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Cinematic Arts  Degrees (A.A.S.)

Prepares students for film and media performance careers in motion picture, broadcast and web-based productions. Students will get hands-on training and opportunities to perform in a variety of professional productions as part of their course work.

*All Associate (AA, AS) degrees and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees have a 1 credit hour institutional requirement of EDUC 1100: First Year Seminar.

 General Education Requirements (15 Semester Hours)
 Major Course Requirements (45 Semester Hours)

  Total (60 Semester Hours)

ENGL 1301 - Composition I

Prerequisites / Corequisite
Corequisite: INRW 0303
Prerequisite: Scores on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading and writing skills

Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating and critical analysis.

Texas Common Course Number: ENGL 1301 

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology – 3 Hours
General Psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.

Texas Common Course Number: PSYC-2301

Course Options

MATH 1314 - College Algebra
MATH 1316 - Trigonometry
MATH 1324 - Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences
MATH 1325 - Calculus for Business & Social Sciences
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics
MATH 1342 - Statistics
MATH 1414 - College Algebra for STEM Majors
MATH 2413 - Calculus I
MATH 2414 - Calculus II

COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communication
Survey of basic content and structural elements of mass media and their functions and influences on society.

Texas Common Course Number: COMM 1307

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking

Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity and speech organizational techniques to develop students’ speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations.

Texas Common Course Number: SPCH-1315

Gather, edit, present and analyze news for broadcast stations; examine news department organization and philosophy. Presentation of regularly scheduled newscast on KACV-FM and/or development of television package news stories.

Texas Common Course Number: COMM 2332

An introduction to the fundamental principles and tools of acting as used in auditions, rehearsals and performances. This may include ensemble performing, character and script analysis, and basic theater terminology. This exploration will emphasize the development of the actor’s instrument: voice, body and imagination.

Texas Common Course Number: DRAM 1351

Offers instruction and practice designed to aid the actor in achieving optimum vocal performance through exploration of vocal mechanics and proper breathing, projection, resonance, placement, articulation and characterization. Required of theatre majors.

Texas Common Course Number: DRAM 2336

Examination of foundational skills for understanding the structure and content of play scripts for interpretation and conceptualization in theater productions by directors, designers, actors, and technicians. Introduces students to significant plays in the history of dramatic literature in the playwright’s social and cultural context.

Prerequisites / Corequisite
Prerequisites: ENGL 1301
Intensive reading in single areas unified by genre, theme, major author, period or geographic region with topic determined each semester.

Texas Common Course Number: ENGL 2341

Students will learn the basics of performing on set, including how to hit marks, set professionalism/protocol and adjustments to camera angles. Students will receive one-on-one work with the camera.

Overview of film history and techniques including introduction to cinematic elements and approaches to analysis and criticism.

A continuation of Acting I, students with focus on heightened awareness, the principles of emotional preparation to specific text work and believable behavior to achieve spontaneity. Student will be expected to present a fully interpreted scene.

This course is designed to develop physical awareness of a character through forms of exercise. Students will practice scene work by growing character behavior as well as learning popular dance styles.

Performance internship with faculty supervision of work. 

A study of the craft required, both artistically and technically, for acting on camera. Students will analyze scenes, practice continuity, learn how to deal with on-set challenges, and learn how to arrive on set fully prepared without any rehearsal. A detailed look at unique challenges faced by screen actors, including the speed of shooting a one-hour episode; directors who block immediately; directors who improvise; conflicts between directors and actors’ instincts; and prolonged shoot days.

Radio and television announcing skills such as voice quality, articulation, enunciation, and pronunciation. Includes preparation for on air and voice over positions.

Creating and distributing original web video is a great way for actors to grow their audiences. This course employs practical exercises, including the creation of original video content. Special guest speakers will explain how they have used the medium to accelerate their careers.

Preparation and presentation of a portfolio suitable for employment in the media industry. This course is intended to be taken in the last semester. 

Physiology and mechanics of effective voice production with practice in articulation, pronunciation, and enunciation.

 Prepares students for positions in the motion picture production field. Students satisfactory completing this program will have the necessary skills and knowledge to qualify for entry positions in film and related industries. In this innovative hands-on program, students perform every function necessary to complete films: scriptwriting, producing, shooting, editing, managing, and serving as crew. Students refine their skills through the rigorous application of their craft in advanced areas of theatrical, feature, and documentary film production. Upon graduation, students pursue careers in all levels of the film industry.

