Departmental Notes

For course descriptions and pre-requisite information click on the subject column next to the appropriate catalog number.

THIS DEPARTMENT ENFORCES UNDERGRADUATE PREREQUISITES. Please note that the registration system may not factor in transfer work when determining if prerequisites have been met. If you are unable to register for a course and think you have met the prerequisite(s), please contact an advisor from this department to inquire about obtaining a permission code. You may be administratively dropped from a course if the prerequisite has not been met.

FILM 111 - 070 Intro To Film & Media


This class meets at the Sandy Center 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801.587.2520 or visit https://sandy.utah.edu

FILM 111 - 070 Intro To Film & Media

  • Class Number: 15101
  • Instructor: SCHURIG, JANA L
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $575.00
  • Seats Available: 2

This class meets at the Sandy Center 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801.587.2520 or visit https://sandy.utah.edu

Optional information meeting in ARCH 127 on October 24th from 5:00 to 6:00pm to arrange purchase of tickets to the film festival. Class meets January 9 and February 6 from 5:00 - 7:00pm in ARCH 127. The Sundance Film Festival runs Jan. 23 - Feb 2. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php
  • Class Number: 1719
  • Instructor: PATRICK, BRIAN F
  • Component: Workshop
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 43

Optional information meeting in ARCH 127 on October 24th from 5:00 to 6:00pm to arrange purchase of tickets to the film festival. Class meets January 9 and February 6 from 5:00 - 7:00pm in ARCH 127. The Sundance Film Festival runs Jan. 23 - Feb 2. To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/drop.php

FILM 1110 - 001 Intro To Film & Media


This course requires registration for a lab and/or discussion section. Students will be automatically registered for this lecture section when registering for the pertinent lab and/or discussion section. This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

FILM 1110 - 001 Intro To Film & Media

  • Class Number:
  • Instructor: SCHURIG, JANA L
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 8

This course requires registration for a lab and/or discussion section. Students will be automatically registered for this lecture section when registering for the pertinent lab and/or discussion section. This is a Hybrid course, which uses a mixture of online, face-to-face, and technology enhanced instruction. The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

FILM 1110 - 003 Intro To Film & Media

FILM 1110 - 003 Intro To Film & Media

  • Class Number: 11986
  • Instructor: DEBRY, JAMES
  • Instructor: SCHURIG, JANA L
  • Component: Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 2

FILM 1110 - 004 Intro To Film & Media

FILM 1110 - 004 Intro To Film & Media

  • Class Number: 11987
  • Instructor: PRICE, NORA
  • Instructor: SCHURIG, JANA L
  • Component: Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0

FILM 1110 - 005 Intro To Film & Media

FILM 1110 - 005 Intro To Film & Media

  • Class Number: 11988
  • Instructor: SCHURIG, JANA L
  • Instructor: SIMONS, REGINA
  • Component: Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0

FILM 1110 - 006 Intro To Film & Media

FILM 1110 - 006 Intro To Film & Media

  • Class Number: 11989
  • Instructor: PRICE, NORA
  • Instructor: SCHURIG, JANA L
  • Component: Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 1

FILM 1110 - 007 Intro To Film & Media

FILM 1110 - 007 Intro To Film & Media

  • Class Number: 11990
  • Instructor: SCHURIG, JANA L
  • Instructor: SIMONS, REGINA
  • Component: Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 2

FILM 1110 - 008 Intro To Film & Media

FILM 1110 - 008 Intro To Film & Media

  • Class Number: 11991
  • Instructor: DEBRY, JAMES
  • Instructor: SCHURIG, JANA L
  • Component: Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 3

FILM 1110 - 009 Intro To Film & Media

FILM 1110 - 009 Intro To Film & Media

  • Class Number: 11993
  • Instructor: PARPOULI, ANETA
  • Instructor: SCHURIG, JANA L
  • Component: Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0

FILM 1110 - 010 Intro To Film & Media

FILM 1110 - 010 Intro To Film & Media

  • Class Number: 11994
  • Instructor: PARPOULI, ANETA
  • Instructor: SCHURIG, JANA L
  • Component: Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0

This class meets at the Sandy Center at 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801.587.2520 or visit https://sandy.utah.edu
  • Class Number: 14885
  • Instructor: SCHURIG, JANA L
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 29

This class meets at the Sandy Center at 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801.587.2520 or visit https://sandy.utah.edu

Sections 002-007 are attached to this lecture. Students will be automatically registered for this lecture section when registering for the pertinent discussion section.

Sections 002-007 are attached to this lecture. Students will be automatically registered for this lecture section when registering for the pertinent discussion section.

FILM 1500 - 002 Making Movies

FILM 1500 - 002 Making Movies

  • Class Number: 14203
  • Instructor: JAVED, MUSTAFA BIN
  • Component: Lab/ Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0

FILM 1500 - 003 Making Movies

FILM 1500 - 003 Making Movies

  • Class Number: 14204
  • Instructor: MESHKATI SHAHMIRZADI, MARIA
  • Component: Lab/ Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 13

FILM 1500 - 004 Making Movies

FILM 1500 - 004 Making Movies

  • Class Number: 14205
  • Instructor: LEAVY, MARK
  • Component: Lab/ Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 9

FILM 1500 - 005 Making Movies

FILM 1500 - 005 Making Movies

  • Class Number: 14206
  • Instructor: BENDER, LANE F
  • Component: Lab/ Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 10

FILM 1500 - 006 Making Movies

FILM 1500 - 006 Making Movies

  • Class Number: 14207
  • Instructor: TICKNOR, ERICA
  • Component: Lab/ Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 6

