FGSC

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours; 3 credits Overview of bibliographic sources and methods. Application of 60 hours; 3 credits various critical perspectives and philosophies. Exploration of Examination of major texts in classical and contemporary issues related to screen historiography. screen theories influenced by aesthetics, phenomenology, linguistics, narratology, psychoanalysis, and theories of

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.A. in Screen Studies, the subjectivity and difference.

60 hours; 3 credits Overview of the international development of cinema and related screen technologies as media and art forms from 1895 to the present. Focus on aesthetic and political developments through a close examination of individual film texts. Emphasis will be placed on the major historical currents of each period and on changes in aesthetic, political and industrial context. M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.A. in Screen Studies, the

60 hours; 3 credits Overview of the international development of cinema as a medium and art form from 1895 to the present. Focus on major film tendencies, aesthetic and political developments through a close examination of individual film texts. Emphasis will be placed on the major historical currents of each period and on changes in aesthetic, political and industrial context. permission of the Director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation in the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or

60 hours; 3 credits Intensive study of the work of either one or more directors and the complex historical and cultural dynamics that shaped their oeuvre. M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.A. in Screen Studies, the

60 hours; 3 credits Analysis of the formal, aesthetic, and ideological paradigms of a particular genre. Consideration of various critical perspectives. Emphasis on the interaction between audience and text. M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.A. in Screen Studies, the

60 hours; 3 credits Overview of the international development of cinema as a medium and art form from 1895 to 1960. Focus on major film tendencies and aesthetic and political developments through a close examination of individual film texts. Emphasis will be placed on the major historical currents of each period and on changes in aesthetic, political and industrial context. the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.A. in Screen Studies, for

60 hours; 3 credits An exploration of the principles and process of effective storytelling. Beginning with Aristotle’s Poetics and continuing to contemporary approaches, the aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the elements of narrative structure that produce a compelling screenplay and an engaging work of Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema 167 cinema. permission of the program director

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation in the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or

60 hours; 3 credits This course provides an opportunity to investigate the impact of the rapidly evolving media environment on contemporary cinema. Students will venture beyond the confines of the traditional media categories and explore the implications of new convergent thinking and technology. Includes both a theoretical understanding of the issues as well as an opportunity to create work across platforms. A. in Screen Studies, or permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation in the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, the M.

60 hours; 3 credits This course seeks to review the different storytelling challenges with which cinema has engaged throughout its evolution. Pairing movies from different times and countries, the course will provide students with both a panoramic timeline of international cinema and a thorough discussion of the ideas that have shaped the criteria of what constitutes a powerful film narrative. or permission from the department chairperson

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation in the M.F.A. Cinema Arts Program

60 hours; 3 credits Study of the complex cultural, artistic, intellectual, social, economic, political, historical, and aesthetic dynamics of a national screen culture. M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.A. in Screen Studies, the

60 hours; 3 credits Survey of a major screen tradition that transcends national borders. Themes selected according to political, aesthetic, or cultural traditions shared by people across the globe. M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.A. in Screen Studies or the

60 hours; 3 credits Overview of the international development of cinema as a medium and art form from 1960 to the present. Focus on major film tendencies and aesthetic and political developments through a close examination of individual film texts. Emphasis will be placed on the major historical currents of each period and on changes in aesthetic, political and industrial context. Studies, in the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7013G; Matriculation in the M.A. in Screen

60 hours; 3 credits An in-depth consideration of a single issue in film and/or screen theory. Topics vary from term to term, but may include a focus

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours; 3 credits Examination of one topic in film and screen cultures in relation to its historical, cultural, technological and theoretical contexts. Topics vary from term to term. M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.A. in Screen Studies, the

60 hours; 3 credits Analysis of a specific area of screen production, such as cinematography, production design, editing, and its impact on form. M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.A. in Screen Studies or the

60 hours; 3 credits Analysis of a specific screen technology, such as widescreen, sound, 3D cinema, virtual reality, new media art, or motion capture. Exploration of cultural, economic, artistic, and historic significance. Students may take this course two times but may not repeat topics. M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.A. in Screen Studies or the

60 hours; 3 credits Exploration of the history, theory, method, and practice of domestic and international film festivals. Immersive analysis of festivals within the changing global practices of film, including their important ties to both Hollywood and independent cinema. M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.A. in Screen Studies or the

