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HIST - 4115 Modern African History (3)
Surveys the significant themes in African history since 1800, examining pre-colonial African societies, European mercantilism, colonial political economies, resistance and the rise of African nationalism, and questions concerning liberation and revolution in Africa today. Historical texts, novels, films, and guest speakers will be used to promote a deeper understanding of the continent, its people, and their struggles. Equivalent to HIST-505.
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HIST - 4150 Modern U.S. History: 1900-1945 (3)
Examines U.S. domestic history and the role of the United States in world affairs from 1900-1945, including progressivism, imperialism, the New Deal, and World War II. Equivalent to HIST-515.
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HIST - 4160 Modern U.S. History, 1945-Present (3)
The approach of this course is inclusive and focuses on the issues of the Post-World War II era and beyond. It provides a context for in-depth study of more recent events, with an emphasis on content, methodology, and potential applications of U.S. history. Equivalent to HIST-5160, HIST-516. Prerequisites: take HIST-1110 and HIST-3100 .
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HIST - 4200 American Urban History (3)
Presents a historical examination of the process of modernization and its effect on the American city and people. Emphasizes race, class, gender, migration and mobility, family roles, machine politics, suburbanization, and various reform movements. Equivalent to HIST-520.
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HIST - 4300 Modern Middle Eastern History (3)
Examines Islamic civilization since the age of European expansion into the region. Topics covered include: imperialism, westernization, nationalism, and modernization; regions covered include Arab countries, Israel, Iran, and Turkey. Equivalent to HIST-530.
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HIST - 4330 Ancient Chinese History (3)
Examines Chinese history from 221 B.C.E. to 1840. Equivalent to HIST-533.
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HIST - 4340 Modern Chinese History (3)
Examines the period of Chinese history between 1840 and the present, including the cultural confrontation between the expanding western civilization of international trade and warfare and the persistent Chinese civilization of agriculture and bureaucracy. Considers the fundamental transformation of the traditional China into the modern China of today. Equivalent to HIST-534.
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HIST - 4400 Black Experience in the U.S. (3)
Surveys Black experience from 1500-1941. Emphasizes the various aspects of slavery, the Civil War, reconstruction, and the Black experience during World War I and World War II periods. For students of politics, mass communications, economics, public policy, etc. and those simply interested in America’s recent past. Equivalent to HIST-540.
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HIST - 4410 Black Women in American History (3)
Examines the history of the Black woman from enslavement to 1970. Emphasizes the role the Black woman has played in the Black struggle and her contributions to their survival. Equivalent to HIST-541.
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HIST - 4420 Caribbean History (3)
Studies comparative colonial patterns in the Caribbean. Emphasizes the development of slave populations, social systems, and the concept of hierarchy in the Caribbean. Equivalent to HIST-542.
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HIST - 4440 History of Civil Rights (3)
Examines the struggle to secure civil rights in the United States. Emphasizes protests, court decisions, and legislation covering the civil rights areas of employment, education, housing, voting, public accommodations, and marriage since 1953. Equivalent to HIST-544.
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HIST - 4450 African Slavery in America (3)
Examines the historical events and regional distinctions in enslavement, institutionalization of North American slavery, development of slave cultures, formation of free communities of color, rise of resistance movements and struggles for freedom and citizenship, and origins and outcomes of the Civil War and Reconstruction, emphasizing the actions and experiences of people of African descent. Equivalent to HIST-545.
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HIST - 4460 Latin America to Independence (3)
Examines the historical, political, economic, and cultural processes of Spanish and Portuguese America to the era of independence. Areas covered will include pre-Columbian civilizations, exploration and conquest, colonial society, slavery, and the development of the divisions which led to independence.
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HIST - 4470 Latin America from Independence (3)
Examines the historical, political, economic, and cultural processes of South and Central America from the period of independence to the present. Major topics include the wars of independence, social transformation in the 19th and 20th centuries, the developing role of the nation-state, underdevelopment in the global economic order, and the role of the Cold War in shaping politics and society. Equivalent to HIST-547. Prerequisites: take HIST-3100 , SOC-3100 .
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HIST - 4480 Pre-Colonial African History (3)
Explores the history of African people and their various cultural differences in a pre-colonial context. Focuses on correcting misconceptions of Africa and the Africans through readings from a wide selection of publications. Equivalent to HIST-548.
