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This innovative collaboration between Bradley University and California State University, Los Angeles, offers a unique course combining screenwriting and hand drumming. Led by professors from both institutions, students will engage with guest speakers from renowned film and writing backgrounds. The course covers essential skills in story development, writing techniques, and the cultural significance of drumming across various traditions. Students will participate in interactive sessions, enhancing their creativity and communication skills through a hands-on approach in both film and music.
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Cal State L A BRADLEY UNIVERSITYandCALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELESBU Departments of English and CommunicationsCSLA Department of Theatre and DanceScreenwritingAn Internet2 CollaborationENG 407 - COM 390 - TA 480SyllabusProfessors: Thomas Palakeel (BU), Steve Rothman (CSLA)Adjunct Professors: Nicholas Thurkettle (Davis Films/Fox), Ryan Saul (Preminger Agency)Tuesday/Thursday8:10pm - 10:00pm CST6:10pm - 8:00pm PST
Guest Speakers • Marshall Goldberg (Writer of a dozen feature films and tv shows) • Ron Friedman and Steve Bencich (Disney writing team) • Jim McGrath (Writer of many tv series and feature films) • Marshall Todd (Co-writer of the controversial film, Barbershop) • J. Todd Harris (Independent film producer of over 20 feature films) • Blair Richwood (Professional story consultant for screenwriters) • Jason Saffran (Screenwriter) • Stephanie Hui (Screenwriter) • Corey Witte (Writer and producer)
Cal State L A Hand Drumming
Hand DrummingMUS 310Dr. David Vroman, Bradley UniversityProfessor Matt Savage, University of North CarolinaEnsemble Course: 1 Credit HourWednesday 11:00am - 11:50am • History and origins of djembe, conga, bongos, ashiko, and various drum frames • Development of tones and hand positions • Tuning for characteristic sounds • Rhythmic exercises • African, Latin, Middle Eastern, and other cultural rhythms • Solo/improvisational skills • Therapeutic benefits of drumming • Drum circles • Performance of a fully orchestrated drum ensemble piece
Inventing the Future Screenwriting 2.0 w/additional players Hand Drumming 2.0 & Professional Development Theatre Productions w/ U. of Central FL & Penn St. Graphic Design w/Bowling Green State U. Intellectual Property Law w/Chicago IP Firm Graphic Design w/ U of Art & Design, Helsinki Multicast Graduate-Level Educational Counseling
Geography is Destiny19 Collaborators in 15 States and Countries • California State University at Los Angeles • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • University of Central Florida • Penn State University • Bowling Green State University • University of Art & Design in Helsinki, Finland • University of North Texas • University of Florida at Gainesville
Geography is Destiny • University of South Carolina at Columbia • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • California State University at Northridge • South Dakota State University • College of William and Mary • University of Cincinnati • Portland State University • Kent State University • Wayne State University • Old Dominion University
SLANE COLLEGEOF COMMUNICATIONS AND FINE ARTS Imagination Creativity Communication
Cal State L A Bradley University Internet 2 Contact Information Nial L. Johnson, Executive Director Academic & Technology Support 309.677.2334 nial@bradley.edu Cory Rabe, Academic Support Specialist 309.677.3387 crabe@bradley.edu