60 hours; 3 credits An intensive study of the unique cultural practices of media production. A survey ranging from contemporary industrial trends to questions of authorship, innovation, and modes of production. M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.A. in Screen Studies or the

60 hours; 3 credits Survey of preset-day research trends, career paths, and industry practices, built around presentations by guest speakers, who are leading scholars and professionals in the field. M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or permission of the program director. Programs and Courses of Instruction

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.A. in Screen Studies or the

60 hours; 3 credits Immersive course focusing on teaching techniques and current research in screen pedagogies. Students will be expected to design and implement ideas through teaching demonstrations and curriculum development. M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.A. in Screen Studies or the

60 hours, 3 credits Under the mentorship of Feirstein professors, screen studies students will be expected to propose, have approved, and then complete a thesis project in one of a variety of acceptable formats: written, web-based, or as a media production. The approved proposal and culminating project should demonstrate evidence of an understanding of audience, format, and scholarly method and a careful consideration of how an academic understanding of screen histories, theories, and technologies is addressed by the thesis project. M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.A. in Screen Studies or the

60 hours; 3 credits Study the tools of the craft of directing through workshop of scenes in class with the pressure of a full crew collaboration. permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or

60 hours; 3 credits A hands-on course that investigates ways to design shots, scenes and sequences for specific dramatic purposes in service of the script. permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or

60 hours; 3 credits Hands-on intensive directing workshop in which students work with actors to develop and produce character-driven scenes. All students will both perform in scenes to experience being directed and cast outside actors to get experience casting and directing actors. permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or

60 hours; 3 credits This class builds on two classes required by students in the Directing program: Directors Workshop and Directing the Actor. The purpose of the course is to provide students with a deeper understanding of the art and techniques of working with actors, from casting through auditions and performance to create believable performances on screen.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7121G Directing Actors and FGSC 7101

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours; 3 credits Examination of the film industry from the perspectives of a variety of industry professionals. The course will analyze the experience and techniques of an array of filmmakers. Students will learn to develop material and to pitch their projects. permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation in the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts and

60 hours; 3 credits This course provides grounding in all aspects of professional cinematography, both theoretical and practical. From the use of professional motion picture cameras, lenses, and other equipment, to the study of composition and lighting, students will develop an understanding of the art and techniques of cinematography. permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or

60 hours; 3 credits Overview and historical review of the creative and technical decisions made within the collaboration between creative contributors in the creation of a film, including directors, cinematographers, production designers, editors VFX artists and colorists. Formal elements and choices in the filmmaking process, including visual storytelling, storyboarding, composition, blocking, mise-in-scene, rhythm, coverage choices, use of location, sets, and art direction, and modern previsualization tools are explored. permission of the department chairperson

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or

60 hours; 3 credits This is the second of a four-workshop sequence designed specifically for cinematographers. This hands-on course involves extensive examination and use of advanced digital motion picture cameras and lenses. Lighting techniques for digital formats will be explored in depth through practical exercises. Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema 169

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7201G

60 hours; 3 credits Analysis and practice of the aesthetics of digital cinema. Benefits and challenges of digital cinema acquisition, post- production, and distribution.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7202G Cinema Aesthetics

60 hours; 3 credits e This is the third of a four-workshop sequence designed specifically for cinematographers. Class topics will include Steadicam, car shots, aerial/underwater cinematography, motion control, special optics, high-speed cinematography, and 3D stereography. Guest cinematographers and specialists participate in the workshop to conduct specialized seminars and demonstrations as well as to provide feedback on student work.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7211G

60 hours; 3 credits This is the fourth workshop in the sequence designed specifically for cinematographers. Students will be exposed to several different scenarios to develop advanced skills in visual storytelling. Each student will practice pre-visualization techniques and production of the key aesthetic elements, including color, contrast, shot selection, camera movement and placement.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7221G

60 hours; 3 credits Lighting and visual storytelling in 35mm cinematography. Principles of lighting, composition, lenses, camera movement, and postproduction in motion picture film. This course is offered to train film students in the use of motion picture film as distinct from their digital capture training. Offering Note: Due to the shooting-focused structure of the course it is possible for students to retake this course and gain new information and experiences. As such students are allowed to take this course up to 3 times without requiring formal approval and apply the credits to their degree as elective credits.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7277G

