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FILM 171SSpecial Topics in Film and Digital Media Production

5 creditsUndergraduateStudent Option

Intermediate workshop-style production course which addresses diverse themes and approaches. Content changes quarterly according to faculty research interests and changing technologies/discourses in digital audiovisual production. Students are billed a materials fee of $175.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): FILM 170B.

  • COURSE TOPIC: Cinematography

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When it runs

Fall 2026Open Fall 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Studio
Mon Wed 9:20am–11:45am
Commun Bldg 130R. YuWait List 20/20

Spring 2026Open Spring 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Studio
Tue Thu 9:50am–12:20pm
Commun Bldg 011J. ErbClosed 20/20

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Zhicong Yu2.0 / 53.5 / 50%2

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