Credits: 3 Methodology used successfully to carry out a technical project including proposals, planning, work breakdown, scheduling, creativity, monitoring progress, and documentation.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):STAT 285 or STAT 340 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Analysis of the factors affecting product quality during manufacturing. Topics include use of basic statistics and probability for measurements, observations, sampling, control charts and reliability.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):STAT 285 or STAT 340 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Study of static and dynamic electric and magnetic fields. Unbounded and bounded fields, fields in materials, force and torque, energy and potential functions, and Faraday induction. Propagation of electromagnetic energy; plane waves, transmission lines, and waveguides; radiation from dipole antennas; introduction to arrays.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):MATH 240, MATH 286, PHYS 242 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Study of steady-state and transient heat conduction, forced and non-forced convection through ducts and over surfaces, blackbody thermal radiation, solar radiation, heat exchangers, and mass transfer.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 360, MATH 286 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 2 Study of engineering decision methodology and criteria used to include economic factors in determining the best alternative in the design and selection of equipment, structures, methods, and processes.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):MATH 145 or MATH 191 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Introduction to analog and digital communication systems; including topics in modulation; baseband and bandpass signals; power spectral density and bandwidth; random processes; noise, signal-to-noise ratio, and error probability; and system performance.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 310, ENGR 325, STAT 340 Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Basic concepts of chemical rate processes as applied to the theory of the design and operation of various types of commercial reactors for both non-catalytic and catalytic reactions; including mole balances, rate laws and stoichiometry, collection and analysis of rate data, multiple reactions, isothermal and non-isothermal reactor design, catalysis and catalytic reactors.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 345 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 The methodology of mathematical modeling and its relation to solving problems in industrial and public systems. Linear programming, scheduling, queuing, simulation, optimization, and decision analysis.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):MATH 192, STAT 340. Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring, may not be offered each year College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Introduction of finite element methods for the solution of problems in solid mechanics and heat transfer. Techniques for obtaining approximate numerical solutions to governing differential equations in the problem areas are covered. Industrial software is applied to the analysis and design of a broad range of engineering problems.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 330, ENGR 340, MATH 286 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–4 Selected topics of current interest in engineering.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): Dependant on topic Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Lecture, Blended Learning College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Application of the basic concepts learned in previous courses to the design and analysis of a chemical processing system, primarily through a design project; Computer-Aided Design (process simulation), economic analysis, process safety, flow-sheet synthesis (conceptual design), and decision-making analysis (optimization) are covered.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 464 Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 A significant design project which culminates in a working system, component, process or a complete description of a proposed design. Both an oral and written presentation of the results of the project are required.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Prerequisite(s):ENGR 385 or ENGR 390 Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Offering: Spring College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–4 Work experience in industry directed by an engineering faculty member. 120 hours of work is required per credit. A report must be submitted that summarizes the work experience and indicates the value of the experience to the student.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits Schedule Type: Practicum Special Approval: Instructor permission required.
ENSL 130 - English for Academic Purposes: Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced
Credits: 0 cr 1–16 hr Individual and small group study of English as a second language in preparation for undergraduate and graduate study. May include (but not limited to) grammar, writing, reading, listening, and speaking. All international students are required to be in class a minimum of 12 hours per week.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable with different content Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Develops fluency in conversation and accuracy in listening skills necessary for effective communication in academic and nonacademic settings.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 A rapid and intensive review of English grammar. Emphasis is on accurate grammar usage in a variety of communicative and academic contexts, both oral and written. Advanced students only.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Pronunciation improvement, with emphasis on vowels, consonants, word stress, and intonation patterns. Advanced and intermediate students only.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable with different content Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 2 Intensive preparation for the TOEFL, including review and strategies for taking grammar, reading, listening, and writing sections of the test.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable with different content Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
ENSL 166 - The American Experience: Basic/Intermediate/Advanced
Credits: 1–5 An introduction to American culture, appropriate to proficiency level, through readings, discussion, and activities in American literature, history, and culture. Includes field trips and participation in cultural activities.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 5 credits Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 4 Develops research writing skills, with emphasis on summary, paraphrase, synthesis, organization, and appropriate use of sources. Advanced students only.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: CAS
ENSL 168 - Research Seminar: Advanced Reading and Discussion
Credits: 4 Develops skills in the analytical reading and discussion of academic research, oral presentation of research, and note taking. Advanced students only.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Seminar College Code: CAS
Credits: 1–12 Individualized study of English as a second language, appropriate to proficiency level. May include (but not limited to) grammar, writing, reading, listening, and speaking.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: CAS
ENSL 530 - English for Academic Purposes: Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced
Credits: 0 cr 1–16 hr Individual and small group study of English as a second language in preparation for undergraduate and graduate study. May include (but not limited to) grammar, writing, reading, listening, and speaking. All international students are required to be in class a minimum of 12 hours per week.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable with different topics Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 1 A discussion of the dietetics profession and the role of the dietitian within the health-care team. Ethical concerns in the practice of dietetics.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 Chemical and physical properties of foods that affect food handling, preparation, and preservation. Lab procedures apply the principles studied to the preparation of foods.
