Spring 2027

Capstone Films and Pilots Techniques: Film & Television Workshop

Capstone workshop exploring advanced film/TV production techniques including cinematography, lighting, and editing while working as crew on narrative film or pilot projects.

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Recorded instructors · Spring 2027 Erik Gunneson3.2/5

Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Identify and practice advanced production techniques for dramatic films and television.

  • Apply technical and creative knowledge to the production of a screenplay, from pre-production to post-production.

  • Develop fundamental production and collaboration skills for key crew positions on a film and TV shoot.

  • Recognize and deploy industry standards throughout the production process.

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COM ARTS 465, 467, or 468

COMARTS 658 used by

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Spring 2027

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction0 / 240
LAB 301Classroom Instruction0 / 240

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the class

Explore advanced techniques and practical issues in producing, directing, cinematography, lighting, sound, production design, editing, and post-production. Develop artistic, collaborative production practices that are fundamental to cinematic storytelling in the film and television industry. Work as a crew member on short narrative film or television pilot projects.

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Topics

  • Producing, directing, cinematography, lighting, sound, production design, editing, and post-production
  • Artistic and collaborative production practices for cinematic storytelling
  • Short narrative film and television pilot projects

Skills

  • Advanced production techniques for dramatic films and television
  • Technical and creative application across pre-production to post-production
  • Production and collaboration skills for key crew positions
  • Recognition and deployment of industry standards in production

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COMARTS 658 · Spring 2027

Capstone Films and Pilots Techniques: Film & Television Workshop

Recorded 2026-10-14
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