MTA
Media & Theatre Arts
MTA 101IA FILM IN AMERICA MTA 102 AESTHETICS OF FILM PRODUCTION MTA 103RA UNDERSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHY MTA 104IH THEATRE AND MASS MEDIA MTA 106 INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY MTA 112IA EXPLORING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY MTA 218D INTERNATIONAL FILM & TELEVISION MTA 222 LIGHTING TECHNIQUE AND DESIGN MTA 232 ACTING I MTA 233 BASIC PRODUCTION OPERATIONS AND TECHNIQUES MTA 251 WRITING MTA 252 EDITING MTA 253 DIRECTING MTA 254 SOUND MTA 255 CINEMATOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY MTA 260 INTRODUCTION TO COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY MTA 261 PRODUCTION DESIGN MTA 263 STAGE MAKEUP AND COSTUME DESIGN THEORY MTA 264 VIEW CAMERA MTA 290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH MTA 291 SPECIAL TOPICS MTA 301 INVESTIGATIONS INTO PHOTOGRAPHY MTA 303 EARLY HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY MTA 304 RECENT HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY MTA 313 ADVANCED SCRIPTWRITING MTA 318 WORLD CINEMA MTA 319 ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES MTA 333 ADVANCED PRODUCTION OPERATIONS AND TECHNIQUES MTA 341 PORTRAITURE MTA 342 ADVANCED LIGHTING PRACTICES MTA 343 NON-FICTION PHOTOGRAPHY MTA 344 EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY MTA 347 INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECTS I MTA 348 INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECTS II MTA 360 ADVANCED COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY MTA 361 PHOTOGRAPHY: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES MTA 370 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES MTA 371 JUNIOR PRODUCTION PROCESS: NONFICTION MTA 372 JUNIOR PRODUCTION PROCESS: FICTION MTA 374 JUNIOR PRODUCTION PROCESS: THEATRE MTA 400 PRODUCTION SEMINAR MTA 401 STUDIES SEMINAR MTA 444 PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES-L.A. FIELD TRIP MTA 469 FILM AND DOCUMENTARY THEORY MTA 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY MTA 472 MOTION PICTURE/TV/VIDEO/THEATRE SENIOR PRODUCTION MTA 473 PHOTOGRAPHY SENIOR PRODUCTION MTA 474 INDEPENDENT MOTION PICTURE/TV/VIDEO/THEATRE SENIOR PRODUCTION MTA 475 INDEPENDENT PHOTOGRAPHY SENIOR PRODUCTION MTA 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH MTA 491 SPECIAL TOPICS MTA 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY MTA 498 CAREER INTERNSHIP MTA 504 FILM AND DOCUMENTARY THEORY MTA 505 CRITICAL APPROACHES TO NATURAL HISTORY FILMMAKING MTA 506 CRITICAL APPROACHES TO SCIENCE FILMMAKING MTA 511 PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE II MTA 512 PRODUCTION METHODS & STUDIES I MTA 513 ADVANCED CINEMATOGRAPHY MTA 515 SCIENCE & NATURAL HISTORY FILM PRODUCTION MTA 516 PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE IV MTA 517 PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT MTA 518 WRITING FOR DOCUMENTARY & NON-FICTION FILM MTA 519 POST PRODUCTION WORKFLOW MTA 521 CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN NONFICTION MTA 522 SOUND TECHNIQUE MTA 523 SECOND YEAR FILM PREP MTA 525 SECOND YEAR FILM PRODUCTION MTA 526 ALTERNATIVE NONFICTION MTA 531 BUSINESS AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING MTA 532 UNDERWATER CINEMATOGRAPHY MTA 533 ADVANCED PROBLEMS IN TELEVISION AND INTERNET SERIES PRODUCTION MTA 534 ADVANCED CINEMATOGRAPHY MTA 552 ADVANCED PRODUCTION I MTA 553 ADVANCED PRODUCTION II MTA 554 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM: POST-PRODUCTION MTA 557 POST PRODUCTION MEETS INFORMATION DESIGN MTA 572 THESIS PREPARATION MTA 581 SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS MTA 589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION MTA 590 MASTER'S THESIS MTA 591 SPECIAL TOPICS MTA 592 INDEPENDENT STUDY MTA 598 INTERNSHIP
MTA
101IA FILM IN AMERICA
F 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
-- Survey of the development
of the motion pictures as
an art, a craft and a business
in the United States during
the 20th century.
