COURSE MODIFICATION
Originator	Dyrk Ashton x4922 dyrk.ashton@utoledo.edu 2006.11
Department	Theatre and Film
	PRESENT	PROPOSED
Alpha code	FILM2310
Title	Film I
Hours
Grading
Requisites		C or better in FILM2340. Majors, Minors only
Catalog	An intensive introduction to the theory and practice of creative filmmaking utilizing the professional 16 mm format. Individual and group production exercises. Students must purchase supplies.	Introduction to theory and practice of filmmaking utilizing 16mm format. Students purchase supplies. Grade C or better in FILM2340 required, majors/minors only except with permission. May not take simultaneously with FILM2320.
Reason	Significant increase in the number of film majors; to insure that majors and minors are properly prepared for particular courses and continue to advance through the film program in an ordered manner and timely fashion, to facilitate access to courses, equipment, facilities and faculty for majors/minors.
New Content?	no

COURSE MODIFICATION
Originator	Dyrk Ashton x4922 dyrk.ashton@utoledo.edu 2006.11
Department	Theatre and Film
	PRESENT	PROPOSED
Alpha code	FILM2320
Title	Video I
Hours
Grading
Requisites		Comp I and C or better in FILM2340. Maj, Min only
Catalog	An intensive introduction to the theory and practice of video as an art form and means of expression. Individual and group production projects supported by critical reading and writing assignments. Students are required to purchase supplies. Writing Intensive (WAC) Course.	Introduction to theory and practice of digital video. Students purchase supplies. Comp I and “C” or better in FILM2340 required, majors/minors only or permission. M ay not take simultaneously with FILM2310. WAC.
Reason	Significant increase in the number of film majors; to insure that majors and minors are properly prepared for particular courses and continue to advance through the film program in an ordered manner and timely fashion, to facilitate access to courses, equipment, facilities and faculty for majors/minors.
New Content?	no

COURSE MODIFICATION
Originator	Dyrk Ashton x4922 dyrk.ashton@utoledo.edu 2006.11
Department	Theatre and Film
	PRESENT	PROPOSED
Alpha code	FILM3350
Title	Screenwriting I
Hours
Grading
Requisites		Comp II
Catalog	This course involves practical analysis of screenplays, emphasizing story structure and characterization. Students plan, write and refine story lines before writing actual scripts. Cross-listed with ENGL 3060; WAC course	Fundamentals of writing scenes and screenplays for short films, emphasizing format, characterization, story structure, and screenplay analysis. Comp II required. Cross-listed with ENGL 3060; WAC course
Reason	Significant increase in the number of film majors; to insure that majors and minors are properly prepared for particular courses and continue to advance through the film program in an ordered manner and timely fashion, to facilitate access to courses, equipment, facilities and faculty for majors/minors.
New Content?	no

COURSE MODIFICATION
Originator	Dyrk Ashton x4922 dyrk.ashton@utoledo.edu 2006.11
Department	Theatre and Film
	PRESENT	PROPOSED
Alpha code	FILM3360
Title	Production Topic
Hours
Grading
Requisites	FILM2310 and 2320	Grades of C or better in FILM2310 and 2320
Catalog	Topics of Film or Video production including Animation, Sound, Lighting, Editing, etc. Individual and group projects. Students must purchase supplies. Repeatable to 12 credit hours Prerequisite: FILM 2310 or 2320	Topics of Film or Video production including Animation, Sound, Lighting, Editing, etc. Students purchase supplies. Repeatable to 12 credit hours. Grade C or better in FILM2310 and 2320 required or permission
Reason	Significant increase in the number of film majors; to insure that majors and minors are properly prepared for particular courses and continue to advance through the film program in an ordered manner and timely fashion, to facilitate access to courses, equipment, facilities and faculty for majors/minors. Similar change to 3730.
New Content?	no

COURSE MODIFICATION
Originator	Dyrk Ashton x4922 dyrk.ashton@utoledo.edu 2006.11
Department	Theatre and Film
	PRESENT	PROPOSED
Alpha code	FILM3370, 3380, 3390
Title	Documentary Film, Experimental Film, History of Video Art
Hours
Grading
Requisites		Comp II or grade of C or better in FILM2350
Catalog
Reason	Significant increase in the number of film majors; to insure that majors and minors are properly prepared for particular courses and continue to advance through the film program in an ordered manner and timely fashion, to facilitate access to courses, equipment, facilities and faculty for majors/minors. Simlar changes to 3420, 3980, 4370, 3410.
New Content?	no

