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CTAN 200g: The Rise of Digital Hollywood 
An overview of the evolution of computer graphics in modern media.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 12:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Tom Sito
CTAN 201L: Intermediate Animation Production 
Tools, skills and procedures used in animation production with a focus on professional execution of independent and collaborative productions. Prerequisite: CTAN 102. Open to sophomore animation majors only.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTAN 102
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Sophomore
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Friday
Time: 7:00-9:50pm
Instructor: Katie Smith
CTAN 202L: Introduction to 3-D Character Animation 
3-D animation performance utilizing preset rigs and virtual characters. Emphasis on timing, gesture, and performance.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Tuesday
Time: 7:00-9:50pm
Instructor: Morgan Kelly
CTAN 336: Ideation and Pre-Production 
Emphasis on lateral thinking working across boundaries to find underlying principles in terms of ideation: the act of becoming an agent of ideas.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTAN 301
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Tuesday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Josh Staub
CTAN 401b: Senior Project 
b: Completion and exhibition of the short animated film to demonstrate understanding and further examination of the possibilities of animation time based graphic media. Open to senior animation majors only.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTAN 401a
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Wednesday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Eric Hanson
CTAN 420: Concept Design for Animation 
Creating characters and environments for animation, live action, and video games.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 7:00-9:50pm
Instructor: John Mahoney
CTAN 425: Studio Careers: Story to Screen 
Seminar featuring guest speakers from major animation studios to provide an overview of a feature animation pipeline from development to pre-production, production and post-production.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 1:00-2:50pm
Instructor: Josh Staub
CTAN 432: The World of Visual Effects 
Introduction to the expanding field of visual effects; topics include integration for cinematic storytelling and the study of digital productions employing the latest visual effects.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 4:30-7:20pm
Instructor: Craig Barron
CTAN 436: Writing for Animation 
Workshop exploring concept and structure of long and short form animated films through practical writing exercises.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Elizabeth Brauer
CTAN 452: Introduction to 3-D Computer Animation 
Lecture and laboratory in computer animation: geometric modeling, motion specification, lighting, texture mapping, rendering, compositing, production techniques, systems for computer-synthesized animation using Maya software.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Thursday
Time: 7:00-9:50pm
Instructor: Dariush Derakhshani
CTAN 454: Real-Time Animation 
The fundamentals of lighting and rendering in real-time. Creating complex, compelling and dynamic scenes and manipulating them in real-time using Unreal Engine.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 4:00-6:50pm
Instructor: Jordan Halsey
CTAN 460: Character Design Workshop 
The basics of character design for animation: anatomy, poses, facial expressions, silhouettes, and anthropomorphism. Development of a portfolio.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 7:00-9:50pm
Instructor: Tapan Gandhi
CTAN 462: Visual Effects 
Survey of contemporary concepts and approaches to production in the current state of film and video effects work. Digital and traditional methodologies will be covered, with a concentration on digital exercises illustrating modern techniques.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Friday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Maurice Bastian
CTAN 465L: Digital Effects Animation 
All aspects of digital effects animation, including particles, dynamics, and fluids. Creating water, fire, explosions, and destruction in film.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (CTAN 452 or CTAN 462)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Friday
Time: 7:00-9:50pm
Instructor: Domin Lee
CTAN 480: Advanced Character Animation for Games 
Advanced techniques for animating 3-D creature characters in games. An emphasis on unique non-human fantasy characters.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTAN 280
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Monday
Time: 1:00-2:50pm
Instructor: Caleb Bladh
CTAN 495: Visual Music 
Creating visual music animation in a variety of forms and styles. Exploring the relationship between music, movement, and visual expression. Freshmen and sophomores not eligible.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen, Sophomore
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Michael Patterson
CTAN 496: Directed Studies 
Individual research under faculty guidance.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Tom Sito
CTAN 497L: Procedural Animation 
Introduction to software packages and practices exploring current animation techniques that leverage simulation systems. Artificial intelligence as a tool for animation.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTAN 452
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Wednesday
Time: 9:00-11:50am
Instructor: Jordan Halsey
CTAN 503: Storyboarding for Animation 
Focus on film grammar, perspective, and layout, staging and acting as it relates to storyboarding for animation.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Tom Sito
CTAN 504L: Creative Production in Virtual Reality 
A creative studio course in producing both a linear cinematic virtual reality short film and associated real-time immersive experience.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Tuesday
Time: 9:00-11:50am
Instructor: Eric Hanson
CTAN 510: Inside Story: Creative Development for Animation 
A creative development workshop for animated pitch storytelling, supported by an introduction to character development and story structure fundamentals.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 10:00-12:50pm