MTA
102 AESTHETICS OF FILM PRODUCTION
F,S 3 cr. RCT 3
-- An understanding of motion
pictures, video art and television
practice through study of
principles of concept and
production. Will include assignments
to view and critique selected
examples and the completion
of short exercises.
MTA
103RA UNDERSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHY
F,S,Su 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
-- An introductory application
of basic photographic theory
and visual principles, including
camera operation, use of B&W
darkroom, and photographic
assignments. Photography majors
must take this class fall
semester to fit into the sequential
nature of the Photography
program.
MTA
104IH THEATRE AND MASS MEDIA
S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- An exploration of major
plays from the history of
drama via contemporary film
and television equivalents.
MTA
106 INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY
S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: B or better
in MTA 103 and registration
as a Photography major.
-- Theory and continued application
of image control in B&W
photography, through the use
of a variety of 35mm films
and the introduction of basic
zone system principles and
digital technologies. Advanced
traditional B&W printing
techniques in preparation
for portfolio review.
MTA
112IA EXPLORING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
F 3 cr. LEC 1 RCT 2
-- Introduces technical and
aesthetic ways of creating
digital photographic images.
Emphasis is on the production
of photographic images, from
acquiring them with digital
cameras to manipulating them
using computer software for
manipulating digital images.
Instructor and peer critique
of student work is an integral
part of the course.
MTA
218D INTERNATIONAL FILM & TELEVISION
F 3 cr. LEC 1 RCT 1 LAB 1
-- A close analysis and interpretation
of the social function and
cultural value of film and
television in other countries
by comparative approaches,
with emphasis on the period
since World War II.
MTA
222 LIGHTING TECHNIQUE AND
DESIGN
F 3 cr. LEC 1 RCT 2
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing
FILM.
-- An introduction to the
aesthetics and technical principles
of lighting for film and theatre
with attention to familiarity
with basic instruments and
a lighting board. The opportunity
for an exercise in lighting
design will be provided.
MTA
232 ACTING I
F 3 cr. LEC 1 RCT 2
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing
in FILM.
-- An introduction to the
basic skills of acting through
acting exercises and individual
projects, including a unit
for acting for the camera.
MTA
233 BASIC PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
AND TECHNIQUES
F,S,Su 1 - 3 cr. IND Maximum
12 cr. Total for both MTA
233 and THTR 305 combined.
PREREQUISITE: MTA 102 or MTA
103.
-- Practical experience associatedwith
production and research project
in motion pictures, television/video,
photography, and theatre.
May include rehearsal or performance
activity. Credit will be offered
to students doing basic work
on faculty members' productions
or on student productions
under direct faculty supervision.
Credit will be offered to
students giving basic technical
support to: a)faculty teaching
courses,b)faculty engaged
in creative activities, or
c)advanced students' productions
(while supervised by an SFP
faculty member).
MTA
251 WRITING
S 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing
in FILM.
-- Experience in techniques
and concepts of writing for
motion picture and video production.
MTA
252 EDITING
F 3 cr. LEC 1 RCT 2
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing
in FILM.
-- History and techniques
of motion picture and video
editing. The course will combine
lectures with hands-on exercises
in editing.
MTA
253 DIRECTING
S 3 cr. RCT 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MTA sophomore
standing in FILM.
-- An examination of the theory
and practice of directing
and working with actors. Students
complete projects for the
stage and for filming during
the semester.
MTA
254 SOUND
S 3 cr. LEC 1 RCT 2
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing
FILM.
-- Theoretical and practical
approaches to the motion picture
soundtrack. Topics and exercises
will include field recording,
post-production, sound design,
and the musical score
MTA
255 CINEMATOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY
F 3 cr. LEC 1 RCT 2
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing
in FILM.