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HIST - 4500 Women in American History (3)
Examines the history of American women from the Colonial period to the present with special emphasis on how and in what ways the status of women has changed. Equivalent to HIST-550.
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HIST - 4510 Women in World History (3)
Provides a broad overview of women’s experiences in history, from hunter-gatherer societies to the present.
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HIST - 4650 Modern European History (3)
Examines the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic history of modern Europe. Addresses the themes of enlightenment, revolution, industrialization, nationalism, imperialism, totalitarianism, the world wars, the cold war, and the geo-political trends toward unification. Equivalent to HIST-565.
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HIST - 4670 Russia in the 20th Century (3)
Examines the history of Russia during the 20th century. Topics include the fall of czarism, the Communist Revolution, the Stalin era, World War II, the Cold War, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the post-Cold War period. Equivalent to HIST-567.
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HIST - 4700 Independent Study in American History (1-4)
Individual reading, research, and/or education project in American History under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to HIST-470.
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HIST - 4701 Independent Study in Global History (1-4)
Includes individual reading, research, and/or education project in Global History under the supervision of the faculty.
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HIST - 4800 Internship in American History (1-4)
Consists of field experience with an American history-related business or public agency. The student will work under the supervision of an individual at the internship agency and a member of the history faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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HIST - 4801 Internship in Global History (1-4)
Consists of field experience with a global history-related business or public agency. The student will work under the supervision of an individual at the internship agency and a member of the history faculty. Prerequisite: Instructor permission
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HIST - 4910 Senior Capstone I (3)
Focuses on conducting extensive research in primary and secondary sources preparatory to writing and presenting a substantive history-based paper or internship report. First half of the six-credit senior capstone experience. Must be taken in the senior/ final year of the degree or by permission of the instructor. Instructional Method: Supervisory. Note: Restricted to History majors in the senior/final year of the degree or by permission of instructor. Prerequisite: HIST - 3900 Historical Methods (3)
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HIST - 4920 Senior Capstone II (3)
Focuses on writing and presenting a substantive history-based paper resulting from extensive research in primary sources, or internship report resulting from internship experience, undertaken during HIST - 4910 Senior Capstone I (3) . Second half of the senior capstone experience. Must be taken in the senior/ final year of the degree or by permission of the instructor. Instructional Method: Supervisory. Prerequisite: HIST - 4910 Senior Capstone I (3) .
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HIST - 5250 Readings in American History (3)
Student selects a topic in American history from a prescribed list, reads a number of designated works on that topic, and answers several essay-type final examination questions. Equivalent to HIST-525.
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HIST - 6100 Beyond the Dream (3)
Examines issues in education, politics, business, economics, social life, and arts as they relate to developments in the Black community since the Civil Rights era. Equivalent to HIST-5100, HIST-500.
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HIST - 6400 Black Experience in The U.S. (3)
Surveys black experience from 1500-1941. Emphasizes the various aspects of slavery, the Civil War, reconstruction, and the black experience during World War I and World War II periods. Equivalent to HIST-540.
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HIST - 6410 Black Women in American History (3)
A socio-historical study of the black woman from slavery to 1970. Emphasizing an examination of the role the black woman has played in the black struggle and her contributions to their survival. Equivalent to HIST-541.
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HIST - 6440 History of Civil Rights (3)
Examines the black struggle to secure human and civil rights in the United States. Black protest, court decisions, and legislation after 1953 are emphasized. Equivalent to HIST-544.
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HIST - 6450 African Slavery in America (3)
An advanced survey of the traditional interpretations of African slavery in America and an attempt to assess them in the light of contemporary studies. Equivalent to HIST-545.
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HIST - 6500 Women in American History (3)
Examines the history of American women from the Colonial period to the present with special emphasis on how and in what ways the status of women has changed. Equivalent to HIST-550.
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HIST - 7200 Philosophy of History (3)
Deals with patterns in the history of mankind. Explores nature of historical change, value, purpose, and meaning of various historical phases. Equivalent to HIST-720.
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HIST - 7800 Local History: Resources and Methods (3)
An examination of basic resources and methods for local and community history. Students will be involved with specific research projects. Equivalent to HIST-780.
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HIST - 8300 Graduate Seminar in Historical Studies (3)
Examines the nature of history by reading and evaluating two or more designated works on selected topics in American history. Equivalent to HIST-830.
