Course Descriptions

FLM 131- The Documentary and Social Justice  (3)
The elements, style, research, and production methods of the documentary as a communication medium is examined. Students will assist in the annual Human Rights Film Festival, developing social justice advocacy intiatives associated with the film topics screened

FLM 132 - History of Film  (3)
The purpose of the course is to examine the history of film as a communication medium of culture, social trends, values and sentiments. The organizational, political, economic, and strategic dynamics involved in the history of this creative medium are also studied.

FLM 133 - Music, Culture and Broadcasting (3)
A study of the intersection of music, culture, and musical expression, production and distribution. Basic skills in sound editing are introduced and practiced.

FLM - Mass Media  (3)
An examination of the popular mass media as a reflection, characterization, and interpretation of culture and society. In addition, the use of the mass media, with an emphasis on television and film, in politics, economics, and religion will be explored. Critical analysis of ongoing and emerging trends in television and film will also be conducted. (Same as SOC 135)

FLM 136 Disney Inc. and Mass Popular Culture (3)
The course analyzes the near-Orwellian influence that mass media can have on society. Utilizing Disney as an example, students will examine the power and influence of media conglomerates and their role in shaping and reinforcing social norms. The class will explore the Disneyland cultural phenomenon.

FLM 137ABC - Writing for Film (3-9)
Story development  from page to screen. Research and development of fictional screenplays and documentary treatments and proposals.

FLM 139ABCD - Digital Video Production (3-12)
Both a lab and field work class. This course introduces digital film shooting. Students will gain hands-on experience both in the studio and on location using digital cameras. Final Cut Pro editing software will be introduced and used in the production of student 3 minute short films. Fundamentals of lighting will also be introduced.

FLM 141 - Documentary Production Lab Assistant  (3)
Student must have taken FLM 139 with a grade of A. The purpose of this course is to give students a chance to hone understandings of digital filmming anproduction and content with regard to editing and story through helping other students in the editing lab. Assistant will work with an instructor in researching equipment, trouble-shooting, and advanced research.

FLM 142 - Women in Film (3)
The role of women in film, with a focus on the first half of the 20th Century. Current status of women in film also examined.

FLM 144 - Introductory Videography (3)

FLM 145ABC - Animation (3-9)

FLM 146 Film Marketing (3)
No film today is developed without careful and extensive marketing research, both before, during, and after the film project is completed. Research skills, both quantitative and qualitative are needed for professionals entering this subfield in the film industry. Many opportunities exist for the trained researcher.

FLM 197ABCD Internship (3-12)
Hands-on observation and experience at a film or television studio, or media marketing organization. Minimum of 100 hours of service required. Internship site is to be selected and agreed upon by both student and department advisor. For majors and minors only. Student must be able to provide own transportation to internship site.

FLM 198 Senior Capstone (3)
Student with senior standing completes a feature length documentary. Film instructor individually mentors student's film project.  

General Studies Courses Recommended for Film Students

PHI 175 Philosophy of Film (3) (will count toward General Studies requirement)
A study of philosophical ideas and theories about film, film theory and various schools of film criticism.In a particular semester, we may focus on a particular theme, such as the hero in American film, or authenticity and personal integrity, or visions of society. In addition, we will be interested in looking at film as an expression of cultural values and an instrument for change. As part of that goal, we will examine the role of race, class, and gender in assessing film. Prerequisite: one philosophy course

ENG 124 Fiction to Film (3) (will count toward General Studies requirement)
Examination of how works of fiction become motion pictures. The component 
elements of both fiction and film are applied to representative novels to 
assess their adaptation from the medium of fiction to the medium of film. GS-IIIB 

Social Justice Courses

SOC 161 - Majority-Minority Relations (3) 
 A study of history and contemporary interactional dynamics among majority and minority groups within the United States and California. Analysis of the nature and manifestations of culture, adaptive strategies of culturally diverse populations, and the development of programs and practices that honor, motivate, and empower all segments of society will be explored. Examination of personal biases and identification of deficient knowledge in the area of cultural diversity and majority-minority relations is encouraged. 

SOC 162 - Human Rights (3) 
 The examination of human rights from a contemporary global perspective. A range of topics will be explored, including poverty, nutrition, regional cultural conflict, environmental degradation, access to health care, housing, and other basic resources necessary for human survival. The intersection of religion, politics, economics, and culture will be emphasized. 

SOC 163 - Women and Children's Rights (3)

 An exploration of contemporary human rights issues with a focus on women and children, as they are encouraged at the local, national, and global level. Topics include women's rights in prison, healthcare access, child labor, children at war, and spousal abuse. 

SOC 167 - U.S. Women of Color (3)

An examination of the basic human social processes of cooperation, collaboration, competition, and conflict. On a macro level, students will explore the relationship between these processes and types of social systems. On the micro level, the theories and techniques of interaction which drive personal relationships and informal social structures will be studied. Case studies will be conducted. 

SOC 180 - Social Stratification (3)

SOC 185 - Global Development (3)

A study of the multiple interrelationships between political structure, political movements, socioeconomic development, environment, and global population change. From a global perspective, shifts in population composition, quality of life and resource management and availability, and how societal conditions are influenced by such forces as political organization, international relations, religion, and environmental conditions will be explored. Comparisons among these socioeconomic and political dimensions between developed and developing nation-states will be discussed, along with the possible implications of globalization around the world.

RST 146 - The Catholic Justice and Peace Tradition (3) (counts toward a General Studies course)
An examination of Catholic Social Teaching, an ethical tradition which has developed in the past century as the church faced contemporary social problems such as structural poverty, discrimination, immigration, racism, violence and war. The course will also focus on particular groups which have been inspired by this body of teachings. (See statement on prerequisite.) 

POL 147 - Women and Development (3) 
Analyzes the impact of development policies on women in developing countries. Topics include the status of women in traditional societies, the gendered allocation of resources, and illegal immigration including the international trafficking of persons. 

POL 151 - Humanitarian Intervention (3)
An analysis of the issues that provoke humanitarian concerns such as civil strife, poverty, epidemics, and famine. The development of norms of humanitarian intervention will be a focus on this course.

PSY 139 - Child Abuse and Family Violence (3)
A theoretical exploration of the causes, nature, and physical, social and psychological impact of the various forms of family violence as well as the methods used by counseling professionals for intervention, remediation, and prevention. Prerequisite: PSY 12

PSY 144 - Psychology of Prejudice (3)
Exploration of psychological factors involved in the development and maintenance of racism, sexism, ageism, and other manifestations of prejudice. Focuses on research of both individual and group behavior and includes consideration of techniques for combating prejudice in individuals, organizations, and society as a whole. Prerequisite: PSY 1. Recommended: PSY 145. GS-VI