60 hours, 3 credits Craft of Film 1 is a fundamental class focused on ensuring graduate students acquire all the necessary technical and logistical skills required to be a filmmaker. This includes not just traditional hard skills like cinematography, editing, and producing but also soft skills in clear communication with teams, effective collaboration, and management of a crew. the department chairperson

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Enrollment in the MFA program or permission of

60 hours, 3 credits Craft of Film 2 is an intermediate class focused on ensuring

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours; 3 credits Principles and practices of the line producer, production manager and assistant director during pre-production and production of a motion picture. Hands on preparation for upcoming productions is combined with learning from case studies to learn how to mount and manage movies at a variety of budget levels. Topics examined will include the script breakdown, scheduling, budgeting, casting, finding and securing locations and permits, working with unions, insurance, hiring crew, and negotiating cast and crew contracts, as well as myriad other pertinent facets of film production such as the use of music, special effects, stunt sequences and aerial photography.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

7272G or permission of the program chairperson

60 Hours, 3 Credits Production Design is one of the fundamental skills of crafting the appearance of a motion picture. From the basics of dressing a found location to the constructing of elaborate sets, understanding the goals and techniques of the art department is vital to the growth of any filmmaker. This course will prepare students for supervising the look of their own films, for contributing to other student productions, and potentially for working freelance in the art department on professional productions. chairperson

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

7272G or permission from the department

60 hours; 3 credits Examination and use of professional motion picture cameras, lenses, electric and grip equipment in both film and digital formats. chairperson

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

7272G or permission from the department

60 hours; 3 Credits An introduction to all aspects of post-production, including picture editing, color grading, motion graphics, sound editing, design and mixing, music editing and the post production workflow. chairperson

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

7272G or permission from the department

60 hours; 3 credits This elective course is designed to give students hands on Programs and Courses of Instruction practice instruction on all the elements t that go into the moving camera. Students will gain practical working knowledge and practice time with a Steadicam unit, a Ronin 2 gyro stabilizer, and will also learn principals of shot design and staging to make maximum benefits of their use. Students will also be introduced to the use of gibs and cranes and the basics of drone work.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

4 hours, 3 credits This elective course explores the theoretical underpinnings and practical application of shooting spatial, immersive, and stereoscopic video. Students will get several weeks of hands- on practice shooting with the most up to date spatial and immservice video tools, along learning cutting edge post processing, editing and finishing skills for this growing area of the industry. The history and aesthetics of working in immersive spaces will also be explored.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours; 3 credits Hands-on intensive course in screenwriting. Fundamentals of writing for film and developing a short film script, with a focus on writing short films of up to 5 minutes. permission of the department chairperson

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or

60 hours; 3 credits Through the analysis of successful film scripts with a focus on premise, structure, character, time and causality, tone and genre, students develop an in-depth understanding of story from seed idea through script. permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or

60 hours; 3 credits Intensive exercises in scene writing. Focus on subtext, point of view, dialogue, visual language, tone and genre, conflict, and characterization. permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or

60 hours; 3 credits Hands-on intensive screenwriting workshop. Students will develop and polish an intermediate-length screenplay of 10-12 pages. chairperson

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7301G or permission of the program

60 hours; 3 credits This course focuses on clarity, economy, visual scenic language and staging, character subtext, internal/external conflict and development, premise, balance and tone. In order to gain distance on their work, students draft self-critiques of their own work prior to the rewriting process.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours; 3 credits Hands-on intensive workshop in advanced screenwriting. Students will develop and write the first draft of a feature-length screenplay or an original pilot script for an episodic series. chairperson

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7312G or permission of the department

60 hours; 3 credits This course will focus on the process of adapting fiction (short and long), stage plays, true-to-life stories, myth and fairy tale into short and feature-length screenplays. Issues of rights acquisitions will be examined. Classic and contemporary theories of adaptation will also be considered. director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7312G or permission of the program

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours; 3 credits Building on the work completed in FGSC 7322G, students will redraft and polish their feature-length script. Students will serve as story editor on another student’s screenplay.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7322 or permission of the program director.