FILM 1500 - 007 Making Movies

FILM 1500 - 007 Making Movies

  • Class Number: 14208
  • Instructor: PYAKURYAL, MIHIR
  • Component: Lab/ Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 11

FILM 2115 - 002 Film & Media from 1952

FILM 2115 - 002 Film & Media from 1952

  • Class Number: 19673
  • Instructor: Cunningham, Douglas A
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $46.94
  • Seats Available: 3
  • Class Number: 14209
  • Instructor: PECCHIA-BEKKUM, STEVEN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0
  • Class Number: 14210
  • Instructor: PECCHIA-BEKKUM, STEVEN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0
  • Class Number: 6529
  • Instructor: EDWARDS, MICHAEL
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: -5
  • Class Number: 18226
  • Instructor: EDWARDS, MICHAEL
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: -3
  • Class Number: 20335
  • Instructor: GLASS, KOHL
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 1
  • Class Number: 20013
  • Instructor: PECCHIA-BEKKUM, STEVEN
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 25
  • Class Number: 14194
  • Instructor: MKRTICHIAN, EMILY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 3
  • Class Number: 14211
  • Instructor: PATRICK, BRIAN F
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 21
  • Class Number: 20253
  • Instructor: NAYAR, SHEILA J
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 3

The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login
  • Class Number: 12857
  • Instructor: WILKERSON, CONNIE
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 1

The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login
  • Class Number: 5383
  • Instructor: JUDE, GRETCHEN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0
  • Class Number: 19554
  • Instructor: JUDE, GRETCHEN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0
  • Class Number: 14196
  • Instructor: MKRTICHIAN, EMILY
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 12
  • Class Number: 18225
  • Instructor: WILKERSON, CONNIE
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 2

FILM 3560 - 001 Grip & Lighting

FILM 3560 - 001 Grip & Lighting

  • Class Number: 14197
  • Instructor: MIRKSS, WALTER
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 1
  • Class Number: 19677
  • Instructor: ALBERT SOBRINO, SONIA
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: -1
  • Class Number: 15388
  • Instructor: WILKERSON, CONNIE
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 1

This is a film production course that explores the intersection of expanded cinema, avant-garde performance, and livestreaming. Students will use professional-grade equipment for digital broadcasting, including Blackmagic 6K Pro Studio Cameras and Live Production Switchers, to create innovative projects for online platforms and in-person events.
  • Class Number: 18227
  • Instructor: COLLINS, KENNETH
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 7

This is a film production course that explores the intersection of expanded cinema, avant-garde performance, and livestreaming. Students will use professional-grade equipment for digital broadcasting, including Blackmagic 6K Pro Studio Cameras and Live Production Switchers, to create innovative projects for online platforms and in-person events.
  • Class Number: 19520
  • Instructor: COLLINS, KENNETH
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 3

"Development of a series pilot screenplay. Course addresses unique aspects of series structure, creating characters and story engines, and dialing in tone and style." To register for this class complete the survey found here: https://utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_50WUOE5jxNiBezc
  • Class Number: 15043
  • Instructor: PALMER, HUBBEL A
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: -5

"Development of a series pilot screenplay. Course addresses unique aspects of series structure, creating characters and story engines, and dialing in tone and style." To register for this class complete the survey found here: https://utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_50WUOE5jxNiBezc
  • Class Number: 20053
  • Instructor: HARRIS, TRENT
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 1

The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login
  • Class Number: 10290
  • Instructor: Walker, Christine
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $92.92
  • Seats Available: 1

The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

For permission to register complete the application found here: https://utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eEaTluVHz2gXMSG
  • Class Number: 2535
  • Instructor: PALMER, HUBBEL A
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: -3

For permission to register complete the application found here: https://utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eEaTluVHz2gXMSG

For permission to register complete the application found here: https://utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eEaTluVHz2gXMSG
  • Class Number: 11957
  • Instructor: SMITH, ALEX B
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: -2

For permission to register complete the application found here: https://utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eEaTluVHz2gXMSG
  • Class Number: 13469
  • Instructor: WHEELER-NICHOLSON, DANA
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

For permission to register email sonia.albert@utah.edu or miriam.albert@utah.edu.

For permission to register email sonia.albert@utah.edu or miriam.albert@utah.edu.
  • Class Number: 8997
  • Instructor: SMITH, ALEX B
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 5.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4
  • Class Number: 19675
  • Instructor: SINWELL, SARAH E
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 3

FILM 6412 - 001 Editing

FILM 6412 - 001 Editing

  • Class Number: 20339
  • Instructor: WILKERSON, CONNIE
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 1
  • Class Number: 5384
  • Instructor: JUDE, GRETCHEN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3
  • Class Number: 18228
  • Instructor: Walker, Christine
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $50.29
  • Seats Available: 1

FILM 6570 - 001 Produc & Directing II

FILM 6570 - 001 Produc & Directing II

  • Class Number: 9320
  • Instructor: SMITH, ALEX B
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 5.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

FILM 6580 - 001 Producing Indie Film


The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

FILM 6580 - 001 Producing Indie Film

  • Class Number: 10873
  • Instructor: Walker, Christine
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $92.92
  • Seats Available: 4

The course fee covers digital course materials through the Instant Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

For permission to register complete the application found here: https://utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eEaTluVHz2gXMSG
  • Class Number: 7489
  • Instructor: PALMER, HUBBEL A
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: -1

For permission to register complete the application found here: https://utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eEaTluVHz2gXMSG

FILM 6820 - 003 Screenwriting I

FILM 6820 - 003 Screenwriting I

  • Class Number: 15374
  • Instructor: SMITH, ALEX B
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 2
  • Class Number: 19695
  • Instructor: COLLINS, KENNETH
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 2