-- An examination of the aesthetics
and practice of cinematography
using 16mm film and digital
video cameras.
MTA
260 INTRODUCTION TO COLOR
PHOTOGRAPHY
S 4 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1 RCT 1
PREREQUISITE: MTA 264 and
sophomore standing in the
Photography option.
-- Introduction and analysis
of color theory, color imagery
and color materials. Exploration
of image captive via film,
scanning and digital cameras.
Technical skills are developed
in digital systems, applications
and printing. Critical exploration
of color visual language and
aesthetic issues.
MTA
261 PRODUCTION DESIGN
S 3 cr. LEC 2 LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: Sophomore standing
in FILM.
-- Introductory course in
production design for theatre,
film and video.
MTA
263 STAGE MAKEUP AND COSTUME
DESIGN THEORY
On Demand 3 cr. RCT 2 LAB
1
PREREQUISITE: MTA 104.
-- Theory and practical experience
in various aspects of makeup
for stage, screen, and studio,
integrated with basic costume
design theory.
MTA
264 VIEW CAMERA
F 4 cr. LEC 2 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: MTA 103, MTA
106, MTA 260 and sophomore
standing in the Photography
Option.
-- Introduction to view camera
theory and practice. Basic
studio and lighting techniques
will be addressed as well
as advanced contrast control
through application of the
zone system, large format
color photography, digital
view camera, and large format
digital and analog printing
techniques.
MTA
290R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S 1-6 cr. IND may be repeated
-- Directed undergraduate
research which may culminate
in a written work or other
creative project. Course will
address responsible conduct
of research.
MTA
291 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum
12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: None required
but some may be determined
necessary by each offering
department.
-- Courses not required in
any curriculum for which there
is a particular one-time need,
or given on a trial basis
to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting
a regular course number.
MTA
301 INVESTIGATION INTO PHOTOGRAPHY
F 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MTA 103 and/or
MTA 106.
-- The critical exploration
of photography as cultural
phenomenon, personal expression
and art form. Emphasis on
aesthetic, ethical, and political
issues raised through application
of the medium and consumption
of its products.
MTA
303 EARLY HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY
S alternate years, to be offered
even years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MTA 103, WRIT
101W.
-- The visual and technical
evolution of photography within
the cultural context. Personalities,
ideas, and style of individual
photographers are explored.
Prehistory to 1913.
MTA
304 RECENT HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY
S alternate years, to be offered
odd years 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MTA 103, WRIT
101W.
-- Continued exploration of
the visual and technical evolution
of photography from 1913 to
the present, including study
of criticism and the relationship
to contemporary culture and
art.
MTA
313 ADVANCED SCRIPTWRITING
F 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing
in FILM or permission of instructor.
-- Advanced training in the
techniques of writing for
motion picture production.
This class requires that students
author a 100 page Hollywood
script. Assessment of student
work is done by the faculty
member as well as via peer
work shopping, presentations
and discussions.
MTA
318 WORLD CINEMA
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 1 RCT
2
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing
in FILM Option curriculum
(i.e., all freshman and sophomore
MTA requirements are prerequisites).
-- An advanced introduction
to the theories which enable
an understanding of the national
cinemas practiced in light
of, outside of, the influence
of Hollywood. Focus on particular
national cinemas varies by
semester, but may include
examinations of major European
cinemas, Asian cinema, and/or
the cinemas of the developing
world.
MTA
319 ALTERNATIVE PROCESSES
S 4 cr. RCT 2 STU 2
PREREQUISITE: MTA 260 and
MTA 264. Junior standing in
Photography option.
-- Image creation through
the use of historical contact
printing processes. A variety
of alternative processes will
be addressed such as gum printing,
cyanotype, and platinum/palladium.
Extensive aesthetic exploration
will be supported through
a blend of the old processes
and current digital negative
making techniques.
MTA
333 ADVANCED PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
AND TECHNIQUES
F,S,Su
1-3 cr. IND Maximum 12 cr
total for both MTA 233 & THTR
305 combined.