60 hours; 3 credits Instruction in the techniques of game audio design, game music, and interactive audio. This course covers the necessary techniques and skill sets for game audio design and scoring. Students will learn how to plan, record, edit, and incorporate audio into games and additionally how to incorporate these in a game audio engine. Students are encouraged to collaborate with game designers and visual effects artists as these are great ways to gain necessary skills for career and creative work.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours; 3 credits Interactive and Game Audio II covers Game Audio middleware and the integration of these systems into games. The class focuses on sound effects and interactive music systems using software such as Wwise. This course also focuses on both the creative and technical aspects of developing a game audio system. Topics include sound effects creation, interactive music systems, game parameters, switch parameters, events, bussing and mixing, audio spatialization, as well as basic integration into Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema 171 software engines such as Unity to Wwise.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours; 3 credits This course covers the various facets of producing, from development of an idea through distribution of a completed movie . permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours; 3 credits Theory and practice of the real-world functions of the line producer. Emphasis on the craft, logistics and technical aspects of filmmaking. permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts and

60 hours; 3 credits In the increasingly complex technologically-driven media environment, learning to produce for new and emerging media is an essential competency for a producer today. This course offers an in-depth exploration of topics and issues at the forefront of new media production. permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation in the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts and

60 hours; 3 credits An essential function of the producer is to recognize, source and capitalize on financing opportunities. Toward that goal, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of how the "money chase" works beginning with a survey of traditional finance structures such as co-productions, tax credits and equity investment and concluding with a hands-on crowd- funding campaign run by students in support of their capstone

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours; 3 credits An advanced practical and theoretical overview of film distribution, from theatrical to new on-line platforms. Analysis o the exhibition landscape, from conventional forms to emerging possibilities. permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or

60 hours; 3 credits This course is designed to provide producers with the tools necessary to develop an intellectual property from initial concept to a feature film script. Using examples from the real world of film production, students will explore the development of several feature film projects from different media: magazine articles, plays, novels, short stories, and original story ideas, among others. permission of the Department Chair.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Producing or

60 hours; 3 credits This course is designed to provide producing students with a systematic overview of the modern day filmed entertainment business. The course will not only cover the traditional “Hollywood System” operating out of Los Angeles but will examine the independent film model as well as worldwide approached to producing moving image works. The course will take a critical look at the financing, production, marketing, and distribution of filmed entertainment. permission of the Department Chair.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Producing or

60 hours; 3 credits This course is designed to provide producing students with an overview of the Business and Legal aspects necessary to produce moving image work. The course will cover the basic concepts of the legal system as it relates the to film industry at large and also introduce students to the day to day legal and business affairs practices that producers confront as they produce filmed entertainment. permission of the Department Chair.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Producing or

60 hours; 3 credits The art and techniques of editing narrative films. Principles of continuity, dramatic emphasis and clarity, aesthetics and visual style are studied. This is a hands-on workshop where students edit a variety of scenes. Emphasis is on peer critique. permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or

Programs and Courses of Instruction 60 hours; 3 credits Students explore how sound works with visual image as an active and creative partner in storytelling. Sound design provides an aural narrative that is a critical component of filmmaking. Practical approaches to sound editing, Foley, and ADR. Course culminates in a final group sound project. permission of the program director. f

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or

60 hours; 3 credits Intermediate workshop in editing tools and techniques. Exploration of media such as commercials, music videos, documentary and other forms. Working within traditional narrative structure, collaborating with musicians and graphic artists, and other related editing skills will be covered.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7501G or permission of the chairperson.

60 hours; 3 credits Continuation of sound editing and design for cinema arts. Introduces advanced dialogue editing, film music, and preliminary mixing along with sound effects. Culminates in a final group sound project.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7501G or permission of program director.

