Summer / Fall 2011 Advanced Production Course Descriptions

SUMMER CLASS:

CINE 515-01: NARRATIVE DIRECTING (SUMMER R3)
3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR: S. BOSWELL
JULY 11 — AUGUST 12
MON, WED, FRI: 10:00a-12:00p & 1:00p-4:00p
FA 438 & FA 143 (SOUND STAGE)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This class will be structured as an intensive workshop in narrative film directing with a heavy emphasis on in-class participation. 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 CLASSES:

CINE 455-01: SCREENWRITING II
3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR: J. HOXTER
WED, 4:10p-6:55p
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 466-01: ANIMATION III (Note: Animation I & II are not prerequisites)
3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR: M. GORZYCKI
THU, 09:10a-11:55a & 2:10p-4:55p
FA 325

Course Description: Development of animation skills and vocabulary through short projects and exercises. Pre-production on larger animation project (appropriate to produce in Animation IV).


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 519-01: SOUND STAGE WORKSHOP
1 UNIT
INSTRUCTOR: S. BOSWELL
SAT, SEPT 10, 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 EDITING
3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR: P. JACKSON
WED, 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 524-01: DIGITAL SOUND FOR FILM (LECTURE)
3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR: P. JACKSON
THU, 2:10p-4:55p
CA 115

Course Description: While this class will still be primarily a lecture class, the curriculum is designed to give students an understanding of digital sound in terms of production, post-production, and mixing. We will explore concepts in sound design, with representative examples from documentary, experimental, and feature films. Students will be prepared to understand the elements of a film sound track and will be introduced to sound design as an essential filmmaking tool.


CINE 525-01: CINEMATOGRAPHY & LIGHTING (16MM)
3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR: L. CLARK
TUE, 4:10p-9:55p
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
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 Public Health in which students will research the role of social and economic conditions as a cause of disease and disability, learn to use the medium of Cinema to participate in public dialogue, and examine how documentary can be used as a community-building tool. Students will complete pre-production, production, and post-production on a social issue documentary.

FOCUS: For 2011-2012, CINE/HED 527 is being offered only as a 2-semester class with a special focus on youth sexuality and reproductive justice. Each student team will research and create a 15-minute documentary that explores the relationship between sexuality, pregnancy, family expectations, peer norms, and educational outcomes from a variety of perspectives.


CINE 620-01: ADVANCED FILM PRODUCTION I
3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR: S. BOSWELL
MON, 9:10a-11:55a & 1:10p-3:55p
CA 115

Course Description: This intensive 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.


CINE 630-01: WORKSHOP IN EXPERIMENTAL DOCUMENTARY
3 UNITS
INSTRUCTOR: G. SNIDER
WED, 9:10a-11:55a
FA 438

Course Description: This film workshop is a combination of experimentation and individual creative projects. This is an advanced workshop – not an equipment based class. As such, students may shoot in ANY CELLULOID FORMAT (stills, 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, etc.) and finish on film OR digital. Students are expected to have a basic familiarity with film equipment.