COURSE MODIFICATION
Originator	Dyrk Ashton x4922 dyrk.ashton@utoledo.edu 2006.11
Department	Theatre and Film
	PRESENT	PROPOSED
Alpha code	FILM3410
Title	European Cinema
Hours
Grading
Requisites		Comp II or grade of C or better in FILM2350
Catalog	A study of the major movements and authors of European cinema. Screenings included in class. FILM 2350 recommended	A study of major movements and authors of European cinema. Screenings included in class. Comp II or grade C or better in FILM2350 required, or permission of instructor
Reason	Significant increase in the number of film majors; to insure that majors and minors are properly prepared for particular courses and continue to advance through the film program in an ordered manner and timely fashion, to facilitate access to courses, equipment, facilities and faculty for majors/minors. Similar changes to 3420, 3980, 4370, 3370-80-90.
New Content?	no

COURSE MODIFICATION
Originator	Dyrk Ashton x4922 dyrk.ashton@utoledo.edu 2006.11
Department	Theatre and Film
	PRESENT	PROPOSED
Alpha code	FILM3420
Title	Third Cinema
Hours
Grading
Requisites		Comp II or grade of C or better in FILM2350
Catalog	A study of the major movements and authors of Third World Cinema. Screenings included in class. FILM 2350 is recommended before taking this class. Non-western multicultural course	A study of major movements and authors of Third World Cinema. Screenings included in class. Comp II or grade C or better in FILM2350 required, or permission. Non-western multicultural course
Reason	Significant increase in the number of film majors; to insure that majors and minors are properly prepared for particular courses and continue to advance through the film program in an ordered manner and timely fashion, to 1facilitate access to courses, equipment, facilities and faculty for majors/minors. Similar changes to 3980, 4370, 3410, 3370-80-90.
New Content?	no

COURSE MODIFICATION
Originator	Dyrk Ashton x4922 dyrk.ashton@utoledo.edu 2006.11
Department	Theatre and Film
	PRESENT	PROPOSED
Alpha code	FILM3730
Title	Directing for Camera
Hours
Grading
Requisites		Grades of C or better in FILM2310 and 2320
Catalog	Directing dramatic scenes for camera with emphasis on effective director/actor communication and the creation of dramatically meaningful camera and actor blocking. Prerequisite: FILM 2310 or 2320.	Directing dramatic scenes with emphasis on effective director/actor communication and creation of meaningful camera and actor blocking. Grades of C or better in FILM 2310 and 2320 required.
Reason	Significant increase in the number of film majors; to insure that majors and minors are properly prepared for particular courses and continue to advance through the film program in an ordered manner and timely fashion, to facilitate access to courses, equipment, facilities and faculty for majors/minors. Similar change to 3360.
New Content?	no

COURSE MODIFICATION
Originator	Dyrk Ashton x4922 dyrk.ashton@utoledo.edu 2006.11
Department	Theatre and Film
	PRESENT	PROPOSED
Alpha code	FILM3980
Title	Cinema Studies Topics II
Hours
Grading
Requisites		Comp II or grade of C or better in FILM2350
Catalog	A non-historical approach to specific topics of cinema studies, concentrating on problems of film theory and individual research projects. Topics vary. (May be repeated to 12 hours.)	Seminar concerning a topic of cinema studies, emphasizing original research and an individual research project. Comp II or grade of C or better in FILM2350 required. (May be repeated to 12 hours.)
Reason	Significant increase in the number of film majors; to insure that majors and minors are properly prepared for particular courses and continue to advance through the film program in an ordered manner and timely fashion, to facilitate access to courses, equipment, facilities and faculty for majors/minors. Similar changes to 3420, 4370, 3410, 3370-80-90.
New Content?	no

COURSE MODIFICATION
Originator	Dyrk Ashton x4922 dyrk.ashton@utoledo.edu 2006.11
Department	Theatre and Film
	PRESENT	PROPOSED
Alpha code	FILM4370
Title	Cinema Studies Seminar
Hours
Grading
Requisites		Comp II or grade C or better in FILM2350
Catalog	A research oriented seminar concerning a specific topic of cinema studies, emphasizing original research culminating in an individual research project. Prerequisite: FILM 2340 or permission of instructor	A research oriented seminar concerning a specific topic of cinema studies, emphasizing original research culminating in individual research and/or writing project. Comp II or grade C or better in FILM2350 required.
Reason	Significant increase in the number of film majors; to insure that majors and minors are properly prepared for particular courses and continue to advance through the film program in an ordered manner and timely fashion, to facilitate access to courses, equipment, facilities and faculty for majors/minors. Similar changes to 3420, 3980, 4370, 3410, 3370-80-90.
New Content?	no