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Cinematic Arts (CNTV)
- http://cinema.usc.edu/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available in SCB105; phone (213) 740-8358.
- 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. School of Cinematic Arts "R" courses change to "D" in the third week of classes, and require both instructor and departmental approval.
The craft of cinematography for film and digital media; includes lectures, on-set film and video production exercises, and scene studies.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17818D | 287 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 25 |  | |||
| 17819D | 287 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 25 | Erick Green |  |
Creating concepts, writing treatments, pitching, and the realities and details of music video production including budgeting, pre- and post-production. Duplicates credit in CTPR 497.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17821D | 287 | Lecture | 1:00-5:50pm | Tue, Thu | 9 of 25 | Andrea Clark | |
The basics of 3-D computer animation techniques and their use in creating animated characters.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17825D | 287 | Lecture | 6:00-9:00pm | Mon, Wed | 0 of 30 | Maks Naporowski | |
An overview of the entertainment industry and the tools needed to secure jobs and survive and succeed in the market.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17826D | 287 | Lecture | 6:00-9:00pm | Tue, Thu | 14 of 40 | Eve Honthaner | |
The basic technical and aesthetic concepts underlying motion picture production and an exploration of visual language.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17812D | 287 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 17 of 19 | Jared New | | ||
| 17813D | 287 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 8 of 20 | Steven Albrezzi | | ||
| 17814D | 287 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 16 of 16 | Jared New | |
Understanding the craft and art of directing in the studio system, and developing a working methodology for creative producing.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17822D | 287 | Lecture | 12:00-3:50pm | MTuWTh | 19 of 30 | Pablo Frasconi | | ||
| 17823D | 287 | Lecture | 12:00-3:50pm | MTuWTh | 21 of 35 | David Maquiling | |
Conceiving, researching, writing, producing, directing, and editing an original non-fiction work and exploring practical training in techniques of non-fiction film.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17820D | 287 | Lecture | 9:00-1:00pm | Mon, Wed | 8 of 20 | Wendy Apple | | ||
| 17835D | 194 | Lecture | 9:00-1:00pm | Mon, Wed | 4 of 20 | Wendy Apple | |
An overview of the concerns, functions and responsibilities of the director. The core of the course is casting, producing and directing an individual project.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17817D | 293 | Lecture | 1:00-4:50pm | Tue, Wed | 20 of 26 | Michael Uno | | ||
| 17836D | 287 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 18 of 20 | James Savoca | PDF (164057 KB) | |
Introduction to non-linear editing techniques, hardware, digitizing, logging, and special effects, using the AVID Media Composer editing system.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17816D | 287 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 6 of 20 | Reine-Claire Dousarkissian | |
The three main components of commercials: agency creation, spot production, and post-production. Writing, pitching, casting, directing, and editing commercials.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17815D | 287 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | Monday | 12 of 25 | Austin Formato | | ||
| 6:00-9:00pm | Wed, Thu |
An overview of the contemporary studio system, independent films, and television, including script analysis, pitching, optioning properties, the marketplace, representation, career management, and networking.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17829D | 287 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | Mon, Fri | 20 of 30 | Sebastian Twardosz | |
Independent feature film development, financing, production, and distribution. Discussions with independent filmmakers.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17830D | 287 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | Wednesday | 19 of 30 | Sebastian Twardosz | |
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17800D | 051 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Michael Renov | OFFICE |   | |
| 17805D | 050 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Michael Renov | TBA | | |
| 17806D | 059 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Michael Renov | TBA | |
On-the-job film, television, and interactive industry experience in the areas of interest of the individual student. Requires departmental approval. Duplicates credit in former CTIN 495 and CTPR 495.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17832D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 16 of 85 | Kristen Clark | ONLINE |  | |
| 17834D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 71 of 85 | Kristen Clark | ONLINE | |
Research leading to the Master's Degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17802D | 037 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Michael Renov | TBA | | |
| 17803D | 044 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Michael Renov | OFFICE | | |
| 17804D | 921 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Michael Renov | OFFICE | |
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.
- Prerequisite: CNTV 594b
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17838D | 921 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 1 | Tracy Fullerton | OFFICE | |