Obtain authorization for C560 from Film Studies: 855-1072
Course requires special fee

This class is a hands-on introduction to the technical and aesthetic
basics of making l6mm silent films.   Students learn how to design,
direct, light, shoot, and edit several short films working
individually as well as in groups.

In one semester you will learn and practice how to produce, shoot
and edit a short film; you will become familiar with the basics of
treatment and script writing, of cinematography and lighting, even
with some basics of animation and of sound.  While it helps to have
had some experience in still photography, super-8 or video
production,
no experience is required to complete this course successfully and
come away with one or two completed projects to show to others.
Because this is an elementary film class, however, we cannot produce
any complicated or involved projects.  For example, you cannot make
a lip-sync sound film, or a lengthy documentary.  Basically, you
will be making short silent films; cassette tape soundtracks (music
or a voice-over) are optional.