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32 courses with the subject FLM, 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.

FLM 1050Introduction to Digital Filmmaking3

An introduction to the craft of digital filmmaking: cinematography, lighting, staging, sound mixing, and editing. Students work in groups on short exercises to develop their skills and collaborate on a final short film.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 1090Exercises in Storytelling3

A series of weekly exercises to develop the student’s ability to write short stories. The problems of exposition, characterization, conflict, and action are discussed and studied. Limited to freshman film majors.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 1100Exercises in Storytelling3

A series of weekly exercises to develop the student’s ability to write short stories. The problems of exposition, characterization, conflict, and action are discussed and studied. Limited to freshman film majors.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 1160Film Workshop5

Introduces the possibilities of film technique. Short projects in motion picture cinematography, lighting, sound recording, and continuity editing, augmented by lectures, demonstrations, film analysis, and readings. In the spring, systems of cinematic structure and form are emphasized.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 1170Film Workshop4

Introduces the possibilities of film technique. Short projects in motion picture cinematography, lighting, sound recording, and continuity editing, augmented by lectures, demonstrations, film analysis, and readings. In the spring, systems of cinematic structure and form are emphasized.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 1250Filmmakers Acting Workshop2

An introduction to the role of the actor in filmmaking situations. Freshman film students engage in actual acting training to learn how actors and filmmakers can best interact and to experience how best to understand the acting process.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 2000Introduction to Documentary: Nonfiction Film5

Practical aspects of documentary filmmaking. Students produce four to five short films each term (including describing a process, a place, an interview, and a film portrait). Production is complemented by screenings, class discussions, and demonstrations.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 2010Film Editing I3

Students learn the fundamentals of film language through editing and are provided with professionally produced picture and sound rushes that they sync-up, structure, and edit into a complete film. Additional individual and group projects are assigned.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 2020Film Editing II3

Students learn the fundamentals of film language through editing and are provided with professionally produced picture and sound rushes that they sync-up, structure, and edit into a complete film. Additional individual and group projects are assigned.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 2050Introduction to Documentary: Nonfiction Film4

Practical aspects of documentary filmmaking. Students produce four to five short films each term (including describing a process, a place, an interview, and a film portrait). Production is complemented by screenings, class discussions, and demonstrations.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 2090Cinematography I3

Basics of photography, camera operation, crew organization, picture composition, and lighting.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 2100Cinematography II3

Camera movement, angles and blocking, studio lighting procedures, and introduction to gaffing and electrics. PREREQ: FLM2090

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 2310Directors’ Scene Workshop3

In this introduction to directing narrative film, students produce scenes from their own original and previously produced scripts. They chose materials and cast, direct, and edit four to five short narrative films each term.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 2810Writing for Film I3

The techniques of writing for the screen in both the narrative and documentary forms. Emphasis on the construction of dramatic material without the use of spoken dialogue leads to a better understanding of the power and importance of visual imagery as a prime component in storytelling, and to a heightened awareness of the camera’s role in the writing process.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 3025Documentary Filmmaking I3

In this introduction to the basics of documentary filmmaking, students learn what it means to construct a visual argument, with attention to process, place, documentary ethics, and good interviewing techniques. Production is complemented by screenings, class discussions, and demonstrations. PREREQ: FLM1050 Or COM1400

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 3050Directing the Scene I3

An intensive production-oriented course designed to familiarize students with the fundamentals of storytelling in narrative film. The course covers dramatic and stylistic elements of filmmaking. Students direct and edit three short films during the semester, each assignment demonstrating specific principles covered in class. PREREQ: FLM1050 Or COM1400 Or PSW1010

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 3090Cinematography III3

Individual projects in advanced cinematography.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 3110Cinematography IV3

Advanced techniques in cinematography and lighting, with group and individual projects. PREREQ: FLM3090

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 3200Film Directors’ Workshop4

An advanced two-semester course designed to explore the technique, practice, and theory of motion picture directing. Exercises in mise-en-scène, screenwriting, and fiction filmmaking. Students must write, cast, and direct a complete narrative short film for presentation at the end of the spring term.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 3210Film Directors’ Workshop3

An advanced two-semester course designed to explore the technique, practice, and theory of motion picture directing. Exercises in mise-en-scène, screenwriting, and fiction filmmaking. Students must write, cast, and direct a complete narrative short film for presentation at the end of the spring term.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 3250Directing the Actor2

Examines the role of the director in casting the right actor, and aiding actors in creating character and performances through rehearsal, discussion, improvisation, and on-set techniques. Students study directing, learning techniques of acting and what actors need from the director in terms of preparation and performance.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 3320Screenwriting3

A practical course in the writing of screenplays. A preliminary screenplay for the senior thesis film must be completed by the end of the semester.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 3415Collaboration in Advanced Film Production3

A highly advanced film production seminar offering a unique opportunity to learn in tandem with students in the Conservatory of Theatre Arts in on-location production settings. Production is complemented by screenings, class discussions, and demonstrations. PREREQ: FLM3090

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 3460Documentary Workshop I4

An intermediate-level course in the practice of documentary filmmaking. A series of exercises in 16mm and video documentary production are complemented by screenings, class discussions, group projects, and demonstrations. Students research, design, and complete a documentary film.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 3470Documentary Workshop II4

An intermediate-level course in the practice of documentary filmmaking. A series of exercises in 16mm and video documentary production are complemented by screenings, class discussions, group projects, and demonstrations. Students research, design, and complete a documentary film.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 3610Experimental Workshop3

Students conceptualize and produce experimental media projects using techniques and concepts of avant-garde filmmaking, video art, and performance art. Nontraditional and personal forms are emphasized. Construction of a DVD anthology and off-campus excursions are also required. Both FLM 3610 (fall) and 3620 (spring) are required for film students planning an experimental thesis project for junior review.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 3620Experimental Workshop3

Students conceptualize and produce experimental media projects using techniques and concepts of avant-garde filmmaking, video art, and performance art. Nontraditional and personal forms are emphasized. Construction of a DVD anthology and off-campus excursions are also required. Both FLM 3610 (fall) and 3620 (spring) are required for film students planning an experimental thesis project for junior review.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 3650Advanced Sound3

Committed to using sound tracks as fully as the image track, this course implements theory by teaching choice and placement of microphones, dialogue track prep, music editing, use of sound FX and tone, and prepping for a professional sound mix. Students visit with a professional sound editor and attend foley, dubbing, and mix studio demonstrations.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 3655Advanced Picture Editing3

Strategies for the structuring and pacing of films, taught through the editing of specific film projects.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 3725The Business of Film2

Prepares students for entry into the film industry. Covers basic techniques used to raise money for, produce, and distribute films.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 3810Writing for Film II2

Construction and writing of screenplays, with exercises in characterization, plotting, etc. Story treatments for both fiction and documentary films are stressed.

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu
FLM 4010Short Film Production3

An intensive, one-semester workshop course in which students write, produce and direct a short documentary or narrative film. Production proceeds only after faculty approval of the screenplay, casting, and production schedules. Students assist in the production of one fellow classmate’s film. Projects developed for this course may be used in conjunction with senior theses requirements of other majors. PREREQ: (FLM3050 And FLM3025 Or COM3320 ) Or (FLM3610 And FLM3620 )

Subject
FLM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
Catalog 2026-27
Catalog
Catalog 2026-27
Source
www.purchase.edu

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