University of West Florida

FIL 4036   History of Motion Pictures I

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

Evolution of film as a dynamic art form and medium of mass communication. Weekly film screening. Offered concurrently with FIL 5038; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Credit may not be received in FIL 4036 and either FIL 4036C or FIL 4403C.

FIL 4037   History of Motion Pictures II

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

Significant development in world cinema from 1945 to present; emphasis on major postwar directors and new styles and forms. Weekly film screenings. Offered concurrently with FIL 5039; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Credit may not be received in FIL 4037 and either FIL 4037C or FIL 4404C.

FIL 4102   Writing for Film-Television-Radio

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

Study and practice of writing for the mass media: screenplays, teleplays, radio and TV commercials, public affairs. Study of various scriptformats, story board and other presentational material. (Gordon Rule Course: WRTG) Credit may not be received in both FIL 4102 and MMC 4103.

FIL 4117   Advanced Film Writing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: MMC 4103

Study and practice of writing full-length feature film script.

FIL 4364   Documentary Film and Television

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

Historical and sociological study of the development of documentary film and television. Includes analysis of documentary film techniques and viewing of selected documentaries. Offered concurrently with FIL 5367; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Credit may not be received in both FIL 4364 and FIL 4300.

FIL 4435   Digital Film Making

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: FIL 4854 or FIL 5855
Co-requisite: MMC 4103

Introduction and practice in all three phases of film production: pre-production planning, scripting, cinematography and editing. Utilization of digital cameras and non-linear editing. Production of short films by each student. Offered concurrently with FIL 5437; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Credit may not be received in both FIL 4435 and FIL 4601. Permission is required.

FIL 4439C   Practicum: Film Production

3 sh (may be repeated for up to 10.0 sh of credit)
Prerequisite: FIL 4435

Practical experience in advanced film production. Permission is required.

FIL 4556   Nonlinear Editing

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: FIL 4435

Guides the intermediate filmmaking student through more advanced experiences in analyzing and editing motion picture projects in the digital non-linear environment.

FIL 4854   Film Technique and Style

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

A film is the successful combination of two distinct groups of elements; (1) technical elements by which the film is made (cinematography, lighting, sound, and editing) and (2) aesthetic elements that transform the craft into an art. This course combines the study of these elements by providing technical information about the process of filmmaking while isolating and exploring the aesthetic elements that motivate and inspire this process. The emphasis throughout is on the relationship between the techniques of filmmaking and their creative application by the scriptwriters, cameramen, film editors, actors and directors, and other creative forces. Offered concurrently with FIL 5855; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Permission is required.

FIL 5038   History of Motion Pictures I

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

Evolution of film as a dynamic art form and medium of mass communication. Weekly film screening. Offered concurrently with FIL 4036; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Credit may not be received in FIL 5038 and either FIL 5038C or FIL 5407C.

FIL 5039   History of Motion Pictures II

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

Significant developments in world cinema from 1945 to present; emphasis on major postwar directors and new styles and forms. Weekly film screening. Offered concurrently with FIL 4037; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Credit may not be received in FIL 5039 and either FIL 5039C or FIL 5408C.

FIL 5367   Documentary Film and Television

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

Historical and sociological study of development of documentary film and television. Includes analysis of documentary film techniques and viewing of selected documentaries. Offered concurrently with FIL 4364; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Credit may not be received in b both FIL 5367 and FIL 5306.

FIL 5437   Digital Film Making

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)
Prerequisite: MMC 4103 and FIL 4854; or FIL 5855
Co-requisite: MMC 4103

Introduction and practice in all three phases of film production: pre-production planning, scripting, cinematography and editing. Utilization of digital cameras and non-linear editing. Production of short film by each student. Offered concurrently with FIL 4435; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Credit may not be received in both FIL 5437 and FIL 5705.

FIL 5855   Film Technique and Style

3 sh (may not be repeated for credit)

A film is a successful combination of two distinct groups of elements: (1) technical elements by which the film is made (cinematography, lighting, sound and editing) and (2) aesthetic elements that transform the craft into an art. This course combines the study of these elements by providing technical information about the process of filmmaking while isolating and exploring the aesthetic elements that motivate and inspire this process. The emphasis throughout is on the relationship between the techniques of filmmaking and their creative application by the scriptwriters, cameramen, film editors, actors and directors, and other creative forces. Offered concurrently with FIL 4854; graduate students will be assigned additional work. Permission is required.