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Not all classes in all disciplines are offered every semester. See the Class Schedule or contact the Media Arts department for offerings in the current semester.
NOTE For up-to-date course descriptions, please refer to the current GCC catalog.
FILM, TELEVISION AND MEDIA ARTS INTERNSHIP AND JOB PREPARATION
2.0 Units
FTVM 45 introduces principles and skills needed to prepare for a career in the Film, TV and Media Arts Industry.It off ers handson guidance to identify, apply to, and attain an internship or entry level job in the Film, Television, and Media Arts Industry.
Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU.
FTVM INTERNSHIP
1.0 to 3.0 Units
FTVM 50 is a discipline-specific course, which allows students to earn from 1.0 -ì 3.0 units for a structured, supervised internship either on-campus or off -campus under the supervision of a faculty advisor. It is designed to provide students with appropriate preparation and a hands-on work experience in one of the following fi elds: Cinema, Television, Digital Media, Screenwriting, or Management. The purpose of this class is to enhance students’ knowledge, skill levels, and professional competency in their targeted career. Students must work 60 nonpaid hours or 75 paid hours per unit earned.
This course is recommended for the self-motivated student, and requires faculty advisor approval to register.
Note: This course is Pass/No Pass only.
Note: Students who have taken MEDIA 50 may have limited repeats and units.
Laboratory 3-9 hours.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: Enrollment in appropriate discipline-specifi c theory or lab course at GCC.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 141.
Course Typically Off ered: Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU
AESTHETICS OF CINEMA
3.0 Units (Previously MEDIA 110)
FTVM 100 is the study of the aesthetics and creation of cinematic art. Emphasis is placed on aesthetic concepts as well as the techniques and practices employed to achieve the aesthetic goals of the fi lmmaker. Specific topics include narrative, visual design, cinematography, editing, sound design, genre, and authorship. The course surveys a wide variety of fi lms, fi lmmakers, and fi lm movements to explore the diverse possibilities presented by the cinematic art form.Lectures, discussions and readings are supplemented by the screening of representative fi lms.
Note: Students who have taken MEDIA 110 may not receive credit for this course.
Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151.
Course Typically Off ered: Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
BEYOND HOLLYWOOD: GENDER, RACE AND SEX IN MOVIES
3.0 Units
FTVM 107 examines the intersections of gender, race, class and sexuality in U.S. and/ or international fi lm using critical and historical perspectives and surveys the economic, historical, and social infl uences upon these representations from early cinema to the present, focusing primarily on images of women. Students explore women’s fi lmmaking, images of masculinity, and various, “screen sexualities” from a variety of fi lm theories and analytical perspectives.
Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 101 or ESL 151.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING
3.0 Units (Previously MEDIA 112)
FTVM 112 is a basic introductory course in narrative script writing for fi lm and episodic television. Emphasis is placed upon the essentials of screenplay structure, characters, confl ict, theme, and technical script formatting in the development of a short screenplay.
Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed
ENGL 112. Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL
WRITING FOR MEDIA
3.0 Units
FTVM 120 off ers an introduction to writing for film, television, radio and electronic media. The course focuses on preparing scripts in proper formats, including fundamental technical, conceptual and stylistic issues related to writing fi ction and nonfi ction scripts for informational and entertainment purposes in fi lm and electronic media. The course includes a writing evaluation component as a signifi cant part of the course requirement.
Note: Students who have taken MEDIA 120 may not receive credit for this course.
Lecture 3 hours.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL 100 or ESL 151, or equivalent.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
CINEMATIC STORYTELLING PATHWAYS
2.0 Units
FTVM 130 is an introductory course covering both the critical appreciation of cinema and the basic techniques of digital fi lmmaking, while emphasizing students’ personal and creative expression. This course also introduces students to the career pathways to fi lm and television including the roles and responsibilities of the departments of a production crew. Topics include the theory and practice of visualization, the grammar of cinematic storytelling, the aesthetics of various fi lm movements, camera technique, lighting, sound recording, sound design, directing, and other fundamentals related to learning the craft and art of digital fi lmmaking. Students engage in critical appreciation through individual and group analysis of movies and episodic television, as well as in fi lming cinematic exercises under the supervision of their instructor.
Note: A material/lab fee may be required for this course.
Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
INTRODUCTION TO TV STUDIO PRODUCTION
3.0 Units (Previously MEDIA 101)
FTVM 131 provides students with a basic overview of the aesthetics and techniques required in the production of studio based multiple camera video programs. The topics include studio and control room operations, directing, crew responsibilities, operation of video and audio equipment, lighting, video graphics and sound mixing. Projects consist of hands-on experiences in several “live” video studio production situations performed in the Glendale College Television Studio (GCTV Studio.)
