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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 | Canceled |  |
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 | Canceled | | |||
| 17813D | 287 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | Canceled | | |||
| 17814D | 287 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | Canceled | | |||
| 17845D | 287 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | Canceled | |
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 | Canceled | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17808D | 854 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 14 of 18 | James Savoca | ONLINE | | |
| 17817D | 286 | Lecture | 1:00-4:50pm | Tue, Wed | Canceled | | |||
| 17849D | 287 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | Canceled | |
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 | Canceled | |
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 | 5:50-10:00pm | Mon, Wed | Canceled | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17810D | 854 | Lecture | 5:50-10:00pm | Tue, Thu | 24 of 40 | Daniel Noah | ONLINE | | |
| 17829D | 287 | Lecture | 5:50-10:00pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | |
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 | Canceled | |
The fundamentals of horror filmmaking, analysis of horror as a genre and professional opportunities in the entertainment industry.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17809D | 854 | Lecture | 9:00-1:20pm | Tue, Thu | 18 of 18 | Rebekah McKendry | ONLINE | Word (282987 KB) | |
| 17831D | 287 | Lecture | 9:00-1:20pm | Tue, Thu | Canceled | |
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 | TBA | | ||
| 17805D | 050 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | TBA | | ||
| 17806D | 059 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | 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 | 14 of 85 | Marcus Anderson | ONLINE | | |
| 17837D | 293 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 5 of 85 | Marcus Anderson | ONLINE | |
Selected topics in cinematic arts.
| Section | Session | Units | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 17818D | 854 | 4.0 | Lecture | 10:00-2:10pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 14 | David Maquiling | ONLINE | | |
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| 17821D | 854 | 4.0 | Lecture | 10:00-2:10pm | Mon, Wed | 12 of 14 | Joselito Seldera | ONLINE | | |
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| 17824D | 854 | 4.0 | Lecture | 10:00-2:10pm | Mon, Wed | 14 of 14 | Jared New | ONLINE | | |
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| 17825D | 854 | 4.0 | Lecture | 10:00-2:10pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 14 | Savannah Bloch | ONLINE | | |
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| 17826D | 854 | 4.0 | Lecture | 10:00-2:10pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 14 | David Maquiling | ONLINE | | |
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| 17827D | 854 | 4.0 | Lecture | 10:00-2:10pm | Tue, Thu | 0 of 14 | Joselito Seldera | ONLINE | | |
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| 17828D | 854 | 4.0 | Lecture | 6:00-10:10pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 14 | Jared New | 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 | 0 of 10 | TBA | | ||
| 17804D | 921 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | 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 | 15 of 50 | Benjamin Pola | OFFICE | |