Film & Television Production
cinema.usc.edu/production
aharlan@cinema.usc.edu
213.740.3317
George Lucas Instructional Building (LUC) 404
Originating and Developing Ideas for Film
Exercises in observation, imaginative association,
visualization, etc., that deepen the creative process
and lead to ideas, stories, characters and images
for narrative, documentary and experimental films.
CTPR 288 / 2 units / TBA / 18466R / 6:30-9:30 pm / T
CTPR 288 / 2 units / TBA / 18467R / 1-3:50 pm / W
Motion Picture Camera
(CNTV)*
The magic of creating images on film from using cameras,
lenses and filters to photographic processes and the role
of the cinematographer in interpreting story. Use of motion
picture camera equipment, principles of black & white
and color cinematography, and hands-on projects put
theory into practice.
CTPR 327 / 3 units / Tristan Whitman / 18493R / 6:30-9:30 pm / T
CTPR 327 / 3 units / Chris Chomyn / 18494R / 6:30-9:30 pm / W
CTPR 327 / 3 units / Robert Ballo / 18495R / 6:30-9:30 pm / Th
Motion Picture Editing
(CNTV)*
Exploration of aesthetics, theory, history and procedures
of motion picture editing for many styles of film. Students
view award-winning shorts and sections of features
to illustrate different editing styles and edit a series
of scenes using the latest Avid Express DV equipment.
CTPR 335 / 3 units / TBA / 18498R / 7-10:00 pm / M
CTPR 335 / 3 units / TBA / 18499R / 7-10:00 pm / T
CTPR 335 / 3 units / TBA / 18501R / 7-10:00 pm / W
CTPR 335 / 3 units / TBA / 18500R / 7-10:00 pm / Th
Colloquium: Motion Picture
Production Techniques
(CTAN, CTHP, CNTV)*
Motion picture production from writing of the script
to planning, shooting and completion of a movie. The class
will write, direct and shoot a digital video.
CTPR 385 / 4 units / TBA / 18510R / 3-5:50 pm / T
CTPR 385 / 4 units / TBA / 18511R / 4-6:50 pm / Th
Art and Industry of the Theatrical Film
(CNTV)*
Anatomy of a film. Explore aspects of filmmaking
with in-depth study of all facets—screenplay to completion.
A major current film is examined in detail and guest
speakers involved in the making of the film describe
each phase of production. Films previously studied
include: MI:3, Stranger than Fiction and Juno.
CTPR 386 / 4 units / Jason E. Squire / 18515R / 7-10:00 pm / T
Practicum in Television Production
Get hands-on experience at Trojan Vision, USC’s TV
channel that produces local and network programming.
Work in the state-of-the-art Zemeckis Center for Digital
Arts to learn all aspects of television production
and create your own shows with professionals
from the Hollywood television industry.
CTPR 409 / 2 units / Joel Parker / 18516R / TBA / TBA
CTPR 409 / 4 units / Joel Parker / 18517R / TBA / TBA
The Movie Business:
From Story Concept to Exhibition
(CNTV)*
Covers the gamut of the movie business, from story
concept to film exhibition. Guest speakers and lectures
will cover the role of the writer, agent, studio executive,
producer, director, marketing and distribution.
CTPR 410 / 2 units / Peter Exline / 18522R / 6-9:00 pm / M
Note: Section 19129D is not available to non-majors.
Makeup for Motion Pictures
(CNTV)*
Introduction to makeup for film, TV and theater,
exploring glamour, old age, gore, fantasy and prosthetic
techniques. Students learn through lectures, demos
and hands-on workshops.
CTPR 422 / 2 units / Ian Goodwin / 18529R / 10-11:50 am / F
Introduction to Special Effects in Cinema
(CNTV)*
Intro to special effects techniques, cost and operational
characteristics. Hands-on workshop environment where
students experience time and complexities involved
with effects/techniques now in popular use industry-wide.
Great for aspiring production managers, directors
and camera and effects specialists.
CTPR 423 / 2 units / Tom Anderson / 18532R / 7-11:00 pm / M
Production Planning
(CNTV)*
From script to screen: practical application of methods
and tools for the scheduling, budgeting and planning
of a film.
CTPR 425 / 2 units / Robert Brown / 18538R / 7-9:00 pm / W
The Production Experience
Learn the fundamentals of episodic TV drama
and participate in the shooting of an episode written
and directed by students. Positions available in producing,
camera, sound, production design or editorial.