*All Associate (AA, AS) degrees and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees have a 1 credit hour institutional requirement of EDUC 1100: First Year Seminar.


    Total (60 Semester Hours)

ENGL 1301 - Composition I
Prerequisites / Corequisite

Corequisite: INRW 0303

Prerequisite: Scores on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading and writing skills

Intensive study of and practice in writing processes, from invention and researching to drafting, revising and editing, both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices, including audience, purpose, arrangement and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning, communicating and critical analysis.

Texas Common Course Number: ENGL 1301

Course Options
CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography 
PHED 1301 - Foundations of Kinesiology
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology
PSYC 2308 - Child Psychology
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth & Development
PSYC 2315 - Psychology of Adjustment
PSYC 2319 - Social Psychology
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology
SOCI 1306 - Social Problems

Course Options

MATH 1314 - College Algebra
MATH 1316 - Trigonometry
MATH 1324 - Mathematics for Business & Social Sciences
MATH 1325 - Calculus for Business & Social Sciences
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics
MATH 1342 - Statistics
MATH 1414 - College Algebra for STEM Majors
MATH 2413 - Calculus I
MATH 2414 - Calculus II

COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communication
Survey of basic content and structural elements of mass media and their functions and influences on society.

Texas Common Course Number: COMM 1307

Speech Options
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Speaking

A survey of design concepts, terminology, processes and procedures. Topics include computer graphics hardware, digital images, digital publishing, vectorbased graphics and interactive multimedia.

Practical experience in the operation of studio and control room equipment, including both pre- and post-production needs.

Texas Common Course Number: COMM 1336

Production techniques, theory of lighting, non- linear/digital and videotape editing and field camera operation.

Texas Common Course Number: COMM 1337

Practical experience in the operation of audio equipment, including both prep and post-production needs.

Texas Common Course Number: COMM 2303

Fundamentals of writing for the mass media. Includes instruction in professional methods and techniques for gathering, processing and delivering content.

Texas Common Course Number: COMM 2311

An introductory course in film studies which surveys the American film industry as an art form, a business and a means of communication. Extensive screenings and analysis of representative films from various genres. An examination of how Hollywood films work technically, artistically and culturally.

Notes: Students completing COMM 2366 cannot earn credit for DRAM 2366.
Texas Common Course Number: COMM 2366

An introduction to managing above- and below-the-line film or video production costs. Emphasizes analysis of scripts and treatments to determine production costs, crewing requirements, location needs, equipment rentals, and associated production costs.

Building on the fundamentals of screenwriting from semester one, student’s focus on writing the short screenplay by taking ideas from concept to final draft. Students are introduced to elements of character development and objectives, scene beats, conflict, obstacles, premise, tension, emotional throughline, and act structure. Students continue to explore the elements of screenwriting in a combination of lectures and workshops for writing and peer critique.

Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience includes a lecture component.

Students work on a set with a professional crew to create a student film that will form their initial reel.

Writing, directing, and producing film-style productions.

Skill development utilizing the technology, creative application and requirements for producing audio soundtracks for film and video.

Advanced concepts of theoretical elements and practical applications of the cinematic craft.

Advanced concepts and applied screen writing techniques for feature length film or video work and related new media storytelling.

In-depth study of the sequential steps of supervision in all phases of film or video production and distribution, including resource acquisition and allocation.

 

Cinematic Arts Certificates

Prepares students for film and media performance careers in motion picture, broadcast and web-based productions. Students will get hands-on training and opportunities to perform in a variety of professional productions as part of their course work. 

Major Course Requirements (16 Semester Hours)

Practical experience in the operation of studio and control room equipment, including both pre- and post-production needs.

Texas Common Course Number: COMM 1336

Practical experience in the operation of audio equipment, including both prep and post-production needs.

Texas Common Course Number: COMM 2303

Gather, edit, present and analyze news for broadcast stations; examine news department organization and philosophy. Presentation of regularly scheduled newscast on KACV-FM and/or development of television package news stories.

Texas Common Course Number: COMM 2332

Prerequisites / Corequisite

Prerequisite: COMM 2303 or instructor consent

Laboratory experience in radio operation and announcing by broadcasting on the college radio station, KACV-FM.

Radio and television announcing skills such as voice quality, articulation, enunciation, and pronunciation. Includes preparation for on air and voice over positions.

