School
of Film and Television
Robert Bassett, M.A., Dean
Patrick
Braithwaite, M.F.A., Associate Dean
Gil Bettman, M.F.A.
Jay Boylan, M.A.
Patrick Braithwaite, M.F.A.
Sandra Saxton Brice, M.A.
Mark Cary, M.F.A.
Harry M. Cheney, M.A.
Joe Dull, B.F.A.
Richard Ferncase, M.F.A.
Maureen R. Furniss, Ph.D.
Juli Gottlieb, M.F.A.
Paul Gulino, M.F.A.
Lynn Hamrick, M.F.A.
Daniel Leonard, M.F.A.
Everett Lewis, M.F.A.
Mark Parry, M.F.A.
Daniel Pavelin, B.A.
Leonard Schrader, M.F.A.
Joseph Slowensky, M.F.A.
Jurg Walther, B.S.
Peter Weitzner, M.S.
Bachelor
of Arts
Bachelor
of Fine Arts
Master of
Arts
Master of
Fine Arts
The School of
Film and Television offers students a variety of curricular options
leading to careers and/or graduate study in the dynamic worlds of
film and television, broadcast journalism, and new media. The broad-based
program includes bachelor of arts degrees in film studies and screenwriting
and bachelor of fine arts degrees in film and television production,
new media, and broadcast journalism. The school also provides graduate-level
work through a master of arts degree in film studies and a master
of fine arts degree in film and television production. For details
on the graduate programs, see the Chapman University Graduate Catalog.
The bachelor
of arts programs in film studies and screenwriting provide a sequence
of courses within a liberal arts context that encourage students
to think critically about the film and television arts--to understand
how these vital media create meaning and convey messages which are
so influential in today's world. This program prepares students
for further study at the graduate level.
The bachelor
of fine arts programs in film and television production and broadcast
journalism are intense, hands-on sequences which give students the
opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of filmmaking, new
media, or television news production. Students produce their own
films, new media presentations, and broadcast programs as they study
how to tell a story visually and how to develop those stories using
the conventions of film and television. These pre-professional degrees
prepare students for specific career paths in film and television
and in the new media world where film and computer technologies
meet.
Students pursuing
a B.A. or B.F.A. in the School of Film and Television must maintain
at least a 2.0 GPA in all required work. In addition, they must
receive at least a C- in all courses required in the major. All
courses in the major must be taken for a letter grade.
Departmental
Honors
Students must earn
a GPA of 3.33 in major courses to be
considered for departmental honors. In addition, students must be
recommended by the department faculty for outstanding work in the
School of Film and Television.
Bachelor
of Arts in Film and Television
Emphasis
in Screenwriting
The bachelor
of arts in screenwriting combines strong components of critical
study and creative expression within a liberal arts context. The
program encourages analysis and understanding of film and television
writing as well as the development of professional and artistic
writing skills. Students majoring in screen-writing will be equally
prepared to pursue professional writing, or further study at the
graduate level.
core requirements
(39 credits)
Ftv
115 Editing I 3
Ftv
130 Introduction to Visual Storytelling 3
Ftv
140 Introduction to Film Æsthetics 3
Ftv
227 Screenwriting Fundamentals 3
Ftv
244 History of Film (to 1945) 3
Ftv
245 History of Film (1946 to the present) 3
Ftv
301 Acting For Non-Actors 3
Ftv
327 Intermediate Screenwriting 3 (must be taken twice)
Ftv
328 Television Writing 3
Ftv
427 Advanced Screenwriting 3 (must be taken twice)
Ftv
457 Feature Construction 3
elective
courses: choose two (6 credits)
Electives for this emphasis include all classes offered by the School
of Film and Television, except for the core requirements listed
above.
total credits
45
Emphasis in Film Studies
The
film studies emphasis is a broad-based program structured for students
who wish to explore film history, theory, and criticism along with
direct experience in production.
