hours of out of class student work each week for approximately ten to twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time, or at least an equivalent amount of work for other academic activities as established by the institution including laboratory work, internships, practical, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.

Columbia College Hollywood operates on a quarter system. Most courses meet once per week for a four (4) hour class session. BFA senior thesis courses that are eight (8) credit hours each meet twice per week for four (4) hours per class session. Internship course contact hours and requirements may vary.

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One (1) credit hour may also entail the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time or at least an equivalent amount of work for other academic activities as established by the institution including internships, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours. Upper-level culminating and production-based courses may exceed the minimum expectation for out-of-classroom work.

ACADEMIC ADVISING The Academic Advisor helps students achieve their educational and personal goals by clarifying institutional policies, procedures, and requirements, planning out educational strategies, and helping each student understand, assess, and improve individual academic progress.

SCHEDULE AND CURRICULUM CHANGES Columbia College Hollywood reserves the right to cancel, reschedule or combine courses, change instructors or class size, adjust course fees, and alter curricula. The college also reserves the right to deny any student permission to enter or continue a course of study.

PROGRAM REVIEW POLICY Columbia College Hollywood conducts a systematic, cyclical, and continual program review process. The review incorporates institutional data and evaluation of student learning outcomes to ensure student success by evaluating each program for quality, integrity, effectiveness, currency in the fields of study, viability, sustainability, and alignment with the mission of the college.

COURSE NUMBERING Course numbers are alphanumeric with a letter prefix indicating the area of study and the number indicating the level.

Letter Code Area of Study GH / HUM General Education: Humanities GS / SOC General Education: Social Science GN / SCI General Education: Natural Science F Film V / TV Television A / ACT Acting M / NEW New Media S / SND Sound IN Internship DIR Directing PRD Producing WRI Screenwriting EDT Editing CIN Cinematography

Course Number Division Level 000 – 099 Transitional courses 100 – 299 Lower division undergraduate courses 300 – 499 Upper division undergraduate courses

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CLASS HOURS Columbia College Hollywood offers morning, afternoon, and evening classes on Monday through Saturday. The campus is closed on Sundays. Hours may be adjusted during summer quarter or to accommodate special events.

Class Period Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday Morning 9:00 am to 1:00 pm 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Closed Afternoon 2:00 – 6:00 pm 2:00 – 6:00 pm Closed Evening 7:00 – 11:00 pm Closed Closed

CLASS SIZE For optimal learning, class size is limited according to course type. The maximum class size is 35 students. The typical class size is 12 students or less.

ATTENDANCE POLICY Regular class attendance is mandatory and integral to success at Columbia College Hollywood. Students are expected to be present at the start of class and remain through the entire class period. A student who is absent for a class is responsible to make up missed class work and assignments.

• A student is allowed two (2) absences per course. • A student who is absent from a course for the 3rd time before and up to the 9th week of the term will be withdrawn from the course and will receive a grade of Withdrawn (W). • A student who is absent from a course for the 3rd time after the 9th week of the term will receive a grade of Fail (F) since the withdrawal deadline will have passed. • A student who is absent from all registered courses for the entire first week of class will be withdrawn from all registered courses for the term. If applicable, the cost of tuition will be adjusted.

Absences due to illness, hospitalization, bereavement, military service, observance of a religious holiday, or court dates are included in the three (3) absence policy.

ATTENDANCE POLICY APPEALS A student who is withdrawn or fails a course after a 3rd absence may submit a written appeal with documentation to the Dean by standard mail, email, or in person. The written appeal must include supporting documentation and must be received by the Dean within five (5) calendar days following the date of the 3rd absence. No appeals will be granted after a 4th absence.

GRADING POLICY Grading is an instructor’s assessment of the student’s learning in both quantitative and qualitative respects. All student work at Columbia College Hollywood is graded based on recognized academic standards, progress and rate of growth, course participation, and individual capability and achievement.

Some internship courses and other special courses allow for the Pass/Fail scale which is determined prior to the start of the quarter by the Dean.

GRADE CHANGE POLICY Grades that are submitted to the Columbia College Hollywood become a part of a student’s permanent scholastic record. Grades are changed only in unusual circumstances. Under no circumstances will a grade change be permitted after a degree has been awarded. All grade changes are at the discretion of the instructor and the Dean.

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GRADE APPEAL A student who believes an incorrect grade has been awarded for a course or considers a grade lower than fair per the requirements of the syllabus may appeal for a grade change within two (2) working weeks of when grade reports are issued. (Time when the school is closed does not count as a “working week.”) All appeals must be submitted in writing to the instructor with any supporting documentation. If a student wishes to appeal the instructor’s decision, the student may appeal to the Dean.

INCOMPLETE POLICY At the end of the quarter, a student may request a grade of Incomplete (I) in a course in order to complete and submit required coursework. An Incomplete must be approved by the instructor and the Dean.

If a grade of Incomplete (I) is approved, the student will have until the end of the Add/Drop period of the following quarter to complete and submit all incomplete and/or missing coursework. The deadline for Add/Drops ends at 5 p.m. on Monday at the beginning of the 2nd week in the quarter. If the Add/Drop deadline falls on a holiday, the last day of the Add/Drop period will be extended to 5 p.m. on Tuesday of the 2nd week in the quarter.

If a student fails to complete the required coursework by the end of the Add/Drop period of the following quarter, the student will automatically receive a grade of F in the course.

REPEATING COURSES If a student fails a required course, the grade of F is calculated into the student’s CGPA, and the course must be repeated. When the student passes the required course on the second attempt, the passing grade replaces the F and is calculated into the student’s CGPA. Students must successfully complete all required prerequisite courses before being allowed to enroll in a higher level course.

GRADE SCALE

Cumulative Incremental Letter Grade Credits Credits Grade Point Grade Criteria Percentage Completion Grade Points Earned Attempted Average Rate (ICR) (CGPA) Performs at the 92.5 - A 4.00 Yes Yes Yes Yes highest level and 100% demonstrates full and uncompromised 90 – A- 3.75 Yes Yes Yes Yes commitment and 92.49% effort. Performs at a high 87.5 – B+ 3.50 Yes Yes Yes Yes level and 89.99% demonstrates 82.5 – consistent and B 3.25 Yes Yes Yes Yes 87.49% effective achievement in 80 – meeting course B- 3.00 Yes Yes Yes Yes 82.49% requirements 77.5 – C+ 2.75 Yes Yes Yes Yes 79.99% Meets the basic 72.5 – requirements C 2.50 Yes Yes Yes Yes 77.49% of the course 70 – C- 2.25 Yes Yes Yes Yes 72.49%

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Cumulative Incremental Letter Grade Credits Credits Grade Point Grade Criteria Percentage Completion Grade Points Earned Attempted Average Rate (ICR) (CGPA) 67.5 – D+ 2.00 Yes Yes Yes Yes Performs at a level 69.99% sub-par to basic 62.5 – requirements, D 1.75 Yes Yes Yes Yes 67.49% though meets minimum standards. 60 – D- 1.50 Yes Yes Yes Yes 62.49% Fails to meet 59.99% or minimum course F 0.00 No Yes Yes Yes less requirements Is officially withdrawn or been W Withdrawal N/A No Yes No Yes withdrawn from a course Successfully transfers course Transfer TC N/A Yes No No Yes credits from prior Credit learning Successfully tests Pass Test out of a required TO N/A No No No No Out course Successfully completes or fails a course with a P / F Pass/Fail N/A Yes Yes No Yes Pass /Fail grade scale Requires additional time to successfully I Incomplete N/A No Yes No Yes complete course requirements Completes an AU Audit N/A No No No No audited course

ADD/DROP POLICY Students may add or drop courses during the first seven (7) days of each quarter with no financial penalty. Add/Drop requests must be delivered in person to the Academic Advisor. The opportunity to add or drop courses with no financial penalty ends at 5:00 p.m. on Monday at the beginning of the 2nd week in the quarter. If the last day to Add/Drop falls on a holiday, the last day to add or drop courses with no financial penalty will be extended to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday of the 2nd week in the quarter. No drops are permitted after this deadline. No record of a dropped course will remain on the student's transcript. A student who drops a required course must enroll in and successfully complete the course at a later date.

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COURSE WITHDRAWAL Students may withdraw from individual courses after the Add/Drop deadline in person with the Academic Advisor through 5:00 p.m. on Friday of the 9th week of the quarter. A grade of W (Withdrawal) will be automatically recorded on the student’s transcript for that course. There are no tuition reassessments for withdrawing from individual courses after the Add/Drop deadline. Changes requested after the posted Add/Drop deadlines must demonstrate exceptional circumstances as they are an exception to institutional course enrollment policies. A student who does not officially withdraw from a course by the withdrawal deadline will be assigned the appropriate grade by the instructor to reflect the work completed. This grade will be recorded on the student’s transcript and become part of the student’s permanent record. A student who withdraws from a required course must enroll in and successfully complete the course at a later date.

International students must obtain approval from the PDSO before withdrawing from a course in order to avoid violating legal status.

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP) All students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in order to remain in good academic standing. SAP is evaluated after the end of each quarter, regardless of whether a student uses Title IV funds for the quarter. To maintain SAP, a student must be able to:

• Maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) • Achieve the minimum Incremental Completion Rate (ICR) • Complete all requirements of the enrolled degree program within the allowed Maximum Time Frame (MTF)

Failure to meet these minimum SAP requirements will result in the student being placed on Academic/Financial Aid Warning status for one (1) quarter or, in some cases, immediate Academic Dismissal.

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA) The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) takes into account all courses taken during the student’s entire career at Columbia College Hollywood.

A quarterly Grade Point Average (GPA) is determined by multiplying the grade points received in each course by the number of credit hours assigned that course, then averaging the grade points of all courses completed during the quarter.

All students must maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 at the end of each quarter to meet the minimum standard of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

Grades of Pass (P), Withdrawal (W), Pass Test Out (TO), and Transferred Credits (TC) from a prior institution are not factored into a student’s CGPA. If a student fails a required course, the F grade is calculated into the student’s CGPA, and the course must be repeated. When the student passes the course on the second attempt, the passing grade replaces the F and is calculated into the student’s CGPA.

INCREMENTAL COMPLETION RATE (ICR) Incremental Completion Rate (ICR) is a measurement of a student’s rate of successful completion through the requirements of the degree program. To maintain the minimum ICR required to meet the requirements of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), a student must successfully complete 66.67% of all credit hours attempted without attempting more than 150% of the total credit hours required to complete the degree program.

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MAXIMUM TIME FRAME (MTF) A student may not attempt more than 150% of the credit hours in a degree program. Anything in excess of 150% of the credit hours will result in Academic/Financial Aid Dismissal.

QUARTERLY SAP EVALUATION At the end of each quarter, after grades have been posted, the Student Affairs Department evaluates academic progress to verify that each student has met the minimum standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP): • CGPA of 2.0 or higher • ICR of 66.67% or higher

SAP NOTIFICATION Students who fail to meet the minimum standards of any of the criteria for SAP will be notified by the Dean by mail or email within five (5) business days after the end of the quarter.

ACADEMIC WARNING A student who fails to meet the minimum criteria for SAP will be placed on Academic Warning status for one (1) quarter. The student must immediately meet with the Student Success and ADA Advisor who will arrange an Academic Success Plan that will set concrete goals that must be met in order for the student to meet minimum requirements of SAP. The student’s academic progress will be monitored throughout the quarter.

Failure to meet minimum requirements of SAP by the evaluation point at the end of the Academic Warning quarter will result in Academic Dismissal.

FINANCIAL AID WARNING PERIOD If the student is a recipient of Title IV financial aid, the Academic Warning quarter serves as the Financial Aid Warning period and the student remains eligible to receive Title IV funding. Failure to meet minimum requirements of SAP by the evaluation point at the end of the Academic/Financial Aid Warning quarter will result in suspension of Title IV financial aid eligibility and Academic Dismissal.

ACADEMIC DISMISSAL NOTIFICATION At the end of the Academic Warning quarter, a student who fails to meet the minimum standards of SAP will be notified by the college by mail or email within five (5) business days of the end of the Academic Warning quarter.

ACADEMIC DISMISSAL APPEAL PROCESS A student who is dismissed for failing to meet the minimum requirements of SAP must appeal the dismissal in writing. The written appeal must be submitted to the Student Affairs Department in person, by mail, or by email within 14 business days of the notice of dismissal.

