Introduction to Film Production

This course is designed to provide basic instruction in the planning, shooting and assembly of the short feature film. Students will use digital video and sound equipment to create a film which will be assembled using computer-based editing systems. The course will provide students the opportunity to explore the techniques of scriptwriting, performance, visual composition (mise-en-scene), cinematography, sound recording and editing shots into a final piece. Because film production is a collaborative process, this class will make use of group processes in which students share ideas, crew positions, and postproduction duties. 5 credits: 3 lecture hours; 4 lab hours. Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.