Courses in Film & Television Studies (FTS)

FTS 007 - Dev Motion Pct I:Origin-1930

Introduction to basic film history, theory, and analytical skills. An historical overview of international cinema from its origins until 1930.

Credits: 3

FTS 008 - Dev Motion Pct II:1930-1960

Introduction to basic film history, theory, and analytical skills. An historical overview of international cinema from the onset of sound to 1960.

Credits: 0 or 3

FTS 009 - History of Television

Introduction to basic television history, theory and analysis. An historical overview of television from its invention to the present.

Credits: 3

FTS 095 - Intro Spec Topics in Film/TV

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Credits: 0 to 18

FTS 096 - Intro Spec Topics in Film/TV

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Credits: 1 to 18

FTS 121 - Film/Television Theory

Intensive study of developments in film and/or television theory, such as realism, formalism, psychoanalysis, critical race theory, and feminism. May be repeated for credit. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 007, FTS 008, or FTS 009.

Credits: 0 or 3

FTS 122 - Film/TV Genre and Auteur

An investigation into the theoretical and historical circumstances surrounding the production of film and/or television genres, or the work of a particular auteur. May be repeated for credit. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 007, FTS 008, or FTS 009.

Credits: 0 or 3

FTS 123 - Global Studies in Film/TV

Investigations of nation and identity in film and/or television approached in their specific cultural, historical, and theoretical terms. May be repeated for credit. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 007, FTS 008, or FTS 009.

Credits: 0 or 3

FTS 131 - Advanced Film/TV Theory

Advanced study of an area of film and/or television theory, such as psychoanalysis, feminism, historicism, or formalism. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 121.

Credits: 3

FTS 132 - Stdies Adv Film/TV History

Intensive focus on various historical movements within film and/or television. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 121.

Credits: 3

FTS 133 - Stds Docmntry/Avant-garde Cinm

Explorations into various issues, ideas, and movements within documentary and avant-garde cinema. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 007, FTS 008, FTS 009.

Credits: 3

FTS 134 - Cntmpry Topics in Film/TV

Explorations into various issues, ideas, and movements within contemporary film and/or television. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 007, FTS 008, FTS 009.

Credits: 3

FTS 135 - D1:Race & Ethnicity in Film/TV

This course explores the historical/social/political forces that have shaped the representations of race and ethnicity in film and/or television. Prerequisite: FTS 007, FTS 008, or FTS 009.

Credits: 3

FTS 141 - Film & Video Production I

An introduction to techniques and theories of video production. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 007, FTS 008, FTS 009, FTS 121.

Credits: 3

FTS 142 - Film & Video Production II

Intermediate topics in film and video production. Topics vary with instructor, and may include editing, lighting, use of sound, etc. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 141.

Credits: 3

FTS 143 - Film Theory and Practice

An advanced study of media theory and video production. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 007, FTS 008, or FTS 009, and FTS 121.

Credits: 3

FTS 144 - Screenwriting I

An investigation of screenwriting practice and a screenwriting workshop. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 007, FTS 008 or FTS 009, and FTS 121.

Credits: 3

FTS 145 - Screenwriting II

Intermediate topics in screenwriting. Topics vary with instructor, and may include writing the thriller, the romantic comedy, etc. Pre/co-requisite: FTS 144.

Credits: 3

FTS 191 - Internship

Work in some area of media production or study with the support of a faculty advisor. May be repeated for credit up to six credits, but only three credits can be applied to the FTS major. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 007, FTS 008, or FTS 009.

Credits: 1 to 6

FTS 192 - Internship

Work in some area of media production or study with the support of a faculty advisor. May be repeated for credit up to six credits, but only three credits can be applied to the FTS major. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 007, FTS 008, FTS 009.

Credits: 1 to 6

FTS 195 - Intermediate Special Topics

See Schedule of Courses for specific Titles. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 007, FTS 008, or FTS 009.

Credits: 1 to 18

FTS 196 - Intermediate Special Topics

See Schedule of Courses for specific Titles. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 007, FTS 008, or FTS 009.

Credits: 1 to 18

FTS 197 - Readings & Research

Independent study arranged in conjunction with a faculty member. The project must be approved by the FTS director. May be repeated for credit up to six credits. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 007, FTS 008, FTS 009.

Credits: 1 to 6

FTS 198 - Readings & Research

Independent study arranged in conjunction with a faculty member. The project must be approved by the FTS director. May be repeated for credit up to six credits. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 007, FTS 008, FTS 009.

Credits: 1 to 6

FTS 271 - Seminar in Film/Television

Advanced level investigations into the critical study of film and/or television. The topic will be the professor's choice. May be repeated for credit. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 007, FTS 008, or FTS 009, and FTS 121.

Credits: 3

FTS 272 - Seminar in Film/Television

Advanced level investigations into the critical study of film and/or television. The topic will be the professor's choice. May be repeated for credit. Pre/co-requisites: FTS 007, FTS 008, or FTS 009, and FTS 121.

Credits: 3

FTS 295 - Advanced Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 18

FTS 296 - Advanced Special Topics

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Credits: 1 to 18