FilmPhoto in 8 Semesters ACCORDION

01 FRESHMAN
4-D, COLOR 103, 105	2-D ART 101	DRAW1 ART 106	WESTRN ARHI 105	WRITE ENGL 101
02 FRESHMAN
FILM ART 267	3-D ART 102	DRAW2 ART 107	FINITE MATH 104	RESRCH ENGL 102

01 SOPHOMORE
PHILM STUDIO	PHILM STUDIO	4-D, COLOR 103, 105	NON-WESTRN 201	GEN ED
02 SOPHOMORE
PHILM STUDIO	CINEMA HISTORY 354	DESIGN SFTWRE 258	GEN ED	GEN ED

01 JUNIOR
PHILM STUDIO	2-D STUDIO	ART ELECT	FREE ELECT	GEN ED
02 JUNIOR
PHILM COGNATE	3-D STUDIO	ART ELECT	GEN ED	GEN ED

01 SENIOR
PHILM CAPSTONE	ART ELECT	ART ELECT	ART HISTORY	GEN ED
02 SENIOR
PHILM CAPSTONE	ART ELECT	FREE ELECT	FREE ELECT	GEN ED

I.A. GEN ED SKILLS

FOUR COURSES	12 HRS
ENGL 101, COLLEGE WRITING SKILLS 3 sem. hrs. This competency-based course is a study of the organization and development of ideas in written composition, beginning with the paragraph and proceeding to the full-length paper. In this course, students develop the writing skills needed to prepare expository writing assignments, including college-level themes and essay examinations. Concurrently, students develop the reading competencies needed for a functional understanding of the texts and other resource materials used in this course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL010 or English Department placement. This course is approved for General Education – Skills.
ENGL 102, RESEARCH WRITING 3 sem. hrs. This course introduces students to the conventions of academic research writing. By practicing effective print and electronic research techniques; constructing accurate in-text and bibliographic citations; and employing document and formatting principles consistent with a discipline-specific citation style, students will produce research proposals, annotated bibliographies, and fully documented research papers relevant to their programs of study and/or academic interests. Prerequisite: ENGL101 or ENGL103. Approved for General Education - Skills.
MATH 104, FINITE MATH 3 sem. hrs. This course provides study and experience in mathematical representations, processing, problem solving and thinking. Students analyze and solve problems in areas such as set theory, mathematics of finance, probability, and statistics. Note: Students may not receive credit for both Finite Mathematics and Mathematical Reasoning I. This course is approved for General Education – Skills.
ART 252, INTRO TO DIGITAL FILMMAKING 3 sem. hrs. Demonstrative lectures, studio exercises, and collaborative tasks, expose students to rudimentary principles and practices governing formal elements of the moving image. Project based instruction balances historical context, aesthetics, technique, and safety. Equipment provided. This course is approved for General Education designation of Computer Competency.

