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TFM 560 - Advanced Film

TFM 560: Advanced Film (3 units) at San Diego State University. 2 sections offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: TFM 314 and TFM 362. Open only to television, film and new media majors with an emphasis in production. Counts toward Film and Television Production, M.F.A. (2026-27), Film and Television Production, M.F.A. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Production Electives
  • 15 Additional Graduate Units
  • Major
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (offered)
Two lectures and more than three hours of activity. Practicum in direction and production of dramatic and nondramatic film. Cameras, lighting, design, sound techniques, experience in university sponsored productions. Completion of a short film.
Prerequisites
TFM 314 and TFM 362. Open only to television, film and new media majors with an emphasis in production.
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Who can take it
Open only to television, film and new media majors with an emphasis in production.
Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.
Typically offered
Fall/Spring

2 sections in Spring 2027

Class #5895· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
25 of 25 seats open
Wed 10:00 AM-11:40 AM · COM 108
Class #6318· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
24 of 24 seats open
Mon 2:00 PM-3:40 PM · COM 108
To be Announced