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 Campus at 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 Campus at 10011 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Sandy. For directions call 801.587.2520 or visit https://sandy.utah.edu

FILM 1100 - 001 Film Festival Workshop


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 1100 - 001 Film Festival Workshop

  • Class Number: 1719
  • Instructor: PATRICK, BRIAN F
  • Component: Workshop
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 54

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 Inclusive 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: 0

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 Inclusive 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
  • Component: Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0

FILM 1110 - 004 Intro To Film & Media

FILM 1110 - 004 Intro To Film & Media

  • Class Number: 11987
  • 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
  • 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
  • Component: Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0

FILM 1110 - 007 Intro To Film & Media

FILM 1110 - 007 Intro To Film & Media

  • Class Number: 11990
  • Component: Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0

FILM 1110 - 008 Intro To Film & Media

FILM 1110 - 008 Intro To Film & Media

  • Class Number: 11991
  • Component: Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0

FILM 1110 - 009 Intro To Film & Media

FILM 1110 - 009 Intro To Film & Media

  • Class Number: 11993
  • 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
  • Component: Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0

FILM 1110 - 070 Intro To Film & Media


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

FILM 1110 - 070 Intro To Film & Media

  • Class Number: 14885
  • Instructor: SCHURIG, JANA L
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 38

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

FILM 1500 - 001 Making Movies


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 - 001 Making Movies

  • Class Number:
  • Instructor: ALBERT SOBRINO, MIRIAM
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 76

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
  • 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
  • Component: Lab/ Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 19

FILM 1500 - 004 Making Movies

FILM 1500 - 004 Making Movies

  • Class Number: 14205
  • Component: Lab/ Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 14

FILM 1500 - 005 Making Movies

FILM 1500 - 005 Making Movies

  • Class Number: 14206
  • Component: Lab/ Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 13

FILM 1500 - 006 Making Movies

FILM 1500 - 006 Making Movies

  • Class Number: 14207
  • Component: Lab/ Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 16

FILM 1500 - 007 Making Movies

FILM 1500 - 007 Making Movies

  • Class Number: 14208
  • Component: Lab/ Discussion
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: --
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 14

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
  • Seats Available: 23

FILM 2500 - 001 Intro Film Production

FILM 2500 - 001 Intro Film Production

  • Class Number: 14209
  • Instructor: PECCHIA-BEKKUM, STEVEN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0

FILM 2500 - 002 Intro Film Production

FILM 2500 - 002 Intro Film Production

  • Class Number: 14210
  • Instructor: PECCHIA-BEKKUM, STEVEN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 2

FILM 2610 - 001 Intro to Animation

FILM 2610 - 001 Intro to Animation

  • Class Number: 6529
  • Instructor: EDWARDS, MICHAEL
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: -1

FILM 2620 - 001 Intro 3D Comp Animation

FILM 2620 - 001 Intro 3D Comp Animation

  • Class Number: 18226
  • Instructor: EDWARDS, MICHAEL
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: -1

FILM 2650 - 001 Storyboarding

FILM 2650 - 001 Storyboarding

  • Class Number: 20335
  • Instructor: GLASS, KOHL
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 10

FILM 2920 - 001 Rock 'n' Roll Film

FILM 2920 - 001 Rock 'n' Roll Film

  • Class Number: 20013
  • Instructor: PECCHIA-BEKKUM, STEVEN
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 25

FILM 3100 - 001 Intro to Doc Studies

FILM 3100 - 001 Intro to Doc Studies

  • Class Number: 14194
  • Instructor: MKRTICHIAN, EMILY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0

FILM 3140 - 001 Documentary Film Hist

FILM 3140 - 001 Documentary Film Hist

  • Class Number: 14211
  • Instructor: PATRICK, BRIAN F
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $22.25
  • Seats Available: 31

FILM 3250 - 001 Bollywood & Beyond

FILM 3250 - 001 Bollywood & Beyond

  • Class Number: 20253
  • Instructor: NAYAR, SHEILA J
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 15

FILM 3412 - 001 Editing


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

FILM 3412 - 001 Editing

  • Class Number: 12857
  • Instructor: WILKERSON, CONNIE
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0

The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive 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

FILM 3520 - 001 Soc Justice Documentary

FILM 3520 - 001 Soc Justice Documentary

  • Class Number: 14196
  • Instructor: MKRTICHIAN, EMILY
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 10

FILM 3530 - 001 Directing

FILM 3530 - 001 Directing

  • Class Number: 18225
  • Instructor: WILKERSON, CONNIE
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0

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: 0

FILM 3580 - 001 Color Grading

FILM 3580 - 001 Color Grading

  • Class Number: 19677
  • Instructor: ALBERT SOBRINO, SONIA
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0

FILM 3820 - 001 Short Screenplay

FILM 3820 - 001 Short Screenplay

  • Class Number: 15388
  • Instructor: WILKERSON, CONNIE
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $15.25
  • Seats Available: 1

FILM 3945 - 001 Pfrmnce Cinema & Livestreaming


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.

