<p>Hi guys. i'm helping my friend in choosing his major. He wants to learn about making films, effects like green screen, sounds..... he picked FSU Film school but it's highly competitive so he asked me to help him pick another college as a safety. Guys, please help me. Are there any school in the south that teach about that ( except in Cali) . How about Arizona State, or Ole miss or LSU or sth else. Tks a lots.
Note: he wants to pick a big school with spirit and girls like in Florida State.</p>
<p>Alabama has a growing and impressive film school. It also just built ANOTHER digital media center (opened last month).</p>
<p><a href=“http://tcf.ua.edu/[/url]”>http://tcf.ua.edu/</a></p>
<p>At a recent national Hollywood student film competition, Bama won first place in 3 categories…Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing
<a href=“http://www.campusmoviefest.com/hollywood/gta[/url]”>http://www.campusmoviefest.com/hollywood/gta</a></p>
<p>School spirit, gorgeous women, beautiful campus.</p>
<p>That said, what are his stats? How much will his parents pay?</p>
<p>Tks. He has 3.7-40 GPA, >1700 SAT (i’m not very sure cause i almost forgot it) His parents are willing to pay about $35k-$40k for him . As i can see from Hollywood Winner, UA, FSU and ASU stand out from many others. So which one do you think is better ?</p>
<p>from what i see on Alabama web page, there are not many hours focusing on visualizing, effects, sounds, lightning like in FSU film school.</p>
<p>Does your friend want to major in film or does he want to major in spirit and women? Do well in film and the women will follow.</p>
<p>So how do you do well in film? It’s all about contacts. There are millions of talented people who want to do film, but very few people who actually get to do so. Those who get the jobs are those who know somebody. Or know somebody who knows somebody. Connect the dots in Hollywood and you will almost always find that people have connections. Relatives, classmates, co-workers, it’s all interconnected. So short of being related to someone, you need to go to school with people who will eventually hit it big. That will get you in, and give you a chance to hit it big.</p>
<p>So, pick the best school you can into from this list. There are some unconventional choices here.
[Best</a> Film Schools: The Hollywood Reporter Unveils the Top 25 Programs of 2013](<a href=“http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/best-film-schools-hollywood-reporter-595712]Best”>The Hollywood Reporter – Movie news, TV news, awards news, lifestyle news, business news and more from The Hollywood Reporter.)</p>
<p>from what i see on Alabama web page, there are not many hours focusing on visualizing, effects, sounds, lightning like in FSU film school.</p>
<p>I really don’t know about what schools offer in regards to the above… what is FSU offering?</p>
<p>Bama offers these 50+ undergrad classes in Film …</p>
<p>TCF*100. Intro To Telecommunication. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Explores film, television, news, and new media with a focus on story, and examines how each of these mediums function at both the level of individual and the level of global society.</p>
<p>TCF*112. Motion Pict Hy Criticism. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Development of the cinema, with emphasis on relation of technical advances to film content and style.</p>
<p>TCF*145. Media Production. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Through lectures and hands-on projects, students will learn the equipment and techniques used in media production and editing. Open to non-majors, TCF Management majors, and TCF Critical Studies majors. NOT open to TCF Media Production or TCF Documentary majors.</p>
<p>TCF*155. Freshman Seminar. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Freshman Seminars fulfill a core curriculum requirement while enhancing students academic development using critical skills, writing and field experience.</p>
<p>TCF*201. Intro to Video Production. 0 or 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Introduces students to theories and techniques of video production and post-production. Topics include script formatting, camera technique, lighting, sound, and editing. In this hands-on course, students will produce short video projects that emphasize technical proficiency and visual storytelling.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*100 Sophomore standing or higher.</p>
<p>TCF*215. Writing Presentn Telecom. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Study of and practice in techniques and skills used in writing and presenting scripts, copy, and professional reports as required by telecommunication media.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*100.</p>
<p>TCF*241. The Documentary Form. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>The documentary as an informative and persuasive means of communication. Analysis and discussion of selected documentaries.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*100.</p>
<p>TCF*286. Intro to Reporting. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Students will learn the terminology of the electronic reporting industry and will begin writing for broadcast. This course also covers basic equipment used in the newsroom and in the field, and serves as the foundation class for the TCF Reporting sequence.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*100.</p>
<p>TCF*287. Symposium. 1 sem. hr.</p>
<p>Visiting professionals series on various topics.</p>
<p>TCF*288. News Shadowing Intern. 1 sem. hr.</p>
<p>Provides students with an opportunity to follow media professionals on the job and discover career requirements before beginning the news sequence.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*100.</p>
<p>TCF*301. Intro to Audio Production. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Students will learn the basics of microphone properties, microphone placement, recording techniques, editing, and sound design.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*201.</p>
<p>TCF*305. Telecom Audience Analys. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Study of methods used in gathering information about telecommunication audiences. Analysis, interpretation, and application of information to decision making in electronic media.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*100.</p>
<p>TCF*310. Telecommunication Programming. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Program planning, development, and strategies for radio and television stations, networks, cable systems, and syndication. Writing proficiency within this discipline is required for a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*100.</p>
<p>TCF*311. Critical Stdy Television. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Critical analysis of television programs and commercials. Examples are presented for study and evaluation.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*100.</p>
<p>TCF*312. Advanced Videography. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>In this hands-on intensive production workshop, students will develop their creative vision, aesthetic eye, and technical skill to help materialize their ideas on screen. Topics include digital video cameras, framing, composition, camera movement, and lighting techniques.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*201.</p>
<p>TCF*315. Scriptwriting. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Introduction to writing scripts for television and film. Emphasis includes both the creative and technical aspects.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*100.</p>
<p>TCF*321. Announc Perform For Rtv. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>/Performance for Radio and Television. Practical approach to techniques and practices necessary for effective appearances on electronic media. Emphasizes copy interpretation, interview skills, and studio performance for microphone and camera.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*100.</p>
<p>TCF*331. Intro to Reporting. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Prerequisite(s): TCF*100.</p>
<p>TCF*332. Intermediate Electronic Reporting. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Elements of news reporting for the electronic media, with focus on radio writing, reporting, and performance. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this W-designated course.