60 hours; 3 credits This course is an opportunity for students to study the work of master editors and also to meet guest editors who will talk about their process. permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or

60 hours; 3 credits The fundamentals of sound recording for film and television production. The course will cover acoustics, psychoacoustics, microphones, recorders and other audio equipment, studio and location recording of dialogue, music, and effects. Hands-on use of audio equipment. Students will learn the fundamentals of practical scene analysis from an audio perspective. permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or

60 hours; 3 credits The fundamentals of sound recording for film and media production. The course will cover acoustics, psychoacoustics, microphones, recorders and other audio equipment, studio and location recording of dialogue, music, and effects. Hands-on use of audio equipment. Students will learn the fundamentals of practical scene analysis from an audio perspective. Students will also be introduced to industry standard post tools including Adobe Audition and ProTools to learn the basics of post production recording. permission of the Department Chair.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Post Production or

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours; 3 credits The theory and practice of digital media integration, including digital cinema capture, formats, compression, mastering and workflow. Best practices for the use of linear media within interactive and new media applications. This course provides the expertise for working within current digital media environments. permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or

60 hours; 3 credits This course is an overview and introduction to motion graphics techniques that are used in the film industry. The course will include the terminology, theory, and practice of Motion Graphics, focusing on composting techniques, dynamic titling and informative graphics along with the beginnings of compositing and VFX. The basics of industry-standard compositing and motion graphics software will be taught and used in the hands-on creation and execution of visual effects and motion graphics sequences. director

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7522G or permission of the program

60 hours; 3 credits Building on the techniques studied in FGSC 7523G this course provides practical, applied knowledge of advanced compositing and an introduction to CG techniques that are used in the film industry. Includes the terminology, theory, and practice of 3D computer graphic and advanced compositing techniques. program director

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7522G, FGSC 7523G, or permission of the

30 hours; 2 credits Creative and strategic approaches to the post-production process, including scheduling and budgeting, overseeing cuts and test screenings, finishing and deliverables. An emphasis on collaboration through effective management of all post- production personnel and elements including sound design, music, titles, and visual effects. permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or

60 hours; 3 credits New media design environment for media producers working in the cinema industry. Examination of how sound and image productions such as motion pictures, video games, and content for the Internet and mobile devices, are produced and Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema 173 distributed across multiple platforms. permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts, or

60 hours; 3 credits To introduce the student to the skills involved in color timing for digital video, with a specific emphasis placed on hands on work with Da Vinci Resolve. The student will gain a working knowledge of color correction that can be applied to narrative, music video and commercial projects along with basic compositing and beauty work techniques. Additional time will be devoted to understanding the technical issues of color on set and in delivery. permission of the Department Chair.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Post Production or

60 hours; 3 credits An advanced class in color grading techniques designed to build on the learning from color grading with an expansion into a variety of techniques and a more comprehensive examination of the historical processes that have lead us to where we are today, including lab printing. This is an elective class open to all students who have taken Color Grading.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7541G or permission of the instructor.

60 hours; 3 credits An introduction to methods of manipulating and compositing still and moving images to create visual effects for narrative and commercial cinema. Includes the fundamentals of layering, keying, matting, rotoscoping, and color correcting. Introduces the art and technique of photographing for visual effects, including the use of green screen. Director.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation in the M.F.A. or permission of the

60 hours; 3 credits Introduction to advanced methods of compositing computer- generated imagery and live-action; includes the integration of footage containing physical effects with digitally generated imagery; also includes motion tracking, stabilization, matte painting/set-extension, film and lighting effects, image manipulation, retouching, and painting. Students complete a case study for a hybrid scene from a feature film that includes both physical and digital elements.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7601G Digital Imaging and Compositing 1

60 hours; 3 credits Survey of present-day techniques, industry practices, career paths, trends, and specific production case studies, built around presentations by guest speakers, who are leading professionals and artists in the field of Digital Animation & Visual Effects. Director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation in the M.F.A. or permission of the

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours; 3 credits Introduction to the fundamental principles of 3D modeling, sculpting, and texturing. Focus is on navigation inside of Autodesk Maya, covering basic and advanced modeling, as well as texturing techniques and workflows.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7601G Digital Imaging and Compositing 1

60 hours; 3 credits Introduction to node-based visual effects compositing and industry-standard tool for photo-real compositing, Nuke, including its scripting language. Emphasis on compositing computer-generated imagery with live-action to achieve photo- real shots.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7611G Digital Imaging and Compositing 2

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours; 3 credits Introduction to 3D computer-generated animation practices and principles, rigging for 3D animation, pre-visualization techniques, and layout; emphasis on the holistic application of the fundamentals of storytelling to both computer animation and 3D character development.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7614G 3D Computer Animation 1

