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  • FILM 4100: Documentary Production

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    For Digital Film majors. Integrates skills in writing, videography, visual storytelling, and editing by conceptualizing, planning, and executing a documentary to completion. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Create an idea for a documentary and present it to fellow class members for possible production. 2. Discuss the chain of command on a documentary film production crew. 3. Devise a plan to market and distribute the completed documentary to film festivals, commercials sales, and for television distribution. Prerequisite: FILM 2660 (Grade C+ or higher). Corequisite: FILM 4105. SP
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  • FILM 4200: Short Production

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    As a class we will produce two short films from beginning to end. Scripts will be provided but the class will work to modify them to their needs. Each student will work in a variety of departments and both films will be posted by semester's end. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate the production process by shadowing an industry professional. 2. Create two fully formed short film projects. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of storytelling fundamentals. 4, Apply knowledge of camera, movement, lighting, and sound to the production process. 5. Apply the production process from pre-production to post-production through two short film projects that should be "festival worthy" and examples of the students' best work. 6. Apply and analyze the technical qualities, formal elements, creative choices and aesthetic effects of their own and other's work. Course fee required. Prerequisites: FILM 3660 and FILM 3680 and FILM 3240 (Grade C+ or higher) or instructor permission. SP
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  • FILM 4300: Writer's Room

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This repeatable workshop course helps students develop the skills, techniques, and work ethic of a professional screenwriter. Students will pitch ideas, create outlines, write and rewrite short screenplays, and critique the work of others. Repeatable up to 6 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop and prepare potential story ideas. 2. Outline and prepare story ideas into beat-sheets and treatments according to industry standards. 3. Construct and present story pitches based on developed ideas. 4. Compose a film script that adheres to industry standards. 5. Assess and evaluate submitted scripts for story execution, character presentation, and thematic elements. Prerequisites: FILM 2130 (Grade B- or higher). SP
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  • FILM 4410: Advanced Cinematography

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Course Overview: The Advanced Cinematography course is designed to deepen students' understanding and mastery of cinematographic techniques beyond the intermediate level. Building upon foundational knowledge, this course focuses on advanced principles, practical applications, and artistic considerations in cinematography, preparing students for sophisticated storytelling through visual language. Course Content: Advanced Lighting Techniques: Explore intricate lighting setups and advanced techniques to create mood, depth, and visual impact in storytelling. Artistic Composition and Framing: Analyze and apply advanced composition theories, exploring unconventional framing techniques to enhance visual storytelling. Camera Movement and Rigging: Master the art of dynamic camera movement, utilizing advanced rigging setups and specialized equipment for complex shots. Color Theory and Grading: Delve into color theory and advanced grading techniques, understanding color psychology and its impact on narrative aesthetics. Advanced Visual Narrative: Examine the integration of cinematography with storytelling, focusing on creating visual narratives that evoke emotion and convey nuanced themes. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)***Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1: Demonstrate proficiency in implementing advanced lighting setups and techniques to enhance visual storytelling. 2: Apply advanced composition theories and unconventional framing techniques to evoke specific emotions and reinforce narrative themes. 3: Execute complex camera movements and utilize specialized rigging for dynamic and impactful shots. 4: Apply advanced color theory knowledge and grading techniques to convey mood, atmosphere, and thematic elements. 5: Integrate cinematography with storytelling, creating nuanced visual narratives that evoke emotion and convey complex themes. SP (odd)
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  • FILM 4450: Camera Practicum

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    This intensive practicum course delves into the intricacies of cinema camera operation, rigging, lens selection, and various camera support systems. Designed for hands-on learners passionate about mastering the art of cinematography, this course emphasizes active learning and practical application in the realm of digital filmmaking. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) ** Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: CLO 1: Develop proficiency in operating professional cinema cameras and associated equipment. CLO 2: Master the art of rigging setups to achieve desired cinematic shots effectively. CLO 3: Analyze and manipulate different lenses to enhance visual storytelling. CLO 4: Apply various camera support systems to execute cinematic sequences with precision. FA (odd)
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  • FILM 4510: Advanced Documentary Production