Prerequisite(s): TCF<em>100 and TCF</em>288.</p>
<p>TCF*333. Advanced Electronic Reporting. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Advanced examination, preparation, and presentation of news for the electronic media. Activities include writing, electronic news gathering, reporting, and anchoring.
Prerequisite(s): TCF<em>100 and TCF</em>332.</p>
<p>TCF*334. Electronic News Capstone/Portfolio. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Practical application of electronic news reporting and anchoring with an emphasis on preparing a career portfolio.
Prerequisite(s): TCF<em>100 and TCF</em>332 and TCF*333.</p>
<p>TCF*335. New Media. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Preparation and presentation of news and sports for new media outlets, including internet formats.
Prerequisite(s): TCF<em>145 or TCF</em>333.</p>
<p>TCF*340. International Cinema. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Study of motion pictures produced throughout the world. Subjects may change each time course is offered. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*112.</p>
<p>TCF*351. Commercial Production. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>This course offers students the opportunity to combine their knowledge and skills in creating and producing broadcast commercials. Students will be involved in all stages of the process from research and development of scripts to production and postproduction of finished commercials and final presentation of the finished product.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*201.</p>
<p>TCF*357. Production Management. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Study of and practice in techniques and skills used in organizing location shoots for television, film, documentaries, and commercials.</p>
<p>TCF*361. Intro to Post Production. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>In this project-driven course, students will learn and practice non-linear video editing principles and techniques, media management, sound design, and digital theory.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*100.</p>
<p>TCF*367. Advanced Prod. Management. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Advanced study and practice in the skills needed for successful production management, including professional software. Emphasis placed on critical thinking, problem solving and team building.
Prerequisite(s): TCF<em>100 and TCF</em>357.</p>
<p>TCF*380. Independent Study. 1-3 sem. hr.</p>
<p>Investigative studies in telecommunication and film. May be repeated.</p>
<p>TCF*381. Tcf Practicum. 1-3 sem. hr.</p>
<p>TCF*387. Tcf Internship. 1-3 sem. hr.</p>
<p>Supervised field experience in approved operations in the telecommunication and film industries. No more than 3 hours credit for TCF*387 may be applied toward a degree.</p>
<p>TCF*389. Telecom Applied Topics. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>This is a special topics class which has different topics for each class.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*100.</p>
<p>TCF*390. Electronic Media Sales. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Understanding prospective clients’ businesses; knowledge and application of audience research; application of the marketing model; understanding of effective media mix and advertiser buying influences; assessment of competitive advantages; and written presentations.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*100.</p>
<p>TCF*398. Production Crew. 1-3 sem. hr.</p>
<p>Prerequisite(s): TCF*201.</p>
<p>TCF*401. Corporate & Inst. Media. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Study of non-broadcast media systems used within corporations and organizations for training, communications, sales, public relations, and instruction. Topics include production techniques; instructional design for video/multimedia; distribution methods; budgeting and management; and careers in corporate media.
Prerequisite(s): TCF<em>201 and TCF</em>361 or TCF<em>351 or TCF</em>312 or TCF*301;.</p>
<p>TCF*411. Seminar in Critical Studies. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Advanced study of selected topics in television or film criticism.
Prerequisite(s): MATH<em>100 OR MATH</em>110 OR MATH<em>112 OR MATH</em>113 OR MATH<em>115 OR MATH</em>121 OR MATH*125 OR PLMA 190 OR ACT 28 OR SAT 690.</p>
<p>TCF*412. Screen Directing. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Advanced instruction in directing for television and film with an emphasis on directing actors, blocking for the camera, and narrative production techniques. Course includes the production of short fiction projects on digital video.