Instructor: Abram Makowka
CTAN 511: Demystifying the TV Animation Pipeline 
The practical aspects of producing a 2-D animation series. Identifying and understanding the 2-D pipeline.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 7:00-8:50pm
Instructor: Monica Mitchell
CTAN 535: Fundamentals of 3-D Character Animation 
Applying traditional principles to 3-D character animation in Maya, with a focus on character performance and acting.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTAN 530 and CTAN 533
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Wednesday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Jason Reisig
CTAN 543: Fictional World Building in Animation 
Constructing a persuasive fictional animated world via narrative techniques, a fixed premise and a degree of believability supported by five fundamental visual design elements.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 7:00-9:50pm
Instructor: Jang Lee
CTAN 547: Animation Production I 
Production of an animation project from creative concept and design through completion.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTAN 519
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Tuesday
Time: 10:00-12:50pm
Instructor: Michael Patterson
CTAN 564L: Motion Capture Fundamentals 
Fundamental principles of motion capture technology explored while working through a structured series of assignments based around performance, gesture and motion.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (CTAN 452 or CTAN 462)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Tuesday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
Instructor: John Brennan
CTAN 572: 3-D Motion Graphic Design 
A creative 3-D motion graphics course focusing on animation technique, design and skills in Cinema 4-D.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Monday
Time: 7:00-9:50pm
Instructor: Moses Journey
CTAN 588: Cinematic Storytelling for Animators 
Techniques and cinematic language employed in both live action and animation by cinematographers and layout artists to tell visual stories.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTAN 586
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 7:00-9:50pm
Instructor: Damon Obeirne
CTAN 591: Animation Pre-Thesis Seminar 
Research, development, and preparation of the concept, script, storyboards and preliminary designs for thesis projects to be executed in CTAN 594abz.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Candace Reckinger
CTAN 592: Master Class 
A special projects course in which students produce a major work through weekly meetings with a master artist/animator. Topics must be approved prior to enrollment. Recommended preparation: Previous advanced animation production experience. Recommended preparation: Previous advanced animation production experience.
Units: (2.0-6.0 units, max 12)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Peter Chung
CTAN 593: Directed Studies in Animation 
Individual exploration in the areas of contemporary technology, animation techniques or experimental film through internships, residencies or directed studies. Open only to Animation and Digital Arts master students.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Animation and Digital Arts
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Tom Sito
CTAN 594b: Master's Thesis 
Credit on acceptance of Thesis. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTAN 594a
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Monday
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Jason Reisig
CTAN 599: Special Topics 
Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.
Units: (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 7:00-9:50pm
Instructor: Jaewon Lee
CTCS 150gw: Visions of Diversity in the Cinematic Arts 
Representations of marginalized groups in digital media, and how they have shaped conversations, altered public discourse and policy, and impacted the lives of underrepresented people.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following school(s): School of Cinematic Arts
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 9:00-11:50am
Instructor: Gordon Bellamy
CTCS 190g: Introduction to Cinema 
Gateway to majors and minors in cinematic arts. Technique, aesthetics, criticism, and social implications of cinema. Lectures accompanied by screenings of appropriate films.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 2:00-5:50pm
Instructor: George Carstocea
CTCS 191: Introduction to Television and Video 
Exploration of the economic, technological, aesthetic, and ideological characteristics of the televisual medium; study of historical development of television and video including analysis of key works; introduction to TV/Video theory and criticism.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 10:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Aniko Imre
CTCS 192mg: Race, Class, and Gender in American Film 
Analyzes issues of race, class and gender in contemporary American culture as represented in the cinema.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 2:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Kara Keeling
CTCS 201: History of the International Cinema II 
The development of international cinema from World War II to the present. Lectures, screenings and discussions.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 10:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Simran Bhalla
CTCS 300: Introduction to Theories of Cinema and Media 
Introduction to theoretical works in cinema and media studies, emphasizing concepts to interrogate media objects. Lectures and discussion orient majors to their cohort and field.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Cinema and Media Studies
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 2:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Lan Duong
CTCS 394: History of American Cinema since 1960 
The development of American cinema since the end of Classical Hollywood and its relationship to American history and culture. Lectures, screenings and discussions.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 2:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Courtney White
CTCS 402: Practicum in Film/Television Criticism 
Exercise in writing film and television criticism using new and classic films and television programs.
