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FILM

17 courses with the subject FILM, 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.

FILM 1100Personal Cinema3

Credit(s) | $150 Fee Using their personal stories as basis, students write, produce, edit, and screen an individual project aimed at developing their individual voice as an artist. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded Letter]

Subject
FILM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Source
catalog.suu.edu
FILM 2100Filmmaking Fundamentals3

Credit(s) | $150 Fee Student teams are introduced to professional filmmaking workflow through a combination of camera, lighting, sound, and editing exercises and short film projects. (Fall) [Graded Letter]

Subject
FILM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Source
catalog.suu.edu
Prerequisite
FILM 1100 -
FILM 2200Subtext for the Screen3

Credit(s) | $150 Fee Theory and practice of capturing subtext through screenwriting, composition, movement, sound, editing, performance, staging, and production design. (Fall) [Graded Letter]

Subject
FILM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Source
catalog.suu.edu
FILM 2300Editing for the Screen3

Credit(s) | $150 Fee Theory and practice of film editing, including workflow, assembly, pacing, rhythm, montage, compositing, and titling using editing systems and software. (Fall) [Graded Letter]

Subject
FILM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Source
catalog.suu.edu
FILM 2400Sound for the Screen3

Credit(s) | $150 Fee Theory and practice of film sound, including synchronization, spotting, recording, dialogue replacement, foley, and sound design and editing. (Spring) [Graded Letter]

Subject
FILM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Source
catalog.suu.edu
FILM 3100Cinematography: Imaging Systems and Optics for the Screen3

Credit(s) | $150 Fee Theory and practice of cinematography, with emphasis on optics and digital imaging systems workflow, exposure, framing, aspect ratios, composition, shot selection, coverage, movement, lighting, color theory, color correction, and color grading. (Fall) [Graded Letter]

Subject
FILM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Source
catalog.suu.edu
FILM 3110Cinematography: Advanced Imaging Systems and Lighting3

Credit(s) | $150 Fee Theory and practice of cinematography, including the use of advanced digital imaging systems, complex lighting setups, and aerial cinematography. (Spring) [Graded Letter]

Subject
FILM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Source
catalog.suu.edu
Prerequisite
FILM 3100 -
FILM 3190Film Crew1-3

Credit(s) | $50 per credit Fee Through individualized instruction, students work as crew members on approved Film Thesis projects and apply their knowledge through the production process. (Fall, Spring) [Pass/Fail] Repeatable for Add’l Credit? Yes

Subject
FILM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Source
catalog.suu.edu
FILM 3200Directing for the Screen3

Credit(s) | $150 Fee Theory and practice of film directing, including script analysis, interpretation, conceptualization and visualization, subtext, directing the actors, and collaborating with the crew. (Fall) [Graded Letter]

Subject
FILM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Source
catalog.suu.edu
Prerequisite
ENGL 2523 and FILM 2200 -
FILM 3500Producing for the Screen3

Credit(s) | $150 Fee Theory and practice of film producing, including pitching, script breakdowns, scheduling, production and personnel management, set operations, location management, budgeting, and scheduling. (Fall) [Graded Letter]

Subject
FILM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Source
catalog.suu.edu
Prerequisite
FILM 2100 and FILM 2200 and FILM 2300 -
FILM 3510Color Grading for the Screen3

Credit(s) | $150 Fee Advanced instruction in color grading for narrative and documentary film. Students develop both the technical and aesthetic skills required to use color as a storytelling tool, with an emphasis on professional workflows, color theory, and industry-standard software. Through lectures, screenings, exercises, and a final project, students will explore how color impacts mood, character, and narrative meaning while gaining hands-on experience in DaVinci Resolve. (Spring) [Graded Letter]

Subject
FILM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Source
catalog.suu.edu
Prerequisite
FILM 3100 -
FILM 3900Thesis Film Development3

Credit(s) | $150 Fee Development of a Thesis Film project from idea proposal, to a synopsis, beat outline, treatment, and the final script. (Spring) [Graded Letter]

Subject
FILM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Source
catalog.suu.edu
Prerequisite
ENGL 2523 and FILM 3500 -
FILM 3910Thesis Film Pre-Production3

Credit(s) | $150 Fee Pre-production of a narrative or documentary short film. Students will form production groups, assuming roles as agreed upon with the instructor, to complete the Pre-Production of a Thesis Film project. (Spring) [Graded Letter]

Subject
FILM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Source
catalog.suu.edu
Prerequisite
FILM 3900 -
FILM 4150Topics in Filmmaking3

Credit(s) | $150 Fee Theory and practice in a specific area of film development, preproduction, production and/or postproduction. May be repeated for up to 12 credits under different topics. (Fall, Spring) [Graded Letter]

Subject
FILM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for up to 12 credits under different topics.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Source
catalog.suu.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission
FILM 4500Business of Film3

Credit(s) | $150 Fee Overview of film business practices including fundraising, unions, contracts, agent representation, navigating film festivals, distribution, exhibition, and gaining employment. (Spring) [Graded Letter]

Subject
FILM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Source
catalog.suu.edu
Prerequisite
FILM 3500 -
FILM 4890Filmmaking Internship1-6

Credit(s) | $50 per credit Fee Supervised work experience in any filmmaking-related field. To be arranged with a Filmmaking instructor. May be repeated up to 6 credits. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Pass/Fail]

Subject
FILM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated up to 6 credits.
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Source
catalog.suu.edu
Prerequisite
Instructor permission
FILM 4910Film Thesis Post-Production3

Credit(s) | $150 Fee Post-production of a faculty-approved narrative or documentary short film. Students will work in production groups, assuming roles, as agreed upon with the instructor, to complete the final cut of a Film Thesis project. (Spring) [Graded Letter]

Subject
FILM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
Source
catalog.suu.edu
Prerequisite
FILM 4900 -

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