Master of Science (MS) - Digital Cinema

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MS in Digital Cinema 2009

The MS Degree in Digital Cinema emphasizes the technical and technology-based topics and practices of digital cinema. Such topics and practices include post-production editing of video and audio, the integration of video and audio, special effects and computer-generated imaging, and modes of digital distribution. Find out more about the Digital Cinema program.

Concentrations

The MS in Digital Cinema offers two programs of graduate study for students.

The Cinema Program is the advanced study of all aspects of digital filmmaking including screenwriting, producing, directing, cinematography, editing, and sound design. The emphasis of the program is on the individual student's development as a digital filmmaker and storyteller.

The Animation Concentration features a program of study in traditional animation (hand-drawn and stop-motion), 3D modeling and character animation for cinema and game art, in addition to the core cinema courses.

Find out more at the Digital Cinema Website

What Students Learn From This Program

Post-production editing of video and audio
The integration of video and audio
Special effects
Computer-generated imaging

Grade and GPA Requirements

Grades: Students must receive a grade of B- or better in each prerequisite course and a C- or better in all other courses.

GPA: Students must maintain a graduate level GPA of 2.50 or higher while pursuing their degree. Students will not be approved for graduation with less than a 2.50 GPA. Students with a 3.90 or higher will graduate with distinction.

Program Requirements 2009

To view Graduate Program Requirements for previous years click here.

The program follows a three-phase sequence, with each phase preparing the student for the subsequent phase. The master's degree program consists of:

Prerequisite Phase
Core Knowledge Phase
Advanced Phase
Option for the MFA Phase

Upon acceptance into the masters degree program, the student will meet with their faculty advisor to discuss required courses for the Prerequisite Phase. The Prerequisite Phase is intended to ensure that all students enter graduate courses with an equivalent background. While completing this phase, a student is considered a conditionally admitted masters student. In the Core Knowledge phase, a student will follow a sequence of courses to acquire an understanding of the technological and theoretical foundations for the particular degree. In the Advanced Phase of the program, the fundamental information learned previously allows a student to study advanced topics within their chosen degree. This phase adds depth to the work completed in the Core Knowledge Phase. Individual interests and needs are also addressed through a series of elective courses chosen in consultation with the student's faculty advisor.

Master of Science in Digital Cinema 2009

The Cinema Program

Prerequisite Phase

Students must demonstrate prerequisite competencies by transcript or by successful completion of the following courses:

Offered Winter
In class	Online
√	√	DC 201 Introduction to Screenwriting
√		DC 210 Digital Cinema Production I
√		DC 220 Editing I

and a choice of two from the following list:

Offered Winter
In class	Online
√		DC 215 Digital Sound Design
√		DC 275 Cinematography
√		ANI 230 3d Modeling
√		ANI 231 3d Animation
√		GAM 244 Game Development I
√		GAM 245 Game Development II

By taking these courses and receiving a grade of a B- or better in each, the student will have completed the requirements of the Prerequisite Phase. All or part of the Prerequisite Phase may be waived if a student has the equivalent academic background. All students are blocked from enrolling in Core Knowledge Phase courses prior to completing their prerequisites. The student must submit an online Change of Status request when the Prerequisite Phase is completed to inform the Student Services offices that the block can be removed. The online request must be submitted two weeks before the student intends to register for graduate level classes. The student will then be considered a fully admitted student, and may pass to the Graduate Phase of the program. Students may submit the Change of Status request by logging in to MyCDM.

Core Knowledge Phase

The core knowledge phase is designed to provide a common foundation in digital cinema production. Fully admitted students in the Core Knowledge Phase may register for a maximum of four Advanced Phase courses. The Core Knowledge Phase courses for the MS in Digital Cinema are:

Offered Winter
In class	Online
		DC 460 Digital Cinema Proseminar
√		DC 461 Production Workshop
		DC 462 Directing Workshop

Advanced Phase

The advanced phase provides specialized knowledge in digital cinema topics, as well as allowing students to choose a particular emphasis for their studies.

Required Advanced Phase Courses

Offered Winter
In class	Online
√		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

Elective Advanced Phase Courses
Students in this program must choose 3 electives from the following list:

Offered Winter
In class	Online
		DC 411 Music Video Production
		DC 415 Advanced Sound Design
√		DC 420 Editing II
√		DC 471 Documentary Production
√		DC 475 Advanced Cinematography
		DC 478 Special Effects and Compositing
√		DC 489 The Big Picture: the Entertainment Industry
		DC 490 Directing
		DC 499 Internship
√		DC 402 Writing the Feature Film I
		DC 480 Project Bluelight
		DC 481 Distribution and Exhibition
√		DC 485 Producing the Feature Film
		ANI 430 3d Character Animation
√		ANI 450 Motion Capture Workshop
√		ANI 431 Advanced 3d Character Animation
√		ANI 479 Advanced 3d Compositing
		ANI 490 Topics in Animation
√		ANI 493 Topics in 3d Animation
		GAM 424 Game Design Workshop

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

Animation Concentration