FTVM 098 0.5-4 Units
Media Arts Work Experience
This course involves supervised training, in the form of on the job employment that will enhance the student's knowledge in the selected field of study. The student's major and job must match. See department for specific guidelines.
FTVM 101 3 Units
Introduction to Electronic Media
This course introduces the history, structure, function, economics, content, and evolution of cinema, broadcast, and emerging media, including traditional and mature formats. The social, political, regulatory, ethical, and occupational impact of electronic media are also studied.
FTVM 102 3 Units
Introduction to Film and Media Aesthetics
This course introduces the close analysis of film and television and examines the broad questions of form and content, aesthetics and meaning, and history and culture. The course also explores the diverse possibilities presented by the cinematic art form through an examination of a wide variety of productions, national cinemas, and film movements. The topics include modes of production, narrative and non-narrative forms, visual design, editing, sound, genre, ideology and critical analysis.
FTVM 103 3 Units
Ethnicity and Identity in Media
This course explores the impact of identity on film as an art form and cultural artifact by confronting ideologies of race, class, gender, and sexual orientation as they are reflected in cinematic representation. American film is used as the primary lens through which to view how social, political, and cultural values have been formulated over the last century. Students analyze major films, figures, character types, and narrative strategies to evaluate the relationship between film and identity. (This course is also offered as ETHS 103) FTVM 104 3 Units
Women in Cinema
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the portrayal, influence, and representation of women in the realm of cinema. Through screenings, critical readings, and discussions, students will analyze the evolving roles of women both on and off the screen, spanning historical and contemporary contexts. From pioneering female filmmakers to iconic characters and shifting societal norms, students will examine how cinema reflects and shapes perceptions of gender, identity, and power dynamics. Through the lens of feminist film theory, students will critically engage with diverse cinematic works, exploring themes of agency, representation, and intersectionality. By the course's conclusion, students will gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted contributions of women to the art of filmmaking and a heightened awareness of the ongoing challenges and opportunities for gender equity within the industry.
FTVM 110 3 Units
Audio Performance
This course will give instruction and practice in performing and announcing. Topics include interpretation of copy, news casting, music continuity, interviewing, and the operation of audio equipment while performing. Students will practice commercial material and improvisational announcing.
FTVM 111 3 Units
Studio Audio Production
This course provides an introduction to the principles and techniques of audio production for podcasts, digital recording, and broadcasting. Students will explore sound design, microphone techniques, digital audio workstations (DAWs), and recording equipment while gaining hands-on experience in recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio. Emphasis is placed on storytelling, creative sound application, and adherence to industry standards, including FCC regulations and copyright laws. By the end of the course, students will demonstrate proficiency in audio production workflows and apply these skills to create professional-quality projects.
FTVM 112 3 Units
Film Audio Production
This course provides comprehensive training in field audio production techniques for film and multimedia applications. Students will learn to record, edit, mix, and master audio for live events, dialogue, and sound effects in various media environments. Emphasis is placed on mastering digital audio workstations, troubleshooting technical challenges, and creating high-quality soundscapes that enhance storytelling and promote cultural inclusivity. By the end of the course, students will have practical experience with industry-standard tools and techniques essential for careers in entertainment, communications, and multimedia production.
FTVM 114 3 Units
Editing I
This course focuses on the fundamental techniques, skills, and theories of editing as well as the technical requirements for assembling a digital video project. Through a series of hands-on projects, students will put traditional theories of picture and sound editing into practice. The course will also cover the history of nonlinear editing and provide an overview of the post-production process.
FTVM 120 3 Units
Writing for Streaming and Broadcast
In this media writing class students will learn a wide variety of writing formats that are used in streaming and broadcast platforms. These include documentaries, commercials, music video, news copy, and fiction. The class will focus on the dynamic needs of each and show students how to write binge worthy content. After completing the course, the students will not only end up with a great portfolio project but potential to produce the content.
FTVM 121 3 Units
Writing for Cinema
In this screenwriting course students will learn the Hollywood standard when it comes to screen writing and story development. This includes 3 act structure, episodic, and the hero’s journey. All of which are time tested paradigms, which drive the Hollywood film, broadcast, and streaming industries. Students leave this course with a strong portfolio of work in which they can shop around for representation or produce themselves.
FTVM 122 3 Units
Acting and Directing for Television and Film
In this course, students learn the foundations of both acting and directing for the screen. This course deals with the foundations of character development from an actor's perspective and how to achieve that performance on screen. Students also learn the basics of managing a set as a director and learning how to communicate goals with actors, blocking for a scene, and producing a scene.
