16 courses with the subject FX, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
FX 112First-Year Production I3
2 lecture and 2 lab hours This course introduces students to the aesthetic and technical aspects of film production, including the use of camera, lenses, lighting, editing and sound. In-class workshops and lectures give an overview of production skills and different modes of film making. Students hone their observational skills, communicate visual ideas with clarity, and develop their ability to create films as trained and informed filmmakers. 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog 381
2 lecture and 2 lab hours This course is a continuation of FX 112, focusing on the aesthetic and technical aspects of film production as students work towards creating more sophisticated films. Each week there will be lectures, screenings and assignments to give students the conceptual understanding and experience working in narrative, documentary and experimental forms. These are all designed to help students develop as filmmakers and prepare them for their second year of film production studies. Prerequisite(s): FX 112.
2 lecture and 2 lab hours An in-depth study of the aesthetics, history, technique, and the essential expressive power of light, both natural and artificial, as it is used in still photography and moving images. Prerequisite(s): FX 112.
RELATED AREA PH 284 - Editing Concepts 3 GENERAL EDUCATION choice - see Requirements 6 Semester 4 Credits MAJOR AREA FI 222 - History of Film, 1960-2000 3
2 lecture and 2 lab hours This film production course explores creative approaches to documenting life and locations in New York City. Class crews use a variety of film techniques while shooting on the street, and incorporating the people they meet on the street into their films. Students will shoot several short documentaries throughout the semester.
2 lecture and 2 lab hours This course is a digital audio production course that provides students with the skills necessary to create compelling soundtracks for film. Students will be guided through all the vital stages of sound design including sound effects, music selection and voice editing to enhance the visuals and narratives of a film.
2 lecture and 2 lab hours An introduction to the digital techniques of post-production visual effects. Students create their own elements and incorporate “stock” elements to enhance and expand cinematic visuals, mastering the core competencies of Digital FX production through creative personal projects.
HA/FI 257 Costume in Science Fiction and Fantasy Films 3 HA/FI 263 Fashion in Film 3 HA/FI 275 Costume in Period Films 3 HI 207/FI 217 Hollywood: A History 3 *Semesterly course offerings are subject to change
choice - see Requirements: Major/Related Area Elective(s) 3 LIBERAL ARTS choice - see Requirements: Liberal Arts/World Languages 3 Semester 6 Credits MAJOR AREA FX 362 - Third-Year Production II 3 choice - see Requirements: Courses Fulfilling the Major Requirement 3 choice - see Requirements: Major/Related Area Elective(s) 6 LIBERAL ARTS choice - see Requirements: Liberal Arts/World Languages 3 Semester 7 Credits MAJOR AREA FX 461 - Fourth Year Production I 3 choice - see Requirements: Courses Fulfilling the Major Requirement 3 choice - see Requirements: Major/Related Area Elective(s) 3 LIBERAL ARTS choice - see Requirements: Liberal Arts/World History and Global Awareness 3 choice - see Requirements: Liberal Arts Elective(s) 3 Semester 8 Credits MAJOR AREA FX 462 - Fourth-Year Production II 3 choice - see Requirements: Courses Fulfilling the Major Requirement 3 choice - see Requirements: Major/Related Area Elective(s) 3 LIBERAL ARTS choice - see Requirements: Liberal Arts Elective(s) 6
2 lecture and 2 lab hours Building on skills acquired in Junior Production I, this course refines the student's shooting and editing techniques. Students use more complicated lighting set-ups, and will incorporate dollys and handheld rigs into their films. With both group and individual projects, each student prepares for their thesis films to be shot Senior year. Prerequisite(s): PH 284.
2 lecture and 2 lab hours Building on earlier courses, this production course continues to explore cinematography as the means of shaping visual and narrative aspects of any project. Advanced uses of composition, camera, and lighting are mastered through lectures, technical workshops, and creative projects. Screenings, discussions, and readings help students understand cinematography in historical context. Prerequisite(s): FX 204.
2 lecture and 2 lab hours Production I is the first of a two course sequence that introduces students to the discipline of production from the producer’s point of view, taking into account the range of scales of production. These classes will explore the nature of the four aspects of production – development, pre- production, production and post production – through readings, in-class visits, field trips and hands-on lab time. Prerequisite(s): FX 362. 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog 383
2 lecture and 2 lab hours Students continue shooting their thesis films. Through readings, in-class visits, field trips, and lab experiences, students study the four aspects of production – development, pre-production, production, and post-production. Prerequisite(s): FX 461. GD: Graphic Design
