There are two advanced production courses offered this summer:CINE 455-01: SCREENWRITING II (SUMMER R1) 3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR: J. HOXTER
JUNE 7 - JULY 9
TUE & THU, 2:00p-6:00p
CA 112
Prerequisite: CINE 354 or CINE 355 or instructor consent.
Note: This course does not require acceptance to the Advanced Production Pool, but you still must apply.
Course Description: Advanced practice in conceptualizing and writing feature screenplays.
CINE 510-01: FILM DIRECTING (SUMMER R3) 3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR: S. BOSWELL
JULY 12 — AUGUST 13
MON, WED, FRI: 9:00a-12:00p & 1:00p-4:00p
CA 115 & FA 143 (SOUND STAGE)
Minimum Requirements: Admission to Advanced Production Pool (undergraduate) or completion of CINE 710 (graduate). Accepted applicants must show up to the first day of class and will be given a permit by the instructor.
Course Description: This class will be structured as an intensive workshop in narrative film directing with a heavy emphasis on in-class participation (if attendance is not your forté, this class is not for you). We will focus on (1) directing actors, especially for character-driven work, and (2) directorial styles and authorship. Students will be expected to prepare work outside of class to present for critique. While the session will not culminate in a major film project, students should finish the class with the skills and confidence to prepare scenes, cast, rehearse, and direct on-set.
FALL 2010 ADVANCED PRODUCTION COURSES:CINE 455-01: SCREENWRITING II 3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR: J. HOXTER
MON, 09:10a-11:55a
CA 115
Prerequisite: CINE 354 or CINE 355 or instructor consent.
Note: This course does not require acceptance to the Advanced Production Pool, but you still must apply.
Course Description: Advanced practice in conceptualizing and writing feature screenplays.
CINE 510-01: FILM DIRECTING 3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR: J. GOLDNER
WED, 1:00p-7:00p
FA 438 & FA 143 (SOUND STAGE)
Course Description: Function of the director, manipulation of space and time, problems of continuity, script planning and blocking, handling actors and crew. Scene creation and practice in the Sound Stage.
CINE 512-01: SOUND FOR FILM3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR: D. OLMSTED
FRI, 09:10a-11:55a & 1:10p-3:55p
FA 438
Course Description: Microphones and recorders for sync-sound and sound effects recording. Professional procedures and creative techniques of recording for film, video, and multimedia. Creative and technical features of the sound studios. Group and individual exercises.
Relationship to Other Courses: This course is designed to build on skills acquired in CINE 310 and to prepare students for independent filmmaking. It can be seen as a companion to Cinematography for live action filmmakers and is appropriate for animation and multimedia production. Highly recommended for students who plan to enroll in CINE 520, Post Production Sound.
CINE 519-01: SOUND STAGE WORKSHOP 1 UNIT
INSTRUCTOR: S. BOSWELL
SAT, SEPT 11, 10:00a-5:00p
FA 143 (SOUND STAGE)
Course Description: An intensive one-day workshop covering safety issues, set-up, production, and wrap-up in the SFSU Sound Stage facility. Hands-on experience with grip (electrical equipment), battens, and counter weights. Step-by-step procedures in the proper use of film production within such a facility.
Note: Student must manage a project on the Sound Stage outside of the workshop date in order to receive credit for the class.
CINE 522-01: PROJECTS IN FILM EDITING3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR: Y. AGINSKY
FRI, 09:10a-11:55a & 1:10p-3:55p
DOWNTOWN
Requirement: To be admitted to this class, you must have a short film or video project ready to be edited (it can be your own project or another student’s). Principle photography should be completed by the start of the semester.
Course Description: Course work includes exercises and assignments that explore the theory, aesthetics, and philosophy of editing. Although this is not primarily a Final Cut class, we will be using Final Cut Pro software. Familiarity with Mac OS X is required. A Firewire external drive will be necessary. In addition to reading, lecture, screenings, and demos, the focus of the class will be the editing of individual projects. Original projects other than CINE 310 material are particularly encouraged.
CINE 525-01: CINEMATOGRAPHY & LIGHTING (16MM) 3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR: L. CLARK
TUE, 1:10p-6:55p
FA 438
Course Description: Development of skills and exploration of aesthetics of cinematography and lighting for 16mm production.
CINE 527-01: DOCUMENTARY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & HEALTH 6 UNITS for each semester; 12 UNITS for the year
INSTRUCTORS: G. SNIDER, R. POULAIN
FRI, 09:10a-11:55a & 1:10p-3:55p
FA 349
Course Description: This is a collaborative class between Cinema and Health Education where each student team works in collaboration with a community-based organization to create a 15-min documentary.
SPECIAL FOCUS!
CINE 527 is being offered as a year-long class, Fall 2010 - Spring 2011, to create a series of films that explore the link between mindfulness practice (meditation) and health in different communities such as schools, prisons, hospitals, etc. No previous knowledge/experience with mindfulness practice required.
•Fall 2010 will focus on research & development, and practicing with the equipment (each team will have access to Panasonic DVX100B cameras + sound and light equipment reserved for the class)
•Spring 2011 will focus on production, post-production, and distribution
CLICK HERE to learn more and view examples of previous work.CINE 530-01: DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY (HD) 3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR: W. ZHANG
THU, 2:10p-4:55p
FA 349
Course Description: Development of skills and exploration of aesthetics of cinematography and lighting for HD production.
CINE 551-01: 2D DIGITAL ANIMATION 3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR: M. GORZYCKI
WED, 09:10a-11:55a & 1:10p-3:55p
DOWNTOWN
Course Description: Introduction to 2D digital practices in narrative, documentary, and experimental animation. Hands-on animated projects that explore animation vocabulary, film structure, and theory.
CINE 620-01: ADVANCED FILM PRODUCTION I 3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR: J. HOXTER
FRI, 9:10a-11:55a & 1:10p-3:55p
FA 438
Course Description: This sequence enables students to write, direct, and edit a sync-sound thesis film project shot on 16mm film or high definition (HD) video, edited in Final Cut Pro, and mastered on DVD. This course requires a two-semester commitment: CINE 620 (pre-production, production) in the fall semester and CINE 622 (post-production) in the spring semester.