Prerequisite(s): TCF<em>201 and TCF</em>361 and TCF*312.</p>
<p>TCF*420. Telecommuncatn Effects. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Study of individual and social effects of electronic mass media, with emphasis on research results.</p>
<p>TCF*433. Broadcast News Analysis. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Historical and critical study of electronic-media news in the United States. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this W-designated course.</p>
<p>TCF*434. Documenting Justice I. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Interdisciplinary course in ethnographic filmmaking, focusing particularly on analyzing the many dimensions of culture and social experience. Students produce a short documentary film on a story of justice or injustice in Alabama. A two semester course.</p>
<p>TCF*435. Documenting Justice II. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Interdisciplinary course in ethnographic filmmaking focusing particularly on analyzing the many dimensions of culture and social experience. Students produce a short documentary film on a story of justice or injustice in Alabama. Second semester of course.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*434.</p>
<p>TCF*437. Specializations in Prod. Mgt… 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Examines the special requirements needed for production managers in areas outside of the standard television or film production. Topics include animation, gaming and documentaries.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*100.</p>
<p>TCF*438. Producing. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Examines the economic structures and business practices used by the entertainment industry. This includes development contract law, financing, distribution, pitching and negotiating with Guilds & Unions.
Prerequisite(s): TCF*100.</p>
<p>TCF*440. Sem In American Cinema. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Study of selected topics in United States film. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this W-designated course.</p>
<p>TCF*441. Documentary Production. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>This course guides students through the design, pre-production planning, production, postproduction and subsequent evaluation of individual and group documentary project(s). Instruction topics include contemporary visual storytelling, cinematic philosophies, ethical issues, research, funding, and distribution.
Prerequisite(s): TCF<em>201 and TCF</em>361 or TCF<em>351 or TCF</em>312 or TCF*301;.</p>
<p>TCF*442. Advanced Video Projects. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>The application of advanced production skills, including directing, videography, editing, and production management, in the production of a polished, short-subject film on digital video. Students work in groups over the course of the semester, shepherding film project from preproduction to exhibition.</p>
<p>TCF*444. Sem Telecomm/Film Topics. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Analysis of contemporary issues in the broadcasting, cable, and/or motion picture industries, including social aspects. Topics vary with instructor. May be repeated 3 times (9 hours credit) with different topics.</p>
<p>TCF*445. Telecommuncatn Media Mgt. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Study of broadcast station and network organization, cable systems, decision-making processes, and research techniques.</p>
<p>TCF*448. Telecommun Policy & Law. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Organizational structures and processes that formulate and apply laws and regulations shaping broadcast, cable, satellite, and new electronic media operations. Analysis of national policies and standards and their relationship to regional and international controls and practices.</p>
<p>TCF*451. Advanced Television Production. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Students will receive instruction and practical experience in the development of programming for television, including research, planning and budgeting for series productions. Students will produce small and large group projects for broadcast and follow the projects from concept through the completion.
Prerequisite(s): TCF<em>201 and TCF</em>361 or TCF<em>351 or TCF</em>312 or TCF*301;.</p>
<p>TCF*461. Advanced Post Production. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Further instruction in nonlinear editing with emphasis on special effects, motion graphics, and advanced editing techniques.
Prerequisite(s): TCF<em>201 and TCF</em>361 or TCF<em>351 or TCF</em>312 or TCF*301; or TCF 150.</p>
<p>TCF*490. Capstone Prod. Projects I. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Students will begin development on a production project from first draft to a shooting ready production binder.</p>
<p>TCF*491. Capstone Prod. Projects II. 3 sem. hrs.</p>
<p>Students produce and edit short senior projects developed in TCF<em>490. Project will include a fine cut and a press kit.
Prerequisite(s): TCF</em>490.</p>
<p>Mom2collegekids: here is the link of FSU Animation and Digital Arts [Click</a> here for a sample course listing for the BFA in Animation and Digital Arts / BFA in Animation and Digital Arts / Programs - College of Motion Picture Arts](<a href=“http://film.fsu.edu/Programs/BFA-in-Animation-and-Digital-Arts/Click-here-for-a-sample-course-listing-for-the-BFA-in-Animation-and-Digital-Arts]Click”>http://film.fsu.edu/Programs/BFA-in-Animation-and-Digital-Arts/Click-here-for-a-sample-course-listing-for-the-BFA-in-Animation-and-Digital-Arts)
They focus more on Visualizations, effects, editing more than in Alabama. At alabama they focus more on Media Production. From what i understand, Media Production is about working in the backstage on a TV Show and communication, not working on making effects, animation. :)</p>
<p>MrMom62: i think his caring about girls and school spirit is usual, many other boys have that concern too</p>
<p>How about South Florida vs Central Florida film school vs Arizona State ? which one is better ? Tks</p>
<p>I agree that it’s usual, but as a parent, if it were my kid, I would tell him of the Top 10 Concerns he should have about film school, girls and school spirit should be Number 11. That’s my job as a parent.</p>
<p>It’s not like he’s applying to engineering school, where there are some places with a true deficit of the female form. And I say this as a graduate of a place that had the unofficial slogan “Where men are men, women are few, and sheep are nervous.” It’s just that no matter where you go for film, there will be lots of girls, they just come with the territory. What is rare in the film world is contacts, which you absolutely need.</p>
<p>Try UT-Austin, definitely meets his requirements for girls and school spirit and is a good film school. UNC School of the Arts is at least Southern, but probably doesn’t field much of a football team, although you have to appreciate any school who’s mascot is The Fighting Pickle.</p>