I.B. GEN ED CORE

ARTISTIC EXPRESSION • 3 HRS
Digital Film & Photo Faculty Recommends ARHI 105, OVERVIEW OF WESTERN ART HISTORY 3 sem. hrs. This course is an introduction and general survey of art and artists from Pre-historic times through the 20th century. Students will examine major periods and styles which have contributed to Western art through the use of slides, videos, and films in coordination with the lectures. This course is approved for General Education – Core 1.
WORLD CIVILIZATIONS • 3 HRS
Digital Film & Photo Faculty Recommends ARHI 207, NON-WESTERN ART HISTORY 3 sem. hrs. This course introduces students to artistic cultures outside of the western tradition: Islam, Sub-Saharan Africa, India, China, Japan, and Mesoamerica. Each culture will be examined with an emphasis on major works of architecture, sculpture, painting, and crafts. Important historic, religious, and intercultural developments will be examined, along with the strong artistic connections between some of these cultures. This course is approved for General Education-Core 2.
AMERICAN CIVILIZATIONS • 3 HRS
Studying American ideas, traditions, and institutions, prepares students to understand and engage the issues that confront citizens of this hemisphere. Choose one of many courses listed in the university catalog.
HUMAN BEHAVIOR • 3 HRS
What tools do humans use – physical, cognitive, and emotional – to adapt to their environments? While you may choose from many courses listed in the university catalog, the Digital Filmmaking & Photography faculty recommends one the following: COMM 100, HUMAN COMMUNICATION • COMM 125, COMM & SOCIAL INFLUENCE • JOUR 214, JOURNALISM & SOCIETY • CSD 125, PSCYHOLOGY OF COMMUNICATION
CULTURAL DIVERSITY • 3 HRS
A student completing a course in Cultural Diversity and Social Pluralism will develop knowledge of diverse ways of living and thinking that are rooted in cultural, ethnic, racial, gender, and social differences. Choose one of many courses listed in the university catalog.
ETHICS • 3 HRS
Examine specific problems, issues, and choices, that confront individuals and society. Critically deepen your own moral values for informed decision-making. While you may choose from many courses listed in the university catalog, the Digital Filmmaking & Photography faculty recommends one of the following: HIST105, HOLOCAUST ON FILM • JOUR200, JOURNALISM ETHICS • LIBR106, INFORMATION ETHICS.
NATURAL SCIENCE • 3 HRS
Students completing natural science courses with laboratory components will develop knowledge of science, and of the fundamental elements of the scientific processes in biology, chemistry, geology, or physics. Choose one of many courses listed in the university catalog.

I.C. GEN ED DISTRIBUTION

HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS • 3 HRS
Digital Film & Photo Faculty Recommends ARHI 354, HISTORY OF CINEMA 3 sem. hrs. Analytical viewing of exemplar works contextualizes major genres, artistic movements, theories, and national cinemas, in a broader history of the moving image. Highlighting the work of significant creative contributors fosters appreciation for the medium as an art form. This course is approved for General Education – Distribution 1.
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES • 3 HRS
Upper level courses build on previous General Education instruction to deepen written communication, information literacy, and global awareness, outside the major. While you may choose from many courses listed in the university catalog, the Digital Filmmaking & Photography faculty recommends one of the following: HIST370, AMERICAN DREAM ON FILM • POLI322, OPINION & PROPAGANDA • PSYCH325, PSYCHOLOGY OF CREATIVITY AND ARTS.
NATURAL SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS • 3 HRS
Upper level courses build on previous General Education instruction to deepen quantitative application of technology outside the major. While you may choose from many courses listed in the university catalog, the Digital Filmmaking & Photography faculty recommends one of the following: PHYS301, THE NATURE OF SOUND • PHYS302, THE NATURE OF LIGHT AND COLOR • PHYS313, DIGITAL ELECTRONICS.

