FILM 2280 - Introduction to Film Production

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem - Online
Course Fee: $30.00
Course Fee Purpose: Maintenance and purchasing of camera and editing equipment
Description: This practical and technical course explores all essential aspects of filmmaking in preparation of more advanced film production classes. Participants will acquire a fundamental grounding in all of the essential skills in film production from planning a project to producing and on toward completing the project with an overview of film festival participation and distribution. Students will also have an opportunity to gain insight into industry-standard film equipment and post-production technologies. One of the primary goals of this course is to familiarise film students with the fundamentals of cinematography, including the use of the professional camera, composition, lighting, and editing. Another goal is to examine the conceptual and unique challenges of visual-driven filmmaking: scriptwriting, pre-production, planning, continuity, and directing among them.