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Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting for Film

DEGREE PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

The New York Film Academy (NYFA) Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting for Film is an eight semester conservatory-based, full-time study program. The curriculum is designed to immerse gifted and energetic prospective Acting in all aspects of the discipline. The New York Film Academy Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting for Film provides a creative setting with which to challenge, inspire, and perfect the talents of its student body. Students follow an intensive curriculum and achieve multiple learning goals.

Our prescribed eight semester acting curriculum serves to address the following core competencies:

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • PERFORMANCE
    Demonstrate the ability to create a fully articulated, believable performance in scenes exhibiting emotional depth, appropriate for actors' physical type and age range in both stage and screen.
  • LITERATURE
    Provide critical analysis of the global standard of literature for film and theater, demonstrating an advanced understanding of the vocabulary, history and writing trends within the industry.
  • PRODUCTION
    Demonstrate an understanding of, and basic competency in the technical film/video production skills and standards relevant to today's film and television industry
  • KINESTHETIC EXPRESSION
    Demonstrate technical mastery in the selection and execution of movement, gesture and vocal elements which reveal the subtext and intention of a character.
  • BUSINESS
    Demonstrate critical analysis by researching the industry for their own marketing niche and create a personalized business plan to meet their vocational objectives.
  • SYNTHESIS
    Evaluate the core training skills practiced and synthesize these into the formation of a unique artistic product (vision) allowing for continued growth within the industry.
Overall, the first six semesters concentrate on developing the tools required to create a believable character through narrative in a given environment under imaginary circumstances. The final two semesters concentrate on refining these tools for use in film/video projects and to prepare students for their pursuit of a career in the entertainment industry.

Courses taught in the area of Foundation Studies focus on communications, analysis and deductive reasoning. Students practice critical thinking, scholarly research, writing and reading. These courses build a foundation for more specialized subjects requiring advanced written and oral communication skills in later semesters. The skills mastered will also prepare students for the advanced course work of constructing an authentic voice in their production projects. Coursework in Physical and Mental Wellness provides focus on the theory and the practice of lifelong wellness in a stressful industry.

SEMESTER BREAKDOWN FOUNDATION:

During the first semester, students will develop a foundational understanding of the major tools and techniques used by the actor. The student is introduced to voice and movement work as expressive components of character creation. The student studies text analysis as the key to unlocking the subtleties and nuances of the story and cast, with special attention given to tone, genre, transitions and making strong choices based on the intent of the author fused with the students' imagination. Acting for Film I provides intensive practice in on-camera acting technique. Foundation Studies of English Composition, Intro to Computing and Drawing ground students in core skills that will be invaluable throughout their program.

In the second semester, students will build upon what they learned in semester one. Technique studies continue with in-depth exploration of Sanford Meisner's powerful approach. Film Craft l introduces students hands-on to the full breadth of the industry, from project inception through shoot, to screening. Dramatic Literature and Shakespeare help build a solid context in dramatic arts with which students will inform their studies in subsequent semesters. The Foundation Studies courses of Critical Thinking and Public Speaking support the core coursework, enhancing students' abilities to analyze text and deliver performance.

The third semester provides foundation training in Scene Study that will help to develop the instincts actors will use throughout their training and careers. Voice and Movement II, further prime the physical instrument to be pliable and expressively specific. Acting for Film II builds on the techniques explored in Semester 1. Foundation Studies courses in Physical and Mental Wellness and a Foundation Math course broaden the student's skills.

The 4th semester of the NYFA BFA Acting for Film program returns to a close study of advanced topics in Art & Design History and Social Sciences, allowing students to expand upon the base of study completed in the second semester. These courses emphasize research, analysis and synthesis of diverse sources of information. Students continue to cultivate their acting skills in the medium of Scripted TV, with parallel studies in Comedy and Improvisation, Acting Technique lll and the exploration of the Psychology of Acting. In Foundation Studies, students concentrate on Critical Film Studies and Social Sciences. Social and Behavioral Sciences courses develop students' understanding of the diverse personal, interpersonal, and societal forces that shape people's lives and teach them how to approach these subjects through the concepts, principles, and methods of scientific inquiry.

