Chabot College 2024-2026 249 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, FILM Program Learning Outcomes 1. Communicate motion picture storytelling, confidently in work, presentation, and writing. 2. Conceptualize, plan, execute, and deliver motion picture content using film and animation practices, theory and techniques, while demonstrating technical proficiency in industry standard hardware and software. 3. Apply the motion picture creative process as a dynamic progression of research, speculation, experimentation, revision, critique and refinement. 4. Develop basic business practices for the motion picture industry to include freelancing strategies, portfolio creation and promotion, and professional communication strategies. Required Core FILM 12 Screenwriting and Visual Storytelling 3 FILM 14 Introduction to Cinematic Arts 3 FILM 15 Introduction to Digital Filmmaking 3 Electives (Choose 7 units from the following courses): DIGM 2 Introduction to Graphic Design 3 DIGM 4A Digital Illustration 3 DIGM 6A (same as PHOT 6A) Photoshop 3 DIGM 10A Introduction to Animation 3 DIGM 11 Video Editing 3 DIGM 12A Motion Graphics 3 DIGM 20 Digital Portfolio and Promotion 1.5 FILM 16 Documentary Filmmaking 3 FILM 17 Motion Picture Filmmaking 3 PHOT 1A Digital Photography I 3 Total 16 FILM AND ANIMATION (FILM) COURSES 9 Film Production Colloquia 1 Unit Explorations in DV film production and presentation. Analysis of skills acquired through production assistance including research, budgets, permits, clearances, releases, location scouting, film crewing, post-production, marketing, screenings, festivals, or some combination of these. Lecture: 18 hours Laboratory: 18 hours 12 Screenwriting and Visual Storytelling 3 Units A course where students write for film and electronic media. Emphasis on preparing scripts in proper formats, including fundamental technical, conceptual and stylistic issues related to writing fiction and non-fiction scripts for informational and entertainment purposes in film and electronic media. Lecture: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: FILM 14 14 Introduction to Cinematic Arts 3 Units Introduces the analysis of film and animation aesthetics. Examines form and content, aesthetics and meaning, and history and culture of film and animation. Explores the diverse possibilities presented by the cinematic art form through an examination of a wide variety of productions, cinemas, and film movements. Topics include modes of production, narrative and non-narrative forms, visual design, editing, sound, genre, ideology and critical analysis. Lecture: 54 hours Strongly Recommended: ENGL 1A 15 Introduction to Digital Filmmaking 3 Units Introduction to digital filmmaking as an artistic medium through lectures, screenings, demonstrations, and hands-on practicum. Critical analysis and appreciation of production elements and development of skills in pre-production planning, digital cinematography, direction of actors, sound design, art direction, and post-production. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 72 hours Strongly Recommended: FILM 14 16 Documentary Filmmaking 3 Units Introduction to documentary filmmaking and current techniques of digital documentary including, sound, video and mixed media documentary. Story basics, research, structure, objective/subjective approach, audio recording, shooting setups, interviewing, and rough-cut editing. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 72 hours Strongly Recommended: FILM 15 17 Motion Picture Filmmaking 3 Units Want to be a film director and make your first short film? Then this is the course for you. This course provides an introduction to the theory, terminology, and process of motion picture production for film and television. Students will take their script, create pre-production documents, cast your film, direct actors, light, shoot and record audio for your first short film. Finally students will review dailies and prepare their film for post production. Lecture: 36 hours Laboratory: 72 hours Strongly Recommended: FILM 15 or FILM 14 FILM 12. 89 Special Studies in Film 0.5-5 Units Individual projects in Digital Video (DV) film production at the intermediate to advanced level. Development of knowledge and skills acquired in previous or current work with emphasis on current projects involving writing, producing, directing, cinematography, sound recording/sound design, lighting, art direction, production design, editing, or some combination of these. Laboratory: 27-270 hours Prerequisite: Two of the following courses, FILM 14, FILM 15, FILM 16.