Units: (4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 10:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Ella Taylor
CTCS 403: Studies in National and Regional Media 
Detailed investigation of traditions, achievements, and trends of film and/or electronic media in a particular country or region.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 10:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Nitin Govil
CTCS 407: African American Cinema 
Intensive survey of African American cinema; topics include history, criticism, politics, and cinema's relationship to other artifacts of African American culture.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 1:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Todd Boyd
CTCS 409: Censorship in Cinema 
An inquiry into the practice and patterns of censorship in cinema.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 10:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Courtney White
CTCS 411: Film, Television and Cultural Studies 
Detailed examination of film/television from the perspectives and insights of Cultural Studies; focus on the production and reception of cultural texts, practices, and communities.
Units: (4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 9:00-10:50am
Instructor: William Whittington
CTCS 412: Gender, Sexuality and Media 
Examines how gender and sexuality are figured in cinema and television with an emphasis on the development of feminist media theory.
Units: (4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 10:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Tara Mcpherson
CTCS 464: Film and/or Television Genres 
Rigorous examination of film and/or television genres: history, aesthetics, cultural context, social significance, and critical methodologies.
Units: (4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 10:00-1:50pm
Instructor: J.D. Connor
CTCS 466: Theatrical Film Symposium 
Lectures and readings on creative problems in the motion picture industry; current films; interviews with visiting producers, directors, writers, performers.
Units: (4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 6:00-10:00pm
Instructor: Leonard Maltin
CTCS 467: Television Symposium 
Lectures and readings on creative problems in the television industry; study of current and historical trends, interviews with producers, directors, writers and performers.
Units: (4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 7:00-10:00pm
Instructor: Mary Mcnamara
CTCS 469: Film and/or Television Style Analysis 
Intensive study of the style of an auteur, studio, film or television making mode in terms of thematic and formal properties and their influences upon the art of film.
Units: (4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 10:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Luci Marzola
CTCS 473: Film and Media Theory 
Influential ideas and theoretical approaches that have shaped the making and study of film. Students are encouraged to take this course in their junior year.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTCS 190
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 10:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Thomas Pringle
CTCS 494: Advanced Cinema and Media Studies Seminar 
Rotating topics involving detailed study of the historical, cultural and aesthetic analysis of film, television, and new media technologies.
Units: (4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration closed to the following class level(s): Freshmen
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 2:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Jelena Culibrk
CTCS 501: World Cinema Before 1945 
Historical survey of global cinema from its beginnings until 1945.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 10:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Vicki Callahan
CTCS 503: Survey History of the United States Sound Film 
Survey history of the United States film from 1927 to the present, with emphasis upon film as art form, economic institution, technology, and cultural product.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 10:00-1:50pm
Instructor: J.D. Connor
CTCS 505: Survey of Interactive Media 
A survey course exploring the historical, cultural, business, creative, and technological aspects of the new interactive media.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 6:00-10:00pm
Instructor: Kiki Benzon
CTCS 517: Topics in Cultural Studies 
Introduction to central concepts, key theories and leading figures in cultural studies, particularly as they relate to issues of popular culture and visual media.
Units: (4.0 units, max 12)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 2:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Nitin Govil
CTCS 567: Seminar in Film/Television and a Related Art 
Historical, critical, aesthetic, and theoretical issues raised by a comparison of cinema and television and other allied art forms.
Units: (4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 10:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Jennifer Wild
CTCS 673: Topics in Theory 
Contemporary theoretical frameworks and their relationship to film and television studies. Topics differ from semester to semester.
Units: (4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 2:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Aniko Imre
CTCS 677: Cultural Theory 
Seminar in theoretical approaches to cultural studies; focus on interdisciplinary research of media and audiences, covering a range of methods and theoretical frameworks; concentration varies.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 2:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Thomas Pringle
CTCS 790: Research 
Research leading to the doctorate. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department.
