Intermediate Narrative Production

Catalog description

Intermediate Narrative Production is an intensive production course designed to further develop filmmaking skills in the production of a short narrative film, with sync sound (maximum running time of 8 minutes, including credits). Students should enter the class with a short script (maximum 8 pages). Students enrolled in Intermediate Narrative Workshop will have the opportunity to learn skills that are necessary for the production and post-production of a short "dialogue" project. Lecture topics will be focused on scene structure, script breakdowns, coverage techniques and production logistics. Students will gain practical experience with budgeting, casting, running a professional set, dialogue editing, and working in a variety of crew positions. Students must complete principal photography by the end of the semester. Students are encouraged to edit their work in the Intermediate Edit Workshop ( FMTV-UT 1018 ) the following semester. Work outside of the class will be time-consuming, an students should be conscious of this when designing their schedules. This course allocates as a Production Core for Film & TV majors.