TV and Film Courses

TVF221 Art of Film

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course is a study of the formal and esthetic fundamentals of the film medium. It covers the viewing, analysis, and written critique of important films that marked the development of this art. 

Prerequisite(s): ENG101

TVF222 Introduction to Audio Visual Media

[1–2, 3 cr.]

This course introduces students to the key tools and techniques of digital media production both audio and visual. The main emphasis is put on hands on training exercises in which participants learn how to use audio visual equipment and develop essential lighting, shooting, editing and field sound recording skills. The practical training will be supported with conceptual knowledge that explains the main purpose and tasks involved in pre-/ post-production and highlights the main technical features of the equipment used in this course.

Prerequisite(s): ENG101

TVF235 TV Production Principles

[1–2, 3 cr.]

This course covers the conceptual, practical, and technical aspects of an actual multi-camera EFP and studio production such as events, news & talk shows. Students take rotating crew positions in order to experience the requirements of each task.

Prerequisite(s): ENG101; ENG102

TVF310 TV and Film Workshop

[1–2, 3 cr.]

This course covers specialized technical, aesthetic, and production aspects of television and film that may not be covered by other major or elective courses. The course may be repeated if the topics differ.

Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing.

TVF316 Script Writing

[1–2, 3 cr.]

This course covers the principles and techniques of writing television and film scripts. Students will be required to examine and analyze sample scripts and write scripts in different formats.

Prerequisite(s):  TVF 222; ENG 202.

TVF317 Editing

[1–2, 3 cr.]

This course introduces students to the art and craft of editing through applied exercises and an examination of important films that serve as useful tools for discussion and analysis. Students will edit short projects on non-linear editing systems, familiarizing themselves with post-production workflows, media management, and delivery formats as well as basic aesthetic principles and techniques.

Prerequisite(s): TVF 222.

TVF322 Visual Effects FX For Filmmakers

[1–2, 3 cr.]

This course explores current VFX techniques, analyzing various postproduction processes and examining current Post-production video technologies. Students learn the fundamental requirements of shooting for post through exercises and assignments. Issues relating to the VFX, such as green screen, matt painting, camera tracking and Rotoscoping, are also discussed.

Prerequisite(s): TVF 222.

TVF324 History of Film

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course is a study of the development of film from its beginning.

Prerequisite(s): TVF221; ENG102

TVF328 Filmmaking Principles

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course covers the essential principles, techniques and aesthetics of cinematic storytelling and motion picture production. Emphasis is placed on pre-production with a focus on script analysis and development, budgeting, scheduling, storyboarding, and casting. Under the guidance of the Instructor, students collaborate to pre-produce their Capstone Project.

Prerequisite(s): TVF 221; TVF 316.

TVF341 Sight and Motion

[1–2, 3 cr.]

This course is a hands-on practice of composition and camera movement that help in designing the aesthetics of the shot, whether still or in motion. It consists of the understanding and practice of the major visual key elements of the frame; light, volume, shape, mass, vectors, visual beat etc… and of the harmony among primary, secondary and tertiary motion.

Prerequisite(s): TVF235

TVF421 Documentary Film

[1–2, 3 cr.]

This course focuses on nonfiction narrative films. Students will view and engage with a variety of documentary forms by analyzing their formal characteristics, the ideas and objectives of the filmmakers who create them, and their reception by scholars. Through critical analysis and hands-on experience, students are expected to grapple with the art of documentary production as well. The course examines the techniques and conceptualizations of established and self-made directors. Production assignments explore documentary forms and techniques.

Prerequisite(s): TVF221; TVF316; ENG202.

TVF441 Digital Cinematography

[1–2, 3 cr.]

This course teaches the fundamentals of digital cinematography and introduces techniques utilized in current film and television productions. Students explore and evaluate digital images capture as executed by digital cinematographers, and develop necessary digital moving image techniques essential for digital image capture.  

Prerequisite(s): TVF235; ENG202. 

TVF488 Topics in TV and Film

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course covers conceptual, theoretical, and critical aspects of television and film that are not covered by other major or elective courses. The course may be repeated if the topics differ.

Prerequisite(s): ENG202

TVF498 Internship

[1–0, 1 cr.]

The Internship course provides students with the opportunity to gain professional experience in an off-campus setting by participating in the production of a film or television show, working for a local production company or television studio, or pursuing a related work experience of their choosing with the approval of their advisor.

Prerequisite(s):  Senior Standing; TVF235.

TVF499 Capstone Project

[3 cr.]

The Capstone Project is designed to demonstrate a mastery of the skills required to create professional content for the screen. In this course, students continue working on their Filmmaking Principles and TV Production Principles projects, moving from pre-production into production, post-production, and final delivery. Students will investigate distribution strategies and work on developing a sample reel. The students completed a short film in a key position (Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor) accompanied by a written thesis as outlined in a written contractual agreement between the student and the project adviser. Students are allowed to produce their project using single or multiple-camera platforms, either on location or in studio. Students can choose the language of the project.

Prerequisite(s):  TVF 235; TVF 328.