Note: Students who have taken MEDIA 101 may not receive credit for this course.
Note: A material/lab fee may be required for this course.
Lecture 1.5 hours/Laboratory 4.5 hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
INTRODUCTION TO FILM PRODUCTION
3.0 Units (Previously MEDIA 103)
FTVM 132 provides students with a basic overview of the aesthetics and techniques required to cinematically tell a story via single-camera motion picture production. Topics include basic cinematography, camera familiarization and operation, lenses, camera angles, camera blocking and movement, coverage, continuity, digital recording formats, fi lters, location production, lighting and simple editing. Projects consist of hands-on experiences working in a production team with digital cinema cameras and editing workstations.
Note: Students who have taken MEDIA 103 may not receive credit for this course.
Note: A material/lab fee may be required for this course.
Lecture 1.5 hours/Laboratory 4.5 hours.
Prerequisite: FTVM 130.
Course Typically Offered: Winter/ Spring/Summer/Fall.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC . (C-ID FTVE 150)
INTRODUCTION TO AUDIO PRODUCTION
3.0 Units (Previously MEDIA 107)
FTVM 135 teaches students the basic principles, aesthetics, and techniques required in the production of audio programs and soundtracks for video programs. Specifi c topics include digital recording and editing, selection and use of microphones, sound studio operation, multi-tracking, equalization, compression, mixing, editing, and synchronization with video. Industry standard software such as Pro Tools will be utilized.Hands-on practice with professional equipment is emphasized.
Note: Students who have taken MEDIA 107 may not receive credit for this course.
Note: A material/lab fee may be required for this course.
Lecture 1.5 hours/Laboratory 4.5 hours.
Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC , USC
INTRODUCTION TO CINEMATOGRAPHY
3.0 Units (Previously MEDIA 213)
FTVM 137 is an entry level exploration of the art and craft of cinematography. In this hands-on course, students will delve into the art and craft of cinematography: the methods and techniques by which cinematic composition and lighting give a fi lm meaning and aesthetic purpose. Through lectures, demonstrations, exercises in a supervised classroom environment, and individual assignments in the fi eld, students will learn to operate state-of-the-art digital and electronic equipment while applying the fundamental principles of lighting, composition, exposure, focus, lens selection, and camera dynamics into purposeful visual storytelling.
Note: Students who have taken MEDIA 213 may not receive credit for this course.
Note: A material/lab fee may be required for this course.
Lecture 1.5 hours/Laboratory 4.5 hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC , USC
INTRODUCTION TO EDITING
3.0 Units
FTVM 139 is an intermediate-level media production class. Emphasis is on editing techniques and aesthetics for motion picture productions using professional applications. Topics include system set-up, footage importing, append and insert editing, dialog and multi-clip editing, media management, pace, continuity, format workfl ow, eff ects, titling and compression. Students output their projects to professional-level deliverable digital video fi les.
Note: Students who have taken MEDIA 112 may not receive credit for this course.
Lecture 1.5 hours/Laboratory 4.5 hours.
Prerequisite: None.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU
ADVANCED SCREENWRITING
3.0 Units
FTVM 212 is an advanced course in narrative script writing for fi lm. Emphasis is placed on character creation, story development, and three act structure. Students will develop story scenarios, choose one to outline as a feature fi lm, and write Act One in screenplay format.
Note: This course may not be taken for credit by students who have completed ENGL 212.
Lecture 3 hours.
Prerequisite: FTVM 112, ENGL 112, or FTVM 120.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING
3.0 Units
FTVM 271 is a documentary filmmaking production course in which students work on a project from concept to distribution. Students practice fundamental skills including documentary producing, sound recording, lighting, cinematography and editing in the context of historical movements, contemporary issues, and diverse perspectives.
Lecture 1.5 hours/Laboratory 4.5 hours.
Prerequisite: FTVM 132 or equivalent
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC
ADVANCED FILM PRODUCTION
2.0 Units (Previously MEDIA 290)
FTVM 272 is designed to provide a realistic working experience in fi lm and media production. The emphasis is on individual production of short films and media segments in order to build a personal portfolio or demo reel of production work. Students have regular access to professional fi lm and media equipment and gain experience with all capabilities of the Media Arts studio. Students may also create independent media productions for the campus and community. Note: Students who have taken MEDIA 290 may have limited repeats and units.
Note: A material/lab fee may be required for this course.
Laboratory 6 hours.
Prerequisite: FTVM 132 or equivalent.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU