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Bachelor of Science in Digital Cinema 2007

The Bachelor of Science in Digital Cinema is an innovative motion picture production program dedicated to utilizing the latest cutting-edge digital technology while incorporating classic cinema narrative theory and aesthetics.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Cinema emphasizes live production combined with 3-D animation, special effects and game design.

FIND OUT MORE AT THE DIGITAL CINEMA WEBSITE

The Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Cinema consists of two elements:

The Liberal Studies Program
Major Field Study

Liberal Studies Program (20 courses)

The Liberal Studies Program at DePaul University is the general education portion of the curriculum at DePaul University. Topics include: First Year Program, Sophomore Seminar in Multiculturalism, Junior Experiential Learning and DC 398 the Senior Capstone. For general information, please see the Liberal Studies homepage.

GAM 224 is required as one of the A&L Liberal Studies courses.

Please note: Students must complete 20 liberal studies courses including the eight credit hour Mathematical and Technological Literacy requirement which is both ISP120 and ISP121. ISP121 will replace one course from any one of the six Learning Domains as long as they take at least one course in each domain.

Major Field Study (28 courses)

Twenty (20) Liberal Studies courses (see above) plus the following 28 courses. Although all 28 courses are required, the grouping of the courses into First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior courses is a recommendation only. See your advisor for help in choosing your classes.

Sample four-year schedule of courses:

First Year:

Major Field Courses (6)

Offered Winter
In class
√	DC 201 Introduction to Screenwriting
√	DC 205 Foundations of Cinema
√	ANI 101 Animation for Non-Majors
√	OR ANI 201 Animation I
√	ANI 105 Intro to Visual Design
	DC 207 History of American Cinema, 1890-1945
√	DC 208 History of American Cinema, 1946-1975

Second Year:

Major Field Courses (6)

Offered Winter
In class
√	DC 210 Digital Cinema Production I
√	DC 215 Digital Sound Design
√	DC 220 Editing I
√	ANI 230 3d Modeling for Animation and Gaming
	DC 209 History of American Cinema, 1976-Present
√	DC 225 Digital Still Photography

Third Year:

Major Field Courses (7)

Offered Winter
In class
√	ANI 231 3d Animation for Cinema and Gaming
√	GAM 244 Game Development I
√	DC 275 Cinematography
√	ANI 300 3d Character Animation
√	DC 310 Digital Cinema Production II
√	DC 315 Advanced Digital Sound Design
√	DC 320 Editing II

Fourth Year:

Major Field Courses (7)

Offered Winter
In class
√	ANI 310 Motion Capture Workshop
√	GAM 245 Game Development II
√	DC 375 Advanced Cinematography
√	DC 378 Compositing and Special Effects
	DC 390 Topics in Directing
√	DC 395 Topics in Production
√	DC 398 Digital Cinema Capstone (Counts as Liberal Studies)

Open Electives (3)

Open Electives may be taken from any department or program. These are the only courses that may be taken under the pass/fail option (see the undergraduate Bulletin for details). If you wish to pursue a minor, most minor field courses will be credited as open electives.

Note: Grades for all courses in the students major (i.e. non-Liberal Studies and non-Open Elective) must be 'C' or better. Grades of 'C-' may be accepted provided the overall grade point average in the major is 2.0 or better.

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Last Modified: Wednesday December 19, 2007