FILM 3945 - 001 Pfrmnce Cinema & Livestreaming

  • Class Number: 18227
  • Instructor: COLLINS, KENNETH
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 0

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.

FILM 3945 - 002 AI Filmmaking

FILM 3945 - 002 AI Filmmaking

  • Class Number: 19520
  • Instructor: COLLINS, KENNETH
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 6

FILM 3945 - 003 Writing the Series Pilot


"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

FILM 3945 - 003 Writing the Series Pilot

  • 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

FILM 3945 - 004 Making Micro-Budget Movie

FILM 3945 - 004 Making Micro-Budget Movie

  • Class Number: 20053
  • Instructor: HARRIS, TRENT
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 3

FILM 4230 - 001 Film Teaching Methods

FILM 4230 - 001 Film Teaching Methods

  • Class Number: 11977
  • Instructor: HOPKINS, KERRI
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 15

FILM 4580 - 001 Producing Indie Film


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

FILM 4580 - 001 Producing Indie Film

  • Class Number: 10290
  • Instructor: Walker, Christine
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Hybrid
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $92.92
  • Seats Available: 6

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

FILM 4820 - 001 Screenwriting


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

FILM 4820 - 001 Screenwriting

  • Class Number: 2535
  • Instructor: PALMER, HUBBEL A
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

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

FILM 4820 - 003 Screenwriting


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

FILM 4820 - 003 Screenwriting

  • Class Number: 11957
  • Instructor: SMITH, ALEX B
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • 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 4860 - 001 Adv Film/TV Acting


To register for this course complete the survey found here: https://utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_exF2V0lzZvf9Cxo Class meets in FMAB 105A

FILM 4860 - 001 Adv Film/TV Acting

  • Class Number: 13469
  • Instructor: WHEELER-NICHOLSON, DANA
  • Component: Activity
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 11

To register for this course complete the survey found here: https://utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_exF2V0lzZvf9Cxo Class meets in FMAB 105A

FILM 4900 - 001 Internship in Film


To enroll in Film 4900 complete the independent internship form found here: https://www.film.utah.edu/current-students#Curriculum-Forms

FILM 4900 - 001 Internship in Film

  • Class Number: 6511
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 4

To enroll in Film 4900 complete the independent internship form found here: https://www.film.utah.edu/current-students#Curriculum-Forms

FILM 4910 - 001 Ind Research


To enroll in Film 4910 complete the independent research agreement form found here: https://www.film.utah.edu/current-students#Curriculum-Forms

FILM 4910 - 001 Ind Research

  • Class Number: 2342
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1

To enroll in Film 4910 complete the independent research agreement form found here: https://www.film.utah.edu/current-students#Curriculum-Forms

FILM 4950 - 001 Production Project


To enroll in Film 4950 complete the independent project form found here: https://www.film.utah.edu/current-students#Curriculum-Forms

FILM 4950 - 001 Production Project

  • Class Number: 6333
  • Component: Special Projects
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

To enroll in Film 4950 complete the independent project form found here: https://www.film.utah.edu/current-students#Curriculum-Forms

FILM 4950 - 003 35mm Filmmaking


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

FILM 4950 - 003 35mm Filmmaking


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

FILM 4960 - 001 Animation Project I


To enroll in Film 4960 complete the independent project agreement found here: https://www.film.utah.edu/current-students#Curriculum-Forms

FILM 4960 - 001 Animation Project I

  • Class Number: 15040
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

To enroll in Film 4960 complete the independent project agreement found here: https://www.film.utah.edu/current-students#Curriculum-Forms

FILM 4965 - 004 Animation Project II


To enroll in Film 4910 complete the independent project agreement form found here: https://www.film.utah.edu/current-students#Curriculum-Forms

FILM 4965 - 004 Animation Project II

  • Class Number: 15041
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

To enroll in Film 4910 complete the independent project agreement form found here: https://www.film.utah.edu/current-students#Curriculum-Forms

FILM 5570 - 001 Film Prod Capstone II

FILM 5570 - 001 Film Prod Capstone II

  • Class Number: 8997
  • Instructor: SMITH, ALEX B
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 5.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 3

FILM 6360 - 001 Grad Film Studies

FILM 6360 - 001 Grad Film Studies

  • Class Number: 19675
  • Instructor: SINWELL, SARAH E
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 4

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

FILM 6502 - 001 Grad Production III

FILM 6502 - 001 Grad Production III

  • Class Number: 18228
  • Instructor: Walker, Christine
  • Component: Studio
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 2

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 Inclusive 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 Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

FILM 6820 - 001 Screenwriting I


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FILM 6820 - 001 Screenwriting I

  • Class Number: 7489
  • Instructor: PALMER, HUBBEL A
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

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

FILM 6945 - 001 Pfrmnce Cinema & Livestreaming

FILM 6945 - 001 Pfrmnce Cinema & Livestreaming

  • Class Number: 19695
  • Instructor: COLLINS, KENNETH
  • Component: Special Topics
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Seats Available: 3

FILM 6945 - 005 35mm Filmmaking

FILM 6945 - 005 35mm Filmmaking