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HIST - 8400 Research in African-American History (3)
Addresses serious research upon significant topics and issues related to the black experience in the United States and Western hemisphere. Equivalent to HIST-840.
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HIST - 8700 Graduate Research (1-4)
Individual reading, research, and/or project in history under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to HIST-870.
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HONS - 4700 Honors Program Independent Study (1-4)
Provides GSU Honors Program students with opportunities to apply skills learned in coursework in a research thesis or other appropriate research context for course credit. Prerequisite: Students must complete at least 3 units to satisfy the Honors Program Junior Capstone Experience. Students may repeat the course once for credit. Students may complete a maximum of six honors program Internship units.
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HONS - 4800 Honors Program Internship (1-4)
Provides GSU Honors Program students with opportunities to apply skills learned in coursework in an applied professional environment for course credit. Prerequisites: Students must complete 45 internship hours per unit of credit. Students must sign up for 2-4 units each time they enroll in the class. Students must complete at least 3 units to satisfy the Honors Program Junior Capstone Experience. Students may repeat the course once for credit. Students may complete a maximum of six honors program internship units.
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HONS - 4900 Honors Seminar (3)
Explores varying topical themes from an interdisciplinary perspective. Integrates critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills from an array of different disciplines and perspectives, contributing to interdisciplinary discourse. Equivalent to HONS-490.
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HPT - 5100 Training Topics (1-3)
Offers study in various topics as applied to the training field. Subject matter may include stand-up training techniques, identifying and analyzing performance problems, examining the role of the computer in the training field, and television and its use in training. Equivalent to HPT-522.
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HPT - 6100 Introduction to Human Performance and Training (3)
This course enables students to analyze the field of educational technology, human resource development, instructional development, and training. Includes what professionals do, definitions, associations, periodicals, current issues, and self-assessment on competencies. Course requirements include joining a professional association related to the field. Equivalent to HPT-510.
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HPT - 6150 Introduction to Human Performance and Training Technologies (3)
Enables students to learn how to use a variety of computer software packages and other computer-related technologies that aid instructional designers. Equivalent to HPT-755.
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HPT - 6200 Training Product Design (3)
Students design, produce, and evaluate a half-hour instructional product. Includes goal analysis, learner entry characteristics, behavioral objectives, criterion-referenced tests, instructional strategy, media selection, prototype production, prototype tryout, and revision. Equivalent to HPT-520.
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HPT - 7100 Principles of Message Design (3)
Applies principles of message design to instructional strategies, media selection, and materials specifications. Emphasizes perception, memory, attitude change, adult learning, and text design. Equivalent to HPT-820. Prerequisites: take HPT-6100 , HPT-6200 .
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HPT - 7150 Project Management in Human Performance and Training (3)
Examines role of project management in organizations. Emphasizes defining the project, developing time management network, estimating efforts and costs, scheduling resources, writing project plans, and tracking projects. Equivalent to HPT-858. Prerequisite: take HPT-7200 .
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HPT - 7190 Training Techniques (3)
Enables students to conduct instructor-led training sessions, including following predesigned instructor roles and tasks, developing lesson plans, applying appropriate training techniques for individual and group situations, and selecting and using media in training presentations. Equivalent to HPT-815.
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HPT - 7200 Needs/Task Analysis in Human Performance and Training (3)
Enables students to complete a thorough front-end analysis, including needs, environmental, and task analysis in order to determine performance gaps and how to close those gaps by suggesting various types of interventions. Equivalent to HPT-810. Prerequisite: take HPT-6200
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HPT - 7260 Scriptwriting for Instruction and Training (3)
Students design and develop a variety of scripts for instructional and training products, including audio, video, workbooks, and classroom presentations. Includes combining instructional development skills with principles of message design, script writing formats, and client specifications. Equivalent to HPT-821. Prerequisites: take HPT-6200 , HPT-7100 , and HPT-7200 or HPT-7190
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HPT - 7300 Evaluation/Cost Benefit Analysis in Human Performance and Training (3)
Examines traditional and contemporary training evaluation models in order to evaluate real training products by developing reliable and valid measures that assess the success of the training in terms of participants’ reactions, changes in self-efficacy and attitudes, behavioral transfers, and returns-on-investment. Equivalent to HPT-847. Prerequisite: take HPT-7200 .
