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FILM 172 — VISUALIZING CINEMA II: ADVANCED FILM DRAFTING (CUR-265)

FILM 172 — VISUALIZING CINEMA II: ADVANCED FILM DRAFTING is a DePaul University catalog course in Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media. The second of 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 172
  • Last Verified: 2026-07-01

Access (availability): 🟢 Green — open or routine · 🟡 Yellow — appointment or affiliation · 🔴 Red — restricted · ⚪/⚫ White/Black — not yet classified

Verification: ✓ confirmed · ~ likely · ? needs review · ✕ archived

Course access

  • Access: 🟡 Yellow — Needs an appointment or affiliation
  • Rationale: Catalog lists formal prerequisites, co-requisites, or program-status requirements.
  • Prerequisites:
  • FILM 171 is a prerequisite

Verification

Catalog description

The second of 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. FILM 171 is a prerequisite for this class.

Resource relevance

Catalog course linked to map themes/programs: cad_cam.

Notes

Catalog course key: FILM 172.

Catalog context

  • Themes: cad_cam
  • Recent schedule: Not offered in the queried registrar terms