60 hours; 3 credits Introduction to advanced strategies and techniques for photo- real compositing using the industry-standard tool Nuke. Explore solutions to complex visual effects challenges, including compositing with problematic live-action footage. Students will deepen their understanding of compositing computer-generated imagery with live-action to achieve photo-real results and create their own hybrid visual effects shots from scratch.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7621G Digital Imaging and Compositing 3

60 hours; 3 credits Introduction to lighting and rendering of 3D Computer- generated imagery, including shading networks, image-based Programs and Courses of Instruction rendering, rendering multiple passes, and layered compositing techniques. Emphasis on efficient and professional workflow. Course focuses on lighting and rendering workflow, and concepts, utilizes those concepts inside of Mental Ray for Maya and other industry standard renderers; layered compositing techniques versus Node based compositing workflows side-by- side inside of Adobe After Effects and The Foundry Nuke.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7624G 3D Computer Animation 2

60 hours; 3 credits This course will focus on advanced 3D animation techniques, including character animation, using industry standard tools, such as Autodesk’s Maya software. The focus will be on real- world production techniques and processes. The course will combine learning the necessary technical skills with developing the creative skills of being an animator and a digital artist, including thinking like a director in terms of how to construct shots, focus the viewer’s attention, and express story points. The course will consist of many hands-on exercises and will result in a final and finished 3D project. permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or

120hrs Each special topic will get their own description

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours; 3 credits Creation of short, non-sync (non-dialogue) films with instruction on pre-production, production, and post-production. Course focuses especially on the artistic process of finding a voice, telling a story, and especially on how to do so collaboratively with a team within the complex world of filmmaking. permission of the department chairperson

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or

60 hours; 3 credits A hands-on course that teaches the fundamentals of post- production. Students learn the art and techniques of picture editing and all other aspects of post-production, including sound and music editing, and managing the post-production workflow. (Not required for Post-Production students)

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7801G

60 hours; 3 credits The course is designed to help film students: 1) to produce a 3- 5 minute sync sound narrative film; and 2) to harness the processes and relationships that are critical to the success as filmmakers. The course will emphasize the following: working within tight constraints on time and resources, collaboration, and intensive preparation. Students will be required to work with scripts written by others and will rotate through positions as Director, Producer, Cinematographer, and Sound Recordist. chairperson

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7801G or permission of the department

20hrs, 1 credit "Directing is 90% Casting." This quote has been attributed to many greats, including Martin Scorsese, Robert Altman, and Elia Kazan. Whoever said it, it is undeniable that casting can make or break a film. This 1-credit workshop is designed to help students learn all the skills that go into casting short films an independent features. Students will learn about the skills necessary to cast and will receive support in casting their own projects.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours; 3 credits Intensive hands-on pre-production workshop for the Second Year Film. Students work together as a team to pre-produce their second year film projects. NOTE: class is 60 hours over 10 weeks, so class runs 6 hours instead of 4. Class only offered Mondays and Fridays. department chairperson

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7821G, 7312G, 7272G or permission of the

60 hours; 3 credits; lecture and production course Intensive hands-on production workshop. Students work together as a team to post-produce one narrative film. Note: class is 60 hours over 10 weeks, so class runs 6 hours instead of 4. Class only offered Mondays and Fridays. 7274G, or 7277G, and the completed shooting of a second year film production during the production period.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7831G, and one of FGSC 7271G, 7272G,

60 hours; 3 credits Faculty supervised research or fieldwork in an aspect of film studies or film production. F.A. in Cinema Arts, or Permission of the Chairperson.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation in the M.A. in Screen Studies, the M.

60 hours; 3 credits Faculty supervised research or fieldwork in an aspect of film studies or film production. F.A. in Cinema Arts, or Permission of the Chairperson.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation in the M.A. in Screen Studies, the M.

60 hours; 3 credits Faculty supervised research or fieldwork in an aspect of film studies or film production F.A. in Cinema Arts, or Permission of the Chairperson.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation in the M.A. in Screen Studies, the M.

Minimum 135 hours fieldwork; 3 credits Intensive workshop for students engaged as interns or apprentices in a museum film study center or film/media publication (print or on-line); at a distribution, marketing, or production office; or on a professional production. Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema 175 F.A. in Cinema Arts, or Permission of the Chairperson.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation in the M.A. in Screen Studies, the M.

