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All courses are for unit credit and apply to a De Anza associate degree unless otherwise noted.
F F/TV 72J Animated Film Post-Production 4 Units Workshop
G Prerequisite: F/TV 72H.
Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory (72 hours total per quarter).
Creation of the final production stages of a short personal film in any style of animation, e.g. drawn, puppet or computer, that can be used as a demo reel in a professional portfolio. Completion of character animation. Editing and compositing of picture tracks, sound effects and musical score. Investigation of career options and marketing strategies as they pertain to each student's project. Formulation of portfolios and demo reels.
French FREN 1
Elementary French (First Quarter)
5 Units
F/TV 75G History of Animation (1900-Present)
4 Units
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
Advisory: EWRT 211 and READ 211, or ESL 272 and 273.
Five hours lecture (60 hours total per quarter).
Introduction to the language and cultures of the French-speaking countries. Basic speaking, listening, reading and writing of French will be introduced and practiced within a cultural framework. Emphasis will be on language as an expression of culture.
FREN 2 Elementary French (Second Quarter) 5 Units
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.) Prerequisite: FREN 1 (equivalent to one year of high school French) or equivalent. Five hours lecture (60 hours total per quarter).
Further development of material presented in FREN 1. Continuation of introduction to the language and cultures of the French-speaking countries. Basic speaking, listening, reading and writing of French will be introduced and practiced within a cultural framework. Emphasis will be on language as an expression of culture.
FREN 3 Elementary French (Third Quarter) 5 Units
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.) Prerequisite: FREN 2 (equivalent to two years of high school French) or equivalent. Five hours lecture (60 hours total per quarter).
Further development of material presented in FREN 1 and FREN 2. Completion of introduction to the language and cultures of the French-speaking countries. Basic speaking, listening, reading and writing of French will be introduced and practiced within a cultural framework. Emphasis will be on language as an expression of culture.
Geography
GEO 1 Physical Geography 4 Units
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5; MATH 210 or equivalent.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
An introduction to the basic physical elements of geography and the diverse physical environment in which we live. Topics include the global patterns of weather and climate, landforms, soils and vegetation along with human modification of natural environments. The geographic tools used to explore these topics include maps, GPS, remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
GEO 4 Cultural Geography 4 Units
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5; MATH 210 or equivalent.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
The location of people and activities throughout the world and understanding the reasons for their distribution will be examined. Topics covered include population and migration, human-environment relationships, geographies of language, religion, race and ethnicity, economic activities, political organization and settlement patterns including the urban environment.
GEO 5 A Geography of California 4 Units
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
An exploration of California’s diverse physical landscapes (land forms, climate, soil and resources) and analyzes its cultural landscapes created by human transformation of the environment through economic activities such as agriculture, mining, trade, industry and urbanization. Examines the remarkable physical and cultural regional differences within California. A study in the wealth of diversity of California’s peoples while investigating the more disturbing aspects of discrimination and exploitation of various groups based on race, ethnicity, class and gender.
GEO 10 World Regional Geography 4 Units
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5; MATH 210 or equivalent.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
An introduction to the major distinctive regions of the world; their natural environment, people, resources, agriculture, manufacturing, trade, cities and the problems relating to contemporary society in each of the regions. Understanding the increasing interdependencies among and between regions.
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
An international survey of the historical development of the animated film, from its origins to a contemporary art form, with emphasis on the contributions of Fleischer, Disney, Warner Bros., Zegreb, Studio Ghibli, and National Film Board of Canada, as well as many important independent artists; an investigation of the aesthetic, technological, economic, and social factors that contributed to the form; an examination of the value systems reflected in and shaped by works from diverse cultures.
F/TV 75K Japanese Animation 4 Units
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
An examination of the post-1960’s evolution of animated films in Japan, a national cinema famed for its range of subject matter and outstanding graphics. Provides a critical methodology for analysis of exemplary and influential works by distinguished artists, writing collectives and production studios from aesthetic, sociopolitical, economic and technological perspectives.
F/TV 78W Special Topics in Film Studies 1 Unit
F/TV 78X 2 Units
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5.
One hour lecture for each unit of credit (12 hours total for each unit of credit per quarter).
Concentrated investigation of an influential film artist, studio, national cinema, genre, movement or historical period. The topic studied is different for each section of this course and may include Bay Area film festivals or events (see course note in quarterly schedule of classes).
F/TV 92 Special Topics: Industry Professionals and Practices
1 Unit
Requisite/Advisory: None.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
This course is an investigation into techniques and procedures used by industry professionals in a specific aspect of media production. Topics will vary by quarter and will be predetermined by the guest artist or faculty member.
F/TV 98G Fiction Workshop (The Writer, Producer, Director)
3 Units
Prerequisite: F/TV 20.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory (60 hours total per quarter).
This is an advanced workshop course in the writing, producing or directing of complex scenes or multiple scene works of narrative/dramatic film or video. Emphasis will be placed on working as a team in a class-wide collaborative project.
F/TV 98H Fiction Workshop (The Technical Crew) 3 Units
Prerequisite: F/TV 20.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory (60 hours total per quarter).
This is an advanced workshop course in cinematography, lighting, art direction, sound recording, and other craft skills essential to the production of narrative/ dramatic film and video projects. Emphasis will be placed on working as a team in a class-wide collaborative project.
F/TV 98J Fiction Workshop (Editing/ 3 Units Post Production)
Prerequisite: F/TV 27.
Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory (60 hours total per quarter).
This is an advanced workshop course in the post-production phase, including elements of picture and sound editing and sound design for narrative/dramatic film and video projects. Emphasis will be placed on working as a team in a class- wide collaborative project.
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