The written appeal for re-entry must state the mitigating circumstances that the student believes contributed to the failure to meet requirements of SAP leading to Academic Dismissal. The written appeal must be supported with documentation of the mitigating circumstances and an explanation of how the circumstances have been remedied to ensure the student will be able to meet minimum standards of SAP if re-admitted.

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Mitigating circumstances that may have negatively impacted the student’s academic progress are: • Death of an immediate family member • Student illness, including mental health, requiring hospitalization • Doctor-documented student illness for a significant period of time • Illness of an immediate family member when the student is the primary caretaker • Illness of an immediate family member when the student is the primary means of financial support • Abusive relationships • Divorce proceedings • Natural disaster • Extreme financial hardship, such as foreclosure or eviction • Military deployment • Military Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

The Student Affairs Department can provide the student with the complete Appeal Process Policy including further explanation of allowable mitigating circumstances and acceptable forms of supporting documentation.

The Dean and the Academic Appeals Committee will review the written appeal explaining the mitigating circumstance and all supporting documentation. Appealing with a mitigating circumstance listed above does not guarantee automatic approval. The Dean and the Academic Appeals Committee will determine whether the student’s circumstances and/or academic status warrant consideration for re-entry. The student will be notified of the committee’s decision both verbally and in writing within 30 business days from the date of receipt of the appeal. A decision of Denial of Appeal will result in Academic Dismissal and termination of financial aid eligibility at Columbia College Hollywood. The decision of the Academic Appeals Committee is final.

A student whose appeal is successful is immediately eligible for enrollment at the start of the quarter following the notice of approval.

A student whose appeal is denied may petition the Dean, in writing, for permission to submit a new application for admission. The petition must explain how, if the student is re-admitted, the mitigating circumstance leading to the dismissal has changed to allow the student to demonstrate Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and how the student plans contribute meaningfully to the Columbia College Hollywood community. If permission is granted, the student must wait one (1) year before submitting a new application for admission. Permission to apply after one (1) year comes with no guarantee that the student will be accepted for admission.

ACADEMIC PROBATION A student whose application for admission is approved will be admitted on Academic Probation status for one (1) quarter. If the student is eligible for financial aid, the student will be able to receive Title IV funds for the Academic Probation quarter.

While on Academic Probation, the student must participate in an Academic Success Plan that will set concrete goals that must be met in order for the student to meet minimum requirements of SAP. The student’s academic progress will be monitored throughout the Academic Probation quarter to ensure that the student remains on track to achieve the academic success measures within the approved timeframe.

At the end of the Academic Probation quarter, a student who successfully meets the minimum requirements of SAP is returned to Academic Good Standing status and remains eligible for Title IV financial aid with no interruption.

However, if the student fails to meet the minimum requirements for SAP by the end of the Academic Probation quarter, the student will be permanently dismissed. This 2nd dismissal is final. The student will not be allowed to appeal, reapply, or re-enter.

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LEAVE OF ABSENCE (LOA) POLICY Students in Academic Good Standing may request a leave of absence for one (1) quarter. BFA students may be granted two (2) leave of absence requests totaling no more than 180 days while enrolled in a degree program. AFA students may request one (1) Leave of Absence.

Request for a leave of absence must be accompanied by documentation of the student’s reason for the leave of absence. Below are acceptable reasons for requesting a leave of absence:

• Death of an immediate family member • Student illness requiring hospitalization (including mental health issues) • Illness of an immediate family member where the student is the primary caretaker • Illness of an immediate family member where the family member is the primary financial support • Abusive relationships • Divorce • Previously undocumented disabilities • Natural Disaster • Financial hardship such as foreclosure, eviction, or lay-offs • Documentation from a Professional Counselor • A lengthy student illness documented by the student’s physician • Military deployment • Military permanent change of station • Pregnancy

A student who does not return from a leave of absence will be administratively withdrawn from the college.

Please see the Student Affairs Department to apply for a Leave of Absence.

INTERNSHIPS A Columbia College Hollywood internship creates a bridge between college and the entertainment industry, offering advanced BFA students the opportunity to earn college credit while gaining real world entertainment experience.

Internships are arranged with film, television, and media companies outside of the college campus. For each one (1) quarter internship, a student earns four (4) credit hours for 132 or more applied hours of interning and related academic requirements, commensurate with the applied hours of a classroom-based course. Weekly assignments and feedback are provided by an instructor. To be eligible for enrollment in a Columbia College Hollywood internship, a student must:

• Successfully complete Tier 1 & Tier 2 courses • Maintain a CGPA of 3.0 or above • Meet with Career Development for assistance securing an appropriate Internship • Obtain the approval of the Dean

In order to receive credit for an internship, a student intern must register for Internship course IN499A or IN499B before the quarter begins. If a student begins an internship without registering, course credit will not be applied retroactively. To receive a passing grade for the Internship course, the student must complete the minimum applied hours within the quarter of enrollment. At the discretion of the Dean, an advanced student who fulfills the eligibility criteria may receive course credit for up to two (2) internships during a degree program. Columbia College Hollywood will not approve an internship that requires a student intern to report directly to a current faculty or staff member of the college.

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PEER TUTORING Columbia College Hollywood offers free peer tutoring for students who request it. Students who need extra help with coursework will be matched with a qualified student tutor. There is no charge for peer tutoring. Requesting peer tutoring is a common, easy, and free way to get help with course assignments, test prep, and projects. To request a tutor, please contact the Academics Department. Students who are willing to become peer tutors can contact Academics for more information.

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER The goal of the Learning Resource Center is to support the information and research needs of students, faculty, and staff with a print and electronic media library focused on the school’s programs.

The Learning Resource Center provides students with individual and collaborative study space for reading and completing homework projects. The print, periodical, online, and DVD collections help students extend their learning beyond the classroom context. All required texts are held on reserve.

The LRC Computer Lab is furnished with individual, high-speed internet equipped computer workstations providing access to online resources and commonly used software products.

Wi-Fi enables students to access online resources on their own laptops. The Production Conference room is available for student groups to work collaboratively on projects. In addition, the Private Viewing Room is available for student film screenings by appointment.

The Learning Resource Center also houses Columbia College Hollywood’s special holdings and collections: • Blu-Ray Blockbusters Collection • Entertainment business training videos, including the Filmmaker’s Focus Collection, Writers Guild of America Great Writers Seminars, and various filmmaking seminars • Entertainment Partners Paymaster (Digital) 2017-2018 • Hollywood Camera Work 2009 DVD Collection • Kanopy Streaming Video Service • More than 2,000 slides of works of art from all over the world • Numerous resource books on film and TV industry contacts • Soundsnap Sound Effects and Music Loops Database • The Academy AwardÔ short film and animation collections • The Chaplin Collection (DVD set) • The Grammy Foundation gift of more than 700 classical audio compact discs • The Stanley Kubrick Archives by Alison Castle • Vittorio Storaro’s Writing with Light book trilogy and DVD

The Director of Learning Resources and library assistants are available to provide help with research and information technology.

LRC CIRCULATION DESK HOURS Day Fall, Winter, and Spring Hours Summer Hours Monday 8:45 am – 9:15 pm 8:45 am – 6:00 pm Tues, Wed, Thurs 8:45 am – 9:15 pm 8:45 am – 9:15 pm Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm 8:45 am – 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Closed Sunday Closed Closed

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LRC COMPUTER LAB HOURS* Day Fall, Winter, and Spring Hours Summer Hours Monday 8:45 am – 11 pm 8:45 am – 6:00 pm Tues, Wed, Thurs 8:45 am – 11 pm 8:45 am – 11 pm Friday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm 8:45 am – 6:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Closed Sunday Closed Closed

*When a course or workshop is scheduled in the LRC Computer Lab during the above times, the room will not be available for general student use.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS Columbia College Hollywood is committed to responding to all eligible student requests for reasonable accommodations that can be provided without undue hardship to the college. Please see the Student Services section of this catalog for more information.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY Columbia College Hollywood students are responsible for knowing and following all policies and procedures of the institution and all rules for each course in which they are enrolled. Rules for a course are found in the course syllabi.

Columbia College Hollywood expects all students to fulfill assignments and complete tests independently and honestly. The institution will penalize any student found guilty of cheating, plagiarizing, or any other form of dishonesty. All members of the faculty, administration, and student body are expected to uphold academic honesty in their work.

CHEATING Cheating, plagiarism and knowingly furnishing false information are defined by established academic standards in widespread use.

Cheating refers to the use of unauthorized assistance in completing coursework. Unauthorized assistance may include the use of the printed material, computer files, equipment, or personal notes of another student or individual. Cheating on exams and assignments, plagiarism, and knowingly furnishing false information are unacceptable behaviors on the part of a student.

Fraud on tests, papers, production work, or any aspect of college life is taken very seriously and is addressed on a case by case basis by the Academic Affairs and Student Affairs Departments. Cheating or plagiarism may result in permanent dismissal from the college.

Examples of cheating include: using written or produced assignments from one course for academic credit in another course unless expressly allowed; collaborating with another student on an assigned project unless expressly allowed; handing in work written or produced by another student as your own; writing or producing work for another student to use as his or her own; submitting exams or other assignments that contain answers or materials knowingly taken from the work of another student; consulting texts, notes, or other materials while taking an exam, unless expressly allowed; using crib sheets; signing another student’s name on an attendance or crew roster; and knowingly and falsely stating that another student was present in a class or on a crew.

PLAGIARISM Plagiarism is presenting the words or ideas of another person as one’s own, including the use of direct or paraphrased material without proper documentation or attribution.

All students are expected to honestly attribute and correctly cite sources included in course assignments. Information and instructions regarding citing sources is available at the Learning Resource Center.

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DISHONESTY Other forms of dishonesty may include falsely claiming to have done work, misrepresenting reasons for not completing assignments or taking examinations as scheduled, and submitting the same work in more than one course.

An instructor who discovers any student cheating, plagiarizing, or committing other forms of dishonesty will report such action in writing to the Student Services Department. The report will be entered into the student’s official record for possible disciplinary action that may include receiving a failing grade for the assignment, test or course and may include academic probation, suspension, or in extreme or repeated cases, expulsion.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Upon successful completion of the requirements of either the Bachelor of Fine Arts or the Associate of Fine Arts program, the student will receive a diploma signifying the degree awarded. Before the degree will be approved and awarded, a student who wishes to be a degree candidate must: • Complete the designated program of study, including all applicable core requirements, general education credit requirements, program requirements, and emphasis electives in accordance with the standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) • Achieve a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 or higher • Complete a Graduation Clearance Form available in the Student Services Department • Pay the Graduation Fee of $150 • Pay all financial obligations to the college in full • If the student was a recipient of financial aid, the student can complete the Exit Interview in person with a Financial Aid advisor or online at studentloans.gov • Submit all film and digital projects with titles as final cut/release prints. If applicable, submit all A&B rolls, production releases, and music rights to the college • Meet with the Director of Career Development and Alumni Relations

ACADEMIC HONORS

DEAN’S LIST Students with a quarterly GPA of 3.5 or higher and who successfully complete all courses and at least 12 credit hours within the quarter are placed on the Dean’s List for that quarter. At the end of each quarter, students who have met the requirements will have Dean’s List recorded on their transcript.

DEGREE WITH HONORS Students who have earned a CGPA 4.0 at the completion of a degree program will receive the baccalaureate degree summa cum laude. Students who have earned a CGPA of 3.75 to 3.99 will receive the degree magna cum laude. Students who have earned a CGPA of 3.5 to 3.74 will receive the degree cum laude. These honors are noted on the student’s transcript and diploma.

VALEDICTORIAN The valedictorian is traditionally a student who started Columbia College Hollywood as a non- transfer freshman, achieved the highest CGPA in the graduating class and is able to attend the ceremony in order to deliver the traditional valedictorian’s speech. However, at the discretion of the Dean, a valedictorian may be named based on other qualifications.

THE LAUREL SOCIETY The Laurel Society is the college’s academic honors society. Each year students from approximately the top 10% of the graduating class will be inducted into the Laurel Society. To qualify for Laurel Society membership, a student must have no more than 48 transfer credit hours.

Additional academic honors may be awarded at the graduation ceremony in recognition of particular scholastic or artistic achievements.