FTVM 130 3 Units
TV Production I
This course is designed for students who are interested in transforming a narrative concept into a practical production. By viewing, discussing, planning, and developing stories. Film, television, and media students will learn skills necessary to produce a film or video in a TV Studio and location environment. Topics include studio signal flow, directing, theory and operation of camera and audio equipment, switcher operation, fundamentals of lighting, graphics, video control and video recording and real-time video production.
FTVM 131 3 Units
Cinematography
In this hands-on course, students will delve into the art and craft of cinematography: the methods and techniques by which motion picture photography and lighting help give a film meaning and aesthetic purpose. Through lectures, demonstrations and exercises in a supervised classroom environment, students will learn to operate state-of-the-art digital and electronic equipment while applying the fundamental principles of lighting, composition, exposure, focus, lens selection, and camera dynamics into purposeful visual storytelling.
FTVM 132 3 Units
Film and Video Production I
Have you ever wondered how music videos and commercials are created? These productions use techniques of single camera operations. This course introduces the theories, terminologies, and operations of video production. The topics include composition, single-camera operation, portable field lighting, video recorder, audio recording and control, and editing. The aesthetic theories and fundamentals of scripting, producing, and directing for broadcast commercial or video to be used in other multimedia platforms. Students will plan and execute pre-production, production, and post-production working as a cohesive production crew.
FTVM 133 3 Units
Broadcast News
The Broadcast News course prepares students to work in the evolving media environment by introducing them to the theories, techniques, and skills used in standard and online newsrooms for news-related distribution, which includes both streaming and broadcast. The goal of the course is for students to develop the fundamental skills necessary to create journalistic content and distribute the content across integrated platforms in the format of a newscast or news report. The course provides students with learning the craft of multi-media news production and allows students to have student news stories to be broadcast on KVCR TV and streaming pathways through PBS.
FTVM 134 3 Units
Sports Broadcasting
This course teaches the fundamentals of Sports Broadcasting. Students will take the lead on writing and preparing broadcasts and building presentation/performance skills in the broadcast of local sports on for broadcast on both TV and radio on the campus broadcast station KVCR. The sports to be broadcast include local college, high school sports and specialized events known for the region. Students will also perform as sportscasters on news programs on KVCR. Students will interview local athletes, write and produce feature material for broadcast. The contributions of minorities and women in sports will be highlighted.
FTVM 162 3 Units
Film Photography
A foundational course in film photography that explores its resurgence as a trendy and impactful artistic medium and communication tool. Students will be introduced to the craft of shooting with 35mm film cameras, film processing, and darkroom printing. Emphasis is placed on the poetic, conceptual, and social dimensions of the medium, highlighting its renewed appeal in contemporary creative culture. Students will develop artistic concepts for film photography projects across various genres, embracing the timeless yet increasingly popular aesthetic of analog photography. Designed for beginners looking to engage with the medium in both a technical and expressive capacity.
FTVM 198 3 Units
Media Practicum
This course includes practical experience in design/layout, visual, online, multimedia journalism, emerging technologies, and leadership/management. This intermediate student media practicum includes lab hours that regularly produce news, feature non-fiction product, or documentary with a journalism emphasis by and for students and distributed to a campus or community audience. Some assignments may include a variety of student media across multiple platforms, including print, broadcast, and online. Content must be student produced with student leadership emphasis.
FTVM 213 3 Units
Radio and Podcast Operations
Radio and Podcast Operations introduces students to the advanced techniques and workflows necessary to create professional-quality audio content across multiple formats. Students will engage in producing short- and long-form projects, including podcasts, promotional spots, features, music segments, and news reports. Emphasis is placed on project development, team collaboration, audio engineering, scriptwriting, and understanding audience demographics. Students will also explore the importance of representation and inclusivity in audio media. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to produce broadcast-ready content suitable for outlets such as KVCR, YouTube, and managed podcast platforms.
FTVM 215 3 Units
Editing II
Editing II builds upon foundational Editing I knowledge, guiding students toward advanced postproduction techniques in various projects. Students will refine their storytelling skills by integrating narrative structure, color correction, sound design, and finishing workflows into their editing process. Working with industry-standard software, they will learn to interpret production notes, maintain cultural sensitivity and accurate representation, and prepare content for various distribution platforms. This course may also be offered in hybrid or fully online formats, providing flexibility through distance education delivery methods.