PREREQUISITE: MTA 102 or MTA
103.
-- Practical experience associated
with production and research
projects in motion pictures,
television/video, photography,
and theatre. May include rehearsal
or performance activity. Credit
will be offered to students
doing advanced work on faculty
members' productions or on
student productions under
direct faculty supervision.
(May be taken by sophomores
with written permission of
an advisor and the Department
Head.)
MTA
341 PORTRAITURE
On Demand 4 cr. LEC 2 Lab
2
PREREQUISITE: MTA 260 and
MTA 264. Junior standing in
Photography option.
-- Advanced portrait techniques,
theory, and practice in studio
and on location. Emphasis
on creative exploration and
application of a variety of
styles in portraiture, such
as informal, editorial, environmental,
etc.
MTA
342 ADVANCED LIGHTING PRACTICES
On Demand 4 cr. RCT 2 STU
2
PREREQUISITE: MTA 260 and
MTA 264. Junior standing in
Photography option.
-- Advanced photographic theory
and practice in studio and
on location. Emphasis given
to creative aspects of artificial
lighting and staged subject
matter in all camera formats.
MTA
343 NON-FICTION PHOTOGRAPHY
S 4 cr. LEC 2 RCT 2
PREREQUISITE: MTA 260 and
MTA 264. Junior standing in
Photography option.
-- The applied study of photography
as a narrative medium, emphasizing
the practices and uses of
non-fiction, editorial and
essays using digital and analog
processes.
MTA
344 EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY
F 4 cr. LEC 2 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: MTA 260 and
MTA 264. Junior standing in
Photography option.
-- The applied study of experimental
photographic techniques. These
techniques will be explored
in image capture as well as
traditional darkroom working
methods.
MTA
347 INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECTS
I
On Demand 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: MTA Majors:
MTA 254 and consent of instructor.
Cross listed with MUST 380.
-- For upper-level Film and
Music Technology students.
Exploration of cross-disciplinary
techniques in multimedia art.
Individual and collaborative
projects with visuals and
sound. Overview of the history
of audio art, video art and
experimental film.
MTA
348 INTERDISCIPINARY PROJECTS
II
S 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: MTA majors:
MTA 222 and MTA 254 and permission
of instructor.
-- Studies the theoretical
practice of sound and lighting
design for live performances.
Students gain hands-on experience
for designing and executing
light and sound.
MTA
360 ADVANCED COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
On Demand 4 cr. LEC 2 LAB
2
PREREQUISITE: MTA 260 and
MTA 264. Junior standing in
Photography option.
-- Further applied study of
color visual theory and the
control of materials for color
photographic expression. Emphasis
on application of alternative
forms - including animation,
multimedia, interactivity,
and the internet - to individual
aesthetic practices.
MTA
361 PHOTOGRAPHY: PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICES
On Demand 4 cr. LEC 2 RCT
2
PREREQUISITE: MTA 260 and
MTA 264 and Junior standing
in the Photography Option.
-- Introduction to professional
practices in photography.
Emphasis on the fundamentals
of business and marketing
to prepare for entering the
photographic profession.
MTA
370 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES
F,S,Su on demand, 2-4 cr.
RCT 2-4. May be repeated.
Maximum 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing
in FILM.
-- Projects pursued under
faculty supervision, emphasizing
an area of specialization
in Theatre, Film or Video
relating to professional practices.
Details of individual sections
and the supervising faculty
will be posted by the department
prior to pre-registration.
MTA
371 JUNIOR PRODUCTION PROCESS:
NONFICTION
F,S 4 cr. RCT 4
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing
in FILM.
-- Projects pursued under
faculty supervision, emphasizing
fiction production using traditional
and non-traditional approaches,
from conception and pre-production
to post-production. Details
of individual sections and
the supervising faculty will
be posted by the department
prior to pre-registration.
MTA
372 JUNIOR PRODUCTION PROCESS:
FICTION
F,S 4 cr. RCT 4
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing
in FILM.