Weekly: 2 lectures and a 3-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Offering: Fall College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 A study of the basic principles of nutrition science, the biochemical functions of various nutrients, the changes in physiological needs with age, and the relationship between nutrition and health. Students needing life science general education credit must also register for the lab, FDNT240.
Weekly: 3 lectures $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 A study of the basic principles of nutrition science, the biochemical functions of various nutrients, the changes in physiological needs with age, and the relationship between nutrition and health. Students needing life science general education credit must also register for the lab, FDNT240.
Grade Mode: Self-Paced (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Self-Paced College Code: SHP
Credits: 1 Discovering principles of nutrition science in the laboratory.
Weekly: 3-hour lab. Lab required for those students needing life science general education credit. $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lab Offering: Fall, Spring College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 Study of the nutritional needs of the healthy person throughout the life cycle. The influence of socioeconomic, cultural, and psychological factors on food and nutritional behavior.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):FDNT 230. Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 A study of the basic principles of nutrition science, the biochemical functions of various nutrients, the changes in physiological needs with age, and the relationship between nutrition and health. Students needing life science general education credit must also register for the lab, FDNT240.
Credits: 3 Introduction to the systems approach and application of the functions of management to foodservice systems. Principles of menu development, food production, service, delivery, procurement, sanitation, safety, and equipment selection in food service organizations.
Weekly: 2-hour lecture and 3 to 4 hour practicum $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Corequisite(s):FDNT 124, BIOL 260 Prerequisite(s):MATH 145 or equivalent, and a passing grade of 85% on a departmental math skills test. Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Offering: Fall, alternate years College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 Application of management functions and principles to foodservice organizations. Specific attention to marketing processes, CQI, and integration of foodservice subsystems. Includes the management of human, material, spatial, and financial resources in environmentally responsible ways.
Weekly: 2-hour lecture and up to 4-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):FDNT 351; BSAD 355. Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Offering: Spring, alternate years College Code: SHP
Credits: 2 Principles for presenting nutrition information to individuals and groups. Community assessment and planning a community nutrition program.
Weekly: 1-hour lecture and a 3-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Swing course
Course Attribute: Service course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):FDNT 310. FallOffered alternate years Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab Offering: Fall, alternate years College Code: SHP
Credits: 2 Analysis of local and national nutrition programs and services. Impact of nutrition policies on community health. Implementing and evaluating a community nutrition program.
Weekly: 1-hour lecture and a 3-hour lab $ - Course or lab fee Swing course
Course Attribute: Service course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):FDNT 421. Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab Offering: Spring, alternate years College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 Introduction to medical nutrition therapy. Medical terminology for healthcare professionals. Assessment of nutritional status by various methods. Development of nutritional care plans. Theory and techniques of counseling in various settings.
Swing course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): FDNT 310, FDNT 485 Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 Implement medical nutrition therapy through the assessment of nutritional status and development of care plans for a variety of clinical conditions, such as chronic diseases, oncology, nutrition support, and renal disease.
Swing course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):FDNT 441. Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 The dietary factors associated with the major chronic diseases of Western society. The use of plant-based diets in health promotion and disease prevention. Discussion of herbal therapies.
Swing course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):FDNT 230. Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall College Code: SHP
Credits: 2,3 A study of world food production, supply, storage, and marketing. Causes and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies in the developing world. Diseases of the affluent. Effects of nutritional deprivation on health and productivity. Effects of social and cultural factors in nutrition.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Fall College Code: SHP
Credits: 0 Travel to destinations relevant to individual programs of study. Classes will be selected from department(s) offerings. Fee may be required.
$ - Course or lab fee Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits Schedule Type: Blended Learning College Code: SHP
Credits: 1 A comprehensive review of the major elements of the undergraduate dietetics program (DPD). The senior comprehensive exam will be given at the end of the semester.
Credits: 1–3 Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits in independent study and 4 credits in readings on nutrition and dietetics Schedule Type: Independent Special Approval: Instructor permission required.
Credits: 2 Supervised field experience in an approved health institution or health promotion program for a total of 200 hours. Application of knowledge and competencies learned in the health program.
FDNT 499 - Research Project in Nutrition Science & Dietetics
Credits: 1–3 A research project in Nutrition Science & Dietetics supervised by a faculty member and resulting in a technical report summarizing findings or a submission to a professional conference. Students may repeat or take research project courses up to 6 credits with no more than 3 credits per semester. Recommendation: Consult with faculty before registering.
Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent Special Approval: Instructor permission required.
FDNT 520 - Vegetarian Nutrition and Disease Prevention
Credits: 3 *May assist students in achieving competencies needed for preparation to complete the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.
The role of plant-based diets and exercise in health promotion and prevention of major chronic diseases of affluent societies. The impact of complementary nutrition on personal health.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SHP
Credits: 2–4 *May assist students in achieving competencies needed for preparation to complete the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)exam.
Development of nutrition and wellness programs for community groups emphasizing health promotion. Includes participation in community assessment, program planning, implementation, and evaluation of a program.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):FDNT 448. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 Functions and nutritional metabolism and interactions of fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, minerals, and trace minerals. Public health applications.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s): A course in biochemistry. Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring College Code: SHP
Credits: 2–3 *May assist students in achieving competencies needed for preparation to complete the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)exam. The study of research methodology, statistical analysis, and the evaluation of research papers.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online College Code: SHP
FDNT 565 - Current Issues in Nutrition and Wellness
Credits: 3 *May assist students in achieving competencies needed for preparation to complete the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)exam.
Discussion of current issues in nutrition, food safety, public health, and wellness.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):FDNT 230. Schedule Type: Lecture, Interactive Online Offering: Spring College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 Preventive health care and conditions necessary for mother and child well-being in developing countries. Community-based interventions for child survival. Management of maternal and child health programs.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SHP
Credits: 1–4 Opportunities for unique supervised practical experiences in various organizations to introduce the student to the role of a professional. A maximum of 4 credits per semester can be taken.
Grade Mode: Satisfactory w/DG (S,U,I,W,DG) Repeatable: Repeatable up to 8 credits Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SHP
Credits: 6 The Internship Program, during the fall semester, will cover the community and food service rotations. The community rotations will take place in WIC clinics, wellness programs and school lunch programs. Interns will be teaching nutrition classes to members of the community and will learn how to develop wellness activities. During the food service rotations the interns will learn a variety of food service management skills; this rotation will occur in a hospital or university setting. Interns are required to pass 2 online tests in community and food service areas for the completion of the fall semester.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: SHP
Credits: 6 The Internship Program, during the spring semester, will be completely dedicated to the Medical Nutrition Therapy rotations. Interns will learn how to assess and counsel patients with a variety of health conditions. Interns are required to pass a clinical online test and a comprehensive test that will cover the 3 major areas: food service, community and MNT for the completion of the spring semester.
Grade Mode: Normal with DG (A-F,I,W,DG,DN) Schedule Type: Practicum College Code: SHP
Credits: 1 Criteria for the organization, analysis, and reporting of research in nutrition. Preparation of a proposal for a master’s thesis or project.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):FDNT 498 or equivalent. Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Spring College Code: SHP
Credits: 0 Student may register for this title while clearing deferred grade (DG) and/or incomplete (I) courses with advisor approval only. Registration for this title indicates full-time status.
$ - Course or lab fee Course Attribute: Full-time status
Credits: 0 Students may register for this non-credit continuation course to maintain active status. Please refer to Active Status for additional information. Registration does not indicate full-time status.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Noncredit (NC,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Independent College Code: SHP
Credits: 0 Student may register for this title while clearing deferred grade (DG) and/or incomplete (I) courses with advisor approval only. Registration for this title indicates full-time status.
$ - Course or lab fee Course Attribute: Full-time status
Credits: 1–4 Individual reports and discussion of recent research data. (Repeatable)
Grade Mode: Normal w S/DG (A-F,I,S,U,DG,W) Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor required. Repeatable: Repeatable up to 4 credits Schedule Type: Seminar, Interactive Online College Code: SHP
Credits: 3 *May assist students in achieving competencies needed for preparation to complete the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)exam.
Provides students with guidelines and supervision for data collection, analysis, project preparation and oral presentation.
Credits: 3 The interdisciplinary study of personal relationships including intimate relationships, marriage and family living. The course will focus on the processes and skills necessary to build, maintain and enjoy important relationships across the lifespan.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Study of the concepts, challenges, and changes in the parent/child relationship including contemporary strategies, parenting in diverse family types, and changing parenting roles throughout the life cycle.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Odd years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Study of the family as a social institution, its biological and cultural foundations, and its historic development and changing structure and function. Cross-cultural uniqueness is examined.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Even years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 Principles of sound management of resources including time, money, and energy as they relate to individuals and groups throughout the lifespan, with emphasis on the family.