Units: (1.0-12.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
CTCS 794a: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
CTCS 794b: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTCS 794A
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
CTCS 794c: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTCS 794B
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
CTCS 794d: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTCS 794C
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
CTCS 794z: Doctoral Dissertation 
Credit on acceptance of Dissertation. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (0.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTCS 794D
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Doctoral Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
CTIN 181: Video Game QA Management 
Survey of game software development through quality assurance and in-depth analysis of the development cycle with a focus on bug testing systems, methodologies and QA Management.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 1:00-2:50pm
Instructor: Kyle Ackerman
CTIN 252: Themed Concept Development: Creativity, Research, Ideation 
Processes used in the themed entertainment industry to research concepts, develop concepts and deliver creative product.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 4:00-7:50pm
Instructor: Joseph Garlington
CTIN 289: Game Development Fundamentals 
Covers core skills for creating in a digital game engine, the role of prototyping in the game development and the use of version control systems.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (CTIN 101 or ITP 165)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 3:00-4:50pm
Instructor: Jonathan Ogilvy
CTIN 290: Digital Media Workshop 
Exploration of a variety of moving image aesthetics and methodologies in order to highlight how the language of cinema shapes contemporary digital and interactive media practices.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Monday
Time: 3:00-5:20pm
Instructor: Jesse Vigil
CTIN 291: Advanced Games Crew 
Hands-on creating experiences for students who want to work as crew on an advanced game project.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 2:00-5:20pm
Instructor: Andrew Nealen,David White,Mason Lieberman,Timothy Lee
CTIN 295: Themed Entertainment Project Crew 
An introduction to building for themed entertainment and the experience of live operating a ride or exhibit.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 9:00-12:50pm
Instructor: Joseph Garlington
CTIN 391: Fundamentals of User Research and Experience 
An introduction to games user research, interface design and user experience, covering both theory and practice.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTIN 488
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 7:30-9:20pm
Instructor: Chevon Hicks
CTIN 393: Video Game Project Management 
Production and project management of video games from concept to release and beyond.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: ITP 180
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 3:00-6:20pm
Instructor: Kyle Ackerman
CTIN 404L: User Research for Games 
Concepts and methods of usability assessment. The emphasis will be on understanding the issues surrounding game interfaces, and utilizing usability assessment methods.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Monday
Time: 6:00-7:50pm
Instructor: Heather Desurvire
CTIN 406L: Sound Design for Games 
Introduction to the techniques, terminology, and implementation of sounds in games, including establishing a sense of place and concepts of realistic sound.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Thursday
Time: 12:00-2:50pm
CTIN 420: Tabletop Roleplaying Games 
An overview of tabletop roleplaying games and the design space around roleplaying.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 11:00-12:50pm
Instructor: Sam Roberts
CTIN 444: Audio Expression 
Foundational aesthetic principles and creative technologies for game audio. Processing, mixing, and controlling sound for games for expressive effect.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 10:00-12:20pm
Instructor: Jesse Vigil
CTIN 458: Business and Management of Games 
Overview of current business models in games and interactive media, methods for pitching and getting products funded; copyright and intellectual property.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 6:00-8:50pm
Instructor: Robert Nashak
CTIN 464: Game Studies Seminar 
Rigorous examination of interactive entertainment: genres, history, aesthetics, cultural context, and social significance. Topics vary by semester.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 5:00-6:50pm
Instructor: TreaAndrea Russworm
CTIN 468: Advanced Games Business 
An advanced dive into the structure of the games industry with a focus on emerging trends and the future of games as business and entertainment.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 6:30-8:50pm
Instructor: Ed Zobrist
CTIN 478: Level Design Workshop 
A workshop on focused design tasks, creating many levels on paper and in game engines.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (CTIN 488 or CTIN 541)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Tuesday
Time: 10:00-12:50pm
Instructor: Richard Lemarchand
CTIN 487: Streaming Explorations: Games and Entertainment for Communit 
Best practices and strategies for streaming. Students build a personality and audience through the course, receiving advice and feedback from emerging leaders in the field.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 1:00-2:50pm
Instructor: Gordon Bellamy
CTIN 488: Game Design Workshop 
An introduction to making games. Students will explore the principles of game design through the entirely analog creation of card, board and tabletop games.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Richard Lemarchand
CTIN 489L: Intermediate Game Design and Production 
A follow-up to the introductory game design class, this course will introduce more advanced concepts in game design and game theories, including ideation, digital prototyping and level design.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTIN 488
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Mon, Thu
Time: 5:00-6:50pm
Instructor: Peter Brinson
CTIN 490x: Directed Research 
Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.
