FVP 111 Intro to Film & Video 3 Credits, meets Tuesday 12:30 P - 5:20 P Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None This course is an overview of the film making process from conceptualization to execution and examines film genres in the context of history, theory, creativity, and commerce. Topics include the history of film and video in the US, technical terminology, relationships between various job categories, and the language of film. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a film vocabulary and knowledge of working conditions in the film/video production field.

FVP 112 Art Dept Operations I 3 Credits, meets Wednesday 12:30 P - 5:20 P Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None This course introduces practical fabrication skills for wood and other materials required to build both props and sets from blueprints, photographs, or sketches. Emphasis is placed on the safe use of hand and power tools, and the skills required for collaborative efforts in set and prop construction. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the equipment and skills necessary to assist in constructing sets and props.

FVP 113 Grip and Electrical I 3 Credits, meets Thursday 12:30 P - 5:20 P Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None This course covers various grip/support packages used in different environments for studio and location. Topics include lighting units, hardware, stands, color media, and electrical theory with emphasis on safety. Upon completion, students should be able to execute basic grip and electrical directions given by the key grip, and/or gaffer.

FVP 114 Camera & Lighting I 3 Credits, meets Monday 12:30 P - 5:20 P Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None This course covers the basic principles of video camera and recorder operations in professional formats, crew protocol and safety, and basic lighting theory and application. Emphasis is placed on terminology, the characteristics of light, basic lighting procedures, and proper procedures of field recording with video equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the basic technical terms of camera operation, video recording and lighting equipment.

FVP 115 Camera and Lighting II 3 Credits, meets Monday 12:30 P - 5:20 P Prerequisites: FVP 114 Corequisites: None This course offers advanced principles of video camera and recorder operations and introduces students to film formats and equipment as well as advanced lighting theory applications. Emphasis is placed on terminology, lighting for effect, and color correction. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of camera terms and equipment, lighting theory and applications, and assist on studio and location shoots.

FVP 117 Make-Up & Wardrobe 3 Credits, meets Thursday 12:30 P - 5:20 P Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None This course covers talent presentation for camera including period and genre make-up styles, materials and methods of fabrication. Emphasis is placed on understanding the wardrobe department, make-up application, prosthetics and special effects make-up with emphasis on safety, hygiene, durability and continuity. Upon completion, students should understand the functions of the wardrobe department and demonstrate competence in the use of various make-up applications.

FVP 120 Art Dept Operations II 3 Credits, meets Wednesday 12:30 P - 5:20 P Prerequisites: FVP 112 Corequisites: None This course provides a more in-depth coverage of the skills necessary to assist in the set construction, paint, set dressing, props and greens departments. Emphasis is placed on the skill range required for each craft including, but not limited to, plumbing, casting, wallpapering, furniture construction, upholstery, wiring and drapery. Upon completion, students should be competent to assist in all fields related to the fabrication and decoration of sets and props.

FVP 130 Grip & Electrical II 3 Credits, meets Thursday 12:30 P - 5:20 P Prerequisites: FVP 113 Corequisites: None This course provides a more in-depth coverage of grip/support packages used in studio work and on location. Topics include advanced coverage of lighting, color media, and camera dollies, rigging, and electrical distribution with emphasis on safety issues. Upon completion, students should be able to execute grip and electrical directions given by the key grip, gaffer cinematographer and/or director of photography (DP).

FVP 212 Production Techniques I 5 Credits, meets Friday and Saturday 8:00 A - 3:50 P Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None This course provides experience working in a variety of crew positions with both student and professional productions and covers advanced film production concepts. Emphasis is placed on successful interaction with other advanced students and/ or professionals as well as competency in advanced film production concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate professional skills needed to pursue careers in the film and video industry.

FVP 213 Production Techniques II 5 Credits, meets Friday and Saturday 8:00 A - 3:50 P Prerequisites: FVP 212 Corequisites: None This course provides experience working in a variety of crew positions with both student and professional productions and covers advanced film production concepts. Emphasis is placed on successful interaction with other advanced students and/ or professionals as well as competency in advanced film production concepts. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate professional skills needed to pursue careers in key positions in the film and video industry.

FVP 215 Production Management 3 Credits, meets Tuesday 12:30 P - 5:20 P Prerequisites: None Corequisites: FVP 238 This course emphasizes the activity of script breakdown in pre-production as well as the activities of the production office in both the production and post-production stages. Emphasis is placed on procedures, use of industry standard forms and software, as well as the functions and practices of the production office. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate the people and technical skills necessary to assist above-the-line professionals in all types of film and video production.

FVP 220 Editing I 3 Credits, meets Wednesday 8:00 A-12:50 P, 1:30 P - 6:30 P; Thursday 5:30 P - 10:20 P Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None This course covers film and video editing from traditional methods to digital non-linear systems and basic film lab and transfer facility procedures. Topics include terminology, technologies, aesthetics, basic picture-only editing skills; and the editors role augmented by hands-on experience. Upon completion, students should be able to use editing equipment and basic digitizing, logging, and picture-only editing skills.

FVP 221 Editing II 3 Credits, meets Wednesday 8:00 A-12:50 P, 1:30 P - 6:30 P; Thursday 5:30 P - 10:20 P Prerequisites: FVP 220 Corequisites: None This course covers editing in the digital environment, starting from the camera negative through the transfer, the non-linear digital edit and going back to negative matching. Topics include terminology, technologies, aesthetics, advanced sound and picture editing skills, and the editorÍs role augmented by hands-on experience. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in using editing equipment and sound and picture editing skills.

FVP 250 Production Specialties I 3 Credits, meets Friday 8:00 A - 3:50 P Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None This course provides education and training through contextual learning in the film production areas of art department, camera, sound, grip, electric, locations, script, and continuity. Emphasis is placed on successful professional level interaction with other students and industry professionals through pre-production and initial production of an actual film/ video project. Upon completion, students should demonstrate an understanding of the film/video pre-production and initial production process, and the relationship among the departments in these areas.

FVP 251 Production Specialties II 3 Credits, meets Friday 8:00 A - 3:50 P Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None This course provides education and training through contextual learning in the film production areas of concluding photography and post-production areas of sound and picture editing. Emphasis is placed on successful professional level interaction with other students and industry professionals through concluding production and post-production of an actual film/video project. Upon completion, students should demonstrate an understanding of the film/video production from concluding photography to the post-production areas of sound and picture editing.