MFA in Film and Digital Technology (MFAFDT) Curriculum
36 credits, including: |
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| FDT 543 |
The Media Production Industry |
3 Credits |
| This course is offered in the final semester of the program and is designed to enhance the ability of graduates to establish themselves in the media production industry. | ||
| FDT 550 |
Media Project I: Digital Video Production |
3 Credits |
| Presents technical practices of digital video production: non-linear editing, foundations of alternative screenwriting, videography, sound production and other media-related processes. | ||
| FDT 650 |
Media Project II: Advanced Digital Video Productio |
3 Credits |
| Introduces students to Avid non-linear editing system, the most widely used system within the industry. Students will have a chance to explore the ways in which the Avid DV Xpress can enhance traditional editing techniques. | ||
| FDT 675 |
Media Project III: Advanced Sound Record & Editing |
3 Credits |
| Focuses on advanced sound recording, editing, and mixing technologies using Pro Tools digital audio workstation. | ||
| FDT 676 |
Media Project IV: Visual Effects & Animation Modes |
3 Credits |
| Extends to visual effects, animation modes and compositing. Students will utilize this course to develop their master’s thesis topic and begin pre-production processes. | ||
| FDT 641 |
The Craft of Screenwriting |
3 Credits |
| Provides a focuses on the art and craft of Screenwriting. Students will read and study contemporary Screenwriting, and will be expected to generate creative work that illustrates a deep understanding of the literary tools available to screen writers in this genre. | ||
| FDT 563 |
Media Contexts I: Media History |
3 Credits |
| Provides overview for incoming students of current rhetorical concerns related to independent media, film production, and histories. | ||
| FDT 663 |
Media Contexts II: Media Theory |
3 Credits |
| Analyzes the aesthetic conventions, narratives and formats of new media, as well as the impact digital technologies have had on existing media. | ||
| FDT 571 |
eMerging Media 1: Interactive Strategies |
3 Credits |
| Maps ways web can be utilized for the production of alternative narratives. Enables students to analyze and create works online using web-cams, streaming media, and interactive web-based projects. | ||
| FDT 671 |
eMerging Media 2: Advanced Web Design |
3 Credits |
| Focuses on the technical through advanced study. Students will produce DVD, CD-ROM and other interactive projects. | ||
| FDT 677 |
Media Project V: Master’s thesis studio |
6 Credits |
| The mastery of written, oral, and production components: a self-directed project with an approved thesis topic generated by individual student interest. The final project is completed under joint guidance of the class instructor and an outside advisor. | ||
| Elective courses may be substituted for FDT 571 and FDT 671 with prior approval of the program director. | ||
