Introduction to Directing

Explores the role of the film director in the translation of script to screen through development and execution of single-camera-style short form projects. Emphasis is on script analysis, pre-visualization planning and blocking, crew management and working with actors.

Advanced Cinematography & Lighting

In Advanced Cinematography & Lighting, students further develop their ability to translate theme, story, and emotion into motion picture imagery. Cinematography & lighting skills are refined via single-camera-styled projects. Assignments focus on complex lighting design and camera movement as students employ advanced camera, lighting & grip equipment.

Documentary Preproduction

An introductory course that teaches essential skills in developing feature-length and short documentary films. Students learn about content development, narrative structure, script formatting, interviewing techniques, budget, distrubution preparation, and grant writing.

Organic Chemistry I

The first semester of a one-year course in organic chemistry for students who major in chemistry, biochemistry, and other chemistry-intensive sciences. The combination of CHEM 212A/212B also satisfies the organic chemistry requirements of medical schools.