Course Description
Essential filmmaking techniques, the basic digital video (DV) production process and procedures. A basic technical foundation in DV cinematography, sound, and editing. Student will learn basic crew responsibilities and how to collaborate as a team and be prepared for more advanced production courses.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate student work is held to a higher technical and
esthetic standard. In addition, graduate students will also
need to meet the following requirements: give a research-based
oral presentation to the class on a topic relevant to the
course and approved by the teacher of record; take on a
leadership role for one of the main group projects, organizing
and directing their team to perform the tasks necessary for the
project.
Athena Title
Intro to DV Product
Prerequisite
FILM 2120 or permission of department
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: • Write a short film script • Be familiar with basic editing, camera work, and sound recording • Complete short film projects • Be able to collaborate in production crews
Topical Outline
o Introduction, Writing the Short Film o The Digital Camera o Preparing Auditions o Editing: Final Cut Pro o Script Assessment o Shooting Continuity o Lighting o Visual Storytelling o Montage Strategies o The Continuity System o Creative Uses of Sound o Recording Good Sound o Working with actors, the table reading o Script breakdown o Storyboarding
Syllabus