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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.
Analyzing and deconstructing all the elements of the art of creatively manipulating visual images through editing.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 17811D | 854 | Lecture | 1:00-3:30pm | Tue, Thu | 16 of 18 | Avi Glick | ONLINE |  |
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 |
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| 17820D | 854 | Lecture | 9:00-12:50pm | Mon, Wed | 16 of 18 | Doug Blush | ONLINE | PDF (456677 KB) | |
An overview of the concerns, functions and responsibilities associated with creating a short narrative film. Casting, producing and directing an individual project.
| Section | Session | Type | Time | Days | Registered | Instructor | Location | Syllabus | Info |
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| 17808D | 854 | Lecture | 9:00-11:50am | MWF | 18 of 18 | James Savoca | ONLINE | PDF (133330 KB) | |
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 |
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| 17825D | 854 | Lecture | 5:50-10:00pm | Mon, Wed | 9 of 18 | Austin Formato | ONLINE | |
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 | 43 of 50 | Daniel Noah | ONLINE | |
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 |
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| 17809D | 854 | Lecture | 9:00-1:20pm | Tue, Thu | 11 of 18 | Rebekah McKendry | ONLINE | |
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 | ONLINE | | |
| 17805D | 050 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 0 of 10 | Michael Renov | ONLINE | | |
| 17806D | 059 | 2.0-8.0 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Michael Renov | ONLINE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17831D | 051 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 13 of 85 | Marcus Anderson | ONLINE | | |
| 17835D | 059 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 33 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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| 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 | 13 of 14 | Jared New | ONLINE | | |
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| 17826D | 854 | 4.0 | Lecture | 10:00-2:10pm | Mon, Wed | 11 of 14 | Savannah Bloch | ONLINE | | |
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| 17827D | 854 | 4.0 | Lecture | 10:00-2:10pm | Tue, Thu | 12 of 14 | David Maquiling | ONLINE | | |
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| 17828D | 854 | 4.0 | Lecture | 6:00-10:10pm | Tue, Thu | 14 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 | 0 of 10 | Michael Renov | ONLINE | | |
| 17803D | 044 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 2 of 10 | Michael Renov | ONLINE | | |
| 17804D | 921 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 1 of 10 | Michael Renov | ONLINE | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17841D | 921 | Lecture | TBA | TBA | 13 of 50 | Benjamin Pola | ONLINE | |