Film and Media Studies 280 - INTRO TO VIDEO PRODUCTION

Spring
2019
F01
0.00
Elliot Montague
Th 07:30-10:00
Smith College
30164-S19
SEELYE 201
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.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
You must also register for a Lecture section.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.