COURSE OFFERINGS IN FILM PRODUCTION
Our course offerings grow evolve every year. Below is a list of courses that have been offered recently.
FLM 210 FUNDAMENTALS OF MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION
A hands-on introduction to expression in the language of moving pictures. By designing and executing a series of short, creative production projects, students will explore how moving image techniques are used to structure meaning. Emphasis on narrative form. Topics include composition, videography, sound, continuity editing, montage, and dramatic structure.
FLM 220 DOCUMENTARY THEORY & PRODUCTION
How moving pictures can be used to explore, discuss, and creatively represent reality - and the issues of "truth," ethics, and social power that arise from these practices - from the standpoint of both producers and critical viewers. Documentary production techniques, reading, and discussion of scholarly literature in documentary history, theory, and criticism. Short film projects and analytical papers and presentations are required. Required screening sessions.
FLM 238 SCREENWRITING
An introduction to the possibilities, problems, and conventions of dramatic writing for the screen. Students will explore the concepts of character, story, dramatic structure, visualization and economy of dialog. Through a series of exercises students will develop an idea into a finished script for a short film.
FLM 297 SPECIAL TOPICS IN FILM PRODUCTION
A study in topics selected from any area in film production. Topics vary from year to year and may include screenwriting, documentary, experimental or fiction filmmaking, issues in autobiography, and exploration of new media techniques.
FLM 310 IDEOLOGICAL REPRESENTATION IN MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION
An intermediate motion picture production course focusing on issues of ideological representation. By designing and executing short, creative production projects, students will explore the social and political implications of visual media production. Topics include advanced technique in editing, cinematography, directing, and screenwriting.
FLM 320 EXPERIMENTAL FILM: HISTORY & PRACTICE
An introduction to the history of American experimental film, selected major figures and movements. In addition to viewing, discussing and writing about these films, students will produce their own experimental pieces in a series of short projects using Super-8 and 16mm film for acquisition, and Final Cut Pro for editing. As such, the course also serves as a brief introduction to photo-chemical filmmaking.
FLM 393 INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION
A semester-long immersion in the production of one short film to be submitted to film festivals.
FLM 410 ADVANCED PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
An advanced motion picture production course focusing on the creation of a semester-long short fiction film. Students will apply the techniques learned in previous production classes to write, produce, direct, and edit their films, which they will submit to film festivals. Students will serve as crew on their classmates' films.
FLM 497/498 HONORS STUDY
A year-long immersion in the production of one short film to be submitted to film festivals.
FLM 210 FUNDAMENTALS OF MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION
A hands-on introduction to expression in the language of moving pictures. By designing and executing a series of short, creative production projects, students will explore how moving image techniques are used to structure meaning. Emphasis on narrative form. Topics include composition, videography, sound, continuity editing, montage, and dramatic structure.
FLM 220 DOCUMENTARY THEORY & PRODUCTION
How moving pictures can be used to explore, discuss, and creatively represent reality - and the issues of "truth," ethics, and social power that arise from these practices - from the standpoint of both producers and critical viewers. Documentary production techniques, reading, and discussion of scholarly literature in documentary history, theory, and criticism. Short film projects and analytical papers and presentations are required. Required screening sessions.
FLM 238 SCREENWRITING
An introduction to the possibilities, problems, and conventions of dramatic writing for the screen. Students will explore the concepts of character, story, dramatic structure, visualization and economy of dialog. Through a series of exercises students will develop an idea into a finished script for a short film.
FLM 297 SPECIAL TOPICS IN FILM PRODUCTION
A study in topics selected from any area in film production. Topics vary from year to year and may include screenwriting, documentary, experimental or fiction filmmaking, issues in autobiography, and exploration of new media techniques.
FLM 310 IDEOLOGICAL REPRESENTATION IN MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION
An intermediate motion picture production course focusing on issues of ideological representation. By designing and executing short, creative production projects, students will explore the social and political implications of visual media production. Topics include advanced technique in editing, cinematography, directing, and screenwriting.
FLM 320 EXPERIMENTAL FILM: HISTORY & PRACTICE
An introduction to the history of American experimental film, selected major figures and movements. In addition to viewing, discussing and writing about these films, students will produce their own experimental pieces in a series of short projects using Super-8 and 16mm film for acquisition, and Final Cut Pro for editing. As such, the course also serves as a brief introduction to photo-chemical filmmaking.
FLM 393 INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION
A semester-long immersion in the production of one short film to be submitted to film festivals.
FLM 410 ADVANCED PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
An advanced motion picture production course focusing on the creation of a semester-long short fiction film. Students will apply the techniques learned in previous production classes to write, produce, direct, and edit their films, which they will submit to film festivals. Students will serve as crew on their classmates' films.
FLM 497/498 HONORS STUDY
A year-long immersion in the production of one short film to be submitted to film festivals.