FILM 2100 - Filmmaking I

5 credit hours
Formerly - FILM 3400

In this introductory course, students explore the foundational elements of film form-including cinematography, editing, lighting, and sound-and develop the technical proficiency to put these elements into practice. Through a range of assignments emphasizing imaginative problem-solving, collaboration, visualization, and critical media literacy, students will explore the three primary modes of filmmaking: experimental, documentary, and narrative. They will examine the formal approaches that have historically defined these modes, put their findings into direct practice through a series of audio-visual projects, and engage in regular critiques of student work.