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COMMENCEMENT Columbia College Hollywood schedules commencement ceremonies once per year, at the end of the spring quarter. Students must complete all 192 credits (96 for AFA students) and be in good standing with the college in order to participate in the commencement ceremony.

Students must petition for graduation by March 1 in order to participate. There is a $150 fee.

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STUDENT AFFAIRS

CAREER DEVELOPMENT The Career Development Department at Columbia College Hollywood is a useful resource that offers personalized career guidance to students and alumni, acting as a liaison to the entertainment industry on their behalf. Services and opportunities provided to students and alumni include:

WEEKLY OFFICE HOURS Students and alumni can discuss career goals one-on-one with a representative of the Career Development Department.

RESUME & PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT Students can receive guidance on how to create a professional resume and develop of a competitive professional portfolio.

JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES Students learn the most effective ways to search for industry-related jobs and how to effectively apply for positions online.

JOB INTERVIEW SKILLS DEVELOPMENT & MOCK INTERVIEWS The Career Development staff helps students develop techniques to prepare for job interviews.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES The Career Development staff can also help students navigate the film festival submission process and apply for a wide variety of industry competitions and awards. Career fairs and guest lectures provide opportunities for students to meet with industry employers, connect with internship providers, and network with established industry professionals.

PRACTICAL TRAINING WORKSHOPS Practical training workshops offer ways for students to gain additional experience in their fields of interest.

INTERNSHIP ASSISTANCE Students who are interested in doing an internship in the entertainment industry for course credit can discuss available opportunities with the Career Development staff. Internships are one of the best ways to gain practical experience to include on a resume. Upon enrollment, all students are strongly encouraged to schedule a meeting with the Director of Career Development and Alumni Relations to learn how to incorporate Internship courses into programs of study.

ALUMNI RELATIONS Services related to Alumni Relations include assistance with post-graduation job search, as well as planning and coordinating alumni events and activities. Additional services include: • Course auditing of select Columbia College Hollywood courses • Access to the Learning Resource Center • Use of the college’s theatre & reception facilities for screenings • Ability to reserve on-campus shooting spaces

All alumni proposals, meetings and events on campus or involving Columbia College Hollywood are subject to approval from the Director of Career Development and Alumni Relations. Only graduates in good standing are permitted access to alumni services.

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ANNUAL COLUMBIA COLLEGE HOLLYWOOD FILM FESTIVAL The college sponsors a juried Columbia College Hollywood Film Festival for the entertainment industry on a yearly basis. Submission and schedule information is available in the Career Development and Alumni Relations Office.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA) The Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the official student voice in a wide variety of opportunities. This is a representative group of Columbia College students elected from the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes to provide our students a role in the college's decision making and governing policies.

The purpose of the Student Government is to: • Serve as the official student voice to the Columbia College Hollywood administration and Board of Trustees on appropriate matters. • Serve as the official representative group of students to represent student opinion, needs, interest, and concerns to the administration. • Help plan, promote, and implement student events such as the Winter Formal, Spring Talent Show, and other college events. • Assist in the planning and execution of a variety of student social, cultural, and recreational programs, to promote student leadership and development with the college community. • Work with the administration in all matters affecting the quality of student services, academic programs, and the general welfare of Columbia College Hollywood.

STUDENT CLUBS Columbia College Hollywood believes that students are more successful when they are committed to academic excellence as well as being involved in clubs and professional organizations. Involvement in student clubs can ultimately enhance a student’s overall learning experience. Students who participate in clubs and organizations acquire critical networking skills while discovering new interests and strengths. Student clubs and organizations are an integral component in developing professionalism both inside and outside of the classroom. For more information about joining an existing club or submitting a proposal for a new student club or organization, please contact the Student Life Coordinator in the Student Affairs Department.

COUNSELING SERVICES Columbia College Hollywood provides access to professional counseling services to students who request assistance. The Student Affairs Department staff will refer students to on-campus college Counseling Services or provide contact information to any student who wishes to contact Counseling Services directly. All information shared during counseling sessions is confidential.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABILITIES OR SPECIAL NEEDS If a student makes a disability or special need known to the college, requests accommodations, and provides official documentation to support the need for accommodations, the Student Services Department will determine reasonable modification or accommodations. This is an interactive and collaborative process that requires the direct involvement of the Student Success and ADA Advisor.

All students are personally financially responsible for outside medical visits, fees, and processes associated with obtaining proper documentation. Columbia College Hollywood cannot assist prospective or current students to obtain outside documentation.

Once approved, the student must request accommodations in each instance that they are needed. For example, the student must provide a purchased copy of a text in order to have it converted to an alternative format. For testing accommodations, the student must provide the Student Success and ADA Advisor with the dates and times of exams and may be required to participate in the arrangements for such accommodations. The college is not responsible for knowing a student’s schedule or arranging accommodations without some form of initiation from the student.

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SECTION 504/ADA GRIEVANCE POLICY Section 504 states, in part, that "no otherwise qualified individual with a disability...shall, solely by reason of his or her disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." If a student disagrees with the accommodation offered, the Section 504/ADA Coordinator in the Student Services Department will review complaints involving disability status, requested service, academic adjustments or auxiliary aids, or modification of a college/course practice or requirement. A formal grievance may not be required if the matter can be promptly resolved informally by the Student Services Department.

Columbia College Hollywood has an internal grievance procedure for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging violations of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).

In general, this grievance procedure is designed to address the following types of concerns: 1. Disagreements or denials regarding disability status, requested service, academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, or modification of a college/course practice or requirement 2. Alleged inaccessibility of a college program or activity 3. Alleged harassment or discrimination on the basis of a disability, including peer harassment 4. Alleged retaliation 5. Any other alleged violations of the ADA and/or Section 504

This grievance procedure, however, is not intended to and shall not supersede other college policies and procedures that may exist for addressing issues of concern unrelated to disability discrimination. For example, a grade appeal without a disability discrimination allegation should be filed under the Grade Appeal Policy. Grade appeals which involve allegations of discrimination or harassment based on disability should be filed under this procedure along with proper documentation and approvals on file with the Student Success and ADA Advisor.

RESOLUTION OF ADA GRIEVANCES Students may file a grievance through an informal and/or formal process. It is generally recommended that a student attempt an informal resolution before filing a formal complaint. However, this is not always the most appropriate action and a student has the right to request a formal resolution at any time.

Students are encouraged to directly discuss the matter in person or in writing with the individual(s) most directly responsible. The individual will attempt to resolve the student’s informal complaint within 10 days. If no resolution results, or if the student feels that direct contact is inappropriate under the circumstances, the student should then discuss the problem with the Student Success and ADA Advisor if the student wishes to participate in informal resolution. If the Student Success and ADA Advisor is unable to assist in informally resolving the concern, the student will be referred to the formal complaint procedure. If the Student Success and ADA Advisor is involved in the concern, the student should report the concern to the Dean. The student may then be advised to follow formal complaint procedures.

A formal grievance must be filed in writing with the Student Success and ADA Advisor and delivered in person, by mail or by email. The Student Success and ADA Advisor will provide reasonable accommodations to students who are unable to submit a written complaint due to disability. The complaint should include the following:

1. The name, address and contact information of the person filing the complaint 2. A full description of the problem and any relevant facts 3. If applicable, a summary of the steps the individual has already taken in attempt to resolve the problem, including the names of persons involved 4. A statement of the requested resolution and the student’s rationale for the requested resolution for each perceived violation 5. Any supporting documentation

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All grievances shall be reviewed to determine whether they are submitted within a timely manner and/or whether they contain information sufficient to allow the college to investigate the complaint. The college will immediately return grievances that are untimely and/or do not provide sufficient information to the complainant with a clear explanation of why an investigation could not be initiated and, if applicable, any additional information needed in order to accept the grievance. A student may withdraw a formal grievance at any time by written notice to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator.

ADA GRIEVANCE INVESTIGATION The college will initiate a prompt investigation following the filing of a grievance. The investigation will be conducted by the Section 504/ADA Coordinator or designee. The college will ensure that all individuals designated to conduct investigations have received appropriate training on the grievance procedure, the applicable legal standards, and appropriate remedial actions.

RETALIATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY Retaliation against any complainant or individual who participates in an investigation under this grievance procedure is prohibited. The student’s confidentiality shall be maintained by each person involved in the informal or formal investigation or resolution of a grievance under this procedure. Any disclosures regarding the student or the investigation shall be limited to the minimum necessary to accomplish the investigation or address the student’s grievance.

These rules will be construed to protect the substantive rights of interested persons, meet appropriate due process standards, and assure that Columbia College Hollywood complies with the ADA, Section 504 and their implementing regulations.

RECORD RETENTION Grievance records will be retained in the Section 504/ADA Coordinator’s office and held for a period of five years after which the records will be destroyed.

NOTICE OF PROCEDURE This procedure will be included in college publications, posted on the college’s website and available in the office of the Section 504 Coordinator and the President.

OTHER COMPLAINT PROCEDURES The right of a person to a prompt and equitable resolution of the complaint filed hereunder shall not be impaired by the person’s pursuit of other remedies. Individuals may also file disability-based discrimination complaints with the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

U.S. Department of Education San Francisco Office for Civil Rights 50 United Nations Plaza San Francisco, CA 94102 Telephone: 415-486-5555 FAX: 415-486-5570 TDD: 800-877-8339 Email: [email protected]

SECTION 504/ADA COORDINATOR The college has identified the Student Success and ADA Advisor as the Section 504/ADA Coordinator. The Section 504/ADA Coordinator is responsible for receiving the complaints described above regarding accommodations, inaccessibility, discrimination and harassment and other alleged violations of Section 504 and/or the ADA. Individuals may also contact the Section 504/ADA Coordinator with questions regarding grievance procedures described below or for clarification regarding which grievance procedure may apply to their complaint.

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TIMELINESS REQUIREMENT Complaints filed under this procedure must be filed within 90 days of the date of the alleged discrimination or the date on which the complainant knew or should have known of the facts underlying the complaint. However, since the failure to report discrimination complaints impedes the college’s ability to stop the behavior, the college strongly encourages individuals to file complaints within 30 days of the alleged incident or disagreement. The college may extend this time frame when a delay is due to circumstances beyond the student’s control, e.g., illness or incapacity.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT Columbia College Hollywood has established a Student Code of Conduct in order to maintain an educational environment reflective of the standards of a professional workplace. Students are expected to abide by this code as well as all local, state, and federal laws, both on campus and at school sponsored activities off-campus.

• Behave in a professional and appropriate manner at all times • Be respectful and courteous to faculty, staff, and classmates • Abide by all Columbia College Hollywood policies • Attend all classes • Come prepared with all required supplies and equipment • Complete and turn in coursework, projects, and assignments on time • Refrain from using cell phones and other electronic equipment while in class • Leave classrooms, work areas, studios, and restrooms neat and clean • Do not use or distribute illegal software

This list of examples is not intended to be all-inclusive. Columbia College Hollywood reserves the right to act in the best interest of the students, faculty, and staff and may deem actions committed by a student to be a conduct violation although the action does not appear on a list of examples.

STUDENT CONDUCT VIOLATIONS Any student who violates the Student Code of Conduct will face disciplinary action up to and including termination of enrollment and dismissal from college. When other institution policy violations occur, all students found to be knowingly in the presence of or directly responsible for such violations will also be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of enrollment and dismissal from the institution. The following actions on campus or at any facility or off-campus activity related to Columbia College Hollywood are in violation of institutional policies.

This list of examples is not intended to be all-inclusive. Prohibited conduct that will result in disciplinary action include, but are not limited to: • An action or behavior which causes injury, or threatens or endangers the health, safety, and/or well being of others • Theft or deliberate damage to property of the college or property of a student, faculty or staff member, or visitor to the college • Entering or providing entry into restricted areas of the campus without prior written approval from security personnel • Unauthorized use of college supplies, equipment, or facilities • Gambling on campus • Failure to comply with the instructions of any authorized institution representative, faculty, staff, security personnel, or student acting lawfully in the performance of his or her duties • Lewd, obscene, and/or disorderly conduct on campus or off campus at college-sponsored events • Any off-campus behavior which adversely affects Columbia College Hollywood’s name and reputation • Participating in, abetting, or colluding with any act that tends to injure, degrade, or disgrace any fellow student or person attending the college, or any college instructor or staff member • Allowing another student or person to use a Columbia College Hollywood ID • Forgery, alteration, electronic alteration, or deliberate misuse of college documents, records, or identification. • Any form of deception, fraud, and/ or dishonesty, including knowingly furnishing false information

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• Depiction of nudity, weapons, or objectionable and/or offensive material in student films or while using school equipment without seeking prior approval from the Dean.

