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Filmmaking Basics: Where to Start (FILM 3101 R)

Term: 2023-24 Academic Year Spring

Faculty

Rona Mark
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Schedule

Tue, 11:05 AM - 1:00 PM (1/24/2024 - 5/7/2024) Location: SLC HEIM 111
Thu, 11:05 AM - 1:30 PM (1/24/2024 - 5/7/2024) Location: SLC HEIM 111

Description

If you’ve always wanted to make a narrative film but don’t know where to start, this intensive, introductory workshop will give you the building blocks to make a short film. Starting with screenwriting, students will learn basic narrative structure and screenplay formatting so that they can write a three- to five-page script that they will produce and direct by the end of the term. Students will work both in groups and individually to explore the essentials of directing by completing several video exercises. Students will be introduced to camera operation, editing, sound recording, and basic production management to help them prepare for their conference project. All written and video projects will be presented in class and workshopped to help students improve their visual storytelling skills.