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Film production is the process of translating a script into a visual story, involving development, pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution. Millerson, Gerald & Owens, Jim. (2012). Video Production Handbook. Focal Press.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Fulfill a variety of roles within a film production setting.
Audit and evaluate actors for casting purposes.
Understand and participate in the preproduction process.
Utilize and manage essential production documentation.
The director is the author of the film, responsible for interpreting the script, guiding the actors, and shaping the overall vision of the production. Rabiger, Michael. (2008). Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics. Focal Press.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Develop a visual story from script to screen.
Create detailed and purposeful storyboards.
Break down a scene for production planning.
Generate a comprehensive and practical shot list.
Block actors effectively for camera and performance.
Cinematography is the art of visual storytelling, using lighting, composition, and camera movement to evoke emotion and meaning on screen. Brown, Blain. (2016). Cinematography: Theory and Practice. Routledge.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Operate a professional cinema camera effectively.
Design and implement lighting setups appropriate for various filming scenarios.
Apply core principles of visual storytelling and continuity to enhance narrative clarity.
Use the concept of cuttability to plan and organize film shoots for efficient editing.
Compose visually compelling frames that support the story and mood of a scene.
Post-production is where the film truly comes together—editing, sound, visual effects, and color grading shape the final story and emotional impact.
Oldham, Gabriella. (2012). First Cut: Conversations with Film Editors. University of California Press.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Capture and import video footage efficiently.
Trim and organize footage for editing purposes.
Assemble and refine rough cuts of video content.
Apply and manage transitions between clips.
Tell a cohesive visual story through editing techniques.
Work with green screen footage and apply chroma keying.
Prepare basic composites using multiple video elements.
Perform basic color correction to enhance visual quality.
Edit and balance audio tracks for clarity and consistency.
Export video in various digital formats.
Export video files optimized for broadcast standards.
The assistant director is the bridge between the director and the crew, ensuring that the vision is executed efficiently and on schedule. Katz, Steven D. (1991). Film Directing: Shot by Shot. Michael Wiese Productions.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify and describe the various roles and responsibilities on a film set.
Develop and manage shooting schedules effectively.
Create professional production documents, including call sheets and breakdown sheets.
Perform effectively under pressure in an on-set production environment.
Screenwriting is the foundation of a film—it provides the blueprint for the story, structure, characters, and dialogue. Field, Syd. (2005). Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting. Delta.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Sound is half the experience in cinema—used not only for dialogue and effects, but to create mood, rhythm, and a sense of space. Holman, Tomlinson. (2010). Sound for Film and Television. Focal Press.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Operate the commonly used sound recording equipment.
Perform basic sound recording functions in the the film process.
The producer is the driving force behind a film, managing the business side, securing financing, and assembling the creative team to bring the project to life. Evans, Peter D. (2010). Practical Moviemaking: A Handbook for the Real World. McFarland.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Create a budget for a short film production.
Employ a variety of marketing strategies for film promotion.
Demonstrate knowledge of relevant guilds and unions in the film industry.
Identify and utilize different sources of film financing.
Navigate and work within the characteristics of the Canadian film industry.
Prepare and submit formal location requests for filming.
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