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Graduate Open Studio – Fall

In this open studio course, graduate students propose, conceptualize and create individual photography projects with guidance and critique from their instructor and peers. This course provides a great opportunity to start a new body of work, focus on thesis development or continue an ongoing project of choice. Read More

Advanced Cinematography Workshop (Fall)

You will be taught 35mm techniques in both Arriflex and Mitchell formats from the viewpoint of the first assistant cameraman along with how to light and shoot night interiors and products. Image quality of 35mm and HD cameras will be compared. Specialty cinematography is discussed, including underwater, car mounts, rigs,… Read More

Script Analysis and Rehearsal Techniques

Develop a concrete, professional process for analyzing plays and screenplays. Apply your understanding of character and story arcs to make compelling acting choices. Rehearse scenes from plays, television shows, and screenplays, applying creative rehearsal techniques to unlock spontaneous and connected performances.

Introduction to Site Design

Develop hand-drawing skills to generate, iterate, and explain design ideas. You will learn to compose spaces using the basic building blocks of shape, form, mass, and spatial organization. Create meaningful places for people by evaluating site design concepts, exploring programmatic ideas, and understanding human behavior in public places.

Figurative Painting

Fine tune your fine art figure painting skills. Learn the basics and expand your personal style by experimenting with composition, color theory, form, and structure.

Final Thesis Completion

Fundamental design research and implementation are an essential part of the creative process. Using mood boards, experimenting with typography, composition, color, balance, layout, legibility, and more, you’ll define the overall visual style of your thesis project. (This course is cross-listed with IXD 810 and IXD 820.)

Scheduling and Budgeting a Feature Film

What does it really take to make a film? In this course, you will explore the roles of time and money. Examining and practicing the key functions ofAssistant Directors andUnit Production Managers by scheduling and budgeting a feature film.Working within unions, guilds,clearances andcontract perimeters, you’ll gain skills regarding scheduling, supervising… Read More

Materiality: FF and E, Finishes and Lighting

Put your sense of materiality and product knowledge to work. You will select finishes, fabrics, and furnishings based on aesthetics, durability, and environmental factors to produce specifications and construction drawings for your final thesis project.

Art Education Methodology

Explore the foundational methodologies of art education and the field’s history, theory, practices, and standards. Examine the art educator’s roles and responsibilities in advocacy, collaboration, and teaching diverse learners. Course content is supported by fieldwork observations and interviews.

Content Creation: Advanced Editing

In this advanced class, you will apply your skills to edit original narrative and documentary projects shot by students in the film schools and sometimes by outside clients. You will gain extensive hands-on experience of the final post-production process under the mentorship of an industry editor and showrunner. Focus on… Read More