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HPT - 7400 Solving Performance Problems (3)
Enables students to identify and analyze problems in organizations that are performance rather than training-based. Focuses on information, resource, and incentive solutions to these problems. Students apply performance engineering theory to a real situation and write a report identifying the problems and proposing solutions. Equivalent to HPT-852. Prerequisite: take HPT-7200 .
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HPT - 7450 Performance in Organizations (3)
This course provides a practical framework for understanding how components in an organization interrelate and how that relation affects performance analysis and improvement. Equivalent to HPT-861.
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HPT - 8200 Consulting Teamwork in Human Performance and Training (3)
Student works as a member of an instructional development team to develop and evaluate a training package. Includes working closely with subject matter experts. Equivalent to HPT-856. Prerequisite: take HPT-7200 .
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HPT - 8250 Research in Human Performance and Training (3)
This course will enable students to research and evaluate topics in instructional and training technology. Equivalent to HPT-825.
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HPT - 8600 Advanced Field Project (2)
Provides human performance and training students with opportunities to apply specific career skills/interests in a business, industrial, medical, or educational setting. Equivalent to HPT-865.
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HPT - 8700 Graduate Research (1-4)
Individual reading, research, and/or project in human performance and training under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to HPT-870.
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HPT - 8800 Internship (1-4)
Designed to provide human performance and training students with supervised practical experiences in applied settings. Equivalent to HPT-880.
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HPT - 8981 Human Performance and Training Master’s Project I (2)
Includes design of a project in a real setting, including proposal and appropriate design components. Covers synthesis and application of theory and advanced methods learned in the curriculum. Equivalent to HPT-891.
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HPT - 8982 Human Performance and Training Master’s Project II (2)
Further development of synthesis and application of methods begun in HPT-8981. Equivalent to HPT-892.
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ENVS - 4044 The Environmental Documentary (3)
Examines style and influence of key contemporary environmental narrative and documentary filmmakers. Prerequisite: Any prior course in Communications at Governors State University OR instructor permission.
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FILM - 2700 Introduction to Filmmaking (3)
Develops students’ cinema literacy and visualization skills. Draws on a wide array of historical examples to examine the many expressive strategies available in the creation of moving image art forms: image contruction and manipulation, editing, composition, sound, narrative, and performance. Emphasizes storytelling and visual design. In addition to analyzing the works of others, students will also produce their own projects, thus putting theory into practice. Instructional Method: Art Lecture/Discussion. Equivalent to ART-2900 .
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FILM - 2702 Digital Film Production I (3)
Focuses on learning digital filmmaking process from the idea forming to production and creating a short film as the writer/director.
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FILM - 2703 Digital Film Production II (3)
Focuses on the post-production process: editing, sound design, color correction and mastering and marketing and distribution of short films. Prerequisite: FILM - 2702 Digital Film Production I (3)
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FILM - 2731 Screenwriting (3)
Provides an overview of the principles of screenwriting, including the reading of screenplays and composition of loglines, character descriptions, step outlines and scenes for screenplays.
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FILM - 2909 Film History II: American Independent Film (3)
Discusses historical stages of film and research important movement in each period. Presents films representing each era and film movements and places them within historical context of films.
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FILM - 3734 Video Editing (3)
Explores theories and techniques of non-linear digital video editing. Introduces aesthetics and techniques of editing for film and documentary. Corerequisite: FILM - 2702 Digital Film Production I (3) or Instructor permission.
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FILM - 4734 Advanced Video Editing (3)
Explores advanced techniques of non-linear digital video editing system (Adobe Premiere Pro) and basic techniques of motion graphics with Adobe After Effects. Prerequisite: FILM - 3734 Video Editing (3) or Instructor permission.
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IFDI - 1101 Film Appreciation (3)
Introduces students to film as an art form, emphasizing a study of the aesthetic and production elements of the medium, including narrative genres, directorial style, cinematography, acting, and editing Prerequisites: None
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IFDI - 1910 Film And Literature (3)
Examines the formal, thematic, and/or historical relationships between literary and cinematic forms, including adaptations and influences that demonstrate the strengths of each artistic medium. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion
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IFDI - 2908 Film History (3)
Discuss historical stages of film and research important movement in each period. Watch films representing each era and film movements and understand film as it relates to modern films. Prerequisites: None
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IFDI - 4040 Film Seminar: (3)
Topics course offering themed surveys on contemporary independent narrative and documentary film. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion Prerequisite: IFDI-1101 or instructor permission.