FTVM 216 3 Units
Color Correction for Film and Media
One of the last and most crucial steps of post-production is color correction. This course will cover how color correction fits into the workflow of post-production, including discussion and exercises focused on professional level deliverables needed for a variety of cinematic and broadcast productions. This hands-on course will focus on the role of the Colorist, from a technical and aesthetic approach. Students will examine how color correction can be used to enhance visual storytelling, and the tools used to achieve such results. The course will also cover the role of the finishing editor in compiling deliverables, ranging from an online screener to a DCP (digital cinema package) used for auditorium projection.
FTVM 233 3 Units
TV Studio Production II
This is an in-depth course that encourages collaboration between students, and provides them with powerful feedback from peers, faculty, and industry professionals. Students have access to a unique opportunity to create original programming in the KVCR Studio. Along with exploring advanced television production techniques and management, the course is an intensive session which provides our students with the chance to explore areas such as writing, lighting, set design, performance and show running. It’s a great opportunity to add to their portfolio and showcase their talents.
FTVM 234 3 Units
Film and Video Production II
In this course, the techniques of digital short filmmaking and of critical appreciation, while emphasizing students’ personal and creative expression. Topics will include the theory and practice of visualization, the grammar of cinematic storytelling, the aesthetics of various film movements, camera technique, lighting, sound recording, directing, and other fundamentals related to learning the craft of digital filmmaking. Students will work collaboratively to complete a short film by the end of the semester.
FTVM 235 3 Units
Cinema Production
This course focuses on techniques of cinema and motion picture production using theoretical and critical rubrics, allowing the student to gain proficiency in producing, directing, cinematography, production design, sound recording, grip/electric, and editing as applied in feature films and films made for television and Internet. Students will develop skills and work as a team while learning the roles and responsibilities of various facets of the filmmaking process during pre-production, production and post-production. Working with previously original scripts written by students, students learn skills that include the visualization of the screenplay, script breakdown, preparation of shot lists, direction of actors, and the staging of action for the camera.
FTVM 601 Noncredit
Steadicam Operation
This noncredit course provides hands-on training in the art and technique of using a Steadicam, a specialized camera stabilization system widely employed in film and television production. Students will learn the foundational physics, balancing, and rig assembly essential to effective Steadicam work. Through practical exercises, they will develop the skills to navigate various shooting environments, craft dynamic camera moves, and create compelling shots that enhance narrative storytelling. Emphasis is placed on set safety, understanding industry terminology, and exploring diverse stylistic approaches.
FTVM 602 Noncredit
Producing 101
In this noncredit course students will learn the multiple facets of creative producing for all levels of media, including streaming, cinema, and broadcast. Topics covered include story development, casting, scheduling with professional level scheduling software, pre-production planning, location scouting, production paperwork and forms, and understanding the day to day logistics of producing for broadcast and cinema.
FTVM 603 Noncredit
Film Cinematography
In this noncredit course students are introduced to the fundamentals of shooting motion pictures on actual film stock. Developed in collaboration with Kodak Film, this noncredit course covers the mechanical operation of film cameras, understanding various film types, and exploring the distinct aesthetic qualities film provides over digital formats. Students will gain hands-on experience loading, operating, and maintaining film cameras, as well as developing an appreciation for film workflows, aspect ratios, lighting techniques, and the influence of underrepresented groups in the filmmaking industry. Students will also be exposed to film scanning and will have the opportunity to digitize their film.
FTVM 604 Noncredit
Grip and Lighting for Film and Media
This hands-on, non-credit course provides an introduction to the essential skills and techniques of lighting and grip work in film and media production. Students will learn the fundamentals of setting up and manipulating lighting to create mood, tone, and visual style for a variety of projects. The course also covers grip techniques, including rigging, camera support, and safely handling equipment on set. Designed for beginners and those looking to enhance their technical skills, this course is ideal for students interested in behind-the-scenes roles in film, television, and digital media production.
FTVM 605 Noncredit
Motion Capture Basics
This noncredit, introductory, hands-on workshop develops foundational skills in motion capture (MoCap) performance, technology, and workflow. Designed as an immersive, practice-based experience, the course introduces industry-standard MoCap systems, including marker setup, calibration, performance techniques, and the capture-to-post production pipeline. Students collaborate in a studio environment to gain experience in body capture, facial capture (as applicable), volume setup, directing talent, and basic data cleanup. The workshop emphasizes real-world production workflows, professional terminology, safety practices, and the expanding role of motion capture in film, television, animation, and game development.
