DMA 5420 - Digital Video III

Goals: Building on the fundamental concepts and skills learned in Digital Video II, the primary objective of this course is to strengthen expressive abilities and technical skills through additional film production projects. A secondary goal is to foster collaborative skills required for effective filmmaking practice.

Content: Students further develop artistry and production skills by producing their own short films. Class topics cover all stages of production from concept to final mix including: idea generation, scriptwriting, pre-production planning, lighting, shooting, editing, sound mixing, output compression and distribution. In addition, students study short film form by watching, analyzing, and discussing a wide variety of short films. Film production is a collaborative endeavor and students will develop collaborative skills by working in small teams to realize film projects. The class will consist of detailed demonstrations, hands-on practice, projects, readings, lectures, screenings, and critiques.

Taught: Alternate years

Prerequisite: DMA 3420, grade of C- or better

Credits: 4