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IFDI - 4730 Directing Drama for Film and Television (3)
The art and craft of directing dramatic film and television productions, including exercises in critical viewing, the drafting of shot lists and storyboards. Understanding director’s role such as blocking actors, shot composition, and continuity directing.
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IFDI - 5000 Topics in Independent Film and Digital Imaging (3)
Introduces students to the basics and fundamentals of web design in order to create, develop and design efficient, functional and attractive websites for visual artists (painters, photographers, digital designers, etc.). Through the creation of multiple website components and projects, the class will culminate in the creation of students’ personal professional websites specifically targeting intended audiences. Equivalent to IFDI-500.
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IFDI - 5070 Media Workshop (3)
Discusses entire digital filmmaking process including pre-production, production and postproduction. Requires students to complete a group project as a director, DP, gaffer, production manager, production designer, editor, sound designer by the end of the semester. Equivalent to IFDI-570. Prerequisite: take IFDI-5702 .
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IFDI - 5410 History of Photography (3)
Surveys significant events, movements, and practitioners in the history of photography from 1826 to the 1960’s. Discusses both technical and aesthetic issues, as they pertain to the use of photography as an expressive medium in artistic, social, and cultural contexts. Equivalent to IFDI-541.
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IFDI - 5420 Film and TV Documentary (3)
Examines style and influence of key documentary filmmakers. Identifies film techniques used to document events. Analyzes issues in documentary filmmaking. Describes effects documentary film has on perception of events and issues. Equivalent to IFDI-542.
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IFDI - 5444 Digital Photographic Imaging (3)
In this introductory course, students will receive hands on training in Adobe Photoshop CS3 software to learn the basic concepts, methodologies and problem solving strategies of the digital darkroom. The use of digital cameras and scanners as imaging devices will be explored, as well as the limitations and possibilities of Digital Photography as compared to traditional film-based imaging.
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IFDI - 5460 Advanced Video Editing (3)
Advanced techniques of non-linear video editing. Aesthetics and techniques of editing for film and documentary. Experimentation with special effects in motion graphics. Mastering of the final project to DVD or streaming video. Equivalent to IFDI-546. Prerequisite: take MCOM-6734 or undergraduate equivalent.
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IFDI - 5490 Photography: Combined Color Processing (3)
This course builds and continues upon the foundations of photography that students have learned in previous photo courses. Working in the medium of color photography, students will be challenged to explore their own unique photographic voice through a variety of assignments and through group critiques. Students will also master the theory and technical aspects of color photography. Equivalent to IFDI-549.
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IFDI - 5540 Documentary Photography (3)
Covers a hands-on training in ADOBE PHOTOSHOP software to learn the basic concepts, methodologies, and problem solving strategies of the digital darkroom. Explores the use of digital cameras and scanners as imaging devices, as well as the limitations and possibilities of digital photography compared to traditional film based imaging. Equivalent to IFDI-554.
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IFDI - 5567 3D Rendering (3)
Focuses on lighting and rendering part of the 3D production pipeline. Explores material qualities such as diffuse, bump, specular, reflection and refraction. Applies various projection techniques to unfold UVs for texture painting. Covers digital lighting techniques simulating real-life lighting scenario, as well as camera setup to achieve motion blur and depth of field effect. Uses mental ray rendering engine to create photorealistic rendering. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion
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IFDI - 5702 Digital Film Production (3)
Discusses entire digital filmaking process for short film (narrative and experimental) including pre-production, production and post-production. Requires students to complete individual projects as directors by the end of the term. Prerequisite: Take MCOM-4740 .
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IFDI - 5709 Electronic Drawing and Design (3)
Focuses on the creative potential of computer graphics in art and design. Students work with PC and Macintosh computers, experimenting with a variety of imaging techniques. Equivalent to IFDI-509.
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IFDI - 5720 Audio Production (4)
Theories and techniques of production sound and audio post-production for film and video production, especially digital video production such as documentary, drama and studio show. Experimentation with different situation in production sound. Sound post-production including sound design and mixing on a non-linear digital sound editing system. Equivalent to IFDI-520. Prerequisites: take IFDI-5702 .
