The only M.S. program of its kind in the country, this degree emphasizes technical and technology-based topics and practices of cinema production, including:
- post-production editing of video and audio
- the integration of video and audio
- special effects
- computer-generated imaging
In addition to the general cinema program, this degree also offers a concentration in animation.
Course Requirements
Prerequisite Phase:
DC 201 Introduction to Screenwriting
DC 210 Digital Camera Production I
and a choice of two (2) electives from the following list:
DC 275 Cinematography and Lighting
ANI 230 3D Modeling for Animation and Gaming
ANI 231 3D Animation for Cinema and Gaming
Core Knowledge Phase:
DC 460 Digital Cinema Proseminar
DC 462 Digital Cinema Workshop
Advanced Phase - Required Courses:
DC 401 Writing the Short Motion Picture
DC 495 Directing the Short Motion Picture
Advanced Phase - Elective Courses:
Students will choose three (3) electives from the following list:
DC 420 Advanced Non-Linear Editing
DC 475 High-Definition Cinematography
DC 478 Special Effects and Composting
DC 489 The Big Picture: The Entertainment Industry
DC 402 Writing the Feature Film
DC 480 Producing the Feature Film
DC 481 Distribution and Exhibition
DC 485 Producing the Feature Film
ANI 430 3D Character Animation
ANI 450 Motion Capture Workshop
Students in this program will alsohave to take 2 graduate-level electives from any CTI MS Program
Animation Concentration
Prerequisite Phase:
ANI 230 3D Modeling for Animation and Gaming
ANI 231 3D Animation for Cinema and Gaming
and a choice of two from the following list:
DC 275 Cinematography and Lighting
DC 201 Introduction to Screenwriting
DC 210 Digital Cinema Production I
Core Knowledge Phase:
DC 460 Digital Cinema Proseminar
Required Advanced Phase Courses
ANI 450 Motion Capture Workshop
ANI 435 Advanced 3D Modeling for Animation and Gaming
ANI 430 3D Character Animation
ANI 439 3D Texturing and Lighting
Elective Advanced Phase Courses
DC 420 Advanced Non-Linear Editing
DC 475 High-Definition Cinematography
DC 478 Special Effects and Composting
DC 489 The Big Picture: The Entertainment Industry
DC 402 Writing the Feature Film
DC 480 Producing the Feature Film
DC 481 Distribution and Exhibition
DC 401 Writing the Short Motion Picture
DC 495 Directing the Short Motion Picture
Students in this program will also have to take 2 graduate-level electives from any CTI MS program.