Master of Science

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

DC 220 Editing I

and a choice of two (2) electives from the following list:

DC 215 Digital Sound Design

DC 275 Cinematography and Lighting

ANI 230 3D Modeling for Animation and Gaming

ANI 231 3D Animation for Cinema and Gaming

GAM 244 Game Development I

GAM 245 Game Development II

Core Knowledge Phase:

DC 460 Digital Cinema Proseminar

DC 461 Production Seminar

DC 462 Digital Cinema Workshop

Advanced Phase - Required  Courses:

DC 401 Writing the Short Motion Picture

DC 495 Directing the Short Motion Picture

DC 476 Visual Design

DC 430 Visual Effects

DC 421 Production Design

Advanced Phase - Elective Courses:

Students will choose three (3) electives from the following list:

DC 411 Music Video Production

DC 415 Advanced Sound Design

DC 420 Advanced Non-Linear Editing

DC 471 Documentary Production

DC 475 High-Definition Cinematography

DC 478 Special Effects and Composting

DC 489 The Big Picture: The Entertainment Industry

DC 490 Directing

DC 499 Internship

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 101 Animation

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 215 Digital Sound Design

DC 275 Cinematography and Lighting

DC 201 Introduction to Screenwriting

DC 210 Digital Cinema Production I

DC 220 Editing I

GAM 244 Game Development I

GAM 245 Game Development II

Core Knowledge Phase:

DC 460 Digital Cinema Proseminar

DC 461 Production Workshop

DC 462 Production Seminar

Required Advanced Phase Courses

ANI 400 Animation Production

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 411 Music Video Production

DC 415 Advanced Sound Design

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 490 Directing

DC 499 Internship

DC 476 Visual Design

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

DC 421 Production Design

Students in this program will also have to take 2 graduate-level electives from any CTI MS program.