SAFETY VIOLATIONS Safety violations that will result in disciplinary action and immediate dismissal include, but are not limited to:

• Possession of a firearm, explosive, or other weapon, item, or object used to threaten or inflict bodily harm on another individual that can be considered a weapon at the time of its use • Representation of the weapons described above, including as theatrical props, without prior approval from the Dean, the Director of IT & Production Services, and the Security Officer • Tampering with or misusing fire alarms or fire equipment, and/or any offense that jeopardizes the safety of other members of the Columbia College Hollywood community • Creating a false report such as threat of fire, bombing, or shooting on-campus or off

LOST, DAMAGED, OR STOLEN PROPERTY A student found stealing, damaging, or misusing property owned by the college, faculty, or another student, including by littering or graffiti, is in violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Columbia College Hollywood is not responsible for lost or stolen property.

DRUG & ALCOHOL POLICY Columbia College Hollywood is a drug and alcohol-free campus. Possession or use of alcoholic beverages on college property or at any college-sponsored event, or appearance on the premises at any college-sponsored event while under the influence of alcohol, is prohibited.

In accordance with Public Law 101-226, the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989, and Public Law 101-690, the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act, every institution of higher education, as a condition of receiving funds or any other form of financial assistance under any federal program, must enact policies to prevent unlawful possession, use, or distribution of alcohol and illicit drugs by students and employees. Students are prohibited from the possession, distribution, sale, or consumption of any form of narcotics, hallucinogens, amphetamines, controlled substances, non-prescription drugs, or any other form of illegal drug on campus or any facility related to the institution.

Columbia College Hollywood prohibits the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and/or alcohol by students and employees on college property and as part of any college- sponsored or sanctioned activity. Any student or employee found in violation of this policy is subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the college, termination of employment, and referral for prosecution.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY Laws and regulations forbidding substance abuse include the Federal Controlled Standards Act, the California State Business and Professions Code, and the California State Penal Code. Legal sanctions may be taken against any student if the student is found to be: • Driving under the influence of any drug • In possession of illegal drugs or controlled substances • Using a false ID to obtain alcohol • Obtaining or providing alcohol to people under legal age • Giving prescription drugs to others • Selling any drug or controlled substance • Being under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs on campus or at a school event

NO SMOKING POLICY Columbia College Hollywood is a tobacco-free and smoke-free environment. Smoking is prohibited except in specifically designated smoking areas outdoors. This includes electric smoking devices.

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FOOD & DRINK POLICY Unless otherwise posted, no food is allowed in classrooms or post production suites. Water bottles with lids and coffee cups with lids are permissible in the classrooms, theatre, screening rooms, and Learning Resource Center unless otherwise posted. No drinks of any kind are allowed in the technology based post-production suites. Please use the indoor and outdoor café areas for eating and drinking.

GUESTS & MINOR CHILDREN ON CAMPUS Columbia College Hollywood students are responsible for informing their guests about all rules and regulations of the institution. Students may be held accountable for the actions of their guests.

The presence of minor children on campus raises safety and liability issues. Therefore, unauthorized children are not allowed in the classrooms or college grounds. Exceptions to this policy are children authorized to visit the campus for auditions accompanied by a parent or guardian or child actors who are appearing in student films accompanied by a licensed social worker or studio teacher. Minor children are never permitted on a film set without the aforementioned licensed social work or studio teacher present.

Minor children are not allowed on campus, even in the following situations: • As an alternative to regular childcare arrangements, e.g., infant care or childcare during summers and holidays • When the child is too ill to be sent to the regular childcare location or school • As an alternative to regular and routine childcare after school has dismissed, regardless of duration each day

EMPLOYEE–STUDENT RELATIONSHIP POLICY Columbia College Hollywood prohibits fraternization between members of its staff, faculty, and currently enrolled students. Prospective students who are in a relationship with current employees, staff or faculty must disclose the relationship prior to submitting an application to the college. Enrolled students are prohibited from entering into an internship or employment that requires the student to report directly to a current faculty or staff member. Financial transactions and/or housing arrangements between students and staff and/or faculty members is prohibited.

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR COMPUTERS, EMAIL, & INTERNET Computers, networks, and online communication equipment owned by Columbia College Hollywood are provided to support the educational mission of the institution.

As such, access to information technology resources owned or operated by Columbia College Hollywood is a privilege accompanied by responsibilities and obligations, and subject to institution policies as well as local, state, and federal laws.

Acceptable Use is always ethical, reflective of academic honesty and restraint in the consumption of shared resources. It requires respect for intellectual property, ownership of data, system security mechanisms, and individuals’ rights to privacy, and must remain free from intimidation and harassment.

Information technology resources are defined as all computer-related equipment, computer systems, software and network applications, interconnecting networks, facsimile machines, copiers, voicemail, and other telecommunications facilities, as well as all information contained therein, owned, and/or managed by Columbia College Hollywood.

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When using computers, Wi-Fi, email, or the internet on campus, students of Columbia College Hollywood and their guests are expected to:

• Regard the use of the internet and the college computer network as a privilege • Follow all rules and regulations of the computer labs • Respect the lab attendant on duty • Be courteous to other students working independently in the computer room • Respect copyright and licenses of all programs and data • Respect the integrity of computing systems • Respect the privacy of other users • Use personal earphones or headphones

Violations of this Acceptable Use Policy include, but are not limited to:

• Bringing food and/or drinks into any computer, digital, or sound lab • Installing software without specific permission of the IT Department • Using P2P or bit torrent software to download illegal copies of movies, MP3 files, videos, or software • Installing computer programs unrelated to Columbia College Hollywood curriculum on any institutional computers • Creating and/or propagating viruses • Disrupting services • Damaging computer files, equipment, software, or data • Contributing to the theft of any hardware and/or software • Using the resources of the Columbia College Hollywood internet/computer network for personal financial gain • Creating, displaying, viewing, and/or downloading threatening, obscene, racist, sexist, or harassing material, including broadcasting unsolicited messages or sending unwanted email, including spam • Using or forging a false account or email address • Using another person’s computing account without express permission • Intentionally seeking information on other users • Obtaining copies of or modifying files or other data belonging to other users • Posing as another user unless explicitly authorized to do so • Creating a false user identity, user name, password, or email address to use while accessing institutional records, files, computers, or databases • Using another student’s password to access accounts without express permission of the owner • Using the college-owned and operated internet, computers, portal, databases, or information technology resources to violate the Academic Integrity Policy of Columbia College Hollywood

This list of violations is not intended to be all-inclusive. Columbia College Hollywood reserves the right to act in the best interest of the students, faculty, and staff and may deem actions committed by a student to be an Acceptable Use Policy violation although the action does not appear on a list of violations.

Students using information technology resources owned, operated, or otherwise provided by the college should expect to experience limited privacy in regard to the contents of personal files on the Columbia College Hollywood internet and computer network.

All students, staff, faculty, and campus visitors must acknowledge that the routine maintenance and monitoring of college information technology resources, including internet and network systems, may lead to a discovery of violation of a Columbia College Hollywood policy or the law.

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Columbia College Hollywood reserves the right to discontinue account privileges of any user who violates any part of the Acceptable Use Policy. Repeated or severe infractions of this policy may result in disciplinary action leading to suspension or termination of network privileges and dismissal from the college. Any known or suspected violations of this Acceptable Use Policy must be reported to an instructor, IT support staff, the Director of IT & Production Services, the Vice President of Operations, or the Student Services Department. Each user has the responsibility to report any suspected violation of personal privacy to the Student Success and ADA Advisor. An investigation will be conducted if Columbia College Hollywood authorities have a reasonable suspicion of violation of law, institutional policies, or the Acceptable Use Policy.

Columbia College Hollywood makes no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied, for the service it is providing including the loss of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, system failures, or service interruptions. Use of any information obtained via the internet through the Columbia College Hollywood network and/or computer systems is at the student’s own risk. Columbia College Hollywood specifically denies any responsibility for the accuracy, quantity, or content of information obtained through internet services.

Unauthorized use of the network, copyright violations, intentional deletion, and damage to files and data belonging to the institution, other users, and/or outside agencies may be considered criminal acts and could result in involvement of governmental authorities. Columbia College Hollywood will cooperate fully with local, state, and federal authorities on any investigation related to illegal activities or activities not in compliance with school policies through the institution’s computer network.

STUDENT DISCIPLINARY ACTION POLICY Student disciplinary problems are addressed through sound guidance, mediation, professional counseling, peer influence, and/or family reinforcement. In cases of behavior that is considered threatening or severely disruptive to the educational community or process, the institution will take whatever lawful action is required to meet the circumstances of each situation. Regulations and offenses that may lead to student disciplinary action include but are not limited to actions specified in this catalog and the Student Code of Conduct.

When student disciplinary action is initiated, the Review Board will schedule a hearing to rule on the case. Each party (accused and accuser) involved in a student disciplinary case is entitled and expected to participate in any hearing and/or subsequent appeal of a ruling. A maximum of one appeal is available, regardless of which party files the appeal. All decisions shall be final when a ruling has been made on an appeal.

Student disciplinary hearings are internal matters of the institution and are therefore not open to the public. A student may be accompanied during any portion of the process by a parent or family member, or by the institution counselor, or other counsel. Counsel may assist the student, but is not permitted to participate directly during the process. If the student plans to bring legal counsel, the student must notify the Student Affairs Department in writing and by email no less than five (5) business days in advance of the meeting to provide the opportunity for the institution to have its legal counsel present. The student disciplinary hearing process is not a legal process and the rules of legal process do not apply.

The Review Board listens to all parties and witnesses involved with the case and makes a decision as to which party or parties is/are responsible for the alleged infractions. Based on the assessment of responsibility, the Review Board will decide on the appropriate disciplinary actions to be applied and may include past behavior and prior disciplinary involvement to determine the extent and severity of the sanctions to be levied. In all cases the decision of the Review Board is final.

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Violations of the Student Code of Conduct or any institutional policy may result in the following disciplinary action: • Probation – A disciplinary status which does not interfere with the student’s right to enroll in and attend classes, but which includes disciplinary/educational sanctions and restriction of privileges for a specified period of time as determined by each particular situation. • Suspension – A temporary denial of the privilege of continuing as a student at the institution. At the termination of the suspension, the student will be entitled to resume his or her education. • Dismissal – A permanent denial of the privilege of continuing as a student at the institution.

A student found to be in violation of the Student Code of Conduct may face disciplinary action up to and including probation, suspension, or dismissal. The Student Success and ADA Advisor will inform the student of the decision and resulting change in enrollment status. If the student appeals the decision, the disciplinary action result may be temporary pending the outcome of the appeal. All requests for review or appeal must be made in accordance with the timeline set forth in the procedures for the initial or appeals hearings in this academic catalog.

STUDENT DISCIPLINARY ACTION APPEALS PROCESS Students may submit a written appeal to the Student Success and ADA Advisor within 10 business days of receiving notification of outcome of the disciplinary action. The appeal must include the student’s most recent review report (if applicable) and sufficient information to permit fact-finding and investigation. The Executive Committee will hold a meeting and the student will be notified of the Committee’s decision within 10 business days after the meeting. The decision of the Executive Committee will be final, and no further appeal will be granted.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY Students are required to review and sign the Columbia College Hollywood Student Intellectual Property Agreement. This agreement is distributed along with the Enrollment Agreement and outlines ownership of materials created during the entire period of enrollment at Columbia College Hollywood. The signed copy is stored in the student’s record. A sample copy is available for student review in Admissions Department.

FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 (FERPA) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords eligible students who are 18 years or older and attending a postsecondary institution certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:

1. The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days after the day Columbia College Hollywood receives a request for access. A student should submit a written request to the Registrar that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The Registrar will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. 2. The right to request an amendment to the student’s record. A student who wishes to ask the school to amend a record should submit a written request to the Registrar clearly identifying the part of the record the student wants changed and why it should be changed. If the school decides not to amend the record as requested, the Campus Director will notify the student in writing of the decision and of the student’s right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing. 3. The right to provide written consent before Columbia College Hollywood discloses personally identifiable information (PII) from the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

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The school discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by Columbia College Hollywood in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person serving on the board of trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee. A school official also may include a volunteer or contractor outside of Columbia College Hollywood who performs an institutional service of function for which the school would otherwise use its own employees and who is under the direct control of the school with respect to the use and maintenance of Personally Identifiable Information from education records, such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent or a student volunteering to assist another school official in performing his or her tasks.

