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Intermediate Moving Image Production
185 001 | CCN: 23300
J Mira Kopell
Location: Dwinelle 30
Date and Time: TU, TH 1:00pm - 3:59pm
4 Units
This intermediate film production course explores the process of making narrative shorts. Students will write, pre-visualize, direct and edit three short films and act as cinematographer and assistant director for three of their classmates’ projects. Scripts and cuts are presented in a workshop setting.
Lecture topics include how to write an engaging short script, pre-visualization, directing actors, shot choice/composition, continuity and coverage, sound design, lighting, editing aesthetics. Narrative shorts from around the world are screened to facilitate discussion of strategies for making an effective short film.
Prerequisites: Film 85 or production experience. Consent of instructor required. The class is open to juniors and seniors. Preference is given to Film & Media majors. Interested students should fill out an application form at https://forms.gle/p6Lj8w8rhxxq5vqo9. Link to film work required.
There will be a $60.00 lab fee to use equipment and editing labs.
The deadline to fill out the form is Friday June 17. Students considered for enrollment may be contacted by the instructor for a short zoom interview. Applicants will be notified of enrollment by Friday July 15.