-- Projects pursued under
faculty supervision, emphasizing
fiction productions using
traditional and non-traditional
approaches from pre-production
through post-production. Details
of individual sections and
the supervising faculty will
be posted by the department
prior to pre-registration.
MTA
374 JUNIOR PRODUCTION: THEATRE
F 4 cr. RCT 4
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing
in FILM.
-- Projects pursued under
faculty supervision, emphasizing
the theatrical production
processes. Specific emphasis
may include acting, directing,
management, technical theatre
and/or theatrical design.
MTA
400 PRODUCTION SEMINAR
F,S, Su 1 - 4 cr. SEM Maximum
12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing
or permission of instructor
and as determined for each
offering.
-- Topics offered at the upper
division level that are not
covered in regular courses.
Students participate in preparing
and presenting discussion
material.
MTA
401 STUDIES SEMINAR
F,S 1 - 12 cr. SEM May be
repeated.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing
or permission of instructor.
COREQUISITE: Sophomore level.
-- Studies topics offered
at the upper division level
that are not covered in regular
courses. Students participate
in preparing and presenting
discussion material.
MTA
444 PROFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES-L.A.
FIELD TRIP
Su 3 cr. SEM
COREQUISITE: Consent of the
instructor.
-- This course prepares the
students for an intensive
encounter with accomplished
professionals in the motion
picture, video, and television
industries.
MTA
469 FILM AND DOCUMENTARY THEORY
F 3 cr. LEC
PREREQUISITE: Upper-division
standing.
-- An intensive survey of
major trends in film and media
theory, as applied to feature-length
fiction, documentary, and
experimental cinema. Topics
include: feminism, post-colonialism,
cultural studies, psychoanalysis,
star intertextuality, and
cognitive methods.
MTA
472 MOTION PICTURE/TV/VIDEO/THEATRE
SENIOR PRODUCTION
F,S 2 cr. RCT 2 May be repeated
Maximum 10 credits
PREREQUISITE: Senior standing
in MPVT and faculty supervision
in small workshop groups.
COREQUISITE: MTA 474.
-- Senior capstone course.
A final series of television
programming, video production
projects, a stage production,
or the production of a complete
motion picture.
MTA
473 PHOTOGRAPHY SENIOR PRODUCTION
F,S 2 cr. RCT 2 May be repeated
Maximum 4 credits
PREREQUISITE: Senior standing
in the Photography option.
COREQUISITE: MTA 475.
-- Senior capstone course.
Independent production of
a significant body of work
in photography; extensive
production combined with group
critique and faculty consultation.
MTA
474 INDEPENDENT MOTION PICTURE/TV/VIDEO/THEATRE
SENIOR PRODUCTION
F,S 3 cr. IND 3 May be repeated
Maximum 10 credits
COREQUISITE: MTA 472.
-- Independent production
supporting MTA 472.
MTA
475 INDEPENDENT PHOTOGRAPHY
SENIOR PRODUCTION
F,S 3 cr. IND 3 May be repeated.
Maximum 6 credits.
COREQUISITE: MTA 473.
-- Independent production
work supporting MTA 473.
MTA
490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
F,S,Su 1-6 cr. IND May be
repeated. Max 12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Senior standing
in MPVT.
-- Directed undergraduate
research which may culminate
in a research paper, journal
article, or undergraduate
thesis. Course will address
responsible conduct of research.
MTA
491 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 4 cr. Maximum
12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Course prerequisites
as determined for each offering.
-- Courses not required in
a curriculum for which there
is a particular one-time need,
or given on a trial basis
to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting
a regular course number.
MTA
492 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1-3 cr. IND Maximum
6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing,
consent of instructor and
approval of department head.
-- Directed research and study
on an individual basis.
MTA
494 PRODUCTION SEMINAR
F,S, Su 1 - 4 cr. SEM Maximum
12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Junior standing
or permission of instructor
and as determined for each
offering.
-- Topics offered at the upper
division level that are not
covered in regular courses.
Students participate in preparing
and presenting discussion
material.