Units: (1.0-8.0 units, max 12)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Martzi Campos
CTIN 493L: Advanced Game Project II 
Students work in teams to polish and finalize a functional digital game suitable for distribution via the web and/or submission into independent games festivals.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTIN 491
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 2:00-5:20pm
Instructor: Andrew Nealen,Danny Bilson
CTIN 497: Interactive Media Startup 
Pitching, production planning, forming a company and seeking funding for your creative media idea. Duplicates credit in former CTIN 497ab.
Units: (1.0 units, max 3)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 4:00-5:50pm
Instructor: John Nee
CTIN 499: Special Topics 
Detailed investigation of new or emerging aspects of cinema, television, and/or interactive media; special subjects offered by visiting faculty; experimental subjects.
Units: (2.0-4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 3:00-6:20pm
Instructor: Jim Huntley,David Goodrich,Cynthia Woll
CTIN 503: Interactive Entertainment, Science, and Healthcare 
Overview of foundational concepts required for design, development and evaluation of interactive entertainment and transmedia-based interventions at the intersection of neuroscience, public health and medicine. Recommended preparation: Proficiency in conducting literature reviews; social media use; using interactive media and playing games. Open only to seniors and graduate students.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Senior, Senior (fifth year), Master Student, Professional Year 1, Doctoral Student, Graduate Visitor
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 11:30-1:20pm
Instructor: Marientina Gotsis
CTIN 510: Research Methods for Innovation, Engagement and Assessment 
Planning, designing, and analyzing a research study for a digital media project. Production of a written report and presentation. Recommended preparation: CTIN-506, CTIN-541, and CTCS-505.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 12:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Marientina Gotsis
CTIN 532L: Interactive Design and Production I 
The development of interactive experiences with an emphasis on prototyping and development.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Monday
Time: 3:00-5:20pm
Instructor: Margaret Moser
CTIN 542: Interactive Design and Production II 
Rapid prototyping and forward iteration of thesis project ideas developed in CTIN 548.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTIN 532
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Interactive Media
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Tuesday
Time: 10:00-12:50pm
Instructor: Margaret Moser
CTIN 544: Experiments in Interactivity II 
Experimental studio course in application of technology to interactive experience. Open to Interactive Media MFA students only.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTIN 534
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Interactive Media
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Wednesday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Martzi Campos,Mark Bolas
CTIN 548: Preparing the Interactive Project 
An advanced production workshop in which students design and prepare for the production of their advanced project. Open to Interactive Media MFA students only.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTIN 532
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Interactive Media
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 4:30-6:50pm
Instructor: Laird Malamed
CTIN 583: Game Development for Designers 
The fundamentals of 3-D real time game engines, scripting for interactivity, and building games with digital tools.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 8:00-9:50am
CTIN 590: Directed Research 
Research project leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.
Units: (1.0-12.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Sean Bouchard
CTIN 591: Advanced Development Project 
Students from many disciplines work in large teams to create an innovative, large-scale interactive media or game project. Recommended preparation: CTCS 505, CTIN 541.
Units: (2.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 2:00-5:20pm
Instructor: Andrew Nealen,Chevon Hicks,Jennifer McCormick
CTIN 592: Game Development Capstone 
Small student teams produce, playtest and polish high quality games and experiences in an intensive project based studio setting.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTIN 532
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Thursday
Time: 1:00-4:50pm
Instructor: Jesse Vigil
CTIN 593: Integrative Project: Media-based Interventions in Healthcare 
A project that showcases integrative mastery of prior and newly acquired knowledge, skills and interests. Permission of instructor required.
Units: (2.0-4.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTIN 503
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts (Media Arts, Games and Health), Computer Science (Games), Interactive Media (Games and Health), Computer Science Games
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Marientina Gotsis
CTIN 594b: Master's Thesis 
Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC. Open to M.F.A., Interactive Media majors only.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTIN 594a
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Interactive Media
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 10:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Laird Malamed,Martzi Campos
CTIN 594z: Master's Thesis 
Credit on acceptance of theis. Graded IP/CR/NC. Open to M.F.A., Interactive Media majors only.
