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  • FILM 2130: Beginning Screenwriting

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For Digital Film majors with the objective of introducing and developing screenwriting approaches to narrative film production. Skills developed in this workshop class include competency in industry-standard screenplay format, identification of structural elements inherent in narrative film, distinguishing how character functions within plot, articulating plot points and transitions, and exploring effective avenues of research for development. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Label the structural elements of a modern screenplay; specifically the three-act structure paradigm. 2. Identify the manner in which motion picture characters impose upon and alter the plot of a motion picture story. 3. Outline the basics of good dramaturgy; conflict, tension, theme, character, and character development/change. 4. Describe the reasoning behind screenplay form and identify various technical elements of screenplay form. 5. Describe the process of writing a motion picture screenplay; from original idea to finished blue print of a motion picture. 6. Describe the business of writing in the motion picture industry. 7. Produce the first act of a feature length original screenplay or the complete screenplay for a short narrative film. 8. Identify the "mythic journey" of the hero as it relates to the writing of a modern screenplay. Course fee required. FA
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  • FILM 2660: Introduction to Digital Film Production

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Required of Digital Film majors, and open to students interested in applications of digital film production, including commercial, corporate, Internet, documentary and feature production. Covers commercial, corporate, Internet, documentary and feature production; critical analysis of effects and technical and ethical aspects of compositing. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Outline the foundations of the digital film industry and opportunities available through Utah Tech University's Digital Film Degree. 2. Evaluate and critique the history of video and film production as applied to modern technology. 3. Apply techniques discussed in constructing a fully produced class film. Course fee required. FA, SP
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  • FILM 3000: Business of Film

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    The creation of any cinematic project requires a business structure as well as a creative plan. Students will learn the basics of script analysis, financing, budgeting, distribution and marketing. Insurance, copyright and clearance are also covered. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the components of intellectual property law that apply to motion pictures and explain methods for using copyrighted material and copyrighting the students own works. 2. Identify sources for motion picture properties and articulate common methods for developing properties into viable motion picture scripts. 3. Demonstrate understanding of common motion picture financing arrangements. 4. Determine the cost of a motion picture by script analysis and demonstrate the ability to calculate the costs of its individual components in a professional budget. 5. Explain the different functions of the agent, manager, an entertainment attorney. 6. Articulate the elements of various motion picture contracts, and demonstrate an understanding of the Basic Agreements of the film union system. 7. Identify and understand the legal obligations of the producer for ensuring safety. Prerequisite: FILM 3660 (Grade C- or higher). FA, SP
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  • FILM 3100: Film Theory and Analysis

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    A focused study of the major theories of cinema and the approaches and practice of film criticism. Students will be required to screen, analyze, and critique diverse films from various contexts, cultures, and time periods. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to:1. Distinguish between the major film theories and critical approaches. 2. Utilize key filmic terminology and critical vocabulary. 3. Assess major theoretical and critical practices as they relate to a body of film. 4. Write professional quality film reviews and analyses. FA, SP
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  • FILM 3220: Art Direction/Set Construction

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For Digital Film majors and other interested students. Focuses on giving the student working knowledge about the design of sets and modifying existing locations for motion picture work. Teaches skills in budgeting, design, and construction of sets. Includes individual and group projects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze how set design and art direction contributes to a working film production and present examples of different strategies. 2. Evaluate set design and assess existing locations through group discussion and by preparing a budget, design and construction of a working set. 3. Create a working set to be used in a film production. SP
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  • FILM 3240: Lighting/Grip for Digital Film

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Recommended for Digital Film Majors. Focuses on lighting techniques and operation of equipment, including power balance and distribution. Covers setting up of camera platforms, dolly track, and operation of camera dollies. Teaches techniques of erecting truss systems, green screens, and set blackout. Skills are developed through hands-on experience in individual and group projects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate how truss systems, green screens and set blackouts are used in digital film. 2. Analyze how lighting is used in film to create a certain feeling or effect. Recreate these lighting strategies through group projects. 3. Combine the use of grip equipment and lighting techniques to present a working knowledge of how to achieve a desired look in a digital film production. FA
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  • FILM 3400: Cinematography

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Cinematography explores the art, technique, history, and technology of visual cinematic language. Students receive advanced technical training in professional camera operation, lensing, and camera-support systems, and employ these skills to convey information, tone, and style in application-based projects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Employ and discriminate amongst various lens, camera, and support system options. 2. Demonstrate complex visual messaging through application of camera, lens, and support system mastery. 3. Construct a standard methodology for approaching lighting design and composition. 4. Formulate and begin to define one's own artistic visual style. 5. Diagnose and defend the efficacy of various approaches (technical and conceptual) to visual storytelling. Prerequisites: FILM 3660 and FILM 3240 (ALL Grade C- or higher). FA (odd)
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  • FILM 3420: Production Design for Digital Film

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For Digital Film majors and other interested students. Designed to teach the skills necessary to become a production designer by focusing on script breakdown and setting the color palette and overall look of a film production, including the design of the sets. Covers how to integrate existing locations as sets in the overall design of a film. Includes examination of film selections to compare film design types and special features. Includes individual projects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Outline what a production designer's part is in a film production. Formulate a production design including script breakdown, color palette and the overall look of a film production. 2. Create a production design incorporating a locations selected by the instructor as the set. Formulate what needs to be done to achieve the required overall desired look for the film. 3. Compare the production design and special features of a sampling of films and present a conclusion in a group discussion. Course fee required. SP
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  • FILM 3500: Documentary Production

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Detailed analysis of the creative, technical, and historical elements of documentary production. Emphasizes "hands-on" application of production techniques for documentary storytelling from concept through to final product. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and critically discuss issues in contemporary documentary including ethics, objectivity/subjectivity, censorship, representation, reflexivity, responsibility to the audience, and authorial voice. 2. Develop a critical approach for examining contemporary documentary storytelling and production techniques. 3. Develop and produce a collaborative documentary from concept to delivery. 4. Complete a documentary short which demonstrates a sensitivity to the subject matter and authorial voice as well as mastery of industry standards in production techniques and aesthetics. Prerequisites: FILM 2660 (Grade C+ or higher). SP
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  • FILM 3620: Advanced Screenwriting

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Designed for Digital Film majors with the objective of practicing and reinforcing screenwriting approaches to narrative film production, this course is taught in a workshop format. Having already achieved competency in industry standard screenplay format, students will develop and reinforce their use of the structural elements, characterization, and research methods required for successful narrative screenwriting. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze traditional screenplay genres and how filmmakers use and break genre conventions to make their stories fresh and original. 2. Demonstrate and understand the process of visualization: how does one tell a story visually using character, location, props, action and activity. 3. Analyze the internal elements of the modern motion picture screenplay form, including: set ups and payoffs, polarity, scene, sequence, act, character arc, scenes of recapitulation, revelation, and recognition. 4. Appraise the work of accomplished screenwriters and directors by analyzing effective films and screenplays from a professional perspective. 5. Analyze the impact of culture and its ongoing relationship to the motion picture business. 6. Create a plan for the completion of an original motion picture screenplay. 7. Critique with professional courtesy peer-created original motion picture screenplays. 8.Describe career possibilities within the motion picture industry. Course fee required. Prerequisite: FILM 1130 (Grade C+ or higher). SP
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