contractuals, film unions and crew management. Offered: Occasionally. Three lecture hours. FILM 240 FILM CREW III (9) This is the third of three courses (FILM 140, FILM 141 and FILM 240) designed to train students to become working members of film crews. Students work in teams to complete a short motion picture. This course will be taught by working film union professionals. Content will be lecture and hands-on. Students complete the semester by working as part of an actual film crew. Offered in collaboration with IATSE film union and NM Film Office designed to train below- the- line film crew members. Prerequisite: FILM 141 and permission. Offered: Occasionally. Seven lecture hours, four lab hours. FILM 241 FILM CREW IV (9) The first of two courses that span a full academic year. In Film Crew IV, students who have been accepted will produce and direct their film and/or media project. Students will work with instructors during this process and have access to equipment, technology and student crew members to complete their production. Students must have completed their pre-production for their project and have followed the submission guidelines published by the college before taking this class. Permission required. Prerequisites: FILM 240 and FILM 298. Offered: Occasionally. Seven lecture hours, four lab hours. FILM 242 FILM CREW V (9) The second of two courses that span a full academic year. In Film Crew V, students who have been accepted will complete the post-production process for their film and/or media project. Students will work with mentors during this process and have access to equipment, technology and student crew members to complete their production. Students will have a deadline for completion set by the instructors. Upon completion all students must participate in the college’s end of the year screening program as well as submit to four film festivals statewide. Permission required. Prerequisite: FILM 241. Offered: Occasionally. Seven lecture hours, four lab hours. FILM 245 PERFORMANCE FOR FILM (3) AND MEDIA II A second level class that reviews on-camera techniques for performers. Students perform in a short film scene directed by student directors, write and perform short monologues. Prerequisites: FILM 145. Offered: Spring. Two lecture hours, two lab hours.
FILM 250 INTERNATIONAL HORROR CINEMA ! (3) In-depth analysis of international horror cinema in which students explore important contributions from foreign countries to the horror genre. Rare films offer insight into the development of cinema’s portrayal of the terrifying from ghosts to homicidal maniacs, from social judgment to repressed sexuality. Offered: Occasionally. Three lecture hours. FILM 255 INTERNATIONAL CINEMA ! (3) A cinematic exploration of other nations, cultures and ways of perception. Films from around the world provide the basis for such topics as the historical development of a nation’s cinema through the eyes of its leading directors; an in-depth focus on the works of a foreign filmmaker; a multicultural comparison of films thematically linked; and other subjects related to appreciating international cinema. Prerequisite: ENGL 109. Offered: Occasionally. Three lecture hours. FILM 270 FILM CREW SEMINAR (.5-‐3) Industry specific seminars focused on particular craft areas in the film industry. Seminars are hands-on practical classes. Students may take the seminar class up to four times for degree credit. Offered: Occasionally. One-six lab hours. FILM 275 SCRIPTWRITING II (3) A second-level course exploring the feature length screenplay. Students will learn the techniques of marketing a script, pitching ideas, and finding and working with a Hollywood agent. Prerequisite: FILM 175. Offered: Fall and Spring. Three lecture hours. FILM 280 DIGITAL CINEMATOGRAPHY (3) Teaches intermediate skills for digital video motion photography. Students will learn lighting with tungsten and HMI instruments for documentary and narrative filmmaking as well as camera techniques including movement, composition and art direction. Prerequisite: FILM 130 or FILM 135 or FILM 136 and FILM 131. Offered: Occasionally. Two lecture hours, two lab hours. FILM 281 ADVANCED DIGITAL (3) CINEMATOGRAPHY Teaches professional skills for digital video motion photography. Students will learn digital acquisition for professional level filmmaking. Students will use professional lighting and camera equipment and learn the skills needed for the jobs: digital image technician, cinematographer, media manager, camera assistant, grip and electric technician. Prerequisite: FILM 280. Offered: Occasionally. Two lecture hours, two lab hours. 200