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for Columbia College Hollywood.

Students have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Columbia College Hollywood to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:

Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202

FERPA permits the disclosure of personally identifiable information from a student’s education records without consent of the student if the disclosure meets certain conditions found in §99.31 of the FERPA regulations. Except for disclosures to school officials, disclosures related to some judicial orders or lawfully issued subpoenas, disclosures of directory information, and disclosures to the student, §99.32 of FERPA regulations requires the institution to record the disclosure. Eligible students have a right to inspect and review the record of disclosures.

Columbia College Hollywood may disclose personally identifiable information from the education records without obtaining prior written consent of the student: • To other school officials, including teachers, within Columbia College Hollywood whom the school has determined to have legitimate educational interests. This includes contractors, consultants, volunteers, or other parties to whom the school has outsourced institutional services or functions, provided that the conditions listed in §99.31(a)(1)(i)(B)(1) - (a)(1)(i)(B)(2) are met. (§99.31(a)(1)) • To officials of another school where the student seeks or intends to enroll, or where the student is already enrolled, if the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer, subject to the requirements of §99.34. (§99.31(a)(2)) • To authorized representatives of the U. S. Comptroller General, the U. S. Attorney General, the U.S. Secretary of Education, or State and local educational authorities, such as a State postsecondary authority that is responsible for supervising the university’s State-supported education programs. Disclosures under this provision may be made, subject to the requirements of §99.35, in connection with an audit or evaluation of Federal- or State- supported education programs, or for the enforcement of or compliance with Federal legal requirements that relate to those programs. These entities may make further disclosures of PII to outside entities that are designated by them as their authorized representatives to conduct any audit, evaluation, or enforcement or compliance activity on their behalf. (§§99.31(a)(3) and 99.35) • In connection with financial aid for which the student has applied or which the student has received, if the information is necessary to determine eligibility for the aid, determine the amount of the aid, determine the conditions of the aid, or enforce the terms and conditions of the aid. (§99.31(a)(4)) • To organizations conducting studies for or on behalf of the school in order to: (a) develop, validate, or administer predictive tests; (b) administer student aid programs; or (c) improve instruction. (§99.31(a)(6)) • To accrediting organizations to carry out their accrediting functions. ((§99.31(a)(7))

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• To parents of an eligible student if the student is a dependent for IRS tax purposes. (§99.31(a)(8)) • To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena. (§99.31(a)(9)) • To appropriate officials in connection with a health or safety emergency, subject to §99.36. (§99.31(a)(10)) • In connection with information the school has designated as “directory information” under §99.37. (§99.31(a)(11)) • To a victim of an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or a non-forcible sex offense, subject to the requirements of §99.39. The disclosure may only include the final results of the disciplinary proceeding with respect to that alleged crime or offense, regardless of the finding. (§99.31(a)(13)) • To the general public, the final results of a disciplinary proceeding, subject to the requirements of §99.39, if the school determines the student is an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence or non-forcible sex offense, and the student has committed a violation of the school’s rules or policies with respect to the allegation made against him or her. (§99.31(a)(14)) • To parents of a student regarding the student’s violation of any Federal, State, or local law or of any rule or policy of the school governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance if the school determines the student committed a disciplinary violation and the student is under the age of 21. (§99.31(a) (15))

CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT RECORDS The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) prohibits the release of privileged information to anyone except authorized personnel. Students who wish another individual, such as a parent or spouse, to have access to privileged information must complete a FERPA Release Form and return it to the Student Services Department before any information will be released. Information will only be released to the person listed on this form.

Columbia College Hollywood maintains information on students regarding their admission, registration, academic history, career, student benefits or services, extracurricular activities, advisement, discipline or matters relating to student conduct. The college maintains these records in accordance with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). This means that the college shall not, except as otherwise authorized, permit any access to or release of information except where required by law (e.g., federal and state educational and auditing officers, including application for financial aid), and then only on the basis of educational interest.

Any currently enrolled or former student has the right to inspect and review personal academic records upon request through the Student Services Department. Students may challenge the accuracy of the records or the appropriateness of their retention in college files.

STUDENT DIRECTORY DISCLOSURE The college regards certain directory information related to any student currently enrolled at the college as public information which may be released. Student directory information is limited to one or more of the following: student’s name, current enrollment status, dates of attendance, major field of study, degrees and awards received, and the most recent previous public or private school attended by the student.

All enrolled students grant Columbia College Hollywood the right to publicize and release such information to the media for Columbia College Hollywood publicity, events, and programs. The college at its discretion may limit or deny the release of directory information to public or private persons or organizations based on the best interests of the student. Students may restrict the release of Directory Information by completing a Non-Disclosure Form and submitting it to the Student Services Department.

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Once the Non-Disclosure Form is submitted, the college will not release the student’s name in any press releases or Columbia College Hollywood materials. Student activities, campus organizations, and friends will not be able to obtain directory information. In addition, without specific written approval, college officials will not be able to confirm enrollment or graduation for reasons like insurance, nor include the student’s name in the Graduation Commencement program.

Once filed, the Non-Disclosure Form becomes a permanent part of the of student’s record until the student instructs Columbia College Hollywood, in writing, to have the request removed.

CAMPUS SECURITY Columbia College Hollywood commits itself to providing for the safety and security of its community – students, faculty, staff, and visitors – and to best assist its community in providing for their own safety and security. In addition to posted guards, the campus proper is protected by a restricted-access card entry system. A security guard is available to escort students to their vehicles upon request. The premises are also monitored by video surveillance cameras.

Columbia College Hollywood has certain mandatory crime reporting obligations under California state law. The Child Abuse Neglect and Reporting Act (CANRA) Penal Code section 11164 requires employees to report known or suspected instances of child abuse or neglect to law enforcement. Penal Code section 11160 requires prompt, mandatory reporting to law enforcement by health care practitioners (such as employees or contractors in the Student Health Center) when they provide medical services to a person they know or reasonably suspect is suffering from wounds inflicted by a firearm or are result of assaultive or abusive conduct.

Students should report any suspicious persons or activities – for example, someone loitering for no apparent reason in the parking areas, patio, entrances or service areas – to the security guard or the front office staff. Students are encouraged to keep their valuables with them at all times.

To report a crime, accident or serious injury: 1. Call 911 2. Report the incident to the Security Guard on duty 3. Report the incident to a member of the Operations staff

The following telephone reference numbers are also available to students for off-campus problems: • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) (800) 656-4673 • Los Angeles National Alliance on Mental Illness (800) 854-7771 • Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255 (English) (888) 628-9454 (En Espanol)

The Columbia College Hollywood On-site Counseling Services staff informs their clients of the procedures to report crime to the Campus Security on a voluntary or confidential basis, should they feel it is in the best interest of the client. A procedure is in place to anonymously capture crime statistics disclosed confidentially during such a session.

CAMPUS CRIME STATISTICS REPORT Each year, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Crime Statistics Act, the college is required to report on the status of campus security, including campus crime, arrest, and referral statistics consisting of those reported to campus security and designated campus officials including, but not limited to, the President & CEO, vice presidents, deans, directors, coordinators, managers, faculty, instructors, and advisors to students and student organizations. Statistics reported to local law enforcement agencies are integrated as well. These statistics may include crimes that have occurred in private residences or businesses not required to be included by law.

All campus security authorities, including resident advisors in housing, student activity coordinators, faculty advisors, and others who have relevant interactions with students, have an obligation to forward information on offenses reported to them to the appropriate outside authorities for inclusion in the Campus Security and Crime Statistics Report.

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The Campus Security and Crime Statistics Report is posted on the college website and made available to all currently enrolled students and prospective students.

Each year the college is required to report on the status of campus security. The following is a report of offenses committed during the past academic year: murders – 0; forcible and non-forcible sexual assault crimes – 0; robberies – 0; aggravated assaults – 0; burglaries – 0; motor vehicle thefts – 0. The following is the number of arrests for crimes on campus: drug abuse violations – 0; weapons possessions – 0.

All employment-related decisions at the college, including but not limited to decisions relating to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits and any other terms and conditions of employment, are made without regard to the employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, covered veteran status, genetic information, or other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

UNLAWFUL HARASSMENT POLICY Columbia College Hollywood is committed to upholding standards that promote respect and human dignity in an environment that fosters both academic and artistic excellence and professionalism. It is the policy of the college to maintain an educational and work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

To that end, the college prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against or harassment of its employees, students, or applicants for employment or admission on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, age, physical disability, mental disability, or other characteristic protected by federal or state law, unless a particular characteristic is a bona fide requirement of the position.

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All members of the college community are expected to uphold this policy. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the college.

Harassment includes verbal, physical, or visual conduct when the conduct creates an intimidating, offensive or hostile working or educational environment, or unreasonably interferes with job or academic performance.

Verbal harassment may include but is not limited to epithets, derogatory comments, or slurs based upon one of the individual’s characteristics noted above. Physical harassment may include, but is not limited to, assault, impeding or blocking movement, or any physical interference with normal work or movement, when directed at an individual because of the individual’s protected characteristic. Visual forms of harassment may include but are not limited to derogatory posters, cartoons, or drawings based on an individual’s protected characteristic.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities operated by recipients of federal financial aid assistance. Sex harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of prohibited sex discrimination. The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, including the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act, requires colleges and universities to have procedures in place to respond to incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. In order to address its responsibilities under these laws, the college has implemented standards, reporting procedures, and response protocols that apply to incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual exploitation.

Prohibited sex discrimination covers sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Sexual harassment includes any request or demand for sexual favors that is implicitly or expressly a condition of employment, continued employment, receipt of an employment benefit, admission to the college, participation in educational programs or activities, or evaluation of academic performance. Examples of conduct that could give rise to sexual harassment, include but are not limited to: sexual advances or suggestions; unwelcome sexually-oriented remarks; dirty jokes; the display or distribution of offensive photographs, e-mails, posters or cartoons; any unwelcome, intentional touching of the intimate areas of another person’s body; or physical sexual acts perpetrated against a person’s will or where a person is unable to give consent.

The college has designated one professional employee as the Title IX Coordinator to oversee compliance efforts and investigate any complaint of sex discrimination. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for monitoring the overall implementation of Title IX for the college and coordinating compliance with Title IX in all areas covered by the implementing regulations.

An individual who has questions or concerns and/or believes he or she has been discriminated against in violation of the college’s nondiscrimination and unlawful harassment policy, including sexual harassment or gender discrimination, or who has witnessed discrimination against another party, may file a complaint or obtain information and assistance regarding the college’s policies and responsive processes from the college’s Title IX Coordinator:

Maria Zamora 18618 Oxnard Street Los Angeles, CA 91356 Phone (818) 345-8414 [email protected]

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is the division of the federal government charged with enforcing compliance with Title IX. Information regarding OCR can be found at www2.ed.gov.

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DISCRIMINATION & HARASSMENT COMPLAINT PROCEDURE The college encourages any person who feels that he or she has been unlawfully discriminated against or harassed, or observes, or is otherwise aware of an incident of unlawful discrimination or harassment, to report the incident promptly. To assist in the investigation, the college may request that a complaint be made in writing with a detailed description of the facts giving rise to the complaint, the names of any individuals involved, including any witnesses, and copies of any documents that support or relate to the complaint. Although the college may request the submission of a written complaint, an oral complaint is sufficient to initiate the procedures set forth under this policy.

Student complaints regarding faculty, staff, or other students should be made to the Student Services Department staff. If for any reason the person making the complaint does not feel comfortable directly reporting the incident to the individual identified above, the complaint may be reported to any vice president or senior administrator. A college administrator who receives a complaint of unlawful discrimination or harassment, or observes or is otherwise aware of an incident of unlawful discrimination or harassment, shall promptly inform the appropriate party. In cases involving potential criminal conduct, the college will determine whether appropriate law enforcement or other authorities should be notified.

