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Spring Production Central

In this advanced course, teams of students work in a production environment to develop scripts and prepare, shoot and prepare for/execute postproduction on projects. Students will troubleshoot and solve development and production problems working in assigned roles. Students will become adept at implementing notes to improve projects, as in a… Read More

Production Hub

In this course you will collaborate to create professional quality PSAs, commercials, branded content and fashion videos for a range of clients. Projects and clients vary per semester. (This course is cross-listed with MPT 832.)

Spring Production Central

In this advanced course, teams of students work in a production environment to develop scripts and prepare, shoot and prepare for/execute postproduction on projects. Students will troubleshoot and solve development and production problems working in assigned roles. Students will become adept at implementing notes to improve projects, as in a… Read More

Directed Study

Refine your skills. As a Master of Fine Arts degree candidate, you’ll complete course assignments to develop the conceptual, design, and technical skills needed to successfully complete your MFA Thesis Project and/or portfolio. You must have passed your midpoint review. Director approval required. Fees and prerequisites will vary by topic.

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

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

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

Content Creation: Making the Music Video

Discover what it takes to create a music video. After you focus on breaking down and timing out a song and presenting initial concepts, you will concept, storyboard, shoot, edit, and complete a music video. (This course is cross-listed with MPT 450.)

Content Creation: Documentary Editing

Editing a story without a script is the documentary editor’s greatest challenge. This course will teach you practicalskills to discover and craft compelling stories in all documentary genres. (This course is cross-listed with MPT 343.)

Editing Concepts and Creative Solutions

Learn to edit using non-linear Adobe Premiere Pro. You will explore the roots and theory of montage editing, screen direction, continuity, and elements of style across all genres. You will additionally learn how to create titles, basic color correction and visual effects.