Film and Media Studies 280 - INTRO TO VIDEO PRODUCTION

Spring
2019
01
4.00
Elliot Montague
F 08:30-12:10
Smith College
30163-S19
HILLYR 320
emontague@smith.edu
This course will provide a foundation in the principles, techniques, and equipment involved in making short videos, including: development of a viable story idea or concept, aesthetics and mechanics of shooting video, the role of sound and successful audio recording, and the conceptual and technical underpinnings of digital editing. You will make several short pieces through the semester, working towards a longer final piece. Along with projects and screenings, there will be reading assignments and writing exercises. Prerequisite: FMS 150 or its equivalent (can be taken concurrently). Application and permission of instructor required. Enrollment limited to 12.
Special Application Required.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
You must also register for a Lab section.
Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.