FILM 1: THE SHOT

In the first film, students are introduced to the art of visual storytelling. Students will create a dramatic moment, and design a shot that they believe best expresses the dynamics of the scene.

FILM 2: THE CUT

Continuity is one of the fundamental principles of modern filmmaking. Students are challenged to make a film that maintains continuity in story, time, and space. Utilizing a variety of shots (10-15) in a continuous sequence, the action in these films should unfold seamlessly with no disorienting jumps in time or space.

FILM 3: MUSIC AND IMAGE

The third film introduces students to the relationship between sound and film, as well as to narrative tools like montage and jump cuts. Each student begins with a short continuous selection of music. In the editing room, they cut their images to work in concert with, or in counterpoint to, the sound.

FILM 4: FINAL FILM

Students produce, write, direct, shoot, and edit a film on a subject of their own choosing. It may be a music video, narrative, documentary or experimental film, of up to six minutes in length. Students may use sound effects, music, voice-over and ambient sound to help tell their stories. This project may be shot on 16mm film or 24p digital video.

A final screening will be a unique opportunity for family, friends, and cast to see the work students have produced. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a diploma and a copy of their work.