In Semester 5, students progress to a more advanced inquiry into portraying human behavior in Scene Study ll. They are expected to research their ideas and develop more believable characters firmly based in text analysis and research. Students acquire facility with dialects in Voice lll, researching their historical context along with proper usage. Writing for Actors is an essential course which allows students to conceptualize original projects for themselves and create a working script upon which they base a performance. Research is again emphasized this semester through advanced topics in Arts and Humanities Critical Film Studies ll.

The overall goal of semester six is to challenge students to grow as artists by exposing them to skills, techniques and approaches to acting for film that are more specific and complex than those they learned in previous semesters. Students will be asked to complete projects of increasing complexity. Social and Behavioral Sciences and Art/Design History courses develop students' understanding of the diverse personal, interpersonal, and societal forces that shape people's lives and teach them how to approach these subjects through the concepts, principles, and methods of scientific inquiry. The semester six Natural Science course requires the student to acquire scientific factual information, to use scientific methodology and to develop an appreciation of the natural world. These diverse topics are intended to inspire the student to explore diverse story and character ideas.

The final two semesters develop the student into an actor prepared to enter the film and television industry. Semester seven concentrates on Audition Technique, simulating actual casting sessions and mock interviews. Acting for the Camera: Scripted TV ll culminates in a student-produced shoot focusing on the Dramatic genre. The further study in the Humanities is intended to develop skills for interpreting and understanding the human condition and of the values inherent in it. Courses in Natural Sciences and Art/Design History complete the education requirements for this BFA degree, preparing students to concentrate on their core degree studies for the remainder of the program. Students return to the performance format for Scene Study lll, synthesizing text analysis, acting technique and voice and movement into compelling showcase.

In Semester eight, students are challenged to assemble a professional quality voice-over demo reel. They continue supervised improvisational character development intended to push the student to recognize nuance and distinguishable characteristics. Multiple feedback and critique sessions are ongoing and intended to focus the student on further mastery of the craft. Students choose 2 electives to further deepen their knowledge of subjects of interest. The final semester also requires demonstrating readiness for the industry by producing and starring in an advanced, filmed project in Acting for Film lV. Their Thesis Portfolio reveals the breadth of their studies and skills gained while their Business of Acting course guides them through preparing a passport to the Industry. An industry internship makes the bridge between their studies and practical industry interface.

SEMESTER ONE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Acting Technique I
Students will practice the tools necessary to hone and focus their acting skills when they do not have a scene partner on which to rely. Students will work on monologues from theatre and film sources that will help them learn how to command attention at auditions and professional performances. Exercises will be taped for in-class critique.

Voice & Movement I
In the “Voice” segment of this course, students learn to access the natural voice through relaxation exercises designed to improve alignment and alleviate habitual tension. During the “Movement” portion, students experiment with different ways of becoming physically “present” in their work. Elements of various approaches will be taught. Including modern dance, yoga, Alexander technique, and Laban movement.

Speech
In this class, students work with basic elements of speech, such as auditory awareness and how sound is being created. Students also work toward creating Neutral American Speech and learn IPA.

Film Craft I
An exploration of filmmaking from the actor's perspective, including directing, cinematography, producing, screenwriting, and editing. Learning the roles of all the players on a film set dramatically increases the actor's ability to collaborate with filmmakers in developing dynamic performances. Students will participate in an in-class shoot, utilizing skills gained in the course.

Text Analysis
This course teaches the core skills necessary for creating a fully realized performance, respecting the written text and assessing how to maintain the integrity of the performance while shooting out of sequence. Students will work on a variety of texts and, through class discussion and written analyses, practice this essential skill set necessary for all professional acting jobs.

SEMESTER TWO COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Acting for Film I
Acting for Film provides students an environment to get comfortable acting in front of the camera. The primary emphasis of the class is the practice of the subtlety and nuance of film acting including learning to adjust the performance for specific shot size, finding the arc of the character and learning to maintain the integrity of the script while shooting out of sequence. Film set terminology and etiquette is also addressed. Students participate in supervised Production Workshops with film students.

Meisner I
A study of the approach to acting taught by the late Sanford Meisner. Largely based on listening and observation, the Meisner technique helps actors to act and react truthfully by being grounded in the reality of the moment.

Dramatic Literature
This course teaches students to develop a critical analysis of the major trends, themes and styles of Dramatic Literature, from the Greeks to Modern Day.