Creating and distributing original web video is a great way for actors to grow their audiences. This course employs practical exercises, including the creation of original video content. Special guest speakers will explain how they have used the medium to accelerate their careers.

Prepares students for film and media performance careers in motion picture, broadcast and web-based productions. Students will get hands-on training and opportunities to perform in a variety of professional productions as part of their course work.

Major Course Requirements (18 Semester Hours)

An introduction to the fundamental principles and tools of acting as used in auditions, rehearsals and performances. This may include ensemble performing, character and script analysis, and basic theater terminology. This exploration will emphasize the development of the actor’s instrument: voice, body and imagination.

Texas Common Course Number: DRAM 1351

Offers instruction and practice designed to aid the actor in achieving optimum vocal performance through exploration of vocal mechanics and proper breathing, projection, resonance, placement, articulation and characterization. Required of theatre majors.

Texas Common Course Number: DRAM 2336

Students will learn the basics of performing on set, including how to hit marks, set professionalism/protocol and adjustments to camera angles. Students will receive one-on-one work with the camera.

Overview of film history and techniques including introduction to cinematic elements and approaches to analysis and criticism.

A continuation of Acting I, students with focus on heightened awareness, the principles of emotional preparation to specific text work and believable behavior to achieve spontaneity. Student will be expected to present a fully interpreted scene.

A study of the craft required, both artistically and technically, for acting on camera. Students will analyze scenes, practice continuity, learn how to deal with on-set challenges, and learn how to arrive on set fully prepared without any rehearsal. A detailed look at unique challenges faced by screen actors, including the speed of shooting a one-hour episode; directors who block immediately; directors who improvise; conflicts between directors and actors’ instincts; and prolonged shoot days.

Prepares students for positions in the motion picture production field. Students satisfactory completing this program will have the necessary skills and knowledge to qualify for entry positions in film and related industries. In this innovative hands-on program, students perform every function necessary to complete films: scriptwriting, producing, shooting, editing, managing, and serving as crew. Students refine their skills through the rigorous application of their craft in advanced areas of theatrical, feature, and documentary film production. Upon graduation, students pursue careers in all levels of the film industry.

Major Course Requirements (24 Semester Hours)
 

Survey of basic content and structural elements of mass media and their functions and influences on society.

Texas Common Course Number: COMM 1307

Practical experience in the operation of studio and control room equipment, including both pre- and post-production needs.

Texas Common Course Number: COMM 1336

Production techniques, theory of lighting, non- linear/digital and videotape editing and field camera operation.

Texas Common Course Number: COMM 1337

An introductory course in film studies which surveys the American film industry as an art form, a business and a means of communication. Extensive screenings and analysis of representative films from various genres. An examination of how Hollywood films work technically, artistically and culturally.

Notes: Students completing COMM 2366 cannot earn credit for DRAM 2366.
Texas Common Course Number: COMM 2366

An introduction to managing above- and below-the-line film or video production costs. Emphasizes analysis of scripts and treatments to determine production costs, crewing requirements, location needs, equipment rentals, and associated production costs.

Writing, directing, and producing film-style productions.

Advanced concepts of theoretical elements and practical applications of the cinematic craft.

In-depth study of the sequential steps of supervision in all phases of film or video production and distribution, including resource acquisition and allocation.

Prepares students for positions in the motion picture production field. Students satisfactory completing this program will have the necessary skills and knowledge to qualify for entry positions in film and related industries. In this innovative hands-on program, students perform every function necessary to complete films: scriptwriting, producing, shooting, editing, managing, and serving as crew. Students refine their skills through the rigorous application of their craft in advanced areas of theatrical, feature, and documentary film production. Upon graduation, students pursue careers in all levels of the film industry.

Major Course Requirements (16 Semester Hours)

Survey of basic content and structural elements of mass media and their functions and influences on society.

Texas Common Course Number: COMM 1307

Fundamentals of writing for the mass media. Includes instruction in professional methods and techniques for gathering, processing and delivering content.

Texas Common Course Number: COMM 2311

Overview of film history and techniques including introduction to cinematic elements and approaches to analysis and criticism.

Advanced concepts and applied screen writing techniques for feature length film or video work and related new media storytelling.

Building on the fundamentals of screenwriting from semester one, student’s focus on writing the short screenplay by taking ideas from concept to final draft. Students are introduced to elements of character development and objectives, scene beats, conflict, obstacles, premise, tension, emotional throughline, and act structure. Students continue to explore the elements of screenwriting in a combination of lectures and workshops for writing and peer critique.