Swing course—Approved 400–499 courses qualify for graduate-level credit for graduate students
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture Offering: Odd years College Code: CAS
Credits: 3 To the generation of digital natives, film has become one of the most dominant forms of visual media and personal expression. This studio course is a broad introduction to the collective elements of film production with a focus on nonfiction storytelling. This class explores both the art and craft of filmmaking, mixing aesthetic understanding with production techniques. Labs and instruction focus on storytelling, basic high-definition video production, and post-production. While designed to be an engaging introduction to filmmaking, students should be prepared to work toward the goal of the class–the creation of a non-fiction short film.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SAAD
Credits: 3 This course offers a historical and theoretical overview of documentary film. We will view and examine documentaries from the beginning of cinema through the present, all of film history. In the process we will discover the infinite forms the documentary can take.
$ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SAAD
Credits: 3 This course examines public attitudes and assumptions about film. Through an exploration of film studies, students will look beyond film’s immediate accessibility and broaden their cinematic vocabulary and analytical abilities. Elements of aesthetics such as mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, and sound will be covered, including different theoretical approaches to understanding cinema.
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SAAD
Credits: 3 This course provides a broad foundation to writing for the screen. Storytelling is at the heart of screenwriting, and we will explore the elements of story such as plot structure, narrative arc, and character development. Lectures will deal with these topics and more, but over the course of the semester students will work on writing a screenplay for a short film and also a proposal for a documentary. A major part of class will be devoted to analysis, discussion, and revision of student work, so students should expect to spend a considerable amount of time for creative writing outside of class hours.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Lecture/Lab College Code: SAAD
Credits: 3 An introduction to film editing and motion design. This course begins with a primer on digital video codecs and the post-production workflow. Then through the first half of the semester, participants will learn the language and technique of editing and develop a proficiency in professional non-linear editing systems. In the latter half of the semester, students will be introduced to the art and technique of motion design and gain exposure to Adobe After Effects and other professional compositing, 3D, or animation software.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):
Credits: 3 This course will offer an introduction to world cinema and the diversity of film movements and film cultures around the world. We will examine films outside of Hollywood and the phenomenon of world cinema in terms of movements that appear in different places and different times throughout film history.
$ - Course or lab fee Course Attribute: Studio Art course
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Schedule Type: Lecture College Code: SAAD
Credits: 3 This course builds on the fundamentals of screenwriting and writing for visual media. Students will come to the course with screenplays and documentaries that they would like to develop, including stories that they have already started. They will refine their work in preparation for production or for submission to screenwriting competitions.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):
Credits: 3 Intermediate course focusing on theoretical and practical applications of motion picture photography through appropriate lighting, exposure and selection of cinematic tools for the overall purpose of dramatic impact. Students will be required to operate both introductory digital cinema cameras, learning to select the right tools for the project. By the end of the semester students should have a demo reel, showcasing their abilities to film for both aesthetic and narrative purposes. Additional time outside of class should be expected for projects.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):
Credits: 3 This course is an introduction to basic theories and techniques of sound through the entire filmmaking process, from the use of location sound recording packages to audio post-production editing and design. The course involves lecture and instruction, but the bulk of the course is spent on assignment both in the field and in post-production environments.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):
Credits: 3 Directing the Documentary I & II are the principal courses in the Documentary Film program. Taken consecutively, it is a year-long execution drawing upon all the skills and experience that students have acquired thus far. Directing requires filmmakers to perform a broad and cumulative array of abilities and instincts to perform their role as the creative lead on a film. Students learn the art of directing through an intense study and analysis of contemporary documentary films, while working in small teams toward the goal of making a substantial film by the end of the year. A significant highlight that occurs during the course is a field trip to a major film festival, where students will spend several days immersing themselves in the art, culture, and business of cinema.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):
Credits: 3 Directing the Documentary I & II are the principal courses in the Documentary Film program. Taken consecutively, it is a year-long execution drawing upon all the skills and experience that students have acquired thus far. Directing requires filmmakers to perform a broad and cumulative array of abilities and instincts to perform their role as the creative lead on a film. Students learn the art of directing through an intense study and analysis of contemporary documentary films, while working in small teams toward the goal of making a substantial film by the end of the year. A significant highlight that occurs during the course is a field trip to a major film festival, where students will spend several days immersing themselves in the art, culture, and business of cinema.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Prerequisite(s):
Credits: 3 This course examines the evolution of the documentary and the contemporary issues that have come to define it. With each offering, the course will specify a different area of emphasis, which might include but is not limited to social documentary, ethnographic film, environmental filmmaking, personal narrative films, and human rights video advocacy. The course may include the creation of a film in the area of study.
Lab required $ - Course or lab fee Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W) Repeatable: Repeatable Schedule Type: Lecture, Lab, Lecture/Lab Offering: Course may not be offered every year College Code: SAAD