FIM 599 Intensive Arts 2 credits Offered at the end of Fall Term, Intensive Arts is a focused series of screenings, workshops and seminars featuring a prominent Guest Artist and his or her work. Students will have an opportunity to interact with the visiting filmmaker on a personal and professional basis, discussing both the Guest Artist's work, and the work of the aspiring filmmaker. Students will have the opportunity to gain critical feedback on their own work, while learning through example from the insights of the visiting Guest Artist. Art History 6 credits A three-term historical survey of the development of painting, sculpture and architecture. A practical study in developing drawing skills.
Special focus is given to space, movement, perspective, and the human form.
An overview of the incredible variety of narrative film styles produced outside of the Hollywood system. Many of the major national cinemas will be explored, including those of Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, Africa, Latin America, Australia and Asia. Two Production 4 credits Students will work on their second major production, this time of a ten-minute narrative video in Spring Term. The productions will be based on material developed in the Screenwriting Workshop. Students collaborate on the productions, and rotate through various key creative and production positions.