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  • FILM 3315: Convergence Culture

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course provides an overview of the key theories and ideas supporting the critical analysis of convergence cultures. Through a variety of theoretical perspectives, the course explores the ways in which media have been reimagined with the advent of YouTube, online streaming, and other digital technologies.
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  • FILM 3325: Indie Media

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course provides an overview of the key theories and ideas supporting the critical analysis of contemporary U.S. independent media. Exploring the ways in which indie media has been understood from the 1970s to the present, this course will study the ways in which film, television, podcasts, and web series have been intertwined with independent mediamaking.
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  • FILM 3412: Editing

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course will give a comprehensive overview of the edit and post-production process on professional films, will develop your understanding of how specific edit choices shape the final film, and will introduce you to the major approaches to story and the edit of both fiction and nonfiction films. Prerequisites: 'B-' or better in FILM 2500.
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  • FILM 3420: Sound for Film

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This practice-based course introduces students to sound-making for cinema and media arts. The course will provide a broad overview of audio from both technical and aesthetic perspectives, as well as covering professional workflows at all stages: pre-production, production, and post-production. Students in this course will develop their abilities to: design and select ambience, sound effects, music and dialogue tracks; customize sound recording kits for different recording situations; plan, record, edit and mix audio for picture using digital audio workstation (DAW) and non-linear video editing (NLVE) software. Those looking to pursue a career in film, animation, game design or theatre sound design should view this as a fundamental skills course. Prerequisites: 'B-' or better in FILM 1610 OR FILM 2500 OR FILM 2510 OR FILM 2610
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  • FILM 3520: Soc Justice Documentary

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This class explores the nature of advocacy documentary, how filmmakers address social issues, and how the medium can give voice to people often unseen and unheard. The course combines critical viewing skills with practical production techniques. Students learn through community engagement, partnering with non-profit community organizations committed to social justice and social change to create a short documentary. by telling the organization's story through the voices of the people it serves, the films provide non-profits with valuable tools they can use in their communications, outreach and fundraising. In the process, students get real-world experience in documentary production.
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  • FILM 3530: Directing

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course focuses on developing the skills to direct actors and crew for different screens and platforms, such as: film, immersive storytelling, transmedia content, VR/AR, 360 filmmaking, interactive cinema, animation, and voice over. Additionally, this course strengthens the students' voice and style of directing through developing a media arts projects from a directorial standpoint. Prerequisites: 'B-' or better in FILM 2500.
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  • FILM 3560: Grip & Lighting

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course explores the roles of grip and lighting for feature film, commercial, and theater applications. Prerequisites: 'B-' or better in FILM 2500
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  • FILM 3565: Digital Effects

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course develops students' visual effects skills and compositing expertise by fostering a thorough understanding of one or more software programs, often Adobe After Effects. The course covers the basic tools and methods needed to create or incorporate visual effects in the work of independent media artists: e.g., CGI integration, motion tracking, screen fillers, cinematic titles, color correction, and some basic animation.
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  • FILM 3570: Digital Cinematography

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    The principal aim of this course is to acquaint students with the necessary skills to work with ultra-high definition formats, (2K, 4K, 6K, 8K, etc). Students will complete projects using ultra-high definition cameras and understand the post-production workflow using ultra-high definition electronic files. Prerequisites: 'B-' or better in FILM 2500.
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  • FILM 3580: Color Grading

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course covers the essential content required to understand how color works in the era of digital post-production. It is mainly a 'hands on' course in which students learn to professionally use the industry standard systems to color grade films and media arts projects.Course content will be covered by a combination of lecture, demonstrations, hands-on practice, and online resources. Prerequisites: 'B-' or better in FILM 1610 OR FILM 2500 OR FILM 2510 OR FILM 2610
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