II. REQUIRED ART

21 HRS
ART101 2D DESIGN 3 sem. hrs. A course dealing with basic aspects of pictorial form. Two-Dimensional Design provides the student with a visual language for developing works of art. Problems challenge the student to deal imaginatively with the visual elements. Slides, books, and other aids are used to give the student historical information and offer insight into various problem-solving possibilities.
ART102 THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 3 sem. hrs. This course is planned to introduce the student to concepts and basic principles of designing in space and to develop his awareness of the problems and sensitivity to designing with materials.
ART103 FOUR-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN 1.5 sem. hrs. This course introduces concepts and basic principles of designing in time and develops an awareness of time-based problems and a sensitivity to the tools of time-based media, including video editing software.
ART105 COLOR 1.5 sem. hrs. This course presents students with a foundational overview of color for the visual artist. Basic color theory will be addressed, as will the applications of color across a variety of traditional and digital mediums.
ART106 DRAWING I 3 sem. hrs. Students work mainly from the nude figure with primary emphasis on the development of perception. Fundamental areas stressed are figure proportion, composition, perspective, light, and shade.
ART107 DRAWING II 3 sem. hrs. This course provides a continued introduction to basic drawing problems and principles with a broader exploration of media, process, and subject matter. Increased study of both historical and contemporary artists and images provide for further discussion of fundamental drawing issues. The creative uses of various media and tools, both traditional and digital, will be explored. Prerequisite: ART106 (Drawing I).
ART251 INTRO TO PHOTOGRAPHY 3 sem. hrs. Instruction familiarizes students with manual camera operation. Professional standards govern the exposure, editing, and printing of photographic images. Project-based instruction balances historical context, aesthetics, and technique. Course requires student access to a DSLR camera.
ART252 INTRO TO DIGITAL FILMMAKING 3 sem. hrs. Demonstrative lectures, studio exercises, and collaborative tasks, expose students to rudimentary principles and practices governing formal elements of the moving image. Project based instruction balances historical context, aesthetics, technique, and safety. Equipment provided. This course is approved for General Education designation of Computer Competency.
ART258 GRAPHIC DESIGN SOFTWARE 3 sem. hrs. This course introduces industry standard graphic design software applications. It emphasizes word processing, digital illustration, image manipulation, and page layout. Projects stress the use of these programs as tools for learning the fundamentals and principles of design theory. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ART101. This course is approved for General Education designation of Computer Competency.

III.A. FILM PHOTO STUDIOS

FOUR COURSES	12 HRS
ART351 LIGHT & LENS 3 sem. hrs. Analytical viewing of historical exemplars informs studio and location-based experimentation in lighting techniques for the still and moving image. Additionally, student projects will explore spatial rendition through lens selection. Prerequisite: ART251 (Intro Photography).
ART352 NON-FICTION FILMMAKING 3 sem. hrs. Analytical viewings and collaborative, project-based learning highlight the moving image as a medium for creative nonfiction. Prerequisite: ART252 (Intro Digital Filmmaking).
ART451 COLOR & IMAGE ENHANCEMENT 3 sem. hrs. Informed by the aesthetic and techniques of color grading and image enhancement, students generate and composite images. Exercises develop professional sensitivity to rhetorical meaning and impact. Prerequisites: Candidacy and ART351 (Light & Lens) or ART352 (Non-Fiction Filmmaking).
ART454 DIGITAL AUDIO FOR THE MOVING IMAGE 3 sem. hrs. Collaborative, project-based learning emphasizes the aesthetic and rhetorical contribution of sound to the moving image. Students record, edit, and enhance, location and replacement dialogue; multi-track music; foley, effects, and atmospheres. Prerequisites: Candidacy and ART351 (Light & Lens) or ART352 (Non-Fiction Filmmaking).