requirements
(27 credits)
Ftv
130 Introduction to Visual Storytelling 3
Ftv
140 Introduction to Film Æsthetics 3
Ftv
244 History of Film (to 1945) 3
Ftv
245 History of Film (1946 to the present) 3
Ftv
342 Film Genre Studies 3
Ftv
346 History of Television 3
Ftv
391 Entertainment Arts Forum 3
Ftv
443 Topics in International Film 3
Ftv
445 Film Theory and Criticism 3
elective
courses: choose six (18 credits)
Ftv
120 Overview of New Media 3
Com
210 Theories of Persuasion 3
Ftv
227 Writing for Film and Television 3
Com
305 Desktop Publishing 3
Ftv
342 Film Genre Studies
(may be repeated
for credit in different genre) 3
Ftv
360 Overview of Producing 3
Eng
360 Literature into Film 3
Ftv
444 Seminar in Film History
(may be repeated
for credit in different topic) 3
Ftv
447 Seminar in American Film I
(to 1945) 3
Ftv
448 Seminar in American Film II
(1946present)
3
Ftv
492 Seminar Internship 3
total credits
45
Bachelor
of Fine Arts in Film and Television
The
film and television production emphasis provides detailed professional
training in film, television, and multimedia production within a
liberal arts environment. The various courses offer a thorough understanding
of these media while advanced projects provide the opportunity for
specialized work. Ftv 130 Introduction to Visual Storytelling
is a gateway class to the program. Students must enroll in it the
first semester at Chapman that they enroll in any film and television
production classes, and may not enroll in most other courses until
they successfully pass Ftv 130 with a grade of B- or better. If
a student receives a grade lower than B-, then he or she must repeat
the course, and additional courses that may be taken concurrently
are restricted to 100- and 200-level courses until the successful
completion of Ftv 130 with a grade of B- or better.
The emphases
in writing/directing, producing, cinematography, editing, and new
media share the following core requirements:
core requirements (33 credits)
Ftv 114 Introduction to Television 3
Ftv 115 Editing I 3
Ftv 130 Introduction to Visual Storytelling 3
Ftv 133 Audio Techniques 3
Ftv 140 Introduction to Film Æsthetics 3
Ftv 227 Screenwriting Fundamentals 3
Ftv 237 Cinematography I 3
Ftv 244 History of Film (to 1945) 3
Ftv 245 History of Film (1946 to the present) 3
Ftv 301 Acting For Non-Actors 3
Ftv 457 Feature Construction 3
Emphasis
in Writing/Directing
The Writing/Directing emphasis provides rigorous course work aimed
at giving students a basic proficiency in the writing and directing
crafts. Students who choose this emphasis must gain admittance to
Senior Project Workshop in their senior year, in which they must
write (or co-write) and direct a short film.
requirements (15 credits in addition to the core, above)
Ftv 327 Intermediate Screenwriting 3
Ftv 371 Location Filmmaking 3
Ftv 377 Film Production 3
Ftv 438 Directing I 3
Ftv 439 Directing II 3
senior project workshop (6 credits)
Ftv 430 Senior Project Workshop I 3
Ftv 431 Senior Project Workshop II 3
Note: ALL requirements must be taken BEFORE enrolling in Senior
Project Workshop.
elective courses: choose one (3 credits)
Electives for this emphasis include all courses offered by the School
of Film and Television except for the requirements listed above.
total credits 57
Emphasis in Producing
The producing emphasis provides rigorous course work aimed at giving
students basic mastery of producing and production management. Students
who choose this emphasis must gain admittance to Senior Project
Workshop in their senior year, in which they must produce one film.
requirements (9 credits in addition to the core, above)
Ftv 360 Overview of Producing 3
Ftv 371 Location Filmmaking 3
Ftv 434 Production Management 3
senior project workshop (6 credits)
Ftv 430 Senior Project Workshop I 3
Ftv 431 Senior Project Workshop II 3
Note: ALL the requirements must be taken BEFORE enrolling in Senior
Project Workshop.
elective courses: choose three (9 credits)
Electives for this emphasis include all courses offered by the School
of Film and Television except for the requirements listed above.
total credits 57
Emphasis in Cinematography
The cinematography emphasis provides rigorous course work aimed
at giving students advanced skills and proficiency in cinematography.
Students who choose this emphasis must gain admittance to Senior
Project Workshop in their senior year, in which they must serve
as Director of Photography on at least two films and edit together
a reel of work.
requirements (12 credits in addition to the core, above)
Ftv 337 Cinematography II 3
Ftv 371 Location Filmmaking 3
Ftv 436 Production Design 3
Ftv 437 Cinematography III 3
senior project workshop (3 credits)
Ftv 430 Senior Project Workshop I 3
Note: ALL the requirements must be taken BEFORE enrolling in Senior
Project Workshop.
elective courses: choose three (9 credits)
Electives for this emphasis include all courses offered by the School
of Film and Television except for the requirements listed above.
total credits 57
Emphasis
in Editing
The editing emphasis provides rigorous course work aimed at giving
students advanced skills and proficiency in editing. Students who
choose this emphasis must gain admittance to Senior Project Workshop
in their senior year, in which they must edit at least two films
and edit together a reel of work.
requirements (15 credits in addition to the core, above)
Ftv 315 Editing II 3
Ftv 333 Audio Design 3
Ftv 371 Location Filmmaking 3
Ftv 417 Computer Graphics II 3
Ftv 422 Computer Graphics III 3
senior project workshop (3 credits)
Ftv 431 Senior Project Workshop II 3
Note: ALL the requirements must be taken BEFORE enrolling in Senior
Project Workshop.
elective courses: choose two (6 credits)
Electives for this emphasis include all courses offered by the School
of Film and Television except for the requirements listed above.
total credits 57
Emphasis
in New Media
The study of
new media focuses on understanding the computer’s ability to
manipulate a wide range of traditional film and television technologies,
including image and sound, as well as text and animation. To prepare
students for careers in new media, courses provide a hands-on understanding
of interactivity in the context of traditional storytelling aesthetics.
Students who choose this emphasis must gain admittance to Senior
Project Workshop in their senior year, in which they must complete
a new media project.
requirements (21 credits in addition to the core, above)
Ftv 120 Overview of New Media 3
art 110 Foundation Course in Design 3
Ftv 250 Introduction to Multimedia 3
Ftv 366 Animation Workshop I 3
Ftv 316 Computer Graphics I: Illustrator 3
Ftv 417 Computer Graphics II: Photoshop 3
Ftv 422 Computer Graphics III: After Effects 3
senior project workshop (3 credits)
Ftv 430 Senior Project Workshop I 3
Note: ALL the requirements must be taken BEFORE enrolling in Senior
Project Workshop.
elective courses: none
Emphasis
in Broadcast Journalism
The
broadcast journalism emphasis provides an interdisciplinary course
of study in journalism and television, together
with production and performance course work, and an introduction
to critical issues in the news leading to a career in radio or television
journalism.
requirements
(48 credits)
Ftv
103 Broadcast News I 3
Posc
110 Introduction to American Politics 3
Ftv
114 Introduction to Television 3
Ftv
130 Introduction to Visual Storytelling 3
Ftv
203 Broadcast News II 3
Ftv
205 History and Analysis of Broadcast News 3
Eng
215 Theory and Practice of Journalism 3
Ftv
307 Law and Ethics in Broadcast News 3
Eng
308 Newswriting 3
Ftv
314 Television Production 3
Ftv 403 Advanced News Videography 3
Ftv
407 Issues in Broadcast Journalism 3
Ftv
408 Topics in Broadcast Journalism 3
Ftv
409 Advanced Television Reporting 3
Ftv
432 Chapman News at Five 3
Ftv
492 Internship Seminar 3
elective
courses: choose three (9 credits)
Pcst
120 Global Issues 3
Posc
240 Introduction to Law 3
Econ
314 United States Business and Economic
History 3
Eng
315 Feature Writing 3
Ftv
335 The Documentary 3
Ftv
346 History of Television 3
Posc
370 Media and Politics 3
Ftv
406 Television News Production 3
Eng
412 Investigative Reporting 3
Eng
417 Copy Editing 3
Ftv
318 Multi-Camera Field Production 3
total credits
57
Minors in
Film and Television
Note: these are
suggested courses; other configurations may be possible. Consult an
academic advisor in the School of Film and Television.
Minor in
Film and Television Broadcast Journalism (21 credits)
Ftv
103 Broadcast News I 3
Ftv
114 Introduction to Television 3
Ftv
203 Broadcast News II 3
Eng
215 Theory and Practice of Journalism 3
Ftv
307 Law and Ethics in Broadcast News 3
Eng
308 Newswriting 3
Ftv
432 Chapman News at Five 3
Minor in
Film and Television Studies (18 credits)
Ftv
140 Introduction to Film Æsthetics 3
Ftv
244 History of Film (to 1945) 3
Ftv
245 History of Film (1946 to the present) 3
Ftv
342 Film Genre Studies 3
Ftv
444 Seminar in Film History 3
Ftv 445 Film Theory and Criticism 3
Graduate
Courses
The master of arts program in film studies and the master of fine
arts program in film and television production provide students
with both research and production opportunities in the context of
a liberal arts course of study. For more information, see the Graduate
Catalog.
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