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IFDI - 5731 Screenwriting (3)
Provides an introduction to writing for the screen through critical analysis and creative action. Equivalent to IFDI-531.
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IFDI - 5734 Video Production Editing (3)
Theories and techniques of non-linear digital video editing. Aesthetics and techniques of editing for film and documentary. Equivalent to IFDI-534.
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IFDI - 5735 Documentary Filmmaking (3)
Considers non-studio production using portable digital video equipment. Provides practical exercises in the development and production of independent broadcast documentaries. Equivalent to IFDI-535.
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IFDI - 5769 Acting for Independent Film (3)
The practices of independent film as they relate to the actor and performance. Includes independent film scene study and exercises in performance. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion
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IFDI - 5777 Cinematography (3)
The art and techniques of Cinematography as they relate to applied camera operation and lighting. The principles of the image making process, including still and motion picture photography. This course can be repeated with additional subjects. Equivalent to IFDI-577. Prerequisites: take IFDI-5702 and IFDI-5735 .
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IFDI - 6044 The Environmental Documentary (3)
Examines style and influence of key contemporary environmental narrative and documentary filmmakers. Prerequisite: IFDI-5702
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IFDI - 6070 Graduate Media Workshop (3)
Create a digital short film project as core role. Prerequisite: take IFDI-5702
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IFDI - 6544 Digital Photographic Imaging (3)
In this introductory course, students will receive hands on training in Adobe Photoshop CS3 software to learn the basic concepts, methodologies and problem solving strategies of the digital darkroom. The use of digital cameras and scanners as imaging devices will be explored, as well as the limitations and possibilities of Digital Photography as compared to traditional film-based imaging. Equivalent to IFDI-544.
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IFDI - 6565 3D Modeling (3)
Use industry standard animation software to construct detailed computer based 3D models. Explore the process of creating an environment. Prop a character with several surface editing techniques. Apply translate, rotate, and scale tools to manipulate the geometric components while learning how to create materials, texture maps, cameras and lighting to create desired mood and atmosphere. Equivalent to IFDI-565.
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IFDI - 6566 3D Animation (3)
Applies the principles of animation in a 3D computer environment by utilizing the basic concepts of timing, weight and anticipation. Explores the process of creating a 3D animation using keyframing and rigging techniques to set up model for animation. Equivalent to IFDI-566.
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IFDI - 6569 Intro to 3D Visual Effects (3)
Create visual effects for film, television, games with practical examples including fluid behavior, particle meshes, Maya Fur, nhair and nCloth. Create smoke, cloud and flame effects with 2D and 3D fluids, as well as multi-render layer composting. Corequisite courses: Take one of the following either prior to enrollment or concurrently - ART-6565 , CPSC-6565 , IFDI-6565 , or ART-6566 , IFDI-6566 , CPSC-6566
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IFDI - 6630 Game Model and Animation (3)
Explore game development processes in a game engine. Create game props, animation and interactive behavior for real-time computer graphic application. Assemble game assets and audio based on the game design document. Optimize 3D models to make the most efficient use of game memory. Prequisite courses: Take one of the following either prior to enrollment- ART-6565 , CPSC-6565 , IFDI-6565 , or ART-6566 , IFDI-6566 , CPSC-6566
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IFDI - 6631 Game Design (3)
Introduce the theory and practice of video game design and programming. Survey game development in the area of computer graphics, human computer interaction, artificial intelligence, computer architecture and databases. Prequisite courses: Take one of the following either prior to enrollment - ART-6565 , CPSC-6565 , IFDI-6565 , or ART-6566 , IFDI-6566 , CPSC-6566
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IFDI - 6632 Digital Sculpting (3)
Advanced modeling techniques on hard surface and organic surface are explored by using industry standard digital sculpting software. Apply anatomy and gesture study for character modeling.
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IFDI - 6653 Intro to Virtual Reality (3)
Introduces the students to the creation of Virtual Reality (VR) application. The class will focus on learning about current hardware and software for VR, the process of creating immersive environments, and interactive user experiences.
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IFDI - 6700 Graduate Media Workshop (3)
Create a digital short film project as core role. Equivalent to IFDI-670. Prerequisite: take IFDI-5702
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