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FILM 171 — VISUALIZING CINEMA I: THE ART OF FILM DRAFTING (CUR-264)

FILM 171 — VISUALIZING CINEMA I: THE ART OF FILM DRAFTING is a DePaul University catalog course in Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media. The first in a comprehensive series of three courses that cultivate Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software skills tailored for film and television design, incorporating architectural standards of drafting. Commencing with foundational concepts, participants will advance through sophisticated techniques, mastering the application of CAD software as a potent tool in the creative process.

Summary 🟢 ✓

  • Resource type: course
  • College / school: Film and Television Production
  • College/School: Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media
  • Curriculum section: Art, Media, and Design
  • Catalog: FILM 171
  • Last Verified: 2026-07-01

Course access

  • Access: 🟢 Green — Open or routine access
  • Rationale: No formal prerequisites listed in catalog description; open to any student meeting university registration rules.
  • Prerequisites: None listed in catalog description

Verification

Catalog description

The first in a comprehensive series of three courses that cultivate Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software skills tailored for film and television design, incorporating architectural standards of drafting. Commencing with foundational concepts, participants will advance through sophisticated techniques, mastering the application of CAD software as a potent tool in the creative process. Acquire the ability to craft intricate designs and exact technical drawings vital for set design, construction, and production, including the generation of film-specific drafting drawings. The series places a strong emphasis on practical applications within the film and television context, ensuring students not only grasp but also apply their proficiency in leveraging CAD software to meet real-world design challenges.

Resource relevance

Catalog course linked to map themes/programs: cad_cam.

Notes

Catalog course key: FILM 171.

Catalog context

  • Themes: cad_cam
  • Recent schedule: 2026-2027 Autumn — Sharon Samuels