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• FLM 161: Cinematography 1

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course introduces students to cinematography. Studentsstudy the equipment and techniques used to shoot television and film productions. Theyplan, shoot and edit a project. Studentscommunicate and cooperate with student film crews to complete projects.
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• FLM 170: Film Direction of the Actor

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course introduces students to the creativetechniques and technical aspects used to workwith actors in television and film productions. Students build a directorial style through the combination of performance with cinema-specific concepts like framing and camera placement. Students also direct and workshop scenesinvolving actors.
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• FLM 180: Intro to Writing for TV, Experimental

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  The rapid proliferation of streaming entertainment services has greatly expanded the global television market and increased demand for programming. As networks and distributors seek content, more opportunities for new voices and new points of view are welcomed. This introductory class will focus on the fundamentals of writing for television by guiding students through the development of their own original narrative television series and execution of a pilot script. In addition to covering style and format,emphasis will be given to story and structure documents, sales tools and marketability.
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• FLM 190: Feature Film Writing 1, Experimental

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  With the continued expansion of home viewing, audiences have an even greater need for filmed content. Once only seen in theaters, feature films are now being viewed on televisions, computers, tablets and phones in more significant quantities than on large cinema screens. This increased demand means more opportunities for storytellers to adapt their ideas into screenplays. This introductory class will assist students in writing their own original film script by focusing on the areas of character, theme, and plot development, as well as style, technique and formatting. For anyone who's ever said, "I have a great idea for a movie," this is the class for them, as each student will execute their own original concept for a feature film.
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• FLM 201: Navigating the Film Industry

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  In this course students discuss the local, state and national film industry and the role that specific crew members play. Students decode the Pittsburgh film industry along with film crew hierarchy, set etiquette, union membership and film history. The film technician student makes informative decisions about the direction their training will follow through an introduction to specific crew and department alignments. Prerequisite:    FLM 106   
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• FLM 202: Production Design for Film

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  In this course, studentsexploreproduction design on location and in interior and exterior studio environments. Art direction and coordination of all crew components are explored. Studentsdesign and build a set. Students work in an art department on a film. Budgets, transportation, locations and crew safety are explored.
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• FLM 203: Film Production 2

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course focuses on student-created films. It builds on techniques taught in FLM 103 Film Production 1withlonger, sustained projects. Each student completes their own film and works on other student films. Film projects are assigned to teams to set up required elements and film scenes under specific conditions and expected outcomes. Planning concepts include script breakdown, casting, securing permits and locations, crew designations, scheduling and budgeting. Prerequisite:    FLM 103   
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• FLM 210: Advanced Construction and Location Work

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course explores construction techniques applicable to ordinary and unique locations. Scenery execution, installation and restoration exercises are used to train a crew to leave no evidence after a film shoots in a studio or at a location. Prerequisite:    FLM 110  or instructor permission  
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• FLM 220: Film Location Management

  3.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course introduces students to film location management. Students will receive both lecture and hands-on instruction focused on the production of film and electronic media projects in remote or on-location settings. Skill areas will include cooperation and communication with all departments as part of a film crew. Prerequisite:    FLM 103 or instructor permission  
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• FLM 240: Film Sound 2

  4.00 Credits

  Community College of Allegheny County

  
  This course builds on FLM 140introducing advanced production sound recording and film sound editing techniques.Studentsmaster the aural forces that make film an expressive means of communication. Studentsutilizean industry standard editing system.Experience editing film sound recordings ismade available. Prerequisite:    FLM 140   
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