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Please note that this syllabus is subject to modification throughout the course.
COURSE GOALS
- To expand your critical and experiential awareness of filmmaking practices through proactive
participation in the preproduciton and production of an imaginative feature film.
- To make a great film!
TOPICS
Some basic areas of exploration include:
- Cinematic storytelling & structure (narrative, documentary, abstract, experimental)
- Cinematography, electronic image gathering (camera work, shutter speed, exposure, color temp, time code)
- Field and studio lighting (back, fill, key, cross, and motivated light sources,etc.)
- Non-linear editing (digitizing, rendering, exporting)
- Visual effects & image processing, chroma, illuminance and alpha keying
- Costume & set design, construction, prop fabrication
- Typography & motion graphics (paint programs, titling)
- Camera Motion (dolly, steady cam, motion control)
- Digital audio recording & engineering, sound design
- Film production organization
- Script breakdown and structure
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attendance & participation in lectures, workshops, field trips, labs and shoots.
- Willingness to experiment and take genuine artistic risks.
- Ability to be resourceful and seek out help when needed.
- Timely completion of assigned classwork and responsibilities.
- Practice appropriate and responsible use of all equipment.
- Practice proper set etiquette in shooting situations.
REQUIREMENTS
Based on standard University Guidelines and include special attention to the following:
- Creative experimentation with supreme emphasis on imaginative risk taking!
- Participation in required class activities is mandatory. Participation will be monitored closely.
- You will be required to turn in digital duplicates of all media work done in class, including video,
stills, and written documents produced during the course. A serious attempt should be made to record all of your activities.
The documentation of your work is imperative.
- Participation in online class forum and documentary.
GRADING & EVALUATION
Quality of participation is weighted 100% of your grade. The quality
of your participation in the work of the course is evaluated by
standard University guidelines, and entails:
- Ability to work as part of a team, both in terms of the broader class and in smaller groups.
- Quality of ideas, work executed and ability to articulate and explain your thought processes.
- Understanding material.
- Willingness to explore, and take genuine artistic chances in your work.
- Amount of time, effort, and thought spent, and depth of engagement.
- Participation in all levels of course activities.
- Successful completion of assigned work & documentation.
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS & COURSE FEE
There is a $65.00 materials cost for this class (equipment maintenance, etc).
Liberal access to state of the art software & equipment for the course has been made availble by the
generosity of the STF Fund, the DXARTS department, and the UW Summer School. Other material will be procured with
the course operations budget. In addition, we recommend that resourceful students equip themselves with helpful
filmmaking materials such as:
- 35mm SLR or digital still Camera, 35mm lenses
- tripods, steady tripod
- miniDV camcorder, lens extensions, miniDV tapes
- DAT or miniDisc recorder/player, microphones, audio cables, earphones, DAT tapes, miniDiscs
- 16mm or super8mm film cameras, lenses, stock
- lights, including slide/digital projectors
- Basic hand tools & hardware such as screwgun, saw, square head screws, etc..
- Basic electronic gear i.e. multi-tester, voltmeter, wiring, alligator clips, switches, etc..
- Other building materials/found objects/paints/lumber etc..
- C-clamps, grip-clamps, C47s(wood clothes hangers), reflective mylar, white/black foam core, duct/gaff/masking tape
- Comfortable shoes, sharpie pens, water bottle, etc..
COURSE POLICY
- No smoking in the Raitt Hall or building 67.
No eating or drinking from open top containers in Raitt 205. No storage of valuable personal
belongings in Raitt 205 or building 67.
- When applicable, each student is required to be oriented before being allowed to use video, editing, and audio equipment. No using equipment you have not been trained to use.
- Clean-up your materials after each class period and out-of-class work sessions.
Return all tools and equipment at the end of your work period or appointed time for proper storage and safekeeping.
- Report any and all malfunctions, damage, problems, etc. with tools or equipment immediately to the appropriate person in charge.
- Remember, you are responsible. This is part of your grade. You will be liable and responsible for the cost of repairs due to
any damage beyond normal wear and tear incurred during use of equipment. Handle all equipment with utmost care. Deliberate and negligent
use of equipment and tools can result in lowering your grade or even legal action by the University.
- USE OF ELECTRICITY: Some aspects of this course deal with discussions and concepts that can use electricity or electronics
as possible components in there solution. Though some basic background is given in relationship to the safe and effective use of
electronics in art, this is not an electrical engineering course and the University and instructor assume no liability in its use
by students. This course assumes students involved in the use and fabrication of electrical and electronic components in their work
have familiarity or prior knowledge in using electricity. It is assumed students will always use the best judgment possible and will
never attempt electrical work that is beyond the scope of their technical expertise or understanding. Use of electrical or electronic
components is in entirely elective, and in no way mandatory for effective completion of the course. Students assume all liability in its
use, and are entirely responsible and culpable for using electricity safely.
- Never use a power tool without someone else being in the lab/workshop/studio, never use a tool which you have not been trained to use, or which you do not
feel comfortable using. Never use a tool that is damaged. If you discover a tool that is damaged, report it to your TAs immediately.
- Never work in the lab/workshop/studio when you feel overly tired or drowsy, or under the influence of medication.
- Wear approriate clothing in the lab/workshop/studio: goggles/hardhat when doing construction or using power tools, no open face sandals.
- Use ear-protection when appropriate.
- No noxious chemicals in the lab.
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