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CNMA 1302 The Art of Cinema & New Media
Prerequisite(s): None.
A survey of various artistic mediums and their relation to cinema, focusing on what distinguishes cinema as a unique art form and what it holds in common with other mediums. Paired with this, an introduction to aesthetics, beauty, and the moral responsibilities of artists from a Christian foundation. Students will develop a personal philosophy of art and aesthetics, which will be further developed in future courses.
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CNMA 1305 Art of Storytelling
Prerequisite(s): None.
An overview and survey of storytelling across multiple mediums, from ancient oral tradition to modern video games. This class will explore the role storytelling plays in culture and help train students in the development and presentation of stories.
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CNMA 1307 Introduction to Media Production
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.A comprehensive overview of the media production process, including an introduction to camera operation, lighting and sound equipment, general set protocols, post-production software, and workflow.
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CNMA 1310 Media & Careers Survey
Prerequisite(s): None.
A broad overview of the history and scope of the modern media industry and the particular opportunities and challenges within this dynamic, multi-platform landscape. This class also helps students navigate the media industries by introducing the concepts of networking and pitching.
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CNMA 1311 Collaboration & Communication
Prerequisite(s): None.
Collaborative mediums require individuals to come together and work efficiently as a team. This course explores communication theory and uses collaborative projects to introduce students to the various challenges they may face and helps them find the best ways to overcome those challenges as a team.
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CNMA 1370 Narrative Media: Fiction, Films, and Games
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.This course explores media literacy and engagement through a comprehensive survey of creative writing, cinematic arts, and interactive media, introducing students to key principles of storytelling and mass communication.
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CNMA 3330 Digital Design & Portfolio
Prerequisite(s): None.
Introduces key design principles for graphic design, web design, and app development. Students will complete multiple digital design projects, including a personal web portfolio.
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CNMA 3335 Principles of Interactive Media
Prerequisite(s): CNMA 3330.
Through case studies and exercises, students are introduced to defining principles of interactive media, from basic game theory to user interface design. Students will develop interactive content building on these principles throughout the semester.
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CNMA 3370 History of Cinema
Prerequisite(s): None.
Corequisite(s): None.A comprehensive survey of the history of cinema. Beginning with the early, silent film pioneers and exploring a wide-range of international and American filmmakers, this course walks students through the complex and multi-faceted evolution of the film mediium and its universal visual grammar.
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CNMA 4199 Senior Portfolio
Prerequisite(s): CNMA 3330 and 24 hours of CNMA coursework.
Working with a faculty member, students complete a professional resume and portfolio featuring their best coursework and personal projects (in preparation for interviews, etc.).
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CNMA 4300 Entertainment Business
Prerequisite(s): Six credit hours of CNMA 2000 or 3000 or 4000 level coursework.
Corequisite(s): None.An overview of the business and legal elements that will affect students’ work, whether as independent filmmakers or in industry careers. This class also examines the changing dynamics in the digital economy and trains students in the art of pitching and presentation.
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CNMA 4330 Advanced Digital Design
Prerequisite(s): CNMA 3330.
Develops and applies key design principles for graphic design, web design, and app development in larger project-based assignments. Course incorporates advanced concepts including coding, analytics, and APIs.
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CNMA 4390 Senior Project I
Prerequisite(s): 33 credit hours of CNMA coursework.
The capstone experience for each student is a year-long final project. Developed and completed with oversight from a faculty member, these classes offer students the time and space to create a professional-quality project that can be used to kick start their artistic career after graduation.
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CNMA 4395 Senior Project II
Prerequisite(s): 33 credit hours of CNMA coursework.
The capstone experience for each student is a year-long final project. Developed and completed with oversight from a faculty member, these classes offer students the time and space to create a professional-quality project that can be used to kick start their artistic career after graduation.
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CNMA 6321 Cinematic Core Principles
Prerequisite(s): None.
An overview and survey of the cinematic medium and its various forms, with an emphasis on historical foundations and developing opportunities. Includes an in-depth look at the fundamental components of the medium – writing, directing, acting, cinematography, and editing – and synthesizes these various roles so that students can experience how these components work together to create the end product. Building off of small exercises, students will produce short films in this course.
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CNMA 6322 Art of Storytelling
Prerequisite(s): None.
An overview and survey of storytelling across multiple mediums, from ancient oral tradition to modern media. This class will explore the role storytelling plays in culture and help prepare students in the development, presentation, and pitching of stories.
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CNMA 6323 Media Industry & Business
Prerequisite(s) None.
An overview of the business and legal elements that will affect students’ work, whether as independent filmmakers or in industry careers. This class also examines the changing dynamics in the digital economy and trains students in the art of pitching and presentation.
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CNMA 6331 Screenwriting Workshop
Prerequisite(s): None.
A writing workshop in which students will create and revise original screenplays. Over the course of the semester students will learn to critically assess their own work as well as the work of their peers. CNMA 6331 is an introduction to the screenwriting workshop.
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CNMA 6332 Screenwriting Workshop II
Prerequisite(s): CNMA 6331.
A writing workshop in which students will create and revise original screenplays. Over the course of the semester students will learn to critically assess their own work as well as the work of their peers. CNMA 6332 builds upon the experience and skills acquired in CNMA 6331.
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CNMA 6333 Screenwriting Workshop III
Prerequisite(s): CNMA 6332.
A writing workshop in which students will create and revise original screenplays. Over the course of the semester students will learn to critically assess their own work as well as the work of their peers. CNMA 6333 builds upon the experience and skills acquired in CNMA 6331 and 6332.
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CNMA 6334 Screenwriting Workshop II
Prerequisite(s): CNMA 6333.
A writing workshop in which students will create and revise original screenplays. Over the course of the semester students will learn to critically assess their own work as well as the work of their peers. CNMA 6334 builds upon the experience and skills acquired in CNMA 6331, 6332, and 6333.
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CNMA 6391 Thesis Project I
Prerequisite(s): CNMA 6390.
Under the direction of a faculty mentor, students will write or produce a faculty-approved cinematic thesis.
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CNMA 6392 Thesis Project II
Prerequisite(s): CNMA 6390.
Under the direction of a faculty mentor, students will write or produce a faculty-approved cinematic thesis.