Fine Arts and Communication Division

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27 Course Descriptions found.

VART 1	INTRODUCTION TO FILM STUDIES	4 Units
A survey of the language, technology, and aesthetics of the moving image as an art form. The course emphasizes an introduction to the critical analysis of film and video. Includes weekly readings, film viewing, and discussion.
Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 1.
Four hours lecture, one hour laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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VART 2A	HISTORY OF FILM 1895-1945	4 Units
Survey of the development of motion pictures from beginning to the l940s. Emphasis on understanding evolution of international film-making.
Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 2A.
Four hours lecture, one hour laboratory.
GE Area: Humanities
Not currently Scheduled.

VART 2B	HISTORY OF FILM 1945-CURRENT	4 Units
Critical analysis of film as an art form with emphasis on film evolution from the l940s to the present.
Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 2B.
Four hours lecture, one hour laboratory.
GE Area: Humanities
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VART 2C	CURRENT TRENDS IN FILM, TV & THE INTERNET	4 Units
Current trends of film, video, television, and internet media. Critical analysis of time based linear and non-linear visual media. Emphasis on the visual experience of communicating ideas, stories, and events.
Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 2C.
Four hour lecture, one hour laboratory.
GE Area: Humanities
Not currently Scheduled.

VART 3	AMERICAN CINEMA	4 Units
Introduction to American Film as a component of art, history, culture and business. How Hollywood has shaped an industry that has come to reflect many aspects of the American experience. American cinematic history, terminology, economic structure and cultural importance. Skills and insight into watching films critically. Development of analysis and writing skills.
Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 3.
Four hours lecture, one hour laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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VART 4	SCRIPTWRITING FOR FILM & VIDEO	4 Units
An introductory course in scriptwriting for film and video which covers the basic skills needed in scripting for the media. Emphasis will be on the development of visual sensitivity, the examination of sample scripts and experience in progressing from concept to finished script. The role of the script in media production and the appropriate formats for fiction and non-fiction scripts will also be examined.
Three hours lecture, two hours lecture-laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

VART 5B	PLAYWRITING	4 Units
Introduction to writing for the stage. Examination and practice of story structure, character development, dialogue crafting, with an emphasis on understanding the unique visual and imaginative nature of writing for the theatre.
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A eligible.
Advisory: Not open to students with credit in VART 5B or CRWR 36B or DRAM 5B or DRAM 55B or THTR 5B.
Four hours lecture, one hour laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

VART 8	GLOBAL MEDIA	4 Units
A critical examination of the economic, political and cultural dynamics that shape the international media environment, it's central actors and institutions.
Four hours lecture, one hour laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

VART 15	WEB VIDEO	4 Units
An introduction to new developments in the use of video on the internet. The course covers a variety of internet media concepts such as compression, streaming, podcasting, and RSS feeds. Students study both technical and aesthetic considerations for web video.
Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit.
Three hours lecture, two and one-half hours lecture-laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

VART 20	DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION I	4 Units
Basic instruction in concepts, techniques, and strategies of DV video production. Basic camera, lighting and sound recording will be covered through technical workshops. Emphasis on video story telling and creative problem solving.

Advisories: Not open to students with credit in GID 20 or F TV 20.
Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit.
Three hours lecture, two and one-half hours lecture-laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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VART 21	DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION II	4 Units
Continuation of VART 20 . Further exploration of video production with an emphasis advanced topics in videography, lighting, and sound. Emphasis on pre-production and scripting methods.
Prerequisite: VART 20 or GID 20.

Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 21.
Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit.
Three hours lecture, two and one-half hours lecture-laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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VART 25	LIGHTING FOR DIGITAL VIDEO & FILM	4 Units
An introduction to the technical and aesthetic principles of lighting for digital video and film. Students will explore basic lighting instruments and their characteristics and use in the art of lighting. Topics include color, composition, exposure, light and shadow, three-point lighting, basic electricity, and grip equipment.
Advisories: VART 20 or PHOT 5.
Three hours lecture, two and one-half hours lecture-laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

VART 50	CAREERS IN THE VISUAL ARTS	2 Units
Exploring the field of visual arts including fine arts, design, graphic design, photography, video arts, new media, and theatre arts. Survey of transfer schools, art studios, company art departments, advertising agencies and job opportunities for creative services professionals.
Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 60.
Two hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

VART 60	CAREERS IN THE VIDEO ARTS	2 Units
Exploring the field of visual arts including fine arts, design, graphic design, photography, video arts, new media, and theatre arts. Survey of transfer schools, art studios, company art departments, advertising agencies and job opportunities for creative services professionals.
Two hours lecture.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

VART 80	SPECIAL PROJECTS IN VIDEO	1 Unit
Individual projects in creative, technical or applied work in television or film by arrangement with the instructor. A limited area is explored at length.
Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 80.
Repeatability: Any combination of VART 80, 80X & 80Y may be taken for a maximum of 24 units.
Three hours laboratory for each unit of credit.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

