Film & Television Degrees

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Character Animation - Build your animation skills by exploring methods for creating movement that’s entertaining, appealing, and driven by emotions and personality.

Character Rigging - This course covers the foundations of character rigging, such as adding joints and controls to a character.

Animation Production - Learn how to plan, coordinate, and study assets, using traditional methods to demonstrate your strengths as a 3D artist.

STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY

• When I see an outrageous shot in a movie, I look up how they pulled it off.
• I love to draw and sketch.
• I often lose track of time because I'm so focused on my work.
• I live for collaboration and feedback.
• I don't just appreciate good effects, I dissect them.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Literary Techniques & Story Development - Study authorial choices and literary techniques that bring meaning and direction to stories.

Publishing & Distribution - Learn how to publish and distribute screenplays, television shows, comic books, video game scripts, and novels while demonstrating an understanding of the evolution of the entertainment industry.

Scriptwriting Techniques - Explore the fundamentals of successful writing for film and television while looking at structural techniques, character development, conflict, and scene construction.

STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY

• I'm a naturally-gifted communicator.
• People close to me say I have a wild imagination.
• I like pointing out the differences between the book and the movie.
• When I read or watch something, I pick up on small character and plot details others miss.
• I want to use my storytelling abilities to help brands connect with their audience.
• Curiosity is my superpower.
• I am interested in how technology impacts the way we tell stories.
• I am comfortable providing constructive feedback to other writers.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Directing - Learn techniques for directing, acting, casting, and composition and get hands-on exposure to preproduction, postproduction delivery, and critical evaluation.

Film Criticism - Gain an appreciation for how filmmakers create meaningful experiences for their audiences while also developing skills to critique others' work and manage critiques from clients.

Art Design & Location Shooting - Explore set choices and production venues through the logistical needs of the camera and learn how to handle location scouting and art direction.

STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY

• I'm both creative and business-minded.
• I'm interested in tech and getting my hands on new tools.
• I often analyze art, what it's trying to say, and how it makes me feel.
• I like to solve problems.
• I'm into DIY projects.
• My ideas don't just stay ideas – I like to create things.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Advanced Production - Assemble a crew to create and complete the development, preproduction, and production processes of a film project.

Broadcast Production - Examine the techniques and technologies involved in creating multi-camera shoots for the news and narrative broadcast television genres.

Composition and Visual Design - Explore how images are designed, framed, composed, and arranged to tell an enhance visual story.

STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY

• I'm interested in cameras, lenses, and video-editing software.
• I work well with other people.
• I'm into DIY projects, and I'm always making videos with my friends.
• My ideas don't just stay ideas – I create things.
• I often analyze films, what they're trying to say, and how they make me feel.
• I'm both creative and business-minded.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Lighting Concepts and Design - This course is dedicated to conventional lighting system concepts and covers color theory, truss systems, and conventional fixtures.

Advanced Video Production - Explore broadcast-quality HD production equipment as you learn techniques for lighting and composition, camera operation and switching, and directing.

Audio and Visual Technologies - You’ll build confidence working on the technical side of multimedia conference meetings and corporate presentations.

STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY

• I enjoy working behind the scenes.
• I did theater in high school.
• I'd rather not work a desk job.
• I like how live shows are different every night.
• I'm interested in how sound moves through space.
• I enjoy working as part of a team.
• I'm interested in learning lighting as well.
• The show must go on.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Visual Storytelling Techniques and Technology - This course builds upon themes from introductory courses to illustrate how directors enhance the dramatic effect of scenes through lighting, location, blocking, and movement.

Filmmaking Concepts and Practices - Learn to apply filmmaking concepts and theory to the practice of film production with a focus on production design, cinematography, and film aesthetics.

Business of Film - Examine current industry business models and learn what it takes to advance in the filmmaking industry.

STUDENTS IN THIS PROGRAM SAY

• I’m interested in all aspects of filmmaking, from the creative and technical elements to the business side.
• I thrive on the challenge of finding ways to be more creative as an artist.
• I want to work hard and make my mark on the film industry.
• Getting mentorship from experienced faculty members is important to me.
• I enjoy collaborating with other filmmakers and building a family of creatives who lift each other up.