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Cinematic Arts (CNTV)
- http://cinema.usc.edu/
- D class assignments for undergraduates available; phone (213) 740-2911.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17819D | 287 | Lecture | 6:00-10:00pm | Tue, Thu | 10 of 20 | Philip Schwartz | SCESTG 2 | Word (110251 KB) |   |
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 | 16 of 18 | Bonnie Blake | SCCSTG 3 | | |
| 17813D | 287 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 14 of 18 | Philip Casnoff | SCB104 | | |
| 17814D | 287 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 14 of 20 | Jared New | SCA310 | | |
| 17845D | 287 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 16 of 20 | David McKendry | SCESTG 1 | |
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 | 9:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 24 of 26 | Pablo Frasconi | SCA204 | | |
| 17823D | 287 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MTuWTh | 25 of 26 | David Maquiling | SCA209 | |
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 | 9:00-12:50pm | Mon, Wed | 17 of 20 | Doug Blush | SCA203 | PDF (413651 KB) | |
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 | 854 | Lecture | 1:00-4:50pm | Tue, Wed | 17 of 26 | Michael Uno | SCESTG 1 | | |
| 17849D | 287 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 18 of 30 | James Savoca | SCA214 | |
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 | 5:50-10:00pm | Tue, Thu | 19 of 30 | Daniel Noah | SCB104 | |
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 | 5:50-10:00pm | Wednesday | 15 of 40 | Stuart Pollard | SCB104 | |
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 | TBA | | |
| 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.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17835D | 288 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 32 of 85 | Marcus Anderson | ONLINE | | |
| 17837D | 293 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 16 of 85 | Marcus Anderson | 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 | 1 of 10 | Michael Renov | TBA | | |
| 17803D | 044 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Michael Renov | TBA | | |
| 17804D | 921 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Michael Renov | TBA | |
Film, media, archival and interactive industry experience in areas of interest to the individual student, and development of a personal brand. Requires departmental approval.
- Restriction: Registration open to the following class level(s): Master Student, Doctoral Student
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17847D | 487 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 36 of 50 | Marcus Anderson | OFFICE | |