CMS 480 B: Senior Capstone

Winter 2026
Meeting:
TTh 10:30am - 12:20pm / SIG 226
SLN:
12541
Section Type:
Lecture
Instructor:
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):

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This senior capstone focuses on art, technology, and theory of the analog. Students will complete weekly creative projects using analog or hybrid analog-digital methods. Some things we will study, explore, or even make include:

 - hand-cranked 35mm movie recording and projection
 - hand-processed film with caffenol
 - pinhole cameras
 - hand-drawn animations
 - optical toys 
 - cyanotypes
 - vinyl records
 - VHS tape-to-tape recording and remixing
 - ham radio (if we're lucky)

In-person class attendance and participation emphasized. Registration offered ONLY to CMS majors intending to graduate in 2026.

Catalog Description:
Capstone course in cinema and media studies. Includes research, creative, and/or reflective project. Topics vary. Prerequisite: CMS 301.
Department Requirements Met:
Capstone for Cinema
GE Requirements Met:
Arts and Humanities (A&H)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
October 15, 2025 - 4:50 pm