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30 courses with the subject CTA, 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.

CTA 2100Introduction to Cinema and Television Arts

This course introduces fundamental aspects of cinema and television grammar. It will help students deconstruct media and prov

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 2160Writing for Cinema and Television

Writing for cinema and television requires mastery of story, structure and format. This course helps students ha

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 2560Entertainment Media and Society

Through a lens of equity and inclusion, this course examines the evolution of how social systems and industry structures shape th

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CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 2600Comedy Writing

Students explore principles and techniques involved in writing, performing, and producing comedic content. This c

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 2601Comedy Production

Students explore principles and techniques involved in adapting, producing, and performing comedic content f

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 3000Entertainment Media Business and Practices

For those working in the entertainment industries to succeed, they need to understand how the financial and legal aspects of the industry op

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 3060Development and Influence of Cinema

Cinema has a rich history as an art form, entertainment medium and business enterprise.

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CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 3230Media Production for Digital Platforms

This advanced media production course explores the creation of short-form, multiplatform digital content designed for social media, apps, websites, and emerging digital spaces. Students will deepen their skills in a

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 3240Studio, Variety, and Reality Television Production

This course explores principles and techniques involved in producing competition, variety, nonfiction and re

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 3260Cinema Production

This course explores cinematic principles and techniques involved in documentary and narrative production. Studen

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 3360International Cinema

Around the world, cinema is a reflection of societies, cultures and the times. This cour

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 3450Sports Broadcasting

Students learn the structure, strategies and techniques of sports broadcasting, which serves the dual role of jo

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 3540Audio for Sound and Visual Media

This course focuses on the concepts and techniques of sound production, audio recording and music recording. Students learn t

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 3550Documentary and Nonfiction Aesthetics

The course examines theories, techniques, and methods of creating nonfiction content while tracing the origins of the

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 3560Narrative Aesthetics

Aesthetics refers to the creative use of camera angles, motion, lighting, color, special effects and editing for narrative im

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 35703D Modeling and Animation

3D modeling and animation are used in various industries such as films, animation and gaming. This course

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 3640Motion Graphics

This course covers the creation and integration of motion graphics into video production. Students learn the bas

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 3650Editing the Moving Image

Students learn the concepts and techniques of digital video editing for broadcast and cinema. The course

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 3660The Sundance Experience

The Sundance Film Festival is the premier showcase of dramatic, documentary and animated works b

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 3670Master Class: Directing

Students learn visual language, film grammar, rules of on-screen directing, blocking actors, best practices for directing performance, the role of camera movement and other aspects critical to developing skills as a director. Through the stu

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 3671Directing from Script to Screen

This course introduces the core creative and technical responsibilities of directing for narrative film and television. Students will explore visual storyt

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 4060Film Theory

This course surveys classical and contemporary film theory and critical approaches to the

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 416Course Outcomes

write clearly and effectively to tell a unique story from concept to completion. demonstrate creative thinking and imagination, as well as an understanding of story structure, in writing integrate notes and feedback to revise and refine writings through a multiple draft process. master formats and styles common in narrative cinema and television. create works that reflect an understanding of current market and business trends. Powered by SmartCatalog IQ tudent Handbook 2025-2026 Academic Catalog 2025-2026 Graduate rigorous outline process, before embarking on writing a full- fiction content for the screen. Catalog Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures 2025-2026 Student Handbook 2026-2027 Academic Catalog 2026-2027 Graduate Catalog 2026-2027 Student Handbook length work. Using a workshop format, this course focuses on clarifying structure, dialogue, action, pacing, and character arcs.

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 4160Screenwriting

Students develop a story idea based on strong, complex characters, then explore their narrative through a

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 4550Advanced Documentary and Nonfiction Production

Students work in teams to synthesize concepts, writing, and production skills to produce nonfiction projects appropriate

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 4560Advanced Narrative Production

Students work in teams to synthesize concepts, writing, and production skills to produce fictional projects appropriate

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 4970BFA Thesis Project

The thesis project is the culminating experience for students in the BFA program. Students independently produce an

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 4975Entertainment Media Issues and Research

In this senior level capstone course, students use sound research methodologies to offer solutions to contemporary issues related to systemic racism and other inequities through the lens of

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 4991Independent Study

Students engage in an academic project outside the domain of existing courses, closely guided by a facu

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com
CTA 4999Research and Creative Activity

Students engage in original research or creative activity, closely guided by a faculty mentor in the Sc

Subject
CTA
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
elon.smartcatalogiq.com

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