III.B. FILM PHOTO COGNATE

ONE COURSE	3 HRS
ART249 COMPUTER ANIMATION 3 sem. hrs. This course introduces students to the many areas and aspects of computer animation. Students’ model, surface, paint bump maps and displacement maps, light a CG environment, and learn to animate CG models, lights and cameras. Students are introduced to the group production environment. This course emphasizes the wide range of talents and disciplines within the CG animation field. This course is approved to fulfill the General Education designation of Computer Competency. Prerequisite: ART106 (Drawing I).
ART268 ANIMATION I 3 sem. hrs. This introductory production course in basic animation techniques includes a historical overview related to current animation trends in education, industry, entertainment and independent/experimental production. It allows practical aesthetic and technical experiences in the fundamental principles and physics of motion. This class provides an analysis of action and basic physical laws through the study of movement and time. It serves as a foundation for all subsequent animation courses. This course is approved to fulfill the General Education designation of Computer Competency. Prerequisite: ART106 (Drawing I).
ART400 ADV COMPOSITING & FX 3 sem. hrs. This course builds on the foundational skills students have already mastered and explores more complex compositing and visual FX techniques. Masks, pre-compositing, motion tracking, 3D FX and particles will be covered. Students will design and produce final images based on ‘real world’ situations. Students will produce five minor and two major production-quality level projects to be included on their demo-reels. Prerequisites: ART249 (Computer Animation), ART252 (Intro Digital Filmmaking), ART268 (Animation I) and any 300-level course in Animation or Digital Filmmaking & Photography.
ENGL322 SCREENWRITING 3 sem. hrs. This course covers dramatic theory, sample scripts, and sample films and videos. Students write short dramatic screenplays correctly formatted for the medium of their choice. Prerequisite: ENGL203 (Creative Writing) and one Core 1 Literature course.
JOUR250 PHOTOJOURNALISM 3 sem. hrs.An introductory course in the theory and practice of photojournalism, using digital technology to complete a series of photojournalistic assignments.
JOUR309 INTRO TO TV PRODUCTION 3 sem. hrs. This course introduces students to elements of television production, including directing, on-air performance, studio camera operation, audio, lighting, teleprompter control, and switcher operation. In addition, students will become familiar with PC-based digital video editing on computer lab software meeting current industry standards.
JOUR419 ADV VIDEO PRODUCTION 3 sem. hrs. This course emphasizes advanced video production techniques for the television studio and field production environments. Students will become competent in the operation of digital video cameras, computerized editing, effects processing for audio and video, as well as advanced operation of the studio production equipment. Prerequisite: JOUR 309 (Intro to TV Production).
JOUR439 TV NEWS & DOCUMENTARY 3 sem. hrs. Students will practice documentary video journalism in a group production environment utilizing industry standard practices and equipment. Prerequisite: JOUR419 (Advanced Video Production).

III.C. FILM PHOTO CAPSTONE

ONE COURSE	CAPSTONE I • 3 HRS
ART453 PHOTO THESIS PORTFOLIO 3 sem. hrs. A survey of fine and professional artists helps students contextualize their own career aspirations. Personalized instruction and class critique prepare students to articulate a unified personal aesthetic of style and content through a cohesive portfolio of both digital and physical materials. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: Candidacy, ART351 (Light & Lens), and ART352 (Non-Fiction Filmmaking).
ART454 NARRATIVE FILMMAKING 3 sem. hrs. Intensive study and production of a short capstone film for competitive distribution marshals cumulative proficiencies of knowledge and skill. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: Candidacy, ART351 (Light & Lens), and ART352 (Non-Fiction Filmmaking).
ONE COURSE	CAPSTONE II • 3 HRS
ART453 PHOTO THESIS PORTFOLIO 3 sem. hrs. A survey of fine and professional artists helps students contextualize their own career aspirations. Personalized instruction and class critique prepare students to articulate a unified personal aesthetic of style and content through a cohesive portfolio of both digital and physical materials. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: Candidacy, ART351 (Light & Lens), and ART352 (Non-Fiction Filmmaking).
ART454 NARRATIVE FILMMAKING 3 sem. hrs. Intensive study and production of a short capstone film for competitive distribution marshals cumulative proficiencies of knowledge and skill. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: Candidacy, ART351 (Light & Lens), and ART352 (Non-Fiction Filmmaking).
ART455 INTERNSHIP IN DIGITAL FILMMAKING & PHOTOGRAPHY 3 sem. hrs. Supervised by assigned faculty advisors, students secure professional placement relevant to both the academic discipline and their own career aspirations. Specific duties and assessment standards to be negotiated by contract in advance. Prerequisites: Candidacy, internship placement, and Art Chair approval.
ART456 SPECIAL TOPICS IN DIGITAL FILMMAKING & PHOTOGRAPHY 3 sem. hrs. Intensive investigation of select technique, content, genre, or artistic movement (designated by course subtitle) informs production of advanced work in photography and/or film. May be repeated for credit as content varies. Prerequisites: Candidacy and permission of instructor.