VART 80X	SPECIAL PROJECTS IN VIDEO	2 Units
Formerly: F TV 80
Individual projects in creative, technical or applied work in television or film by arrangement with the instructor. A limited area is explored at length.
Repeatability: Any combination of VART 80, 80X & 80Y may be taken for a maximum of 24 units.
Six hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

VART 80Y	SPECIAL PROJECTS IN VIDEO	4 Units
Formerly: F TV 80
Individual projects in creative, technical or applied work in television or film by arrangement with the instructor. A limited area is explored at length.
Repeatability: Any combination of VART 80, 80X & 80Y may be taken for a maximum of 24 units.
12 hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

VART 81B	RECORDING ARTS II: AUDIO FOR VIDEO	4 Units
Creating and editing soundtracks and audio for digital video, music video and film. Recording live sound, and integrating sound effects from a digital library. Dialogue editing and re-recording (looping), and musical sountrack creation. Synchronization of audio to video using timecode, aesthetic quality of sound and music as it relates to video content, and the production of video/audio projects using Final Cut Pro® and Pro Tools®.
Advisories: Not open to students in MUS 81B or F TV 81B.
Two hours lecture, three hours lecture-laboratory, three hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

VART 84	DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING I	4 Units
Formerly: F TV 84
Basic instruction on the use of the computer for video and film editing using Final Cut Pro software. The theory and practice of cinematic editing which is explored through projects, screenings, class exercises, and demonstration. Topics include montage, pace and rhythm, openings, cutting dialogue, use of sound.
Prerequisite: Must demonstrate basic computer proficiency.

Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit.
Three hours lecture, two and one-half hours lecture-laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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VART 85	DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING II	4 Units
Formerly: F TV 85
Continuation of VART 84. Further exploration of technical and aesthetic considerations in film and video editing. The course will address advanced topics in digital post-production using Final Cut Pro software. Software topics include sync, audio mixing, color correction, and compositing.
Prerequisite: VART 84 or 86.

Advisory: Not open to students with credit in F TV 85.
Repeatability: May be taken three times for credit.
Three hours lecture, two and one-half hours lecture-laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

VART 86	INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL SOUND, VIDEO & ANIMATION	4 Units
Basic instruction using the computer for emerging media technologies; digital sound, video editing, and animation. Emphasis on time based media and creative problem solving.
Advisory: Not open to students with credit in ART 88, DRAM 86, F TV 86, GID 80, MUS 86 or THTR 86 .
Two hours lecture, two hours lecture-laboratory, three hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

VART 87	MOTION GRAPHICS	4 Units
Basic instruction using the computer for motion graphic design and composite digital video production. Emphasis on time based media and its application to creative problem solving and communication solutions.
Advisory: ART 88 or DRAM 86 or GID 80 or MUS 86 or VART 86. Not open to students with credit in GID 84.
Two hours lecture, two hours lecture-laboratory, three hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

VART 89	INTRODUCTION TO THE MAYA 3D SYSTEM	4 Units
An introduction to the Maya 3D authoring program and the concepts of 3D digital art production. An overview of each aspect of 3D production including modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and rendering.
Prerequisite: must demonstrate computer proficiency.
Three hours lecture, two and one-half hours lecture-laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

VART 150	VIDEO ARTS LABORATORY	.5 Unit
Supervised activities in Video Arts, related to skills and materials of film and video production and study in Video Arts courses in which students are currently enrolled.
Repeatability: Any combination of VART 150, 150X, 150Y & 150Z may be taken for a maximum of 12 units.
One and one-half hours laboratory for each half unit of credit.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.

VART 150X	VIDEO ARTS LABORATORY	1 Unit
Supervised activities in Video Arts, related to skills and materials of Film and Video production and study in Video Arts courses in which students are currently enrolled.
Repeatability: Any combination of VART 150, 150X, 150Y & 150Z may be taken for a maximum of 12 units.
Three hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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VART 150Y	VIDEO ARTS LABORATORY	1.5 Units
Supervised activities in Video Arts, related to skills and materials of Film and Video production and study in Video Arts courses in which students are currently enrolled.
Repeatability: Any combination of VART 150, 150X, 150Y & 150Z may be taken for a maximum of 12 units.
Four and one-half hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
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VART 150Z	VIDEO ARTS LABORATORY	2 Units
Supervised activities in Video Arts, related to skills and materials of Film and Video production and study in Video Arts courses in which students are currently enrolled.
Repeatability: Any combination of VART 150, 150X, 150Y & 150Z may be taken for a maximum of 12 units.
Six hours laboratory.
GE Area: Non-GE Applicable
Not currently Scheduled.