College: Graduate School of Social Sciences

This major focuses on the creative, technical, and theoretical aspects of film and television production. Students gain skills in scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and production management, preparing them for careers in the entertainment, broadcasting, and related fields.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand storytelling principles and narrative structure.
• Develop skills in scriptwriting, directing, and cinematography.
• Learn editing techniques and post-production processes.
• Explore production management and industry practices.
• Analyze film and television genres, styles, and theories.
• Develop critical thinking, creativity, and technical skills.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Cinema and Television - Overview of the history of films and television, genres, and industry trends.
2. Scriptwriting - Storytelling principles, script formatting, and character development.
3. Directing - Directing techniques, actor collaboration, and visual storytelling.
4. Cinematography - Camera operation, lighting, and composition techniques.
5. Editing and Post-Production - Video editing software, sound design, and visual effects.
6. Production Management - Budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating film and television production.
7. Film and Television Theory - Critical analysis, genre studies, and theoretical approaches to cinema and television.
8. Documentary Filmmaking - Non-fiction film production techniques, including research, interviews, and ethical considerations.
9. Practical/Applied Training - Hands-on experiences in film and television production, broadcasting, or related industries.
10. Capstone Project - Comprehensive project such as a short film, television pilot, or documentary applying skills in scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, or editing.

Assessment Methods:

• Text analysis, directing projects, cinematography portfolios, editing clips, production management plans, theoretical essays, documentaries, training reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Cinema and Television" by various authors.
• "Scriptwriting" by various authors.
• "Directing" by various authors.
• "Cinematography" by various authors.
• "Editing and Post-Production" by various authors.
• "Production Management" by various authors.
• "Film and Television Theory" by various authors.
• "Documentary Filmmaking" by various authors.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of film and television, storytelling principles, and an interest in the creative and technical aspects of production.

Duration of Specialization:

Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree.

Certification:

Graduates may receive certifications from professional organizations such as the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) or equivalent industry certifications.

Target Audience:

Aspiring filmmakers, television producers, directors, cinematographers, editors, scriptwriters, and professionals seeking to work in the entertainment, broadcasting, independent filmmaking industries, and related fields. This major provides students with the creative and technical skills needed to excel in film and television production, supporting careers in various roles within the entertainment industry.