A hands-on introduction to narrative filmmaking. Students are required to write, produce, direct and edit projects using the basics of film language and the collaborative art of filmmaking. Students apply the basics of the filmmaking process, by writing, producing, and directing their own narrative script. By collaborating with other film students to create a production team, they will take their story concepts from script to a final sync-sound, edited project. Students are introduced to the team approach of filmmaking, a key part of the film production course sequence.
Students learn the various types of storyboards from concept boards to film production sketches.
By learning to storyboard shot sequences and camera movement, students learn to communicate their directorial vision. Students study both the aesthetics and production aspects of soundtrack design including location recording, ADR, Foley, sound effects, and digital workstations. A step by step analysis of each stage of production is provided, including concept development, formation of production plan, script breakdown, production boarding, budgeting, assembling cast, crew, locations and facilities, and post production. Particular emphasis is placed on the American independent feature film. Students begin working in their specialization.