Units: (0.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTIN 594B
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Interactive Media
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
CTPR 285: Lateral Thinking for Filmmaking Practice 
Introduces contemporary concepts of production, emphasizing the variety of contemporary media and significant related concepts. Projects created using laptops, phones and networks.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Class type: Lecture
Days: Friday
Time: 1:00-1:50pm
Instructor: Joseph Hansford,Anne Hamilton,Maks Naporowski
CTPR 288: Originating and Developing Ideas for Film 
Exercises in observation, imaginative association, visualization, etc., that deepen the creative process, leading to ideas, stories, characters, and images for narrative, documentary, and experimental films.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Juli Juteau
CTPR 290: Cinematic Communication 
Introduction to the interrelationship of visuals, sound, and editing in cinematic communication. Workshops in directing and producing. Individual and group projects.
Units: (4.0-6.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following school(s): School of Cinematic Arts
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Mon, Wed
Time: 9:00-11:50am
Instructor: Juli Juteau
CTPR 294: Directing in Documentary, Fiction and New Media 
Basic concepts of directing in new media, documentary and fictional narrative. Includes work with actors, documentary concepts, and creation of short new media projects.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 2:00-4:50pm
Instructor: Bradford Barnes,David Mccall,Steven Albrezzi,Sharon Greene
CTPR 295L: Cinematic Arts Laboratory 
The aesthetics and tools of the major disciplines of cinematic arts: producing, cinematography, sound, and editing.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Friday
Time: 9:00-11:50am
Instructor: Gary Wagner,
CTPR 310: Intermediate Production 
Principles of visual and aural communication; idea development and realization using image, movement, pace, the spoken word and other sounds; small crew projects.
Units: (4.0-6.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: (CTPR 294 and CTPR 295)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Discussion
Days: Tue, Thu
Time: 9:00-11:50am
CTPR 327: Motion Picture Cinematography 
Use of high definition motion picture equipment to explore the fundamentals of shot design, movement and lighting. In class group projects.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 6:30-9:30pm
Instructor: Tristan Whitman
CTPR 335: Motion Picture Editing 
Theory, techniques, and practices in picture editing; use of standard editing equipment; individual projects.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 7:00-10:00pm
Instructor: Yvette Amirian
CTPR 340: Creating the Motion Picture Sound Track 
Techniques and aesthetics for recording production sound, editing dialogue, sound effects, music, Foley and preparing for the mix. For film, television, and other media.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
CTPR 371: Directing for Television 
Preparation of director's preproduction blockout; study of direction for live, tape, and film production, for both dramatic and informational television.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 6:00-10:00pm
Instructor: Steve Zuckerman
CTPR 385: Colloquium: Motion Picture Production Techniques 
Basic procedures and techniques applicable to production of all types of films; demonstration by production of a short film from conception to completion.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 10:00-12:50pm
Instructor: Kim Ray
CTPR 386: Film and Television Case Study 
Analysis of a single film or television project from conception through release to understand the balance between creativity and business in making filmed content.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 7:00-10:00pm
Instructor: Wes Akwuobi
CTPR 404: Practicum in Podcast Production 
The practice of video podcast production and the skills to develop, produce, record and post original episodes. Podcast formats vary by semester.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 4:00-6:20pm
Instructor: Jaime Roque,Harrison Merkt
CTPR 405: Visual Structure for Interactive Games and Animation 
Controlling the relationship between story and visual structures for interactive games and traditional or computer-generated animation.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 5:00-7:50pm
Instructor: Bruce Block
CTPR 407: Sound Design for Podcasting 
Explores the nature of storytelling through sound, and the technical skills necessary to create vibrant and intriguing soundscapes for these stories to live in.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Wednesday
Time: 7:00-10:00pm
CTPR 409: Trojan Vision, Live Television Production 
The practice of planning, producing and crewing for classic Trojan Vision television shows that live stream weekly from TV multicam studios.
