FILM450

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FILM450

Sight and Sound FILM450 FA

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times	POI	Prereq
1	12	0	Times: ..W.F.. 1:10PM-4:00PM;	Yes	No

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:30 EDT 1999 )

This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of how films are made. The course provides technical training and practical experience along with a background in story structure, script development, directing and post-production. Attention will be paid to the film camera, sound recording, lighting, cinematography, and editing. Time demands are heavy and irregularly distributed.

MAJOR READINGS

Pincus and Ascher, THE FILMMAKER'S HANDBOOK
Gaskill and Englander, HOW TO SHOOT A MOVIE & VIDEO STORY
Canatine, Howard, Lewis; SHOT BY SHOT - A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO
FILMMAKING

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two short films, one editing exercise, one quiz, one exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Course restricted to film majors. Permission of instructor required. Enrollment limited to 12. Course fee $100.00 Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Fieldwork Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA ART

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Ross, S; Times: ..W.F.. 1:10PM- 4:00PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 4, Jr: 1, So: 4, Fr: 4; Major Preference Given; Permission of Instructor Required.

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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