Minimum 135 hours fieldwork; 3 credits Intensive workshop for students engaged as interns or apprentices in a museum film study center or film/media d publication (print or on-line); at a distribution, marketing, or production office; or on a professional production. F.A. in Cinema Arts, or Permission of the Chairperson.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation in the M.A. in Screen Studies, the M.

Minimum 135 hours fieldwork; 3 credits Intensive workshop for students engaged as interns or apprentices in a museum film study center or film/media publication (print or on-line); at a distribution, marketing, or production office; or on a professional production. F.A. in Cinema Arts, or Permission of the Chairperson.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation in the M.A. in Screen Studies, the M.

60 hours; 3 credits Focused exploration of topics in directing, cinematography, post-production, screenwriting, producing, or digital animation and visual effects. May include hands-on production, or research. Course content varies from term to term. Students may not repeat topics. the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or permission of the deputy chairperson.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.A. in Screen Studies or for

60 hours; 3 credits Focused exploration of topics in directing, cinematography, post-production, screenwriting, producing, or digital animation and visual effects. May include hands-on production, or research. Course content varies from term to term. Students may not repeat topics. the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or permission of the deputy chairperson.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.A. in Screen Studies or for

60 hours; 3 credits Focused exploration of topics in directing, cinematography, post-production, screenwriting, producing, or digital animation and visual effects. May include hands-on production, or research. Course content varies from term to term. Students may not repeat topics. the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or permission of the deputy chairperson.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation for the M.A. in Screen Studies or for

60 hours, 3 credits; lecture and production course Directing the 30-second commercial requires a highly specialized set of tools as a filmmaker. Creating story, emotion, and inspiring action in 30 seconds is a skill that requires both focus and practice, and this course is designed to both introduce students to those skills and give them a platform for

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

20hrs, 1 credit This class will provide an introduction for students to the language, processes and best practices of performing intimacy for the screen. As Intimacy coordination is a growing field within the motion picture industry the class will focus on learning the fundamentals of best practices in approaching material that is intimate in nature from an actors POV as well as learning how crew members can help uphold safe set practices.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

4 hours/3 credits This elective course is designed to offer students an introduction to diverse documentary filmmaking practices outside of traditional narrative and “talking head” approaches, with a particular emphasis on personal, experimental and avant-garde methods of working. Students will engage with a wide range of films across different documentary subgenres, including archival remix, essay, re-enactment, ethnography and landscape film. The course will combine screenings, readings, discussions, lectures, guest speakers, in-class exercises and a series of small-scale filmmaking assignments culminating in one final expanded piece. The course offers students an opportunity to explore unorthodox cinematic methods and philosophies that can enrich their creative voices and inspire, inform and expand their work as fiction filmmakers.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours, 3 credits Working both collaboratively and in their areas of specialization - Producing, Directing, Screenwriting, Cinematography, Post- Production—this course provides an opportunity for students to source, write, re–write, develop and prepare materials for their thesis projects. Each group will work under the supervision of faculty specialists to undertake a thorough preparation and seek to gain approval of their capstone projects. The work must be awarded a grade of B or higher in order to be eligible for consideration toward the completion of the master of fine arts degree in cinema arts. Students register for each of these courses only once. permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

Matriculation in the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts and

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours, 3 credits Under the mentorship of production professors, students will direct a 15-20 minute narrative film. The project should evidence a firm grasp of the craft and the ability to create a work of originality and imagination. In addition, all production students will be expected to work in a collaborative manner on each other’s projects, rotating through the various positions.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7832G

60 hours; 3 credits The first half of a two-semester M.F.A. capstone sequence in which students complete the first draft of a feature length screenplay or an original pilot script.The draft needs to be approved as ready for revisions in order to continue onto the second half of the capstone sequence. Students register for each of these courses only once.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7322G

60 hours, 3 credits Under the mentorship of specialized professors, students will each be expected to execute their skill on one or multiple thesis level projects. The project should evidence a firm grasp of the craft and the ability to create a work of originality and imagination.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7832G

60 hours; 3 credits Students begin full production on their Digital Animation & VFX Thesis Project, building on the foundation of the pre-production materials and production plan from the Thesis Development course. The progress on the project will be tracked week-by- week, according to the production plan and schedule, to ensure the successful execution and completion of the project. The Thesis Project must demonstrate exceptional ability with craft and technique to create a work of originality and imagination within the chosen area of specialization.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7943G Thesis Project Development