MTA
498 CAREER INTERNSHIP
F,S,Su 2-12 cr. IND
PREREQUISITE: Consent of instructor.
-- An individualized assignment
arranged with an agency, business,
or other organization to provide
guided experience in the field.
MTA
504 FILM AND DOCUMENTARY THEORY
F 3 cr. LEC 3
-- An advanced introduction
to the methods developed for
studying the fiction, documentary
and experimental film over
the past 100 years.
MTA
505 CRITICISM AND THEORY I
F 3 cr. LEC 3
-- A close analysis and interpretation
of the social function and
cultural value of science
and natural history films,
with a particular emphasis
for broadcast nationally and
internationally.
MTA
506 CRITICAL APPROACHES TO
SCIENCE FILMMAKING
S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- An advanced introduction
to the critical methodologies
necessary for intelligently
interrogating the representations
of science and technology
in print and media.
MTA
511 PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE II
F 3 cr. LAB 3
-- Basic field production
techniques in film, video,
sound, editing. Train on digital
video, 16 mm cinematography,
sound recording and digital
nonlinear editing.
MTA
512 PRODUCTION METHODS & STUDIES
I
F 2 cr. LEC 2
COREQUISITE: MTA 510, 511.
--An introduction to working
professionals and faculty
that examines successful filmmaking
methodologies. May include
presentations, forums or seminars
designed to explore specific
actual production scenarios
on a variety of documentary
subjects including producing,
directing, cinematography,
sound, editing, grant writing,
distribution and funding.
MTA
513 ADVANCED CINEMATOGRAPHY
F 3 cr. SEM 3
PREREQUISITE: MTA 510, 515.
--This course will train graduate
students in advanced film
and video cinematography techniques
beyond MTA 510 and MTA 515.
The course will include advanced
lighting, camera movement,
narrative uses of the camera,
HD and 3D.
MTA
515 SCIENCE & NATURAL
HISTORY FILM PRODUCTION
S 3 cr. LEC 1 STU 2
PREREQUISITE: MTA 504 and
MTA 505 and MTA 507 and MTA
510.
-- This course will teach
production techniques used
by professional science and
natural history film makers
in standard definition video,
high definition digital imaging,
16mm cinematography, computer-based
graphics and effects, location
and studio sound recording
techniques, and field-to-post
workflow.
MTA
516 PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE IV
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MTA 510, 511.
COREQUISITE: MTA 515.
-- Advanced field and studio
production exercises in equipment
use and applications, including
high definition digital imaging,
16mm cinematography, location
and studio sound recording
and advanced editing and digital
effects.
MTA
517 PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
S 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: MTA 510, 511,
512.
COREQUISITE: MTA 515, 516.
-- A master class where working
professionals and faculty
present and examine successful
advanced filmmaking aesthetics
and applied methodologies.
May include presentations,
forums, workshops or seminars
designed to explore specific
professional film applications
on a variety of documentary
subjects including producing,
directing, cinematography,
sound, editing, grant writing,
distribution and festivals.
MTA
518 WRITING FOR DOCUMENTARY & NON-FICTION
FILM
S 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: MTA 504 and
MTA 505 and MTA 507 and MTA
510.
COREQUISITE: MTA 515.
-- Creative non-fiction introduces
central concept of narrative
common to the science and
history film text. The course
examines and questions the
models of non-fiction writing
and challenges the biases
surrounding this genre.
MTA
519 POST PRODUCTION WORKFLOW
S 3 cr. LEC 1 LAB 2
PREREQUISITE: MTA 504 and
MTA 505 and MTA 507 and MTA
510.
COREQUISITE: MTA 515.
-- This class will teach the
aesthetics and craft in effective
picture and sound editing.
Final Cut Pro editing platform
will be used, and architecture
and archiving techniques will
be stressed. The styles and
techniques of well thought-out
editing will be examined and
practiced.
MTA
520 PRINCIPLES OF PRODUCTION
MANAGEMENT
S 3 cr. LEC 3
-- All phases of the production
process for the producer of
documentary films examined
from practical and creative
points of view; includes strategies
for producing a proposal that
bridges the distance between
idea and underwriting with
realistic schedules and accurate
budgets.
