Students then work in groups to write, plan, videotape and edit their films. On the final day, projects are screened and critiqued, and an overview of festivals, distribution and funding is provided. Students focus on their self-image by building confidence and commitment and by challenging themselves to take creative risks in their work. A selection of work is videotaped for playback and critique. With an emphasis on enjoying the experience, students learn to act with commitment, honesty and a great deal of fun.
Students acquire on-camera acting skills through script analysis and character study.
Short scenes, monologues, commercials and improvisations will be videotaped in studio and on location for playback critique. A good foundation for fine art, animation, illustration or graphic design, this course teaches students the basics of drawing with an emphasis on life drawing and perspective drawing. Topics include contours, gestures, faces, hands and backgrounds, and a discussion on how drawing is used in film, animation, games and new media. Students assemble a portfolio of work during the course. Topics include shapes and forms, figure drawing, designing a character, simple perspective, backgrounds and storytelling.