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46 - PAM - Press and Media

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PAM 514 - Film Making

 

Course Description

In this course, students will learn basic video production skills and essential film grammar (i.e., types of shots, framing and composition, camera movement, and blocking actors) through a focus on narrative storytelling. The course is divided into three sections: pre-production, production, and post-production. During pre-production students will learn how to work in a group to plan for and realize a short film from concept to shooting script. During production students will work together to coordinate and shoot their script. And finally, in post-production students will edit and polish their projects. The instructor provides guidance throughout the process emphasizing the students’ responsibility for carrying the project from inception to completion