INVESTIGATION AND CORRECTIVE ACTION The college will investigate every reported complaint of unlawful discrimination or harassment. The investigation will be conducted in a thorough, prompt and professional manner. If the conclusion of the investigation is that unlawful discrimination or harassment occurred, the college will initiate corrective action, as appropriate under the circumstances. For employees, the corrective action may range from verbal warnings up to and including termination from employment. For students, the corrective action will be imposed in a manner consistent with the college’s Student Code of Conduct or other applicable procedures. If the individual found to have engaged in the unlawful discrimination or harassment is not an employee or student of the college, corrective action within the reasonable control of the college, and as appropriate under the circumstances, will be initiated. If termination of a faculty member is contemplated, the applicable rules governing dismissal for serious cause will be followed.

The student or employee who raised the complaint will be advised of the results of the investigation, unless doing so is prohibited by FERPA or other applicable law. Similarly, the student or employee who is accused of the unlawful discrimination or harassment will be advised of the results of the investigation.

UNLAWFUL RETALIATION The college prohibits and does not tolerate retaliation against any individual who in good faith files a complaint of unlawful discrimination or harassment or is involved as a witness or participant in the complaint or investigation process. Engaging in unlawful retaliation can result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the college.

The college encourages any individual who believes he or she has been subject to unlawful retaliation, or observes or is otherwise aware of an incident of unlawful retaliation in violation of this policy, to report the incident promptly pursuant to the complaint procedure identified above. The investigation and corrective action procedures set forth above will similarly apply in the case of a complaint of unlawful retaliation in violation of this policy.

RIGHT TO APPEAL An employee or student who is found to have engaged in unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in violation of this policy shall have the right to appeal the decision. Similarly, a complainant may appeal the decision. The appeal may address the decision of whether unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation occurred, and it also may address the corrective action imposed. If the decision was made pursuant to the procedures identified in the Student Code of Conduct, the appeal procedures identified in the Student Code of Conduct shall apply.

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The appeal must be submitted in writing within ten (10) working days after written notification of the results of the investigation. The appeal should describe with specificity why the findings or corrective action imposed were not reasonably based upon the evidence and information made available to the investigator and/or the college official who made the decision regarding the corrective action. Additional information may be considered to aid in the review of the appeal. This right to appeal shall not entitle the appellant to a new or second investigation. The appeal should be granted only if the determination is made that the findings were not reasonably based upon the evidence and information available to the investigator or that the corrective action imposed was not reasonably based upon the evidence and information available to the college official who made the decision regarding the corrective action.

A decision will be rendered to the individual who submitted the appeal within 45 days of receipt of the written appeal. The decision regarding the appeal is final. During the time of the appeal and review, any corrective action taken as a result of the original complaint may be implemented and enforced.

OTHER RESOURCES In addition to the internal resources described above, individuals may pursue complaints with the government agencies that enforce the laws prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, including the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (www.dfeh.ca.gov), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (www.eeoc.gov), or the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (www2.ed.gov/ocr).

GRIEVANCE POLICY Columbia College Hollywood encourages students to bring all complaints or grievances to the attention of the Student Success and ADA Advisor. A grievance is defined as a student’s written expression of dissatisfaction concerning conditions of enrollment or treatment by instructors, other students, or staff. Grievances may include misapplication of institution policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, or unfair treatment, such as coercion, reprisal, or intimidation by an instructor or other institution employee.

Any student who wishes to discuss a complaint or grievance with the Student Success and ADA Advisor may do so at any time in person, by email, or by phone. Questions and concerns from students can often be resolved simply through discussion. If the informal resolution to the student’s concern, complaint, or grievance is not satisfactory, the student may present a grievance through the complaint and dispute-resolution procedures outlined below.

Columbia College Hollywood will investigate all complaints and grievances fully, promptly, and fairly and will not subject a student to punitive action because of grievances filed with the institution. Columbia College Hollywood shall maintain a written record of its handling of all student complaints.

All formal grievances and complaints filed with the Student Success and ADA Advisor will be investigated by a Student Grievance Committee comprised of the Academic Affairs and Student Services Departments and/or appropriate staff or faculty members. The Student Grievance Committee will meet with all respective parties to reach an amicable resolution. All parties have equal voice in the discussion with the hope of resolving any dispute through constructive discourse. In the event a grievance or complaint cannot be resolved through discussion within the Student Grievance Committee, a student may give written expression to hold a hearing with the Academic Review Board.

Accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) represents the Commission’s judgment that an institution is satisfactorily achieving its mission and educational purposes and that it meets or exceeds the Commission’s standards of quality, integrity, and effectiveness. The Commission values information provided by students, employees, and others in determining whether an institution’s performance is consistent with the Standards of Accreditation and Commission policies and procedures.

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A complaint or grievance concerning matters of accreditation may be filed with WASC Senior College and University Commission via the WSCUC Complaint Form. For further questions, please contact:

WASC Senior College and University Commission 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100 Alameda CA 94501 (510) 748-9001 ext. 300 FAX: (510) 995-1477 [email protected] www.wascsenior.org

An individual may contact the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) for review of a complaint. The bureau may be contacted at:

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CAMPUS FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT

Columbia College Hollywood (CCH) is on an 85,000 square foot campus centrally located in Los Angeles for easy access to the entertainment industry and all major Hollywood film and television studios. There is free on-campus parking for students and staff. Public transportation options are less than a block away, like the Orange Line Rapid Transit Busway that travels from one end of the valley to the other. Major railroad hubs are a few bus stops away, giving the students easy access to anywhere in Southern California and beyond.

For information regarding office hours, driving instructions to Columbia College Hollywood, tours, the current academic calendar, a list of faculty and their qualifications, the academic and administrative staff, and the Board of Trustees, please visit the college website at www.columbiacollege.edu.

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER Columbia College Hollywood has a 5,000 square-foot, brick-and-mortar Learning Resource Center that provides students with individual and collaborative study space. The Learning Resource Center includes:

• Wi-Fi internet access • Production conference room • Computer lab with individual workstations • Private viewing room • Library holdings of print, periodical, and DVD & Blu-ray collections

THEATER Students can reserve the 96 seat, 4K, 7.2 channel surround sound theater for screenings when it is not being used for a class or college event. The theater includes the following technology:

• Oppo BDP-203D Blu-ray player • Barco digital HD cinema projector • Sony VPL-VW665ES 4K Ultra-HD digital cinema projector • Paladin Anamorphic Lens • 7.2 channel surround sound • Outlaw 976 preamp/processor • Outlaw 2200 and 7700 amplifiers • 3 SVS Prime Tower loudspeakers • 10 SVS Prime Elevation loudspeakers • 2 SVS SB-16 Ultra subwoofers

SCREENING ROOM The more intimate, 35-seat screening room is also available by reservation only. The screening room includes the following technology:

• Sony VPL-VW365ES 4K Ultra HD projector • Oppo BDP-105D Blu-ray player • 7.1 channel surround sound • Marantz AV7702 preamp/processor • Marantz MM8077 7-channel power amplifier • (3) Klipsch KL-650-THX left, center, and right speakers • (2) Klipsch KL-525-THX rear surround speakers • (2) Klipsch KS-525-THX surround speakers • (2) SVS PC12 Plus subwoofers

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SOUNDSTAGE The soundstage at Columbia College Hollywood is a professional, light and sound-controlled environment where the magic of film can come to life. It includes: • Multi-circuited, hard-wired lighting grid • Elephant door • 20-foot ceiling height • Soundproof padded walls and ceiling • Smooth, leveled floor for track-free dollying

3-CAMERA TELEVISION STAGE WITH GREEN SCREEN & CONTROL ROOM The television stage is a light and sound-controlled environment where live video can be captured and edited in real time. The stage includes: • Green screen backdrop for shooting VFX • Full control room where students get hands-on 3-camera live directing experience. • 3x JVC GY-HD250ST16 HD camera with lens • ROSS Synergy 1 digital production switcher system • Compix character generator software • 22-channel Mackie ONYX audio mixer • Audiocom multi-channel com system

FOLEY/ADR SUITE The new Foley/ADR suite is a sound-isolated booth and control room where students learn to record and edit dialog and sound effects, and mix audio for their projects. The Foley/ADR suite features: • Avid Pro Tools HD • Waves signal processing • Avid Artist Mix control surface • Avid Pro Tools Dock • Focusrite Clarett PreX audio interface • Martin Multimax surround controller • (5) Genelec 1029A monitors • (1) Genelec 7350A subwoofer • Apple Mac Pro computer • Dual LCD monitors • Peluso microphone • Lewison 247 microphone • Neumann M149 microphone • (2) AKG 414 microphones

POST PRODUCTION EDITING SUITES In the first year of all Columbia College Hollywood programs, students get hands-on experience with professional film editing software and image manipulation technology. There are seven large suites with enough room for two students to work and an instructor to mentor them. The post production editing suites are equipped with:

• Apple Mac Pro computer • HPZ800 computer • Tangent Element color correction control surface • Apple Final Cut video editing software • Avid Media Composer video editing software • REDCine-X video editing software • Avid Pro Tools audio editing software • Apple Compressor compression & encoding software • Apple Motion motion graphic software • Adobe Creative Cloud software suite • Autodesk Maya computer animation & modeling software • NUKE compositing software

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STANDING SETS Columbia College Hollywood offers indoor standing sets for on-campus production shoots. Students learn to light, shoot, and record in a living room, a garden, and a roadhouse pool hall that can be dressed in many ways and double for a multitude of locations. When the standing sets are not being used for classroom instruction, they can be reserved for student productions. When not in use, the sets become part of the lounge and study areas of the college.

EQUIPMENT ROOM The professional-quality equipment room is fully stocked with the latest industry standard film, video, and sound equipment, all available for students to check out and use on film productions and hands-on coursework.

FILM CAMERAS • Arri ST, SRI, SRII and SRIII camera packages • Bolex H16 cameras • CP-16 camera

DIGITAL FILM CAMERAS • Alexa camera package • RED EPIC-W camera packages • Sony PMW-F3 camera • Sony PMW-EX3 camera packages • Sony PMW-200 camera packages • Canon C300 camera package

DIGITAL STILL CAMERAS • Canon Rebel T5 and XS DSLR cameras • Canon 7D & 60D DSLR cameras

LIGHTING • Fresnel lighting (ranging from 200W to 5K) • LED Fresnel lighting • Softlites (1K and 2K) • Desisti 1.2K HMI • Arri lighting kits • Kino Flo and Diva kits • Litepanels 1x1 • Digital Sputnik LED system • Barger Baglite 6-Light (with Chimera)

GRIP • Doorway dolly • Fisher dolly • Dana dolly • Porta-Jib jib arm • Glidecam X-22 • Panavision Panahead • DJI Ronin

SOUND • Sound Devices 702T sound recorder • Fostex F4 sound recorder • Sound Devices 302 and Shure FP33 field mixers • Shotgun microphones (Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, Neumann, Schoeps, Sanken) • Wireless lavalier kits • Denecke Time Code Slate • Duplex & breakaway cables

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PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT POLICY Columbia College Hollywood production equipment, Post Production Editing Suites and the Foley/ADR suite are for the use of currently enrolled Columbia College Hollywood students only. If a currently enrolled student enlists the aid of non-students for crews, editing, or sound design, only the currently enrolled student is permitted to check out Columbia College Hollywood equipment. Columbia College Hollywood students are not permitted to check out equipment or reserve space, including editing suites and bays, for non-students or former students who are not currently enrolled or taking a leave-of-absence.

Although not currently enrolled, Columbia College Hollywood alumni may book space or services through the Director of IT & Production Services but are considered non-active for purposes of production and post production equipment use.

Non-student crew members assisting on student production of Columbia College students must never be left alone in an editing suite or the Foley/ADR Suite.

At the discretion of the Dean and the Director of IT & Production Services, violations of these policies may result in suspension from use of Columbia College Hollywood equipment and post production suites for up to one (1) quarter.

EQUIPMENT RENEWAL To prevent any scheduling conflicts or misunderstandings, a student who needs to renew an equipment package that is already on loan from the Equipment Room may renew by phone or by email for an additional 24 hours. A student who wants to renew a loan of an equipment package for a second 24-hour period must return the loaned equipment to the Equipment Center where it will be checked in, inspected, and checked back out by the student for an additional 24-hour period. All renewals are subject to the availability of the equipment.