IV. STUDIO ART COURSES

ONE COURSE	2-D • 3 HRS
ART 221, PRINTMAKING I 3 sem. hrs. An introductory course designed to explore and practice the techniques, processes, methods, and materials in printmaking, covering lithography, intaglio, relief and/or screen printing at the discretion of the instructor. Images as an art expression will also be explored and studied. Prerequisites: ART106 (Drawing I) and ART101 (2-D Design).
ART 331, PAINTING I 3 sem. hrs.A beginning course in the fundamental concepts and competencies of painting. Primary emphasis is on composition and the creation of form. Work with figure and natural objects, etc. Prerequisites: ART106 (Drawing I), ART107 (Drawing II), and ART101 (2-D Design).
ONE COURSE	3-D • 3 HRS
ART 211, METALS I 3 sem. hrs. This is an introductory course in designing and fabricating jewelry and metal objects. Students will develop personal, creative work through the exploration of various techniques that includes soldering, sawing, cold joining, forming, forging and finishing. Criticism and analysis of metalwork will be learned through formal critiques and study of historical and contemporary works. Prerequisite: ART102 (3-D Design).
ART 216, CERAMICS I 3 sem. hrs. This course introduces ceramic hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques. Both creativity and craftsmanship will be addressed in each assignment. High-fire and low temperature glazing processes will be employed as students learn to load gas and electric kilns. Students study examples of historical and contemporary ceramic art as they learn to express aesthetic ideas in their own creative work.
ART 211, SCULPTURE I 3 sem. hrs. Exploration in three dimensional form through the use of various materials, methods, and approaches. Emphasis on individual initiative in both the development and the execution of sculptural problems. Prerequisite: ART102 (3-D Design).
ART 236, WOOD FURNITURE I 3 sem. hrs. This course introduces wood as a material to develop one’s personal creativity and three-dimensional design sensibility in regard to furniture. Methods of woodworking are investigated, including the use of hand tools, portable power equipment, stationary machinery, and modes of finishing. Consideration is given to the role of furniture and wooden objects historically, functionally, and conceptually. Students design and build projects with an emphasis on creativity, craftsmanship, and their ability to problem solve. Prerequisite: ART102 (3-D Design).

V. REQUIRED ART HISTORY/THEORY

	3-9 HRS
ARHI 105, OVERVIEW OF WESTERN ART HISTORY 3 sem. hrs. This course is an introduction and general survey of art and artists from Pre-historic times through the 20th century. Students will examine major periods and styles which have contributed to Western art through the use of slides, videos, and films in coordination with the lectures. This course is approved for General Education – Core 1.
ARHI 354, HISTORY OF CINEMA 3 sem. hrs. Analytical viewing of exemplar works contextualizes major genres, artistic movements, theories, and national cinemas, in a broader history of the moving image. Highlighting the work of significant creative contributors fosters appreciation for the medium as an art form. This course is approved for General Education – Distribution 1.
ANOTHER ART HISTORY 3 sem. hrs. Analytical viewing of exemplar works contextualizes major genres, artistic movements, theories, and national cinemas, in a broader history of the moving image. Highlighting the work of significant creative contributors fosters appreciation for the medium as an art form. This course is approved for General Education – Distribution 1.

VI. ART ELECTIVES

FIVE COURSES	15 HRS
Additional courses in art nurture interdisciplinary study and creative expression across an expansive array of media. Edinboro University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design; instruction by our award-winning faculty meets the same rigorous standards as at the nation's finest art programs.

VII. FREE ELECTIVES

	0-9 HRS
• Credits earned in free electives must be at or above the 300-level. • It's wise to take electives after you have satisfied required courses in Gen Ed and your major. • Transfer credits for which the school has no equivalent are frequently awarded credit as free electives. • Carefully chosen electives might combine to satisfy the requirements of an academic minor.