CTPR 426 / 2 units / Helaine Head / 18541R / 9-12:50 pm / Th
Acting for Film and Television
Learn and apply prominent theories of performance
and how they relate to film and television. Students gain
understanding of the tools of performance, as derived
from the stage, and how they translate to film and television.
CTPR 454 / 4 units / Laurie Burton / 18550R / 6:30-9:30 pm / M
Introduction to Production Design
(CNTV)*
Introductory course in the principles of production design.
Course includes: structure of the art department,
fundamentals of design, and various other design elements.
Lectures, screenings, guest speakers and student projects.
CTPR 455 / 2 units / Mark Stratton / 18553R / 7-9:00 pm / M
Introduction to Art Direction
(CNTV)*
Students learn the current tools and techniques
of the art director: written language (drafting), three-dimensional
language (model making) and the language of ideas
(quick sketching). Learn how to present ideas
and execute them in a professional manner.
CTPR 456 / 2 units / Joe Hoffman / 18556R / 7-9:00 pm / M
Film Business Procedures and Distribution
(CNTV)*
Introduction to film economics, exhibition, distribution
and production. Budgets, financing, television/nontheatrical
and theatrical films, production and distribution
agreements, copyright and legal considerations
will also be covered.
CTPR 460 / 2 units / Jason E. Squire / 18559R / 1-2:50 pm / T
Note: Section 19131 is not available to non-majors.
TV Station Management
(CNTV)*
Executives from all areas of the TV industry address
class each week to provide first-hand information
about a wide range of areas, including news production, sales,
marketing, syndication and networks.
CTPR 461 / 2 units / TBA / 18562R / 6:30-9:30 pm / W
Note: Section 19130 is not available to non-majors.
Practicum in On-Screen Direction of Actors
(CNTV)*
Students learn to experiment and discuss the many
choices in directing actors, including laboratory
and scene analysis. Also covered: breaking down a script
from the emotional point-of-view of the actor.
CTPR 470 / 4 units / Laurie Burton / 18565R / 1-3:50 pm / M
Television Documentary Production
(CTHP)*
Pairs produce, direct, shoot and edit a documentary
on a subject of their choice. Students are encouraged
to form pairs before class; individual students form partnerships
at the beginning of the term. Students must come prepared
with two to three documentary ideas. Finished films
will be approximately 15 minutes in length and suitable
for broadcast/festivals.
CTPR 474 / 4 units / Bill Yahraus / 18568R / 1-4:50 pm / T
Advanced Multi-Camera Television Workshop
You design, produce, direct, shoot and edit episodes
of a half-hour comedy. Taught by directors Peter Bonerz
(Friends, Home Improvement) and Todd Stevens (Friends,
Joey). Makes use of professional actors, department
heads and studio visits. For the student who wants
to work hard to make people laugh.
CTPR 484 / 4 units / Peter Bonerz, Tony Porter & Todd Stevens / 18590R /
7-11:00 pm / W
Internship in Cinema/Television
On-the-job film and television experience in the areas
of interest of the respective student. This course is open
only to juniors, seniors and graduate students
CTPR 495 / 1, 2 or 4 units / Jason E. Squire / 18596D / 2-3:50 pm / M
CTPR 495 / 1, 2 or 4 units / Jason E. Squire / 18597D / 2-3:50 pm / Th
Motion Picture Sound Editing
Learn the skills necessary to record, edit and mix dialogue,
music and sound effects for film, TV and other media.
You will learn to edit on Pro Tools and to examine
the aesthetic considerations of the sound editor
and re-recording mixer.
CTPR 499 / 2 units / David Bondelevitch / 18599R / 1-3:50 pm / Th
Internet Mobile Screenwriting and Producing
Mobile and Internet film shorts are the newest art form
in cinema; YouTube, Veoh, MySpace.TV, Revver
are among the top Web sites on the planet and shows
like Lonely Girl 15 and Ask a Ninja are amazingly popular.
There is a huge, growing demand for content and it's
the easiest avenue to break into professional filmmaking.
In this class we'll develop, write, shoot, edit and post
your videos onto the Internet and mobile phones.
You'll learn what types of mobisodes and webisodes create
interest, excitement and profit.
CTPR 499 / 2 units / Frank Chindamo / 18602R / 7-10:00 pm/ Th