60 hours; 3 credits This course will focus on the specific production pipelines and specific techniques used on each of the DAVE Thesis Projects. Areas of study, development, and refinement will include - advanced 2D and 3D digital animation techniques (including character animation), as well as VFX and compositing techniques. Production pipeline issues, such as rendering, final compositing, and mastering, will be covered. The focus will be on real-world industry-standard production techniques and processes, but with a focus on the practical needs for the completion of each DAVE Thesis Project. The overall objective of the course is to set up each DAVE Thesis Project so that it can be executed creatively and efficiently. Cinema Arts or permission of the program director.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7943G and matriculation for the M.F.A. in

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

60 hours, 3 credits The first half of a two-semester M.F.A. capstone sequence in which students redraft and polish their long format screenplay or original pilot script.Their final draft needs to be approved as ready for professional submission in order to be eligible for consideration toward the completion of the master of fine arts degree in cinema arts. Students register for each of these courses only once.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7952G

40 hours, 2 credits Under the mentorship of an editing professor, students will complete picture edit requirements on thesis films. The project should evidence a firm grasp of the craft and the ability to create a work of originality and imagination. All production students will be expected to work in a collaborative manner on their projects, with an emphasis on their specialized discipline. photography of your thesis project.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7951G and the completed principal

60 hours; 3 credits This course provides students with an opportunity to develop the tools they will need to enter the film industry, and a familiarity with the structure and function of the film industry in New York and Hollywood, the studio system, the world of indie film production and the various other avenues of launching a career including short form content and entrepreneurship. Students will develop and revise the marketing materials they will need to launch their careers.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

120 hours; 6 credits Under the mentorship of production professors, Post-Production students will complete post-production for the films shot during the previous semester in FGSC 7953G. The project should evidence a firm grasp of the craft and the ability to create a work of originality and imagination. All production students will be expected to work in a collaborative manner on their projects, with an emphasis on their specialized discipline. The work must be awarded a grade of B or higher in order to be eligible for consideration toward the completion of the master of fine arts degree in cinema arts. Students register for each of these courses only once.

Subject

FGSC

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

Prerequisite

FGSC 7955G Digital Animation & VFX Thesis 1

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

20 hrs, 1 credit; Fridays, 9:30-1:10, for five weeks The course is a continuation of the FGSC 7951, Thesis Production. Under the mentorship of production professors, students will direct a 15-20 minute narrative film. The project should evidence a firm grasp of the craft and the ability to create a work of originality and imagination. The course allows students to continue working with their Thesis production advisor through all phases of production and post and completion of the thesis film.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

1 hr; 1 credit Finishing a motion picture project sound mix to the proper professional level requires both artistic and technical expertise. This course is designed to give mentorship to students who have achieved or are close to picture-lock on their thesis projects in the final stages of sound edit, sound design, sound mixing in stereo and 5.1 and then motion picture mastering and versioning to prepare their projects for festival and professional submission.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

20 hours, 1 credit; four hours weekly for five weeks Finishing a motion picture project sound mix to the proper professional level requires both artistic and technical expertise. This course is designed to give mentorship to students who have achieved or are close to picture-lock on their thesis projects in the final stages of sound edit, sound design, sound mixing in stereo and 5.1 and then motion picture mastering and versioning to prepare their projects for festival and professional submission. Course meets 4 hours per week for 5 weeks

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

1 hour; 1 credit Finishing a motion picture project sound mix to the proper professional level requires both artistic and technical expertise. This course is designed to give mentorship to students who have achieved or are close to picture-lock on their thesis projects in the final stages of sound edit, sound design, sound mixing in stereo and 5.1 and then motion picture mastering and versioning to prepare their projects for festival and professional submission.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

1 hour;, 1 credit Development is an often neglected area of motion picture production where a significant amount of the work that creates a strong outcome takes place. This elective course is designed to offer support for students who would like more structured support for the early development, ideation, scripting, and

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

1 hour; 1 credit Each special topic will get itsvown description.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu

2 hours, 2 credit Each special topic will get its own description.

Subject

FGSC

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027-graduate

Source

www.brooklyn.edu