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School of Communications and Theater 316 Annenberg Hall, Graduate Degree Programs: Broadcasting,
Telecommunications and Mass Media Mass Media and
Communication Journalism,Public
Relations and Advertising Film and Media
Arts Theater
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655. Advanced Documentary/Fiction Workshop. (4 s.h.) Prerequisite: FMA 419, 651 or permission of the instructor. Designing and executing individual documentaries, dramatic projects, or works that intermix the strategies of documentary and fiction while dealing with socially significant material. Each project will involve one month of planning and scripting, one month of field production in film or video, and a final month of editing and postproduction. Lectures, demonstrations, critiques, and crew assignments on each other’s projects will accompany the intensive fieldwork. 657. Digital Post-Production. (4 s.h.) Prerequisite: FMA 457 or permission of the instructor. Advanced tools and concepts of digital non-linear editing of film and video with emphasis on fine-cut preparation, file management, ProTools, foley, looping, multi-track mixing, compositing, titling, EDL generation, and film matchback. 658. Lighting for Film and Video. (4 s.h.) Prerequisite: FMA 458 or permission of the instructor. Technical, aesthetic and compositional aspects of lighting for cinematic, photographic and electronic media. The course analyzes the evolution of lighting styles in fiction and non-fiction film, commercials, and music videos. Each student completes an individual and/or group portfolio of different lighting exercises. 696. Advanced Problems in Film and Video Production I. (4 s.h.) Prerequisite: FMA 655 and permission of instructor. Enrollment limited. Planning and production of individual projects dealing with significant topics. May be repeated. 697. Advanced Problems in Film and Video Production II. (4 s.h.) Prerequisites: FMA 655 and permission of instructor. Enrollment limited. May be repeated. 719. Screen Directing Laboratory. (2-4 s.h.) Prerequisite: FMA 419 or 442 and permission of the instructor. Exercises and critiques specifically exploring the theories, aesthetics, and practice of directing actors for the screen. Directors are paired with advanced MFA actors from the Theater Department. 799. Experiments in Visual Dynamics. (4 s.h.) A production lab for new and on-going film, video and multimedia projects. Media theories and aesthetics will be applied to developing documentary, fiction and experimental productions. Explorations in this class range from issues of genre blending to the use of new technologies, including distribution strategies utilizing the World Wide Web, CD-ROMs and digital video disks. 861. Critical Methods Seminar. (4 s.h.) Prerequisite: FMA 461. Methods and approaches to issues of media history, theory, and critical analysis are covered through lectures, discussions, screenings, and directed research as practical preparation for comprehensive examinations. Required of 4th semester MFA candidates. 882. Seminar: International Film. (4 s.h.) A critical and historical examination of the films of a particular country or world region. Topics vary per semester. May be repeated (as long as the specific topic is not duplicated). 884. Seminar: Film Analysis and Criticism. (4 s.h.) Analysis of selected films through various critical methodologies. 901-904. Special Problems in Film and Media Arts. (2-4 s.h.) Special seminars typically taught by distinguished visiting faculty. Inquire at departmental offices for details, since these seminars often are scheduled on short notice. 943. M.F.A. Colloquium. (1 s.h.) Wide variety of discussions, screenings, and lectures from guest image makers, exploring and integrating the range of theoretical, conceptual, and pedagogical aspects of film and video production. Required of all entering M.F.A. students. Open to other advanced students with permission. May be repeated. 951. Directed Readings. (1-4 s.h.) 961. Directed Projects. (1-4 s.h.) 966. M.F.A. Project. (1-6 s.h.) Prerequisite: permission of the department. Open only to M.F.A. candidates in Film and Media Arts for their final project. May be repeated for credit during all semesters the final project is in progress, although only a maximum of six hours will be counted toward the degree. For information, direct inquiries to: Chair, Theater Department, Tomlinson Hall Room 210, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122, (215) 204-8652. Cornelius Bierbower, Jr., Professor, M.A., University of Michigan; Daniel C. Boylen, Professor, M.F.A., University of Wisconsin; Kevin Cotter, Associate Professor, M.A., University of Pittsburgh; Katherine Garrinella, Associate Professor, Ed.M., Temple University; Robert Hedley, Professor, M.F.A., University of Texas; Joseph F. Leonardo, Professor, M.A., Villanova University; Curtis Senie, Professor, M.F.A., Yale University; Jan Silverman, Associate Professor, M.F.A., Temple University; Donna Snow, Associate Professor, M.F.A., American Conservatory Theater. The Department of Theater offers graduate work leading to the Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree. Graduates of the program are prepared for careers as artists or artist-teachers. Students can study in the areas of Acting, Directing, Playwriting and Design (scenery, costume, or lighting emphasis). Application Deadline Applications should be completed by March 1 for the fall semester. Spring admission is not available. Auditions/interviews will be required. Financial Aid Financial aid is available on a competitive basis through the Theater department. Applicants to this program must submit official undergraduate transcripts (including Temple University), three letters of recommendation, and a statement of goals. Actors must demonstrate talent and suitability through an audition and an interview. Applicants to the Design program must demonstrate their preparation, talent, potential, and visual/graphic skills through a portfolio review and an interview. Applicants to the Directing program must demonstrate talent and potential through resumé, recommendations, interview, and a directing exercise. Rare exceptions have been made for exceptionally gifted students who lack an undergraduate degree to be admitted to the graduate programs in Theater.
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