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Undergraduate Catalog
2008-2009
CMI - CINEMA & FILM/VIDEO PRODUCTION
- CMI 160. Modeling and Animation 3 cr.
- Modeling and animating objects and scenes in a 3D environment using cameras and lighting effects.
- CMI 200. Sound Design 1 3 cr.
- Focuses on the techniques for creating, recording and manipulating sounds through challenging sound design projects.
- CMI 205. Introduction to Cinematography 3 cr.
- Theories and techniques of visual design in videography and the aesthetics of lighting.
- CMI 214. Acting for Film 3 cr.
- Techniques for film and television acting. Differences between film and live theater acting; How film performances are created among actor, director, writer, cinematographer, and editor. Guests will include a professional cinematographer and editor.
- CMI 216. Editing I 3 cr.
- Focuses on individual editing skills including capture, interface, basic cuts, and transitions.
- CMI 230. Fundamentals of Animation: Theory and Practice 3 cr.
- Overview of digital animation and introduction to creating computer generated imagery and sequences for animation and film. Survey industry standard job positions, production workflow, software and techniques, and CMI curriculum as it applies to entertainment and information media.
- CMI 231. History of Animation 3 cr.
- Explores the history of animation as an art form and industry through screenings and guest lectures.
- CMI 232. Script Development and Storyboarding 3 cr.
- Examines effective writing principles for creating storyboards that communicate the overall picture of a project, timing, scene complexity, emotion and resource requirements.
- CMI 235. Narrative: Principles of Story Across the Media 3 cr.
- Examines the various strategies of narrative structure and its principle components (plot, theme, character, imagery, symbolism, point of view) with an attempt to connect them to elements contemporary forms of media expression. Same as: ENGL 235
- CMI 250. Beginning 2-D Animation 3 cr.
- Visualizing in two dimensions using perspective, timelines, and storyboarding. Prerequisite: ART 150
- CMI 260. Principles of Computer Animation 3 cr.
- Orientation to Digital Animation Technologies including software, hardware, networking and server environments.
- CMI 280. Modeling 3 cr.
- Introduction to 3D modeling methods and current practice. Preliminary and detailed modeling techniques using industry standard software, including mechanical, organic and sculpted topology for application in animation, games, engineering, architecture or simulation.
- CMI 300. 3-D Animation 3 cr.
- Overview of the essentials and principles of 3D animation; creative methods for using industry standard tools to produce the illusion of movement for storytelling. Topics include, keyframe and curve animation, kinematics, cycle animation, camera animation, deformers, and constraints. LC Campus Only. Prerequisites: CMI 260.
- CMI 301. Sound Design II 3 cr.
- Mixing and balancing dialogue, sound effects and music in postproduction. Study the role of sound effects, foley, soundtrack choices, and music supervision. Prerequisite: CMI 200
- CMI 305. Business of Filmmaking/Animation 3 cr.
- Explores the roles of unions, basic contracts, legal arrangements, and the economics of the production process, distribution, and financing. Prerequisite: CMI 235.
- CMI 309. Screenwriting I 3 cr.
- Writing intensive. Students write a 15-30 minute screenplay, honing skills in dialogue, character, dramatic action and film environment. Scenes will be performed and discussed in class daily. Guest professionals will discuss their experience/expertise. Same as ENGL 309.
- CMI 310. Advance Cinematography 3 cr.
- Advanced tools of the cinematographer, lighting and composition techniques. Artistic and technological elements of cinematography. Prerequisite: CMI 205
- CMI 311. Editing II 3 cr.
- Advanced techniques in digital films using professional non-linear editing systems. Prerequisite: CMI 216
- CMI 318. Documentary Production & Narrative 3 cr.
- Students will make a short film during the course. High emphasis on team work, regularly shooting in teams and pitching ideas in groups. Students are encouraged to see documentary as a dynamic process between the makers, the subject matter, the participants and the commissioning viewing context. Prerequisite: CMI 216.
- CMI 323. Texturing and Matte Painting 3 cr.
- Advanced techniques in texturing and digital matte painting for visual effects, combines elements of photography, digital freehand painting techniques, simple 3D models and custom shaders, merging boundaries of realism with graphic illustration and 3D environments. LC Campus Only. Prerequisites: CMI 260; ART 150
- CMI 328. Production Management 3 cr.
- Examines the role of the Production Manager, essential to every film production. The course will revolve around best practices in organizational design, the production process, the budgeting process, financial controls, scheduling, insurance and distribution. Corequisites: CMI 420.
- CMI 330. Fundamentals of Animation 3 cr.
- Outlines the underlying theory of animation and basic skills of montage, pose, and movement in a totally 2D studio environment, using pencil and paper.
- CMI 331. Modeling 3 cr.
- Covers core concepts and techniques, using 3-D computer graphic theory and concepts and introduction to modeling, materials, texturing, and lighting.
- CMI 332. 3-D Character Animation 3 cr.
- Essentials and principles of 3D character animation. Techniques and craft of breathing life into characters through movement including dynamic poses, blocking action, run and walk cycles, lip synching and realism. THTR 110 Acting and CMI 200 Sound Design are recommended. Prerequisites: CMI 260.
- CMI 333. Light, Shade, Render 3 cr.
- Explores rendering techniques using cameras, lighting sources, textures, surface-mapping and algorithmic rendering to produce stylized and photo-realistic images. Prerequisites: CMI 260.
- CMI 341. Visual Effects 3 cr.
- Fundamentals and principles of live action footage and computer generated imagery integration including 3D animation, matchmoving, green screen setup, keying and compositing. Prerequisites: CMI 205, CMI 260, and CMI 333.
- CMI 350. Intermediate 2-D Animation 3 cr.
