• FILM 3000: Business of Film

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  The creation of any cinematic project requires a business structure as well as a creative plan. Students will learn the basics of script analysis, financing, budgeting, distribution and marketing. Insurance, copyright and clearance are also covered. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the components of intellectual property law that apply to motion pictures and explain methods for using copyrighted material and copyrighting the students own works. 2. Identify sources for motion picture properties and articulate common methods for developing properties into viable motion picture scripts. 3. Demonstrate understanding of common motion picture financing arrangements. 4. Determine the cost of a motion picture by script analysis and demonstrate the ability to calculate the costs of its individual components in a professional budget. 5. Explain the different functions of the agent, manager, an entertainment attorney. 6. Articulate the elements of various motion picture contracts, and demonstrate an understanding of the Basic Agreements of the film union system. 7. Identify and understand the legal obligations of the producer for ensuring safety. Prerequisite: FILM 2660 and FILM 3640 (both Grade C+ or higher). FA, SP
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• FILM 3100: Film Theory and Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  A focused study of the major theories of cinema and the approaches and practice of film criticism. Students will be required to screen, analyze, and critique diverse films from various contexts, cultures, and time periods. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to:1. Distinguish between the major film theories and critical approaches. 2. Utilize key filmic terminology and critical vocabulary. 3. Assess major theoretical and critical practices as they relate to a body of film. 4. Write professional quality film reviews and analyses. FA, SP
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• FILM 3220: Art Direction/Set Construction

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For Digital Film majors and other interested students. Focuses on giving the student working knowledge about the design of sets and modifying existing locations for motion picture work. Teaches skills in budgeting, design, and construction of sets. Includes individual and group projects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze how set design and art direction contributes to a working film production and present examples of different strategies. 2. Evaluate set design and assess existing locations through group discussion and by preparing a budget, design and construction of a working set. 3. Create a working set to be used in a film production. SP
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• FILM 3240: Lighting/Grip for Digital Film

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Recommended for Digital Film Majors. Focuses on lighting techniques and operation of equipment, including power balance and distribution. Covers setting up of camera platforms, dolly track, and operation of camera dollies. Teaches techniques of erecting truss systems, green screens, and set blackout. Skills are developed through hands-on experience in individual and group projects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate how truss systems, green screens and set blackouts are used in digital film. 2. Analyze how lighting is used in film to create a certain feeling or effect. Recreate these lighting strategies through group projects. 3. Combine the use of grip equipment and lighting techniques to present a working knowledge of how to achieve a desired look in a digital film production. FA
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• FILM 3420: Production Design for Digital Film

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For Digital Film majors and other interested students. Designed to teach the skills necessary to become a production designer by focusing on script breakdown and setting the color palette and overall look of a film production, including the design of the sets. Covers how to integrate existing locations as sets in the overall design of a film. Includes examination of film selections to compare film design types and special features. Includes individual projects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Outline what a production designer's part is in a film production. Formulate a production design including script breakdown, color palette and the overall look of a film production. 2. Create a production design incorporating a locations selected by the instructor as the set. Formulate what needs to be done to achieve the required overall desired look for the film. 3. Compare the production design and special features of a sampling of films and present a conclusion in a group discussion. Course fee required. SP
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• FILM 3500: Documentary Production

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Detailed analysis of the creative, technical, and historical elements of documentary production. Emphasizes "hands-on" application of production techniques for documentary storytelling from concept through to final product. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and critically discuss issues in contemporary documentary including ethics, objectivity/subjectivity, censorship, representation, reflexivity, responsibility to the audience, and authorial voice. 2. Develop a critical approach for examining contemporary documentary storytelling and production techniques. 3. Develop and produce a collaborative documentary from concept to delivery. 4. Complete a documentary short which demonstrates a sensitivity to the subject matter and authorial voice as well as mastery of industry standards in production techniques and aesthetics. Prerequisites: FILM 2660 (Grade C+ or higher). SP
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• FILM 3620: Advanced Screenwriting

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Designed for Digital Film majors with the objective of practicing and reinforcing screenwriting approaches to narrative film production, this course is taught in a workshop format. Having already achieved competency in industry standard screenplay format, students will develop and reinforce their use of the structural elements, characterization, and research methods required for successful narrative screenwriting. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze traditional screenplay genres and how filmmakers use and break genre conventions to make their stories fresh and original. 2. Demonstrate and understand the process of visualization: how does one tell a story visually using character, location, props, action and activity. 3. Analyze the internal elements of the modern motion picture screenplay form, including: set ups and payoffs, polarity, scene, sequence, act, character arc, scenes of recapitulation, revelation, and recognition. 4. Appraise the work of accomplished screenwriters and directors by analyzing effective films and screenplays from a professional perspective. 5. Analyze the impact of culture and its ongoing relationship to the motion picture business. 6. Create a plan for the completion of an original motion picture screenplay. 7. Critique with professional courtesy peer-created original motion picture screenplays. 8.Describe career possibilities within the motion picture industry. Course fee required. Prerequisite: FILM 1130 (Grade C+ or higher). SP
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• FILM 3640: Digital Motion Picture Pre-Production

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Required of Digital Film majors. Focuses on understanding and executing the pre-production process by developing essential components such as production management, production hierarchy and protocols, personnel organization, scheduling and budgeting, collaborative aspects of production, ethics, and cultural sensitivity in this context. Includes technical writing for production breakdown, and organizing and planning for productions on a variety of levels. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain pre-production techniques through practical application and theory. 2. Evaluate guest lecture seminars and assess their value in a written paper. 3. Create a pre-production plan for a personal production to be used as their senior capstone project. Course fee required. Prerequisites: FILM 2660 (Grade C+ or higher). SP
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• FILM 3660: Digital Film Production

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Required of Digital Film majors. Focuses on developing theory-based skills in single-camera production protocols, pre-visualization, the camera, shooting, sound, lighting and exposure. Specific skills include cinematography, location audio acquisition, and location and set lighting. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and locate camera, light and sound equipment functions. 2. Anaylze the production process and how the individual elements work together inside that process. 3. Differentiate aspects of cameras, crew roles, lighting, and audio mixing. 4. Critique assigned projects to problem solve various production issues. Course fee required. Prerequisites: FILM 2660 (Grade C+ or higher). FA
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• FILM 3680: Digital Film Editing

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Required of Digital Film majors. Focuses on developing theory-based skills in post-production, including editing protocols such as line producing, footage and logging reports, digitizing, editing methodology and approaches, Foley and post audio production, non-linear editing on Final Cut Pro, post management, shot logging, editing aesthetics, and developing transitions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify various post production theories, Adobe Premiere, Audition and DaVinci tool sets. 2. Analyze the post-production process and how individual elements, such as sound and color, help to complete that process. 3. Critique assigned post-production projects to problem solve various post-production issues and learn from each other's choice of edits, sound, and color correction. Course fee required. Prerequisites: FILM 2660 (Grade C+ or higher). Corequisites: FILM 3685. FA, SP
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