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    The Advanced Documentary filmmaking course is designed for students seeking to expand their documentary filmmaking skills to an advanced level. This course delves into investigative and essayistic approaches, offering insights into organizing production schedules, collaboration with diverse sectors, and exploring various modes of documentary storytelling. Course Content: Investigatory and Essayistic Approaches: Explore advanced techniques in investigative journalism and essayistic storytelling, applying these approaches to craft compelling and impactful documentaries. Adaptable Production Schedules: Develop skills to navigate evolving themes and narratives, organizing production schedules adeptly amidst dynamic and ever-changing situations inherent in documentary storytelling. Collaboration and Real-World Narratives: Engage in collaborative projects with industries, research fields, and individuals both within and outside the digital film program to shape authentic narratives from real-world contexts. Analysis of Documentary Modes: Test and analyze different documentary modes, evaluating their suitability for diverse storytelling purposes and contexts. Problem-Solving in Production: Hone problem-solving abilities by devising solutions to a spectrum of production challenges encountered in documentary filmmaking. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: CLO 1. Apply investigatory and essayistic approaches to their filmmaking craft. CLO 2. Organize production schedules around ever progressing and constantly changing situations, themes, and narratives. CLO 3. Collaborate with industries, research fields, and individuals within and outside of the digital film program in order to arrange stories from real world narratives. CLO 4. Test modes of documentary and analyze which modes are best suited for any given documentary. CLO 5. Devise solutions to common and uncommon production challenges. SP (odd)
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  • FILM 4600: Audio for Digital Film II

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Fundamentals of Sound Acquisition for EFP and Sound in Post. A practicum course with in-depth coverage of the technology and techniques for field recording and post-production sound mixing and mastering. Booming, Wiring and Mixing techniques will be covered in the first half of the semester, with the second half being dedicated to the final mix with vocal, SFX, foley, ambient and music being examined individually and in synergistic combination in Premiere, Audition, and ProTools. Studio ADR will also be covered extensively. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate how to wire talent for audio in a wide variety of contexts. 2. Explain field mixing in single and multiple talent scenarios. 3. Evaluate a variety of EFP microphones and conclude when to use them. 4. Describe basic Foley processes and techniques. 5. Describe mixing and mastering in Audition and ProlTools and studio ADR. 6. Create an entire audio mix for a short film with special attention payed to vocals, SFX, Foley, ambiance and music. 7. Demonstrate industry standard protocols in both acquisition and post-mixing. Course fee required. Prerequisites: FILM 3660 and FILM 3680 (Grade C+ or higher) or instructor permission. FA
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  • FILM 4700: Advanced Digital Film Production

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Required of Digital Film majors. Participants produce student projects in documentary, short motion picture, and commercial media and then post their projects for distribution to motion picture festivals and contests and complete their portfolios and production reels. Focuses on developing skills in directing, production protocol, location and unit production management, and script supervision with advanced skills in the production departments of camera, sound, and grip/electric. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply the production process from pre-production to post-production. 2. Critique assigned projects to problem solve various production issues. 3. Examine and compare projects, camera frames, camera movements, lighting, locations, scripted, documentary, commercial, and performance films. Course fee required. Prerequisites: FILM 3660 (Grade C+ or higher). FA
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  • FILM 4750: Directing

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Directing examines the roles and responsibilities of professional narrative film directors. This course focuses on the process of translating the written word into image and action, working collaboratively with actors to hone performances. Students also learn industry standards for communicating on a film set, how to lead and utilize various departments on a film set, the basics of camera-actor blocking, how to organize a production, and how to establish their preferred set culture. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Examine the role of the director in film and television production, including the relationships between the director and other department heads. 2. Assemble a production team and perform the role of the director on set. 3. Manage and direct actors in auditions, rehearsals, and on the set. 4. Defend a narrative blueprint and aesthetic vision for one or more films. 5. Evaluate and offer critique of other students' work. SP
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  • FILM 4800: Advanced Digital Film Post-Production

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University

    Required of Digital Film majors. Post-production skills are developed hands-on, integrating audio design, sweetening, and composited sequences by using non-linear editing protocols for Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premier. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify text and motion graphics, FX and live action footage, advanced color correction techniques, 3D camera tracking and warp stabilization, chroma keying techniques. 2. Critique assigned projects to problem solve various VFX issues. Course fee required. Prerequisites: FILM 3680 (Grade C+ or higher). Corequisites: FILM 4805. SP
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