CANDIDACY

Candidacy is an opportunity to assess strengths and organize your career search. Candidate Information Email - A professional e-mail handle - not your SCOTS student e-mail. Access the Career Center's "Beginner's Guide to Professional Communication" Unofficial Transcript - Download from SCOTS as a .pdf. A minimum GPA of 2.75 is expected of all applicants. Professional Work/Digital Portfolio. Consistent colors, fonts, and design elements, memorably reinforce a filmmaker's identity. The successful candidate thus communicates a unified personal brand by aesthetically coordinating the following items.

Vimeo Page. Vimeo is the preferred hosting platform for professional filmmakers. The best of sites organize projects into albums for ease of visitor navigation. Films hosted on Vimeo may be easily embedded into personal websites (below), forwarded to prospective employers, or appended to competitive applications for grants and festival entry. Vimeo is also launching a new tool to easily find and hire top-tier video professionals, so you want to update your profile and use it as a job search tool.

Website: As in the case of an email address (above), exercise care in choosing and securing a professional domain name through GoDaddy or some other registrar and web hosting service. Provide the link to a personal website that includes the following pages:

1. Digital Résumé. Please have your resume reviewed by a member of the Career Development staff to achieve a balance between a thorough listing of relevant experience and a reasonable protection of your privacy.
2. Gallery Page. A gallery of completed projects, usually organized by genre (e.g., commercial, documentary, animation) or crew position (e.g., director, cinematographer, editor). For purposes of candidacy review, your gallery must include projects completed in ART267, Film and Video Production I, or ART103, 4D Design.
3. Reel. A reel is a collection of your films' most impressive moments. As a sophomore applying for candidacy, your reel might be less than 20 seconds in length. As your coursework continues, develop a habit of saving impressive images from each class project for a combined running time of a minute in your final semester.

Work Samples - Upload 3-6 drawings from ART 101, 106 & 107. Of particular interest are images which demonstrate an articulation of depth and an understanding of composition Competencies & Qualifications

LinkedIn Profile -

Essay. Upload a professional essay (.pdf) to accompany your candidacy application that includes your choice of two of the following:

1) Discuss two goals you have for projects and coursework during your remaining time at Edinboro.
2) Discuss what makes your work aesthetically distinctive
3) A paragraph in which you discuss the virtues of being either a media production generalist in which you perform/oversee the majority of work yourself OR
a specialist in a larger organization in which you focus on a single area of practice and expertise such as cinematography or production audio.

Business Card. Please upload your design as a .pdf, featuring a professional business email address. Students often find sites such as moo.com helpful in the design and printing of identity suite elements.

Career Development Meeting. A conversation with Career Coach for the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences might include the following topics: on-line job search resources; freelancing and the gig economy; relocation; guild and union membership; the path from entry-level to experienced career. Enter the date of your most recent meeting with the Career Coach.

ART 252, INTRO TO DIGITAL FILMMAKING
3 sem. hrs. Demonstrative lectures, studio exercises, and collaborative tasks, expose students to rudimentary principles and practices governing formal elements of the moving image. Project-based instruction balances historical context, aesthetics, technique, and safety. This course is approved for General Education designation of Computer Competency.

ENGL 101, COLLEGE WRITING SKILLS
3 sem. hrs. This competency-based course is a study of the organization and development of ideas in written composition, beginning with the paragraph and proceeding to the full-length paper. In this course, students develop the writing skills needed to prepare expository writing assignments, including college-level themes and essay examinations. Concurrently, students develop the reading competencies needed for a functional understanding of the texts and other resource materials used in this course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL010 or English Department placement. This course is approved for General Education – Skills.

ENGL 102, RESEARCH WRITING
3 sem. hrs. This course introduces students to the conventions of academic research writing. By practicing effective print and electronic research techniques; constructing accurate in-text and bibliographic citations; and employing document and formatting principles consistent with a discipline-specific citation style, students will produce research proposals, annotated bibliographies, and fully documented research papers relevant to their programs of study and/or academic interests. Prerequisite: ENGL101 or ENGL103. Approved for General Education - Skills.