Shakespeare
Students are exposed to a historical perspective of the writings of William Shakespeare to better understand these classic works of theatre. In order to gain a better appreciation of this master playwright, text analysis will be done using a variety of approaches including scansion, the Freeman method (using the First Folio text), soundings, and poetic and rhetorical devices. Students will perform in a taped semester end in-class presentation.

SEMESTER THREE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Acting Technique II
Through further practice of Acting Techniques developed in Acting Technique I, students continue to refine their toolbox of choices available to them for their work on increasingly complex material in other classes. Exercises will be taped for review in class.

Scene Study I
Students learn to analyze scripts and break them down into units or “beats”. They develop a solid grounding in establishing a character based on their own experiences and imagination. Students will incorporate all of the various disciplines learned in all other courses into a taped live presentation at the end of semester. Scheduled rehearsals average five hours per week.

Voice and Movement II
In this continuation of the two first semester courses, students will focus on using the techniques learned in Voice and Movement I and continue with ever more demanding physical work designed to heighten performances. They will continue exploring the IPA (international Phonetic Alphabet) in order to prepare for successfully mastering dialects. In addition, elements of period movement and dance are addressed for specific works that require historical accuracy.

Comedy and Improvisation I
In order to truly be effective actors, students must learn how to skillfully nurture their instincts and freely release their creative impulses. Through a variety of exercises designed to help cast off inhibitions, actors experiment with group dynamics and individual expression vital to vibrant and truthful performances.

SEMESTER FOUR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Acting for Film II
Students apply the training learned in Acting for Film I to in-class exercises. On a weekly basis, they will prepare a script and digitally tape the scene. Students learn the basics of editing, applying these skills towards editing their own scenes to better understand how the mechanics of a performance effect the final edit. Scenes will be screened for critique in class. Students are required to attend a series of Special Lectures by Industry Professionals and submit essays. Actors will participate in a sync sound workshop with professional DP and Director, as well as, crew on their classmates' shoots.

Psychology of Acting
Students will learn about the etiquette, stamina and understanding required to effectively explore the craft of acting in an open-minded and productive manner. This class is designed to allow students to deepen the practice of their craft while maintaining a healthy balance in school and personal life. Interpersonal communication as well as understanding the demands placed on the individual within the group dynamic will be explored.

Acting Technique III
BFA students are coaches to explore the most effective techniques that work for them in advance of bringing their performances to life. Special attention is paid to period, genre and original material necessities that will invoke the use of particular techniques geared toward the successful realization of a character.

Acting for the Camera: Scripted TV I
Through rehearsing various genres of scripted television, students are exposed to the techniques necessary for a multi-camera, in-class, comedy shoot for television. Students will learn the technical aspects of working on a set with multi-camera set-ups.

SEMESTER FIVE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Scene Study II
Students continue developing the skills gained in Scene Study I, with an emphasis on classical or stylistically different material. Students learn how to be emotional honest in a universe that is markedly different from t heir own. Students will participate in an end-of-semester taped live presentation. Scheduled rehearsals average five hours per week.

Writing for Actors
Students craft original monologues by applying sound writing principles. Through multiple exercises designed to spark the creative process, actors refine their work so that it can be used in the audition setting and for performance pieces.

Voice III
This semester's voice work will focus on dialect practice and proficiency. The goal is for students to have an in-depth understanding of 3 major dialects and have working skills to take with them into the industry.

Movement III
Students continue developing the skills gained in Scene Study I, with an emphasis on classical or stylistically different material. Students learn how to be emotional honest in a universe that is markedly different from t heir own. Students will participate in an end-of-semester taped live presentation. Scheduled rehearsals average five hours per week.

SEMESTER SIX COURSES

Acting for Film III
Students continue to deepen their Acting for Film technique by exploring more complex in-class exercises. Students continue applying editing skills to their scenes that are screened and critiqued in-class each week.

Building the Reel
An overview of the basics of digital editing using Final Cut Pro. Students will learn by experience exactly what is needed to match shots and maintain continuity, which will help them understand how to tailor their performances accordingly.

Comedy and Improvisation II
Following Comedy and Improvisation I, students are encouraged to further nurture their instincts and freely release their creative impulses through a variety of individual and group exercises.

Playwrights/Screenwriters
Students examine contemporary playwrights and screenwriters, examining style as it relates to current forms and genres. Text analysis and plot structure are treated as fundamental tools for rehearsal and performance. Students learn how to use certain given elements of writing, like mood and subtext, to enhance performance. Written work is an integral part of this class.

