Motion Pictures & Television (MFA)

Graduate Liberal Arts<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>"},"learning_outcomes":{"label":"Program Learning Outcomes","slug":"learning_outcomes","content":"<!-- PLOs from PS --><p>Graduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:<\/p><p>Editing<\/p><ul>\t<li>Demonstrate advanced&ndash; level achievement in editing through both thesis films and various other projects<\/li>\t<li>Demonstrate proficiency in post-production technology and techniques<\/li>\t<li>Effectively showcase work in an industry-standard demo reel and website<\/li>\t<li>Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams<\/li><\/ul><p>Screenwriting<\/p><ul>\t<li>Write shorts that are of sufficient quality to be approved for thesis production (Final Review only)<\/li>\t<li>Deliver a feature script or original TV pilot demonstrating command of story structure, character development, and dialogue and principles<\/li>\t<li>Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams<\/li><\/ul><p>Cinematography<\/p><ul>\t<li>Demonstrate advanced-level achievement in cinematography through thesis films and various other projects (Final Review only)<\/li>\t<li>Work effectively with various cameras, lenses and accessories<\/li>\t<li>Design and execute creative lighting schemes<\/li>\t<li>Effectively manage a scene for coverage<\/li>\t<li>Apply principles of composition and camera movements to enhance the story<\/li>\t<li>Collaborate effectively with grip, camera, and electric teams<\/li>\t<li>Effectively showcase work in an industry-standard demo reel and website<\/li><\/ul><p>Directing<\/p><ul>\t<li>Propose a story that is marketable and\/or appealing to a general audience for development into a thesis film (Midpoint Review only)<\/li>\t<li>Demonstrate advanced-level achievement in directing through completion of an approved thesis project (Final Review only)<\/li>\t<li>Guide a crew in preproduction, production, and postproduction to execute effective choices that serve the story<\/li>\t<li>Elicit engaging and believable performances from actors<\/li>\t<li>Effectively showcase work in an industry-standard demo reel and website<\/li>\t<li>Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams<\/li><\/ul><p>Producing<\/p><ul>\t<li>Demonstrate advanced-level achievement by producing two or more thesis films (Final Review only)<\/li>\t<li>Effectively showcase work in an industry-standard demo reel or website<\/li>\t<li>Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams<\/li><\/ul><p>Production Design<\/p><ul>\t<li>Design the look of at least two thesis films based on the director&rsquo;s vision, including: choosing locations, creating settings, selecting props, and dressing sets. (Final Review only)<\/li>\t<li>Communicate design concepts through basic drawing skills and visual presentations<\/li>\t<li>Effectively showcase work in an industry-standard demo reel and website<\/li>\t<li>Collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary teams<\/li><\/ul>"}}" data-employment="{"url":"","text":"VIEW GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION"}" >
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