Course Objective: To gain a basic understanding of the techniques and technologies used in digital film production.

Target Pre-production Skills:
Scriptwriting
Concept development
Storyboarding
Location scouting
Shoot scheduling

Target Production Skills:
Camera operation
Basic Lighting Techniques and Effects
Crew Operation
Sound Design and Capture

Target Post-Production Skills:
Basic Non-linear Editing Techniques
Editing workstation operation
Video Capturing and Editing
Audio Capturing and Editing
Mastering for Video
Mastering for the Web
Mastering for DVD

Course Deliverable:
With the knowledge and experience gained through the course, each student will creat, direct and edit 4 short digital films. Each student will also serve as a Director of Photography and Assistant Camera on other students films.

Course Components:

Class Sessions - Class will provide theoretical knowledge of techniques and will include examples and hands on training as well as reading and self-discovery.

Lab Sessions - Lab will be hands on training that applies theoretical knowledge previously learned in class sessions. Mentors will conduct small group training to help students accomplish practical projects. Students will often be able to work on their own projects during lab sessions. Mentors will review and discuss material and projects conducted by the student during production time. Guest professionals will present during lab sessions.

Production Sessions - Production sessions are conducted by the student outside of class and lab time. On-call mentors will be available for the students to meet and discuss problems and barriers. Equipment and facilities will be made available for the student use. Students will need to schedule the use of facilities and equipment to accomplish their own projects.