SEMESTER SEVEN COURSES

Acting for the Camera: Scripted TV II
Building on skills learned in Acting for the Camera: Scripted TV I, students are further exposed to the techniques necessary for an episodic drama shoot for television. Students will learn the technical aspects of working on a set. Students must attend a series of lectures by industry professionals and submit essays.

Audition Technique
Students learn the protocol of auditioning and are challenged to develop the audition and cold-reading skills necessary for landing roles in the highly competitive field of acting. Students will work in a mock audition format that will be videotaped for instructor and peer critique.

Scene Study III
Students work on more advanced material, researching roles that highlight their range gained from studies in previous semesters. Students finalize script choices and prepare for an Industry Showcase. Scheduled rehearsals average five hours per week.

Business of Acting
This course teaches advanced Business of Acting skills to students on the verge of graduating with a BFA in Acting for Film. Students will create a business plan which includes research on headshot photographers, writing resumes, researching and targeting appropriate agencies and managers, understanding basic contracts and industry standards as well as honing auditioning skills for today's industry.

SEMESTER EIGHT COURSES

Acting for Film IV
Students will work on a Final Film Project to be screened at graduation. This will be an on-location shoot, directed and shot by professional staff and a culmination of all of the skills learned by students throughout the program. Students contribute creatively through performances and crew positions.

Voice IV
This semester's voice study will focus on dialect practice and proficiency. The goal for students is to have an in-depth understanding of 3 major dialects and have working skills to take them into the industry.

Thesis Portfolio
This course is a culmination of all work covered throughout the BFA course of study. Students will present a comprehensive thesis portfolio which includes: journal entries from core studies representing their learning process and achievements, written essays describing career goals and self-assessment, academic demo reel and a headshot/resume of professional quality and industry standard as well as an example of the creation of a role from inception to performance.

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Students in the BFA program will find that a strong foundation in liberal arts and sciences will be invaluable to their development as creative artists. The seqence begins with foundation courses in the first year upon which more advanced acdemic work builds in following two years. Courses in the Arts and Humanities, Social and Natural Sciences will emphasize critical thinking and college-level writing skills, research, and the sythesis and analysis of diverse sources of information. The selection of liberal arts and sciences courses are designed to inform and support the BFA candidate's interest in filmmaking and the arts.

FOUNDATION STUDIES

OVERVIEW
Courses taught in the area of basic studies focus on communications, analysis and deductive reasoning. Students practice critical thinking, analysis, scholarly research, writing and reading. These courses build a foundation for more specialized subjects requiring advanced written and oral communication skills. The skills mastered will prepare students for the advanced course work of constructing an authentic voice in their production projects. Coursework in Physical and Mental Wellness provides focus on the theory and practice of life long wellness.

English Composition and Literature
This course will introduce students to the careful reading of texts and familiarize them with the idea of literature as part of history and culture. Readings will include a selection of lyric poems, short fiction, and critical essays. Structured writing assignments develop written language skills and while fostering sophisticated analytical thinking abilities.

Public Speaking
This course covers the theory and practice of public speaking. Building on ancient rhetorical canons while recognizing unique challenges of contemporary public speaking, the course guides students through topic selection, organization, language, and delivery. Working independently and with peer groups, students will be actively involved in every step of the process of public speaking preparation and execution. Assignments include formal speeches (to inform, to persuade, and to pay tribute), brief extemporaneous speeches, speech analyses, story pitch.

Critical Thinking
This course explores the process of thinking critically and guides students in thinking more clearly, insightfully and effectively. Concrete examples from students' experience and contemporary issues help students develop the abilities to solve problems, analyze issues, and make informed decisions in their academic, career and personal lives. Substantive readings, structured writing assignments and ongoing discussions help students develop language skills while fostering sophisticated analytical thinking abilities.

Introduction to Computing
Lectures and hands-on assignments cover a wide variety of topics such as hardware organization, the Internet, computer programming, limits of computing, the research process and graphics usage. Students are introduced to software used in the business of filmmaking.

Physical and Mental Wellness
Course covers a variety of physical and mental wellness topics such as diet, exercise, stress management, mental health, team building, alcohol consumption and drug use, sexual health awareness, and safety education. Student is also introduced to safe practices in physical exercise and stunt work used in the business of film making.

