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This is our basic production course designed to cover key concepts and practices for making a film or video project. Topics include a thorough introduction to the professional DV camera, important aspects of lighting, sound, shot composition, camera movement, visual storytelling devices, working as a filmmaking crew, and editing. In-class demonstrations and exercises will allow students to work collaboratively on group projects as a digital cinema team. Prerequisite: Basic computer literacy.
Summer 2012
10 weeks: June 6 - Aug. 15 (no class July 4)
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Tuition: $595/580 members
Limit: 12 students
Instructor: Scott Foley
Take your filmmaking skills to the next level. In this class students will integrate their knowledge of the filmmaking process to make their own independent project. Instruction topics include pre-production planning, advanced videography, casting, location management, and advanced storytelling techniques. Students will receive equipment access for shooting outside of class, and discuss their progress weekly for evaluation and critique.
10 weeks, June 19 - Aug. 28 (no class July 3)
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Tuition: $595/580 members
Limit: 12 students
Instructor: Vincent Singleton
This class will build on the first Directing class by examining the role of the camera. Topics will include cinematic techniques, continuity, shot selection, mise en scene, and on camera performance. The director's relationship with producers and crew members will also be examined. Working with actors and original scripts, students will create a short dramatic project to shoot and edit outside of class. Directing I is recommended as a prerequisite, but not required.
8 Weeks: July 12 - Aug. 30
Thursdays 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Tuition: $485/470 Members
Class Size: 12
Instructor: Jack Newell
This monthly workshop is designed to give filmmakers guidance and support for completing a documentary in progress. Bring in a treatment, proposal, trailer, edited scene, or production problem; instructors and peers will help evaluate your progress and plan next steps. Each class meets on the second Tuesday of the month for four months.
4 classes, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, Dec. 11
Second Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Tuition: $195/180 members
Limit: 6 students
Instructor: Beth Sternheimer
