Schedule of Classes

Motion Picture Producing (CMPP)

• http://cinema.usc.edu/stark
• D class assignments for graduate students available in SCA366; phone (213) 740-3304.
• YOU MUST ATTEND THE FIRST SESSION of each course or you may be replaced by a student on the waiting list, even if you are registered. If you do not register for a class for which you have D-clearance by the registration deadline, your D-clearance will EXPIRE.

CMPP 541L: Producing Workshop (4 units)

Practical experience in motion picture production as it relates to the producer. Open to MPPP students only. Duplicates credit in CTPR 481abL.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Motion Picture Producing

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19550D	Lecture-Lab	9:00-11:50am	MWF	25 of 25	Noel Nosseck,Philip Schwartz	SCA203

CMPP 560: Script Development (2 units)

From idea and story to finished shooting script. Open to MPPP students only.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Motion Picture Producing

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19553D	Lecture	1:00-3:50pm	Thursday	25 of 25	Stephanie Bray	SCA310

CMPP 564: Producing Business Procedures (2 units)

Seminars on various management and entrepreneurial techniques, including exhibition. Open to MPPP students only.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Motion Picture Producing

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19558D	Lecture	7:30-10:30pm	Thursday	25 of 25	Peter Marx	SCA214

CMPP 568: Producing for Television (2 units)

Discussions of the creative and financial aspects of television producing. Open to MPPP students only.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Motion Picture Producing

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19556D	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Monday	25 of 25	Jon Kroll

CMPP 569: Seminar on Non-Mainstream Producing (2 units)

Discussions on non-major studio producing options, including non-traditional financing and non-theatrical producing. Open to MPPP students only.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Motion Picture Producing

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19560D	Lecture	7:30-10:00pm	Wednesday	25 of 25	Todd Hoffman	SCA214

CMPP 570: Advanced Television (2 units)

Advanced studies of the business of television, including the economic structure of the television industry.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Motion Picture Producing

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19563D	Lecture	7:30-10:00pm	Tuesday	25 of 25	Brandon Stoddard, Robert Stott	SCA209

CMPP 589b: Graduate Film Business Seminar (4 units)

Economic structure and history of the film industry, including entertainment law and studio management. Open to MPPP students only.

• Prerequisite: CMPP 589A
• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Motion Picture Producing

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19566D	Lecture	7:00-10:00pm	Wednesday	25 of 25	Mitchell Block	SCA203

CMPP 591: Producing Practicum (2 units)

Producing workshop encompassing all aspects of producing, including script development, budgeting, casting, and actual production.

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19569D	Lecture	TBA	TBA	Canceled	Lawrence Turman	TBA

CMPP 592: Individual Project Seminar (4 units)

Directed Research project and seminars in related topics. Open to MPPP students only.

• Restriction: Registration open to the following major(s): Motion Picture Producing

Section	Type	Time	Days	Registered	Instructor	Location	Syllabus	Info
19572D	Lecture	7:30-10:00pm	Monday	25 of 25	Lawrence Turman, Holly Zucker	SCA214