Humanities Arts Cultural Stu 0210 - Film Workshop I

This course teaches the basic skills of 16mm film production, including camera work, editing, animation, optical printing and preparation for a finished work in film and video. Students will submit weekly written responses to theoretical and historical readings and to screenings of films and DVDs that represent a variety of aesthetic approaches to the moving image. There will be a series of filmmaking assignments culminating in a final project. The bulk of the work will be produced in 16mm format including animation, optical printing, plus a variety of ways to self process film or create cameraless moving images. Digital image processing and non-linear editing will also be supported.

Independent Work Multiple Cultural Perspectives Writing and Research Lab fee: $65. Prerequisites: Intro to Media Production or Film Theory or Film History or Cultural Studies course. Students are expected to spend approximately 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time.