Digital Motion Picture Program

Catalog 2006/07

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Digital Motion Picture (DMP)

The Digital Motion Picture Program focuses on the form, content, and structure of digital video for the screen and for the web. The program teaches the technical tools necessary to produce professional video content with artistry and originality. A core of theory, history, and production courses support the development of innovative and intelligent content in the narrative, documentary, and experimental genres. Students collaborate with others in the animation and audio program to practice the industry content to delivery pipeline for motion pictures in the Cogswell classroom environment.

The digital revolution is democratizing the cinema. Unprecedented access to technology, and the low cost of production are opening doors to allow a new generation of diverse filmmakers to develop their own creative voice. The DMP Program develops artistic expression in script and proposal writing, story development, production, cinematography, audio recording and mixing, special effects, theory, history, marketing and distribution. Students practice the art of filmmaking throughout their time at Cogswell. Classes are project-based and hands-on starting in the first semester and continuing throughout the degree program. The last three terms are devoted to the pre-production, production and post-production of a senior motion picture project.

Graduates of the DMP Program are prepared for future employment as independent filmmakers, director/producers, editors, sound technicians, lighting technicians, cinematographers, special effect artists, motion graphics designers, documentary filmmakers, distributors, curators, film festival programmers.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students who successfully complete the DMP program of study will be able to:

  1. Write a proposal for an original motion picture concept or a screenplay for an original story
  2. Write a budget for a motion picture concept
  3. Direct a crew on a short motion picture project
  4. Shoot a motion picture project using the industry best practices in cinematography and lighting to convey meaning and visual expression
  5. Implement a sound design for a motion picture project that supports the content of the project
  6. Use digital editing techniques and technology to augment the emotional impact of the story
  7. Arrange a public exhibition of their work in a theatrical or internet environment
  8. Produce projects that demonstrate good artistry above and beyond the technical requirements
  9. Demonstrate best ethical practices in filmmaking with regard to the use of copyrighted material, fair use, and ethical treatment of subjects/actors/ crew in film productions
  10. Collaborate successfully with other students in the digital arts programs.
  11. Explain major historical events in motion picture history.
  12. Explain the impact of media on society.

DMP CURRICULUM

GENERAL EDUCATION AND DMP REQUIREMENTS

General Education - 45 credits

English - 9 credits
ENG100 Composition - 3
ENG210 Cultural Diversity in Literature - 3
ENG310 or ENG320Classics of Western Drama Classics of World Drama - 3

Social Science – 6 credits
SSC200 U.S. Government - 3
SSC332 Global Political Economics - 3

Humanities - 18 credits
HUM120 or HUM130 Nature and History of Western ArtModern Art History - 3
HUM122 or HUM125 World Music Music in Western Culture - 3
HUM200 History of the Modern World - 3
HUM227 or HUM230 Film HistoryHistory of Animation - 3
HUM361Contemporary Ethical Issues - 3
HUM400 General Education Capstone Research - 3

Math/Programming - 6 credits minimum
MATH115 Basic Topics in Mathematics - 3
MATH or SWEMath Elective Programming Language - 3

Science for Digital Arts - 6 credits
SCI100 or SCI130 Basic Concepts of PhysicsBasic Concepts of Anatomy & Physiology - 3
SC200 General Science: Principles and Trends - 3

Lower Division Studies – 42 credits

Visual Studies - 9 credits
DAA100 2D Design - 3
DAA108 Intro to Photography - 3
DAA310 Storyboarding I - 3

Web and Interactive - 3 credits
DAA109 Web Design - 3

Audio - 6 credits
DAT110 Desktop Prod Fundamentals - 3
DAT228 Audio for Motion Picture - 3

Motion Picture Studies – 24 credits
DMP100 Producing - 3
DMP200 Acting - 3
DMP220 Motion Picture/Film Theory - 3
DMP227 Scriptwriting - 3
DMP230 Video Editing - 3
DMP260 or DMP275 Great Filmmakers Global Cinema - 3
DMP240 Introduction to Production - 3
SSC150 Mass Communication - 3

Upper Division Studies - 33 credits

DMP325 Directing - 3
DMP340 Documentary Production - 3
DMP350 Cinematography and Lighting - 3
DMP370 Marketing, Exhibition and Distribution - 3
DMP375 Pre-Production - 3
DMP425 Production - 3
DMP427 Advanced Scriptwriting - 3
DMP440 Compositing and Special Effects - 3
DMP475 Post-Production - 3
DMP499 Upper Division Elective - 3
DMP499 Upper Division Special Project/Internship - 3

If you are a current student enrolled under 2004 - 2006 catalog, please use the link below.

Digital Motion Picture Program 2004-06