ON-CAMPUS PRODUCTIONS Students are permitted to use areas throughout the campus for practical shooting locations. All locations must be reserved through the Manager of Production Services. While shooting on campus, students and crew must keep the main path of travel through the common areas clear of production equipment. Egress should not be disrupted. Students and crew members are required to use production safety and etiquette procedures when utilizing school facilities for film production.

Nudity is never permitted in film shoots for academic credit and/or using Columbia College Hollywood equipment and/or production insurance.

PRODUCTION INSURANCE Columbia College Hollywood carries an insurance policy specifically to cover student use of college- owned and rented or leased equipment used in film shoots and productions.

COLLEGE-OWNED EQUIPMENT The college insurance policy covers up to $1,000,000 on college-owned property and equipment.

RENTAL EQUIPMENT The lack of immediate availability of Columbia College Hollywood equipment is not a reason to expect full insurance coverage of rented equipment. Equipment in high demand must be reserved in advance. However, if the college does not own a specialized piece or type of equipment requested by the instructor and student, the college will insure the item rented for up to $500,000. Rental equipment may include equipment such as a 35mm camera, a Steadicam, a Panther Dolly, etc.

Production Services will assist instructors and students who wish to rent equipment that is not owned by the college. If a camera or other piece of equipment owned by Columbia College Hollywood is being repaired for an extended period, the college will insure the rental of like equipment up to $500,000.

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EQUIPMENT NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE Some items are not covered by the Columbia College Hollywood insurance policy. For example, the Columbia College Hollywood Insurance Policy has never covered motor vehicles or out-of-state equipment rentals. If an instructor or student rents vehicles or other items that are excluded from the institutional insurance policy, the student is responsible for both the cost and arrangement of insurance for the rented item.

STUDENT LIABILITY & DEDUCTIBLES Students are responsible for all equipment borrowed from Columbia College Hollywood. The payment of production insurance does not immunize the student from the cost due to accidents, carelessness, or negligence. As with all insurance, there is a deductible which represents the student’s out-of-pocket cost in the event that a claim is filed and approved. The current deductible amount varies and is subject to change. As the equipment user, the student is responsible for paying the deductible for any item that is lost, damaged or stolen.

Students are also responsible for the deductible for any loss, damage, or destruction to the property of others that occurs on location shoots.

Students must report damage, loss, theft, or other mishaps to the Production Services Department immediately. The student responsible for the equipment will receive a bill for the damage or loss of the item(s) that will be added to the student’s account. As with other student financial obligations, this cost must be paid by check, credit card, or money order to the Finance Department. Students do not have the option of replacing a damaged with a like item. They must pay the replacement cost of the original item.

Equipment replacement costs are not negotiable and are not part of any lab fee. Students will be denied the use of any further equipment until the incident is resolved.

Columbia College Hollywood reserves the right to prohibit the use of firearms in film shoots for academic credit and/or using Columbia College Hollywood equipment and/or production insurance.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR PRODUCTIONS In order to foster an ongoing culture of collaboration, students may request an Extra-Curricular (EC) Production to shoot an out-of-class project such as a short film, documentary, music video, or webisode. EC Productions are subject to all production rules and should be commensurate with a student’s class level. All EC Productions require the approval of the Dean and the Director of IT & Production Services. Upon approval, students are allowed two (2) EC Shoots per academic year.

Students will not be allowed to use equipment for which they lack certification. Due to safety training requirements, EC Productions will be approved under the following criteria: • A student who has successfully completed F101 Principles of Production will be allowed two (2) days to complete an EC Production • A student who has successfully completed both F127 Unit Production Manager/Assistant Director and F110 Directing 1 will be allowed up to five (5) days to complete an EC Production

EC Productions will only be approved for students in Academic Good Standing. EC Productions will not be approved for students who are in violation of the institution’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy, on Academic Warning, Academic Probation, suspension, or involved in disciplinary action or hearing.

EC Productions are approved for Columbia College Hollywood students only and cannot under any circumstances be requested by students as part of an outside work-for-hire arrangement. All students and crew who are using college-owned equipment for an EC Production must be currently enrolled for the entire quarter. Non-students may not crew or use equipment owned by Columbia College Hollywood.

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The Review Board in consultation with the Director of IT & Production Services chooses the EC Production equipment package prior to the fall and spring quarters of each academic year. The EC Production equipment package cannot be augmented.

All EC Productions will be subject to the same rules and regulations which apply to all student productions at Columbia College Hollywood. Students approved for EC Productions are expected to obtain and follow all filming permit rules and regulations. Columbia College Hollywood will give students the appropriate documents to help them obtain permits.

Students using Columbia College Hollywood equipment to produce projects that are course requirements have precedence over any EC Production. Students involved with an EC Production may be asked to relinquish equipment or locations or change shooting dates or make accommodations for students who need to complete required class projects.

To request approval for an EC Production, a student must present the Dean with a complete plan for the project, including script, budget, shooting schedule, crew list, and all other paperwork that would be completed for projects being produced for course credit. A student who is approved for an EC Production is expected to shoot the project that was approved. A student who uses EC Production equipment on a project or shoot other than the approved EC Production will face disciplinary measures from loss of equipment privileges to expulsion. The student who is authorized for the EC Shoot is fully responsible for all EC Shoot equipment used. After the Dean has approved the EC Production, students must also obtain the signature of the Director of IT & Production Services.

The product of a EC Production belongs to the student or students creating the production. Columbia College Hollywood will take no ownership position in any EC Production, but students are required to present the Dean with a copy of the completed production on DVD or an online link to the completed production.

At no time will Columbia College Hollywood financially underwrite or otherwise contribute financially to any aspect of an EC Production.

EC Productions may be produced on or off campus. Columbia College Hollywood acknowledges off-campus shoots will most likely be unsupervised by any instructor.

An EC Production cannot be used for extra credit for a course and may not be submitted for course credit.

Additionally, students must adhere to these rules. An EC Production: • Will not include any project of a length as to be called a feature film by normal industry standards • Will not use a series of EC Productions to produce a longer production • Will not be used to produce ongoing productions such as webisodes, television, Internet, or new media series • Must comply with all standards expected by Columbia College Hollywood and in the classrooms of Columbia College Hollywood

At the discretion of the Dean and the Director of IT & Production Services, a student who violates EC Production policy is subject to a suspension of equipment privileges for up to one academic year. A student who requests an EC Production for the purpose of extending another student’s EC Production is subject to penalties that may include dismissal from the college.

BOOT CAMPS Boot Camps are quarterly refresher sessions in basic safety and the correct use and handling of cameras or other equipment. Some boot camps are designed to certify students to use advanced production equipment. No credit is awarded for attending Boot Camp.

CREWING Students are encouraged to volunteer to crew on at least one senior production. No credit is awarded for extra-curricular crewing.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Dr. William G. Durden, Ph.D. Chairman President Emeritus and Professor of Liberal Arts, Dickinson College Joint Professor (Research), The Johns Hopkins University School of Education

William M. Smith, M.Ed. President & CEO, Columbia College Hollywood Board of Directors, Icon Collective Music Conservatory

Kim Alpert Founder & Director of Creative Strategy, Make Amazing

Nick Cohen, M.F.A. Principal, TrackTips

Tim Loomer, M.B.A. Founder and Managing Partner, Gulfstream Strategies

Anita D. McDonald, Ph.D. Chancellor Emerita, Penn State DuBois

Thomas McNamara, M.B.S. CEO, Copley Systems

Satish Menon, Ph.D. Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Shutterfly, Inc.

Bryan Polivka, B.A. Chief Executive and Principal Consultant, PolivkaVox LLC Senior Director, Shorelight Education

J. David Shanks, M.F.A. Screenwriter, Producer, Director

TRUSTEES EMERITI

Theodore O’Karma, M.B.A. Former Executive, NBC Universal Television

Patrick W. Zilliacus, B.S. Principal, LZA, Inc.

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ADMINISTRATION & STAFF

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE William M. Smith President & CEO

Dave Collins Dean

Jessica Wiltgen Vice President, Admissions

Richard Crowe Chief Financial Officer

Maria Zamora Manager, Human Resources

Lex Sanderson Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness Accreditation Liaison Officer

Patrick Olmstead Vice President, Operations

Kelly Parker Vice President, Student Affairs

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Dave Collins Dean

Katherine Steinbach, Ph.D. Academic Coordinator

David Crawford Academic Advisor

REGISTRAR Jeanne Gentillon

FACULTY & CURRICULUM COORDINATORS René Bruckner, Ph.D. Full-time Faculty Curriculum Coordinator

David Lewis Full-time Faculty Curriculum Coordinator

David Martin Full-time Faculty Curriculum Coordinator

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Rick Mitz Full-Time Faculty Curriculum Coordinator

LIBRARY & LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER Cherice Hall Director of Learning Resources

ADMISSIONS Jessica Wiltgen Vice President, Admissions

ADMISSIONS Carmen Muñoz Director, Admissions

Valerie Diaz Admissions Counselor

Christiana Lorin Admissions Specialist

Myesha Reynolds Admissions Counselor

Ozzie Rodriquez Admissions Counselor

Greg Rosete Admissions Counselor

Sarah Scott Admissions Counselor

ENROLLMENT SERVICES Adaleen Cisneros Enrollment Processor

Leah Suansing Enrollment Liaison

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS Mario J. Novoa Director, High School Programs

RECRUITMENT & OUTREACH Lissa Sherman Director of Recruitment

Josh Campbell Recruiter

Allie Long Recruitment Coordinator

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FINANCE Richard Crowe Chief Financial Officer

Ashley Mendoza Accounting Coordinator

Kathie Sotiropoulos Associate Manager, Student Accounts

FINANCIAL AID Maricela Guzman Associate Manager, Financial Aid

Lisette Sanchez Financial Aid Coordinator

HOUSING Julie Stalnaker Housing Coordinator

HUMAN RESOURCES Maria Zamora Manager, Human Resources

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS Lex Sanderson Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness Accreditation Liaison Officer

OPERATIONS Patrick Olmstead Vice President, Operations

FRONT OFFICE Lily Hambartsumyan Receptionist

DESIGN & CONTENT JoHannah "Jo" Winebrenner Designer and Digital Content Creator

EQUIPMENT CENTER Chris Whetstone Manager, Equipment Center

Martin Kalfs Assistant Manager, Equipment Manager

Darius Frye Equipment Center Associate

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FACILITIES Richard Szeptycki Facilities Coordinator

Clara Hernandez Facilities Associate

Johnny Mendoza Facilities Associate

Miguel Ramirez Facilities Associate

I.T. & PRODUCTION SERVICES Ronald Reeves Director, IT & Production Services

Stephen DeLello Manager, IT & Production Services

Kent Huffnagle IT Support

Adam Strickland IT Support

Mike Sylvia IT Support

SECURITY Vicente Garcia Security Officer

STUDENT AFFAIRS Kelly Parker Vice President, Student Affairs

Jessica Johnson-Mills Student Success and ADA Coordinator

Brenda Serrano Student Life Coordinator

CAREER & ALUMNI SERVICES Chrissy Shannon Director, Career Development and Alumni Relations

Carin Misterly Career Development and Alumni Relations Coordinator

Eneka Cummings Editor

COUNSELING Laura Kaufman Counselor

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FACULTY

Courses at Columbia College Hollywood are taught by a distinguished faculty comprised of creative professionals who have worked and continue to work as filmmakers, producers, directors, editors, writers, artists, sound engineers, game designers, media makers, cinematographers, and scholars.

Collectively, the faculty of Columbia College Hollywood has contributed talents, creativity, art, skill, knowledge, and expertise to dozens of studio and independent feature films, hundreds of hours of scripted, reality, and nonfiction television programming, and a vast array of digital media content. Their work has been seen in film festivals worldwide.

They’re active members of the entertainment industry’s most respected professional organizations and guilds, including the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS), the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), the Writers Guild of America (WGA), the Directors Guild of America (DGA), the Producers Guild of America (PGA), the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), the Motion Picture Editors Guild (MPEG), the Higher Education Video Game Alliance (HEVGA), and the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS).

Columbia College Hollywood’s adjunct faculty members have rich and diverse academic backgrounds in the humanities, natural and social sciences, technology, business, and art.

