Course Description:
Short Film & Documentary Production introduces practical film production work. Offering training and workshops in the main areas of film production, this course culminates in the production of short fiction or documentary films, which could serve as portfolio pieces for specifications in creative works.
Course Objectives:
This practical, multi-disciplinary course provides innovative and relevant training in the various roles behind the camera including - Screenwriting, directing, camera operating, cinematography, sound mixing, and recording. Using high-end HD cameras and DSLR cameras, students will write, shoot a film, edit and produce a short fiction film or a short documentary (each 05-10 minutes Excluding Credits).
Course Outcomes:
After successful completion of this course, each student will -
- Understand the whole process of production.
- Complete a short film or a documentary film.
- Understand a wider range of short storytelling formats/options.
- Gain valuable feedback/critiquing skills.
- Gain experience applying to a film festival.
COURSE COMPONENT SPECIFICS
Students will be given multiple homework assignments to be completed outside the normal scheduled classroom. Some assignments may be conducted working with assigned partners. Students will do their best to coordinate times to work on each project at the same time.
CLASS PARTICIPATION
Participation is always valued and is expected of all students. Each student should make an effort to contribute in all classroom discussions. Class participation will be considered as grading criteria for your final course grade.
Illegal Activity
Documenting with either audio or video, being present at an illegal activity or knowingly violation of any local, state, or federal laws related to the execution of any assignment will automatically exclude it from being accepted for a grade. In addition, the same exclusion applies if you learn after the fact that your actions were of an illegal nature. Incorporating the use of inappropriate or socially unacceptable images or audio into your work will automatically exclude it from being accepted for a grade.
- Teacher: Mr. Sandeep Dongare