Category: Film

This is a course in the aesthetics and techniques of documentary film production. Exercises and assignments emphasize research and interview techniques, story, technical skills, and the legalities and ethics associated with non-fiction filmmaking. Students produce a series of individual and collaborative documentary shorts.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 201, FLM 225 or DMA 312

This advanced course in documentary theory and practice emphasizes the maker’s ability to witness, document, and impact a world in motion. While studying contemporary documentary practices including newer forms such as “reality”, participatory, and immersive works, students will spend the bulk of the semester on a self-directed production of social relevance, and contribute to a collaborative production with peers.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 278 OR DMA 342

The Special Project class is offered on an occasional basis, with course content specific to the area(s) being explored.
FALL 2023

SCORING FOR FILM
The practice of scoring for film is as old as film itself. This course will concern itself with the creation of original music to accompany the visual medium. Students will learn the basics of music terminology and composition and learn to record and mix music with dialog and sound effects in the creation of sound effects in the creation of soundtracks for media production.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

Emphasis is placed on pushing the boundaries (technologically, spatially and aesthetically) around the notions of narrative. Students explore the history of non-traditional forms in video and film, and may create single and multi-channel video designed for galleries, alternative and public sites.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 201

This advanced course in experimental filmmaking will challenge students to research and create forward-thinking film art-short films, video sculptures, expanded cinema-that consider emotional, intellectual, physical, and technological experiences as both maker and viewer.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:, FLM 288 OR DMA 345

Narrative Filmmaking is a dynamic two-course sequence implementing the phases of production. This first course is a concentrated period of pre-production beginning with research as students examine the core elements of cinema – light, space, and time – through screenings, readings, practical exercises, discussions, and critical writing. This will provide a base for concept development, creative writing, and production design, culminating in a professional treatment, screenplay, and pitch deck with a plan to produce in the subsequent semester.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 201, FLM 211, FLM 225 or DMA 312

This advanced film production course picks up where Narrative Filmmaking I left off. It allows students to focus their energies on the production of a short of their own design, while continuing to develop their technical skillset. The class is a functioning small production studio, with students crewing for each other in a range of roles, participating in location scouting, casting calls, the post-production pipeline, and regular critiques. The entire production process and the business of film will be addressed.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 325 OR DMA 325

This course introduces students to the necessary vocabulary and tools to analyze and appreciate the art of filmmaking. Through weekly screenings, readings, discussions, and hands-on camera exercises, students develop critical skills and language related to the production and comprehension of contemporary filmmaking, including production roles, terminology, techniques, and an introduction to history and theory. This course meets twice a week, structured as lecture and studio days.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

This pre-thesis course functions as a think tank toward Film Thesis projects with ideation, story, and screenwriting sessions; self-directed studio days to hone skills and explore technical and aesthetic interests; and professional development workshops focused on demo reel construction, resume writing, and presentation skills.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: FLM 278 or DMA 342, FLM 288 or DMA 345, FLM 325 or DMA 325

This course focuses on the fundamentals of visual storytelling by engaging students in a series of individual and collaborative exercises designed to develop an understanding of the camera, lenses, and lights, non-linear editing techniques, and a basic understanding of sound in relation to image. Students make three short films exploring fiction, non-fiction and experimental forms. Selected film and video works are analyzed throughout the semester with the aim of a critical awareness of theory and practice.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:, FLM 103