Jawad Ali MFA, Critical Studies, California Institute of the Arts – 2000 BS, Physics, University of California, Irvine – 1992 Humanities

Maylene Au BA, Motion Picture Television, University of California, Los Angeles – 1990 Cinematography

Linda Beal MFA, Film and Television, University of California, Los Angeles, CA – 1991 JD, Hastings College of Law – 1977 BA, Art History, University of California, Irvine – 1974 Television Studies

Angee Beckett MFA, Theatre Arts (Costume Design), University of California, Los Angeles – 1980 BA, Theatre Arts, University of California, Santa Cruz – 1976 AA, Fashion Design, Los Angeles Trade Technical College – 1968 Costume Design

David Benullo BFA, Film & Television, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University – 1992 Screenwriting

Stu Berg BS, Journalism, University of Illinois, Urbana – 1953 Directing

Ed Bishop BA, Radio-TV-Film, Temple University – 1983 Editing

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Dirk Blackman MFA, Screenwriting, American Film Institute, Los Angeles – 1990 BA, History, Columbia University – 1985 Screenwriting

Rene Bruckner, Ph.D. PhD, Visual Studies, University of California, Irvine – 2007 MA, Visual Studies, University of California, Irvine – 2003 BA, Visual Arts–Media, University of San Diego –1994 Motion Picture History, Visual Design

Franco Castilla MFA, Art, Ohio State University – 2005 BFA, Painting and Printmaking, Virginia Commonwealth University – 2002 Art and Art History

Keith Coene MFA, Cinema Television Production, University of Southern California – 1991 BA, Philosophy, University of California, Irvine –1981 Unit Production Management/Assistant Directing, Visual Design

Dave Collins Dean, Columbia College Hollywood MFA, Peter Stark Producing Program, University of Southern California – 1982 BA, English, University of Colorado, Boulder – 1976 Producing

Kadina de Elejalde MFA, Acting, Yale University – 1991 BA, Theater Arts, Barnard College – 1986 Acting

Daniel Eaton MFA, Music Composition, California Institute of the Arts – 2011 BM, Performance, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point – 2008 Sound

Charla Elizabeth MS, Communications, Art & Design, Pratt Institute – 1987 BA, Art, Brown University – 1980 Painting, Drawing, Sculpture

James Evans MFA, Theatre Arts & Playwriting, Columbia University – 2001 BA, Creative Writing & Theatre, Santa Fe College of Art and Design – 1993 Script Analysis and Acting

Gordon Firemark, Esq. BA, Telecommunication and Film, University of Oregon, Eugene – 1998 JD, Southwestern School of Law – 1992 Entertainment Law

Emily Frydrych MA, Social Sciences, University of Chicago – 2001 BA, Women’s Studies, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor – 2000 Behavioral Sciences

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Maria Gavin MA, Communications, Stanford University – 1987 BA, Communications, University of the Pacific – 1985 Production

Peter Gend MFA, Animation and Visual Effects, Academy of Art San Francisco – 2013 BS, Media Arts and Animation, Art Institute of California – 2005 Visual Effects, Motion Picture History

Michael Greenspan MFA, Directing, American Film Institute – 2002 BFA, Film Production and Theory, York University – 1999 BA, Film Studies, Dawson College – 1995 Directing, Screenwriting, Television Production

Adam Hall MFA, Film Production, University of Southern California – 2011 BA, Political Science, Carson-Newman College – 2005 Entertainment Business Studies

Cherice Hall MLIS, Special Libraries, San Jose State University – 2006 MM, Vocal Performance, California State University, Northridge – 2000 BM, Music Performance, California State University, Northridge – 1994 Information Literacy

David Harris MFA, Screenwriting, American Film Institute – 2003 BA, History, Washington University – 1997 Producing

Oscar Harrison MFA, University of Southern California – 1978 BFA, Howard University Unit Production Management/ Assistant Directing

Oscar Hernandez MA, Anthropology, California State University, Northridge – 2011 BA, Psychology, California State University, Northridge – 2004 Anthropological Science

Angella Hoffman MS, Apparel Design and Merchandising, California State University, Northridge – 2007 BS, Fashion Marketing, Syracuse University – 1996 Consumer Trends and Media

Kent Huffnagle BS, Music Production, Full Sail University – 2014 Certificate in Avid Pro Tools 11 HD Production Sound

Julie Janney BFA, Acting, New York University – 1977 Member, The Actors Studio Acting

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Sam Kim MFA, Cinematography, American Film Institute – 2011 BFA, Film Production, San Francisco State University – 2007 Cinematography

Leslie LaPage MFA, Film and Video–Live Action, California Institute of the Arts –1994 BA, Theatre Arts, California State University, Los Angeles – 1982 Hollywood Business Practices and History

Linus Lau MFA, Film Production, University of Southern California – 2004 Coursework, Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television, University of California, Los Angeles BA, Music Composition, Santa Clara University – 2000 Sound Design, Music History

Jonathan LeMond MFA, Film, Columbia University – 2002 BA, Political Science, Columbia University – 1994 Screenwriting, Directing

Charles Levy MA, Sociology, University of California, Riverside – 2002 BA, Sociology, San Diego State University – 1992 Sociology

David Lewis MFA, Film and Television, University of California, Los Angeles – 2002 BA, Temple University – 1989 Film Production

Jonathan London MFA, Film Production, Columbia University – 2006 BA, Communications, University of Pennsylvania – 2001 Production, New Media

Philip Malamuth MFA, Cinema Television, University of Southern California – 1986 BA, Psychology, University of Southern California – 1979 Editing

Stephen Markley MFA, English, Creative Writing, University of Iowa – 2015 BA, History and English, Miami University – 2006 Creative Writing

David Martin MFA, Broadcast Cinema, Art Center College of Design – 2011 BFA, Cinematography, University of North Carolina School of the Arts – 2006 Visual Design, Motion Picture History, Color Timing

Ed McGinty MFA, Directing, Columbia University BA, Business Administration, Temple University Directing, Motion Picture History

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Andrew McNary, Ph.D. PhD, Physics, University of California, Riverside – 2005 MS, Soil & Water Sciences, University of California, Riverside – 2004 MS, Physics, University of New Orleans – 1999 BS, Mathematics, Virginia Tech – 1994 BS, Physics, Virginia Tech – 1994 Mathematics

Steve Miller BA, Telecommunications, University of Southern California – 1973 Television Production

Rick Mitz MFA in progress, Vermont College of Fine Arts Journalism, University of Minnesota Screenwriting

James Napoli MA, London Film School BFA, Massachusetts College of Art & Design – 1982 Motion Picture History, Script Analysis

Will Nedved MFA, Film & Television Writing, University of Southern California – 2009 MA, Theatre Studies, University of New South Wales – 2002 BA, Theater Arts, University of Iowa – 2001 Certificate, Sexuality Studies, University of Iowa – 2001 Playwriting, Great American Plays

Jill Newman MFA, Art, California Institute of the Arts – 2003 BS, Art Education, University of Wisconsin, Madison – 2001 Art

Sue Palmer MFA, Cinema-Television, University of Southern California – 2009 BA, Theatre, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Television Writing

Vicki Peterson MFA, Writing for Stage and Screen, New Hampshire Institute of Art – 2015 BA, Theatre Arts, University of California, San Diego – 1995 Certificate, Executive Leadership and Business Management, Pepperdine University – 2006 Certificates, Advanced Screenwriting, Writing for Film and Television, Producing and Entertainment Executive Program, Act One, Inc. – 2003-2007 Screenwriting

John Quinn BA, Film & Video Editing, Columbia College, Chicago – 1999 Editing

Andy Rattinger MFA, Directing, Columbia University – 2007 BA, Communications, Universidad Iberoamericana – 1997 Editing

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Alaric Rocha MFA, Digital Cinema, DePaul University – 2014 BM, Music Composition, Lawrence University – 2002 Editing

Barbara Romain MFA, Otis College of Art and Design – 1995 BFA, Philadelphia College of Art Art History

Charles Rose MFA, New Media, Full Sail University UCLA Extension, Cinematography BFA, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University – 1973 Cinematography

Kathleen Rowell MFA, Professional Writing, University of Southern California – 1978 BA, Motion Picture/Television, University of California, Los Angeles – 1973 Screenwriting

Mark-Austin Rowell MFA, Theater Arts, San Diego State University – 2001 BA, Theater Arts, California State University, East Bay – 1998 Art History, Production Design

Bill Rubenstein MA, Cinema Television, University of Southern California – 1993 BA, Harvard College – 1978 Writing, Humanities

Melissa Runnels MA, Journalism, University of Southern California – 2014 BA, French, Stephen F. Austin State University – 2006 Journalism

Lex Sanderson MBA, Management, California State University, Los Angeles – 2012 Professional Certificate, Fashion Studies, Parsons The New School of Design – 2006 MS, Apparel Design and Technology, Florida State University – 2005 BS, Psychology, University of Florida – 2003 Design, Business

Milton Santiago MFA, Motion Picture Production & Cinematography, University of Miami BA, English & Communication Studies, Canisius College – 1997 Cinematography

Ron Schmidtling MS, Geology, University of California, Los Angeles – 1995 BA, Design Studies in Archeology & Paleontology, University of Southern Mississippi – 1985 Natural Sciences

Fred Schultz, Ph.D. PhD, Psychology, Vanderbilt University – 1972 BS, Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge – 1966 Sound

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Alicia Sedwick MFA, Acting, American Conservatory Theater – 1991 BA, Theater Arts, Humboldt State University – 1985 Acting, Public Speaking

Cole Seidl MFA, Visual Studies, Minneapolis College of Art and Design – 2017 BA, Film Production, Augsburg College – 2012 Editing, Production

Kenneth Selden MFA, Film, American Film Institute Conservatory – 1986 BA, Philosophy, Yale University – 1980 Screenwriting

Christine Shin MFA, Cinema-Television, University of Southern California – 2005 BA, Communication and English Literature, University of Wisconsin, Madison – 2001 Production, Directing

Ben Stanley Telecommunications, Michigan State University Cinematography

Lauren Steffen MFA, Film Production, University of California, Los Angeles – 2004 BA, Mass Media Communication and Theater, Ursinus College – 1998 Editing, Television Production

Katherine Steinbach, Ph.D. PhD, Film Studies, University of Iowa – 2017 MA, Critical Studies, University of Southern California – 2012 BS, Radio-TV-Film, University of Texas at Austin – 2005

Mark Sult Avid Certified Instructor Editing

John Swanbeck MA, Theater, University of California, Los Angeles – 2003 BS, Speech, Northwestern University – 1983 Directing

Bridget Terry BS, Journalism, Northwestern University – 1974 Producing

Vince Toto BS, Communication and Filmmaking, State University of New York – 1985 AA, Liberal Arts, Suffolk Community College – 1983 Cinematography, Color Timing

Jennie Lew Tugend Post-Graduate Diploma, Art & Technique Filmmaking, London Film School – 1984 Los Angeles City College Trippon School of Design Environmental Media Award Producing

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Angela Tumini, Ph.D. PhD, Italian Literature, University of Oxford – 2002 BA, Italian, University of London – 1998 Motion Picture History

Anthony Vasto BA, Film & Video, Columbia College, Chicago – 2000 Principles of Production

Gabe Veenendaal MFA, Film, Vermont College of Fine Arts – 2017 MBA, Business, Westminster College – 2010 BA, Film Studies, University of Utah – 2006 Editing

Jack Weinstein MFA, University of Southern California Directing Fellowship, American Film Institute Conservatory BA, Dartmouth College Screenwriting

Samantha Kate Weisberg MFA, Writing, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago – 2007 BFA, Creative Writing, Roger Williams University – 2003 College Writing

Courtney White, Ph.D. Critical Studies, University of Southern California – 2015 MA, Critical Studies, University of Southern California – 2008 BA, Media Studies, Emerson College – 2005 History of Critical Analysis, Script Analysis

Dan Wilcox BA, English and Theatre, Cornell University – 1965 Screenwriting

Brandon Wilson MFA, Film Production (Directing), University of California, Los Angeles – 1999 BA, African-American Studies, University of California, Los Angeles – 1994 Motion Picture History

Because many of the faculty are working professionals, their availability changes from quarter to quarter and year to year. As such, not all faculty teach every quarter. Columbia College Hollywood constantly recruits faculty with diverse professional and academic backgrounds as a means of enriching the campus culture and providing a more comprehensive learning experience.

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