MATH 104, FINITE MATH
3 sem. hrs. This course provides study and experience in mathematical representations, processing, problem solving and thinking. Students analyze and solve problems in areas such as set theory, mathematics of finance, probability, and statistics. Note: Students may not receive credit for both Finite Mathematics and Mathematical Reasoning I. This course is approved for General Education – Skills.

ARTISTIC EXPRESSION • 3 HRS
Digital Film & Photo Faculty Recommends ARHI 105, OVERVIEW OF WESTERN ART HISTORY 3 sem. hrs. This course is an introduction and general survey of art and artists from Pre-historic times through the 20th century. Students will examine major periods and styles which have contributed to Western art through the use of slides, videos, and films in coordination with the lectures. This course is approved for General Education – Core 1.

WORLD CIVILIZATIONS • 3 HRS
Digital Film & Photo Faculty Recommends ARHI 207, NON-WESTERN ART HISTORY 3 sem. hrs. This course introduces students to artistic cultures outside of the western tradition: Islam, Sub-Saharan Africa, India, China, Japan, and Mesoamerica. Each culture will be examined with an emphasis on major works of architecture, sculpture, painting, and crafts. Important historic, religious, and intercultural developments will be examined, along with the strong artistic connections between some of these cultures. This course is approved for General Education-Core 2.

AMERICAN CIVILIZATIONS • 3 HRS
Studying American ideas, traditions, and institutions, prepares students to understand and engage the issues that confront citizens of this hemisphere. Choose one of many courses listed in the university catalog.

HUMAN BEHAVIOR • 3 HRS
What tools do humans use – physical, cognitive, and emotional – to adapt to their environments? While you may choose from many courses listed in the university catalog, the Digital Filmmaking & Photography faculty recommends one the following: COMM 100, HUMAN COMMUNICATION • COMM 125, COMM & SOCIAL INFLUENCE • JOUR 214, JOURNALISM & SOCIETY • CSD 125, PSCYHOLOGY OF COMMUNICATION

CULTURAL DIVERSITY • 3 HRS
A student completing a course in Cultural Diversity and Social Pluralism will develop knowledge of diverse ways of living and thinking that are rooted in cultural, ethnic, racial, gender, and social differences. Choose one of many courses listed in the university catalog.

ETHICS • 3 HRS
Examine specific problems, issues, and choices, that confront individuals and society. Critically deepen your own moral values for informed decision-making. While you may choose from many courses listed in the university catalog, the Digital Filmmaking & Photography faculty recommends one of the following: HIST105, HOLOCAUST ON FILM • JOUR200, JOURNALISM ETHICS • LIBR106, INFORMATION ETHICS.

NATURAL SCIENCE • 3 HRS
Students completing natural science courses with laboratory components will develop knowledge of science, and of the fundamental elements of the scientific processes in biology, chemistry, geology, or physics. Choose one of many courses listed in the university catalog.

HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS • 3 HRS
Digital Film & Photo Faculty Recommends ARHI 354, HISTORY OF CINEMA 3 sem. hrs. Analytical viewing of exemplar works contextualizes major genres, artistic movements, theories, and national cinemas, in a broader history of the moving image. Highlighting the work of significant creative contributors fosters appreciation for the medium as an art form. This course is approved for General Education – Distribution 1.

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES • 3 HRS
Upper level courses build on previous General Education instruction to deepen written communication, information literacy, and global awareness, outside the major. While you may choose from many courses listed in the university catalog, the Digital Filmmaking & Photography faculty recommends one of the following: HIST370, AMERICAN DREAM ON FILM • POLI322, OPINION & PROPAGANDA • PSYCH325, PSYCHOLOGY OF CREATIVITY AND ARTS.

NATURAL SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS • 3 HRS
Upper level courses build on previous General Education instruction to deepen quantitative application of technology outside the major. While you may choose from many courses listed in the university catalog, the Digital Filmmaking & Photography faculty recommends one of the following: PHYS301, THE NATURE OF SOUND • PHYS302, THE NATURE OF LIGHT AND COLOR • PHYS313, DIGITAL ELECTRONICS.