MTA
521 CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN
NONFICTION
F 4 cr. LEC 1 RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: MTA 504, MTA
505, MTA 507, MTA 510, MTA
515, MTA 517, MTA 518,MTA
519 - All.
-- This course will explore
both the history and technological
developments in nonfiction
film since 1990.
MTA
522 SOUND TECHNIQUE
On Demand 3 cr. LEC 3
PREREQUISITE: Restricted to
students accepted into the
MFA program.
COREQUISITE: MTA 510, MTA
511.
-- This course will provide
students with the skills to
record, edit, and create broadcast
quality audio for documentary
films and videos. Students
will learn audio editing and
processing using Pro Tools,
the film industry standard
for post production sound.
MTA
523 SECOND YEAR FILM PREP
F 2 cr. SEM 3
PREREQUISITE: MTA 504, MTA
505, MTA 507, MTA 510, MTA
515, MTA 517, MTA 518,MTA
519.
-- This course will prepare
second year SNHF MFA students
to create their required second
year film.
MTA
525 SECOND YEAR FILM PRODUCTION
S 3 cr. SEM 3
PREREQUISITE: MTA 515.
-- The objective of this course
is to provide faculty support
and supervision of self authored
second year MFA candidates'
film projects. Each student
will develop and produce their
own original short documentary
to further develop storytelling
acumen and expand their production
skill sets and techniques.
MTA
526 ALTERNATIVE NONFICTION
S 3 cr. SEM 3
PREREQUISITE: MTA 504 and
MTA 505 and MTA 506 and MTA
507 and MTA 510, MTA 515 and
MTA 517 and MTA 518 and MTA
519 and MTA 521.
COREQUISITE: MTA 521 (may
be a co-requisite; not required).
-- The purpose of this course
is to further the study and
production of contemporary
documentary films and videos.
Graduate students will study
a range of contemporary documentary
and experimental documentary
filmmakers, viewing and analyzing
these films. Each student
will then develop and produce
their own original short documentary
works that utilizes some aspect(s)
of the contemporary works
studied.
MTA
531 BUSINESS AND LEGAL ASPECTS
OF DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING
Su, F 1 cr. LEC 1
PREREQUISITES: MTA 504, MTA
505, MTA 507, MTA 510, MTA
515, MTA 518, MTA 519 or permission
of instructor.
-- This course will examine
business and legal issues
relating to the production
of documentary films.
MTA
532 UNDERWATER CINEMATOGRAPHY
Su, F 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITES: MTA 515 and
MTA 516 and permission of
instructor.
-- This course will focus
on the skills and training
necessary to begin filming
in the underwater environment.
MTA
533 ADVANCED PROBLEMS IN TELEVISION
AND INTERNET SERIES PRODUCTION
F,S,Su 1-9 cr. SEM 1-9
-- The special goals of this
course are the teaching of
advanced techniques in broadcast
and Internet production based
on the website, podcast, and
Montana PBS broadccast series Terra:
The Nature of the World.
MTA
550 SCIENCE/NATURAL HISTORY
ROTATION
F,S,Su 2 cr. IND 2
PREREQUISITE: MTA 551.
-- On-site learning with scientist(s).
This prepares students for
area of project proposal.
MTA
552 ADVANCED PRODUCTION I
F,S 4-6 cr. LAB 4-6
PREREQUISITE: MTA 510, 511,
512, 515, 516, 517.
COREQUISITE: MTA 572.
-- Pre-production and production
of the second year agenda-based
professional project sponsored
by a hosting agency that finds
significant usage. Proposals
and treatments are to be polished
and refined so that dialogues
with broadcasters and hosting
agencies can be effectively
initiated and funding fully
secured. With approval of
advisor and graduate committee,
production sequence may begin.
MTA
553 ADVANCED PRODUCTION II
S 4-6 cr. LAB 4-6.
PREREQUISITE: MTA 510,511,512,515,516,517,552.
COREQUISITE: MTA 572.