Units: (1.0-4.0 units, max 8)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Harrison Merkt
CTPR 410: The Entertainment Industry: From Idea to Audience 
An exploration of the worldwide media and content business and the roles and careers of the people who develop and monetize creative ideas and storytelling.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Instructor: John Orlando,Amanda Klein
CTPR 421: Practicum in Editing 
Workshop in how editing can shape storytelling, using content from a variety of media and in various styles. Modern non-linear equipment and techniques.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 310 or CTPR 335)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 4:00-6:50pm
Instructor: Roeban Katz
CTPR 422: Makeup for Motion Pictures 
Lecture-laboratory in makeup relating it to mood of the story and emulsion of the camera stock.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Friday
Time: 10:00-11:50am
Instructor: Jennifer Grable
CTPR 423: Introduction to Special Effects in Cinema 
Introductory workshop in the aesthetics and practices of special effects, embracing both the classical and contemporary modes.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 7:00-10:00pm
Instructor: Gene Warren III,Christopher Warren
CTPR 424: Practicum in Cinematography 
Camera and lighting workshop in color cinematography, beginning with digital still photography and moving into 16mm and advanced digital cameras. In-class exercises.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 310 or CTPR 327)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 9:00-12:50pm
CTPR 425: Production Planning 
Theory, discussion, and practical application of production planning during preproduction and production of a film.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Instructor: Robert Brown
CTPR 426: The Production Experience 
To provide students with basic working knowledge of both the skills of the motion picture set and production operations through classroom lectures and hands-on experience.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: TBA
Time: TBA
Instructor: Robert Schiller
CTPR 427: Introduction to Color Grading 
Exploration of the various aspects of color grading and how it can enhance storytelling.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 310 or CTPR 508)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 9:00-11:50am
Instructor: Andrew Balis
CTPR 431: Developing the Documentary Production 
The tools and skills necessary to turn an idea into a documentary story, using sample reels, pitches, and writing to develop a professional proposal.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 9:00-11:50am
Instructor: Lori Webster Fore
CTPR 438: Practicum in Producing 
A comprehensive overview of the role of the producer. How projects are conceived, developed, packaged, financed and marketed.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 310 or CTPR 425)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Thursday
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Instructor: Carol Baum
CTPR 440: Practicum in Sound 
Aesthetic and technical skills of production and post-production sound necessary to create a motion picture soundtrack.
Units: (2.0 units, max 4)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 310 or CTPR 340)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
CTPR 445: Realtime CG Filmmaking 
Introduction to the software necessary to create previs, pitchvis, CG films and quick experiments to practice creativity without being on set.
Units: (3.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (CTPR 294 or CTPR 507)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Thursday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Emre Okten
CTPR 446: Virtual Production 
Collaboration on projects using motion-tracking technology to raise the CG production value and realize the vision of previously produced animatics.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: 1 from (CTAN 564 or CTPR 421 or CTPR 438 or CTPR 445 or CTPR 465 or CTPR 534 or CTPR 535 or CTPR 538)
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture-Lab
Days: Tuesday
Time: 4:00-6:50pm
Instructor: John Brennan,David Nessl,Everett Lewis
CTPR 448: World Building Design Studio 
Integrating visual and scenario design in the construction of worlds as containers for narrative in documentary, drama, fiction, fantasy, and immersive media.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 9:00-11:50am
Instructor: Peggy Weil
CTPR 450: The Production and Post-Production Assistant 
Detailed view of the process of making media. Introducing fundamental thinking typical of each craft. Weekend crew experience and responsibilities. Prerequisite: CTPR 310. Open only to Cinematic Arts Film and Television Production majors.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: CTPR 310
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following major(s): Cinematic Arts, Film and Television Production
Class type: Lecture
Days: Tuesday
Time: 9:00-11:50am
CTPR 454: Acting for Film and Television 
Intensive examination of skills and techniques necessary for successful performances in film and television. Practical application through in-class exercises and assigned projects.
Units: (4.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 1:00-3:50pm
Instructor: Anne Desalvo
CTPR 456: Introduction to Art Direction 
Introduction to drafting, set design, set decoration and creating models for students with diverse abilities. Guest lectures, group discussions and hands-on workshop.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Not available
Class type: Lecture
Days: Monday
Time: 7:00-10:00pm
Instructor: Mimi Gramatky
CTPR 458: Organizing Creativity: Entertainment Industry Decision Making 
Analysis of the unique structures in the entertainment industry for organizing and managing creativity. Students research and chart pathways to leadership. Open only to juniors, seniors, and graduate students.
Units: (2.0 units)
Prerequisites: Not available
Restrictions: Restriction:  Registration open to the following class level(s): Junior, Senior, Senior (fifth year), Master Student
Class type: Lecture
Days: Wednesday
Time: 3:00-4:50pm
Instructor: Daniel Noah