ART101 2D DESIGN
3 sem. hrs. A course dealing with basic aspects of pictorial form. Two-Dimensional Design provides the student with a visual language for developing works of art. Problems challenge the student to deal imaginatively with the visual elements. Slides, books, and other aids are used to give the student historical information and offer insight into various problem-solving possibilities.

ART102 THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
3 sem. hrs. This course is planned to introduce the student to concepts and basic principles of designing in space and to develop his awareness of the problems and sensitivity to designing with materials.

ART103 FOUR-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN
1.5 sem. hrs. This course introduces concepts and basic principles of designing in time and develops an awareness of time-based problems and a sensitivity to the tools of time-based media, including video editing software.

ART105 COLOR
1.5 sem. hrs. This course presents students with a foundational overview of color for the visual artist. Basic color theory will be addressed, as will the applications of color across a variety of traditional and digital mediums.

ART106 DRAWING I
3 sem. hrs. Students work mainly from the nude figure with primary emphasis on the development of perception. Fundamental areas stressed are figure proportion, composition, perspective, light, and shade.

ART107 DRAWING II
3 sem. hrs. This course provides a continued introduction to basic drawing problems and principles with a broader exploration of media, process, and subject matter. Increased study of both historical and contemporary artists and images provide for further discussion of fundamental drawing issues. The creative uses of various media and tools, both traditional and digital, will be explored. Prerequisite: ART106 (Drawing I).

ART251 INTRO TO PHOTOGRAPHY
3 sem. hrs. Instruction familiarizes students with manual camera operation. Professional standards govern the exposure, editing, and printing of photographic images. Project-based instruction balances historical context, aesthetics, and technique. Course requires student access to a DSLR camera.

ART252 INTRO TO DIGITAL FILMMAKING
3 sem. hrs. Demonstrative lectures, studio exercises, and collaborative tasks, expose students to rudimentary principles and practices governing formal elements of the moving image. Project based instruction balances historical context, aesthetics, technique, and safety. Equipment provided. This course is approved for General Education designation of Computer Competency.

ART258 GRAPHIC DESIGN SOFTWARE
3 sem. hrs. This course introduces industry standard graphic design software applications. It emphasizes word processing, digital illustration, image manipulation, and page layout. Projects stress the use of these programs as tools for learning the fundamentals and principles of design theory. Prerequisite/Corequisite: ART101. This course is approved for General Education designation of Computer Competency.

GEN ED SKILLS	12 HRS
ENGL 101, COLLEGE WRITING SKILLS 3 sem. hrs. This competency-based course is a study of the organization and development of ideas in written composition, beginning with the paragraph and proceeding to the full-length paper. In this course, students develop the writing skills needed to prepare expository writing assignments, including college-level themes and essay examinations. Concurrently, students develop the reading competencies needed for a functional understanding of the texts and other resource materials used in this course. Prerequisite: Successful completion of ENGL010 or English Department placement. This course is approved for General Education – Skills.

GEN ED SKILLS	12 HRS
ENGL 102, RESEARCH WRITING 3 sem. hrs. This course introduces students to the conventions of academic research writing. By practicing effective print and electronic research techniques; constructing accurate in-text and bibliographic citations; and employing document and formatting principles consistent with a discipline-specific citation style, students will produce research proposals, annotated bibliographies, and fully documented research papers relevant to their programs of study and/or academic interests. Prerequisite: ENGL101 or ENGL103. Approved for General Education - Skills.

GEN ED SKILLS	12 HRS
MATH 104, FINITE MATH 3 sem. hrs. This course provides study and experience in mathematical representations, processing, problem solving and thinking. Students analyze and solve problems in areas such as set theory, mathematics of finance, probability, and statistics. Note: Students may not receive credit for both Finite Mathematics and Mathematical Reasoning I. This course is approved for General Education – Skills.