Drawing
This course covers the necessary tools, materials and techniques to communicate ideas visually. Lectures and assignments demonstrate the basics of how our brains interpret form via value changes. The rendering examples demonstrate the use of pencil, chalk and marker. Students practice practical applications of technique to render value changes, form, and shadows to communicate lighting strategies. Further study leads to the visual development of a storyboard and how this tool aids the filmmaking process.

Choose ONE Math:

Algebra
This course provides a solid foundation in algebra, geometry and trigonometry for students who have moderate to no previous experience, as well as to help students succeed with science courses that require an understanding of mathematic fundamentals. The concepts examined in this course will include a review of mathematical principles, equations and graphing, practical mathematical applications and mathematical thinking.

Mathematics of Film
For students with a background in Algebra, this course explores the practical application of math as it applies to filmmaking. Lighting, Cinematography, and other specializations within the film business rely on precise calculations and formulas to achieve desired artistic results.

ARTS & HUMANITIES

OVERVIEW
Through courses in the arts, students are introduced to aesthetic values and their relationship to a cultural language. This study will develop an expanded artistic vocabulary and appreciation for arts-related skills. Coursework guides students to become conversant with the terminology, techniques, attitudes, ideas, and skills that the arts comprise so as to understand how humankind relates to the arts.

The study of the Humanities is intended to develop skills to interpret and understand the human condition and of the values inherent in it. This interpretive understanding should evolve into the development of insights and a critical evaluation of the meaning of life, in its everyday details as well as in its historical and universal dimensions.

Together, these fields are intended to provide the tools for students to utilize a visual language in their films and add depth to projects illustrating the human condition.

Choose TWO of the following:

Philosophy of Logic vs. Rhetoric
Comparison of Logic to Rhetoric. Logic allows us to differentiate good from bad arguments. The approach is two-sided: (1) the analysis and classification of fallacies and (2) the analysis as well as the construction of valid arguments. Rhetoric is a theoretical and practical introduction to the art of written persuasion. Emphasis on persuasive techniques and their ethical consequences.

Comparative Literature
An introduction to the elements of fiction, from the short story to novel, from a selection of linguistic, cultural and national groups. Course will also explore the comparative relationship between different types of art to literature.

Cultural Mythology and World Religions
Exploration of the stories and beliefs that characterize a culture. Emphasis on the interdependency of human thinking patterns and the relationship of man to myth. Explores religious doctrine as models for human behavior.

Ethics
An examination of the main theories in ethics—including utilitarianism, Kantianism, virtue ethics and contractualism—as well as some of the central topics—the objectivity and meaning of moral claims, the possibility of relativism in ethical judgments, the nature of justice, and the relationship between morality and the good life. Readings are drawn both from the classics and from contemporary writings.

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

OVERVIEW
Social and Behavioral Sciences courses develop students' understanding of the diverse personal, interpersonal, and societal forces that shape people's lives and teach them how to approach these subjects through the concepts, principles, and methods of scientific inquiry.

Choose two of the following:

Contemporary Psychology
An exploration of the basic concepts of psychology. General introduction including topics in cognitive, experimental, personality, developmental, social, and clinical psychology. Students will be challenged to apply their understanding to contemporary issues as well as to their own artistic work.

Economics
An interdisciplinary introduction to the positive and normative aspects of economics. Topics include: markets as a means of coordinating human behavior toward the achievement of specific social objectives, how and why markets may fail to achieve these objectives, the evolution of non-market institutions such as rules of law as responses to market failures, and theories of unemployment and inflation in their historical context.

International Politics
An introduction to international politics, applying various theories of state behavior to selected historical cases. Topics include the balance of power, change in international systems, the causes of war and peace, and the role of international law, institutions, and morality in the relations among nations.

General Anthropology
The course examines contemporary anthropological theory in terms of abstract concepts and ethnographic analyses. It will concentrate on several key theoretical approaches that anthropologists have used to understand society, such as structuralism, interpretation, Marxism, feminism, practice theory, critical ethnography, and postmodern perspectives.

Introductory Sociology
An introduction to the systematic study of the social sources and social consequences of human behavior, with emphasis upon culture, social structure, socialization, institutions, group membership, and social conformity versus deviance.