- Continued development and techniques in the use of keyframes and vector graphics in the two dimensional space. Prerequisite: CMI 250.
- CMI 357. Computer Scenographics 3 cr.
- Project-oriented course teaching basic computer modeling skills. Projects focus on the creation of communication tools designers use in the theatrical process. Students will develop portfolios of completed projects. Same as: THTR 357. Prerequisites: THTR 352, THTR 353, or THTR 355; and consent of instructor.
- CMI 360. Previsualization 3 cr.
- Implements 3D animation tools in preproduction shot and sequence design for motion picture and broadcast industries; including 3D storyboarding, technical planning and editing basics. LC Campus Only. Prerequisites: CMI 260, CMI 280, and CMI 300 or consent of instructor.
- CMI 365. Character Design and Development 3 cr.
- Detailed 3D character design and creation from concept through production including modeling, texturing, rigging, weighting and animation. Prerequisite: CMI 260 and CMI 280
- CMI 395. Directing 1 3 cr.
- Study and application through short scene work of basic tools of director and of relationships with actors, designers, playwright, and stage manager. Interpreting as well as organizing. Prerequisite: THTR 130
- CMI 396. Directing II 3 cr.
- Addresses pre-production concerns including script breakdown, casting ground plans and coverage. The criteria employed when selecting the creative team including a director of photography, art director, light, sound and wardrobe designers. Introduction to budgeting, scheduling, and script breakdowns. Prerequisite: CMI 395
- CMI 397. Practicum 1-3 cr.
- Practical application of student's field of study in a project environment. Consent of instructor required.
- CMI 398. Special Topics 1-3 cr.
- Course addresses specific subjects and issues as identified by department. Topics and credits to be announced in the Schedule of classes. May be repeated up to 9 credits.
- CMI 400. Directed Studies 1-6 cr.
- Directed study course in CMI under the supervision of a CMI faculty member. May be repeated up to 9 credits.
- CMI 401. Motion Capture Techniques 3 cr.
- Implement industry standard MOCAP techniques to capture and integrate performance for movie making and 3D animation. LC Campus Only. Prerequisites: CMI 205, CMI 260, and CMI 341.
- CMI 420. Short Film Production 3 cr.
- Students work in teams with rotating crews to write, produce, direct and edit individual and group projects-ultimately demonstrating growing confidence with production equipment and professional practices. May be taken up to 6 credits. Corequisites: CMI 328. Prerequisites: CMI 200, CMI 216, CMI 205, and CMI 395.
- CMI 433. 3-D Sets and Environments 3 cr.
- Digital environment design and creation for movies from concept to production; including illustration, modeling, matte painting, texturing, lighting, rendering, integration, and camera projection. LC Campus Only. Prerequisites: CMI 260, CMI 280, and CMI 333.
- CMI 441. Advanced Visual Effects 3 cr.
- Advanced integration of live action footage and computer generated imagery, including high dynamic range imagery, photogrammetry, compositing, 3D animation and rendering. Prerequisites: CMI 260 and permission of instructor.
- CMI 450. Advanced 2-D Animation 3 cr.
- Advanced techniques in two dimensional animation including motion graphics and integration of live action. Prerequisite: CMI 350
- CMI 451. Effects Animation & Dynamic Simulation 3 cr.
- Overview of 3D dynamic simulations and effects. Creative projects and practical examples including fluids, particles, fields, soft body, and rigid body techniques. Prerequisites: CMI 260 and permission of instructor.
- CMI 460. Technical Direction for Animation 3 cr.
- Principles and practices of current animation technical development. Preliminary and detailed technical design, including advanced rigging, UI customization, Mel scripting, expressions, rendering systems, and pipeline development. LC Campus Only. Prerequisites: CMI 260 and CMI 280 or consent of instructor.
- CMI 480. Screenwriting II 3 cr.
- Students will prepare 30-60 minute screenplays. Script analysis will be in a workshop format. Scripts will be read and discussed, scenes performed and reactions analyzed to consider effect of dialogue, character development, etc. Guest professionals will discuss their experience/expertise. Prerequisites: ENGL 309 or consent of instructor
- CMI 495. Internship 1-3 cr.
- Placement in a production facility and supervised experience. Required. With CMI advisor approval only.
- CMI 496. Media Law/Ethics 3 cr.
- Overview of legal & ethical issues in creative media elements of business and commercial law. This class will focus on the fundamentals of entertainment law by exploring the business and legal relationships within film industries, and animation. Learn to anticipate and avoid legal problems prior to production. Key issues in the area of copyright law, sources of financing, distribution agreements; insurance and union consideration will be discussed.
- CMI 497. Portfolio Design and Development 3 cr.
- Advanced graphic design projects with an emphasis on conceptual development, portfolio preparation, and professional practices. Refine general marketing strategies, personal portfolio, and resumes. Define, target, and penetrate personal target markets. Students develop individual promotional/demo packages. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
- CMI 498. Final Year Senior Project I: Production and Post Production 6 cr.
- Senior thesis will be a yearlong concentration on a project guided by more than one faculty member. Will be narrative-driven and have an end product; short film, documentary, experimental 3-D animated short, or pilot and treatment for a TV series. Emphasis will be on preproduction. Student will produce a professional quality product that will help gain entry into a professional situation or graduate school. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
- CMI 499. Final Year Senior Project II: Production and Post Production 6 cr.
- The senior thesis will be a yearlong concentration on a project guided by more than one faculty member. Will be narrative driven and have an end product; short film, documentary, experimental, 3-D animated short, or pilot and treatment for a TV series. Student will produce a professional quality product that will help gain entry into a professional situation or graduate school. Prerequisite: CMI 498 and Consent of Instructor.
