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College of Arts & Sciences / School of Communication & the Arts Page 118

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scheduling and budgeting, as well as theories and practical application of management skills. CTV 524 Role of the Independent Producer (3) Responsibilities and duties of the producer in various media formats including film, television, web media, live events and emerging technologies. Students examine theories of leadership and practical application to various media projects. CTV 530 Directing Single Camera for Film-Television (3) A hands-on course in directing narrative feature film and television, using single-camera style shooting. Master the aesthetics, theory and practice of camera placement, shot execution, and directing the actor. Students create and develop their directing style. CTV 541 Screen Acting (3) Focus is on the application of acting and performance skills for single-camera film and video presentations. Development of theatrical characterizations, as well as “commercial” and on -camera spokesperson performances are presented and analyzed in a workshop environment. CTV 547 Lighting & Cinematography (3) Aesthetic and technical aspects of lighting and cinematography in various media. Job responsibilities of the camera, grip and lighting teams. CTV 557 Aesthetics & Techniques of Editing (3) Development and practice of editing theory and style, including the practical impact on filmmaking. Analysis of the evolution of editing aesthetics in planning and visualization.

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Students examine practical aspects of how to manage and lead a team of crew personnel. CTV 530 Directing Single Camera for Film-Television (3) A hands-on course in directing narrative feature film and television, using single-camera style shooting. Master the aesthetics, theory and practice of camera placement, shot execution, and directing the actor. Students create and develop their directing style.

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CTV 595 Internship (1-3) Gives the student an opportunity to apply classroom learning to professional work situations. Pass/No Pass. CTV 606 Christian Artist: Mission and Vision (3) The beautiful as applied to cinema. An ethics and theology of entertainment. The spiritual challenges of the visual storyteller’s vocation. Understanding the challenges of creating narratives intentionally from a Christian worldview. CTV 610 History of Television (3) Historical study of scripted television programming from its infancy to the present day with a specific emphasis on dramatic and situational comedy programs. Outlines the ways story structure has adapted to technology and cultural norms and shaped culture. CTV 612 Entertainment Law (2) Legal issues that entertainment producers encounter, including ownership, copyright, contracts, clearance and releases. CTV 616 Ethics of Film and Television (3) Study of various ethical perspectives specific to the disciplines of film and television. Students deepen their understanding of the practical application of Biblical principles and faith-based ethical standards within a complex industry. CTV 628 Producing the Unscripted/Non-Fiction Original Series (3) Historical study of traditional and new forms of documentary and non-fiction television and film in both the topical news events and entertainment spheres. Students additionally work through all stages of production from conception through post-production to accomplish a short documentary. Cross-listed with CTVU 440. CTV 636Marketing, Distribution, and Exhibition (3) Forms of media production as they relate to raising, financing and creating a marketing plan for a project. Examination of traditional theatrical distribution as well as new distribution avenues, including web and mobile technologies.

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CTV 609 Topics in the Critical Study of Film-Television (6 min) [Student must take CTV 609 at least twice with different topics.]

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budgeting as applied to the motion picture and television. Emphasizes techniques of efficient scheduling, real-world cost estimation and other issues of motion picture preproduction. Assumes a working understanding of MS Word and computer literacy. Permission of Instructor is required. CTV 630 Advanced Directing for Film-Television (3) Builds on CTV 530, focusing on refining the use of the technical storytelling tools available to the director, as well as techniques of staging shots, directing the actor and developing a personal directoral style. Permission of instructor is required. Prerequisites: CTV 530 and CTV 557. CTV 636 Financing, Marketing & Distribution (3) Forms of media production as they relate to raising, financing and creating a marketing plan for a project. Examination of traditional theatrical distribution as well as new distribution avenues, including web and mobile technologies.

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Covers sound theory as well as applied practices with location sound recording and the process of audio post -production. Topics include editing dialogue, sound effects, ADR, and creating a final sound mix with Regent’s Pro Tools editing and mixing system. CTV 680 Practicum in Film Production (1-3) Provides opportunity for practical and hands-on experience in film or television production. Pass/No Pass. CTV 696 Directed Project (1-3) Degree candidates complete a media project as appropriate to their degree plans. May be repeated for up to six credits. Must be completed in last semester of study. Prerequisite: COM 691. Pass/No Pass. CTV 698 Portfolio (1-3) Designed to demonstrate professional competence and creativity in the student’s specific area of study. Portfolios must be completed in the last two semesters of study. May be repeated for up to six credits. Pass/No Pass. CTV 700 Breaking the Story (3) Workshop designed to walk students through the creation of a fleshed out, worthy, commercial, and feasible feature concept that is ready to go to script. Covered topics include arena, scope, tone, genre, character arc and act breakdowns. Cross-listed with SSW 700. CTV 727 Writing as an Executive Producer (3) Students develop a concept and characters for a one-hour drama or half-hour comedy, create a series bible, write a pilot episode, and learn what it means to break the story of subsequent episodes. CTV 775 Special Topics in Film, Television and Digital Production (3) Designed to provide additional scholarly and practical topics of interest for credit. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. CTV 796 Thesis I (3) Students develop and present a series of concepts and characters, then collaborate with directors, cinematographers, and other key creative and crew personnel to put into pre-production a single camera, scripted or unscripted series. CTV 796 Thesis I (3) Students develop and present a series of concepts and characters, then collaborate with directors, cinematographers, and other key creative and crew personnel to put into pre-production a single camera, scripted or unscripted series. CTV 797 Thesis II (3) Students write a comprehensive, research paper and produce their single-camera, scripted or unscripted series. Prerequisites: CTV 796.

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In addition to the M.A. in Film-Television above, the department offers the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film-Television with concentrations in directing, producing and script & screenwriting. The MFA is a terminal degree that places more emphasis on skills and performance than on original research. Production facilities are made available to all film-television students. The department is committed to providing ample equipment and facilities for student use as well as an outstanding production experience. Each year the department funds a number of student-led films that have a pro-social theme or redemptive message. Students are welcome to self-fund other projects of their own interest that reflect the mission and vision of the School. The resources of the Department of Film-Television include a fully equipped television studio, a film sound stage, non-linear editing suites, an animation lab and fully digital audio post-production facilities. All film-television students are required to complete the film-television equipment workshop, CTV 502. This course is required before students will be permitted to check out Regent owned equipment for media projects. This course covers video camera, grip/electric, sound basics, laptop proficiency, set operations and film camera. MFA in Film-Television with a concentration in Directing (Concentration delivered entirely face-to-face.) The MFA in CTV degree with a concentration in Directing is based on the unique nature of Regent University and its mission. Each student accepted into the MFA Directing concentration will be challenged to grow academically, professionally and spiritually. Academically, the concentration is devoted to applying current knowledge, research and skills in Film-Television to train directors for film, television and converged media. Specific areas within the directing focus are determined by the strengths of current faculty. The concentration is administered and shaped to help students integrate their Christian faith with their chosen media of expression. The program of study requires students to complete a minimum of 44 credit hours of coursework, workshops, practica and a portfolio. Required Courses for the MFA concentration in Directing (44 credit hours) UNIV LIB Information Research and Resource (fee only) (0) School of Communication & the Arts Page 101

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