NATURAL SCIENCES

OVERVIEW
The Natural Sciences reveal the order, diversity, and beauty of nature and in so doing enable students to develop a greater appreciation of the world around them. The chosen Natural Science courses will require the student to acquire scientific factual information, to use scientific methodology and to develop an appreciation of the natural world. Students should gain an understanding of how scientists reason and how they draw conclusions and think critically.

Environmental Biology
An interdisciplinary study of human interactions with the environment, examining the technical and social causes of environmental degradation at local and global scales, along with the potential for developing policies and philosophies that are the basis of a sustainable society. This course will include an introduction to ecosystems, climatic and geochemical cycles, and the use of biotic and abiotic resources over time. The relationship of societies and the environment from prehistoric times to the present will also be discussed. Interrelationships, feedback loops, cycles, and linkages within and among social, economic, governmental, cultural, and scientific components of environmental issues will be emphasized.

Introductory Physics
Algebra-based physics course which covers the fundamental principles of physics, including Newton's laws of motion, the mechanics of motion, vectors, velocities, and elastic and inelastic collisions, amongst others. Students will incorporate examples from everyday life, such as car crashes, basketball, air travel, and sports in their work. The emphasis will be on developing a conceptual understanding of the physical processes, as well as problem solving skills.

Anatomy
Introduction to Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology. This introductory course provides an overview of the basic anatomy and physiology of all body systems. It is designed as to be useful for other health-related technologies and for strengthening or developing a vocabulary in human anatomy and physiology.

Introductory Astronomy
The fundamentals of planetary, stellar, galactic, and extragalactic astronomy will be covered. Designed for the non-specialist, the course provides a basic understanding of the nature of astronomy and its relation to physics. In addition to focusing on selected topics within our solar system, the course will engage students in more philosophical debates within astronomy including the origin of the universe and the search for extraterrestrial life.

ART/DESIGN HISTORY

Required courses:

Critical Film Studies I
This seminar teaches students to identify the techniques used by cinematic innovators throughout the history of filmmaking. Through screenings and discussions, students will grow to understand how filmmakers have approached the great challenge of telling stories with moving images from silent films to the digital age. The course explores ways that the crafts of directing (particularly shot construction), cinematography, acting, and editing have developed. Students are then challenged to place themselves within that development with regard to their on-going film projects.

Critical Film Studies II
This seminar examines the contemporary landscape of narrative filmmaking. Style, structure, and the narrative form itself are discussed through close analysis of current filmmakers from the international arena as well as examples from the world of documentary and the burgeoning field of new media. This course challenges students to identify techniques and a conceptual framework to apply to their own body of work.

Critical Film Studies III
In this seminar, students will explore advanced topics in the contemporary world of critical film studies. These could include a survey of international film movements, third world cinema, alternative narrative forms and strategies, and the cinema of from “the margins” as well as others. The course gives students an understanding of how cinema has developed to the present moment and where they find themselves in that development.

Choose ONE of the following:

Art History
Course emphasizes the language of visual culture with a particular focus on the symbols, strategies and messages employed in major works. Incorporating the methods of art analysis, the course introduces students to different forms of visual culture (television, advertising, fashion, gaming, architecture and the media), while comparing and contrasting these within a philosophical and historical setting.

History of Photography
Covering the history of documentary photography, students examine major photographic movements, styles, critics and theoretical perspectives. The focus is on the rich and varied critical and theoretical discourse circulating between photographs, or images using photography, and the texts, which helped frame the most significant contributions to contemporary photography.

History of Graphic Design
This course surveys the pivotal events and achievements that led to the current state of graphic communication. Through lectures, videotapes, discussions, presentations and research, students are introduced to the creative thinkers, important innovations and breakthrough technologies that have shaped the evolution of visual communication.

Film History
This course will explore major developments in film history, theory, and criticism. Students will become familiar with several different film movements in the development of the art form and will be introduced to basic ideas in film theory. Through a variety of film movements and historical periods, students will develop an understanding of the cultural, industrial, and political contexts for some of most significant debates about film.

History of Animation
This course focuses on the history and aesthetics of animation, with references to related arts such as live-action cinema, puppetry and comics. Screenings include a wide range of commercial and experimental works produced throughout the world. Students create small projects and written works pertaining to course topics.

History of Sequential Art
Highlighting significant works of sequential art including their historical roots and major influences, students in this survey analyze trends, styles, techniques, subject matter and works of important artists across the sequential art spectrum.

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