-- Production and post-production
of the second year agenda-based
professional project that
finds significant usage. Production
and/or post production work
is to be completed and deliverables
presented to the hosting agency.
Selects and all cuts are to
be screened and critiqued
by the hosting agency and
by the advisor and graduate
committee. The post production
phase concludes with the completion
of the second year project
and the presentation of deliverables
to the hosting agency and/or
broadcast and distribution
venues.
MTA
554 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM:
POST-PRODUCTION
S 4 cr. IND 4
PREREQUISITE: MTA 550 and
552.
-- A committee directed course
in which the students begin
the post-production phase
and concludes with the completion
of their second year project.
MTA
556 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM:
PRE-PRODUCTION
F 2 cr. IND 2
PREREQUISITE: MTA 551.
-- The rotation proposal workshop
makes students formalize their
second year projects. This
course initiates dialogues
and proposals with broadcasters
and hosting agencies.
MTA
557 POST PRODUCTION MEETS
INFORMATION DESIGN
F 3 cr. RCT 3
PREREQUISITE: Completion of
MFA First Year curriculum.
-- This course will teach
advanced post-production and
information design skills
to Graduate MFA students.
The course is tailored specifically
to the needs of students training
to be science and natural
history filmmakers.
MTA
558 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM:
POST-PRODUCTION
S 3 cr. IND 3
PREREQUISITE: MTA 550 and
552.
-- A committee directed course
in which the students begin
the post-production phase
and concludes with the completion
of their second year project.
MTA
572 THESIS PREPARATION
S 1 cr. LAB 1
PREREQUISITE: MTA 510,511,512,515,516,517.
COREQUISITE: MTA 552 or 553.
-- Proposals and treatments
are distributed to project
advisor and to the graduate
committee by the first day
of fall semester for workshop
review and critique. Pre-production,
production and post-production
schedule milestones must be
determined in conjunction
with advisor and graduate
committee who provide oversight
for the entire second year
project production sequence.
Due to the widely varying
nature and unique demand of
each project, those unable
to meet the preferred residency
requirements for their second
year project and this course
must adhere to a strict teleconference
meeting schedule with their
advisor and graduate committee
and meet all due date requirements
for materials review.
MTA
581 SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
F,S 1 - 3 cr. RCT Maximum
6 cr.
PREREQUISITE: MTA 504 and
MTA 505 and MTA 507 and MTA
510.
-- Special Professional Projects
provides students with special
funded projects the opportunity
for professional level supervision
and assistance from the faculty
and other students. Funding
must be in place before the
class begins.
MTA
589 GRADUATE CONSULTATION
F,S,Su 3 cr. IND 3
PREREQUISITE: Master's standing
and approval of the Dean of
Graduate Studies.
-- This course may be used
only by students who have
completed all of their course
work (and thesis, if on a
thesis plan) but who need
additional faculty or staff
time or help.
MTA
590 MASTER'S THESIS
F,S,Su 1-15 cr. IND 1-15
PREREQUISITE: Master's standing/Restricted
Entry.
-- Course replaces MTA 591,
MTA 592 and MTA 593. Maximum
of 8 credits per semester.
MTA
591 SPECIAL TOPICS
On Demand 1 - 3 cr. Maximum
12 cr.
PREREQUISITE: MTA 504, MTA
505, MTA 510, MTA 515, MTA
517, MTA 518, MTA 519 - All.
-- Courses not required in
any curriculum for which there
is a particular one time need,
or given on a trial basis
to determine acceptability
and demand before requesting
a regular course number. This
class provides students with
advanced production opportunities.
MTA
592 INDEPENDENT STUDY
On Demand 1-3 cr. IND Maximum
3 cr.
PREREQUISITE: Graduate standing,
consent of instructor, approval
of department head and Dean
of Graduate Studies.
-- Directed research and study
on an individual basis.
MTA
598 INTERNSHIP
F,S,Su 1-12 cr. IND 1-12
PREREQUISITE: MTA 510,511,515,and
516.
-- This course allows the
student to spend a semester
working in a professional
environment under the guidance
of a mentor.
