Course Outline for Film 9
Film Production Colloquia

Effective: Fall 2013
SLO Rev: 03/07/2017
Catalog Description:

FILM 9 - Film Production Colloquia

1.00 Units

Explorations in DV film production and presentation. Analysis of skills acquired through production assistance including research, budgets, permits, clearances, releases, location scouting, film crewing, post-production, marketing, screenings, festivals, or some combination of these.
Letter Grade Only
Type Units Inside of Class Hours Outside of Class Hours Total Student Learning Hours
Lecture 1.00 18.00 36.00 54.00
Laboratory 0.00 18.00 0.00 18.00
Total 1.00 36.00 36.00 72.00
Measurable Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. contribute to the planning and publication of a DV film project and/or presentation, and participate
    in carrying out the plan;
  2. demonstrate acquisition of new skills in production assistance including research, budgets, permits, clearances, releases, location scouting, film crewing, post-production, marketing, screenings, and festivals;
  3. analyze and evaluate marketing strategies for various types of film productions and presentations;
  4. incorporate input from other people (such as instructors, clients, and fellow students) to continually improve and refine a project as it progresses.
Course Content:
  1. Contributing to the planning and production of DV film projects and/or presentations, including setting goals and devising practical strategies for reaching those goals
  2. Acquisition of skills in production assistance including research, budgets, permits, clearances, releases, location scouting, film crewing, post-production, marketing, screenings, and festivals
  3. Analysis and evaluation of marketing strategies for film productions and presentations
  4. Incorporation of applicable advice and criticism from people who have experience with similar projects

 

Methods of Instruction:
  1. Computer and other technology demonstrations
  2. Group discussions
  3. Lecture/Discussion
  4. One-on-one meetings with the instructor
  5. Selected readings and audiovisual materials
  6. Seminars, conferences, and festivals
  7. Studio and location productions
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
  1. Research assigned subjects for a narrative or documentary DV film.
  2. Scout locations and obtain permits for filming.
  3. Assist with various film production crew positions and post-production activities.
  4. Create and distribute marketing materials for a film production and/or presentation.
  1. Periodic progress reports
  2. Observation by instructor
  3. Presentation and evaluation of completed assignments
  4. Peer critiques
  5. Final project
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
  1. Analyze and evaluate marketing strategies for film
  2. Publish a film
  3. Demonstrate mastery of skills in production assistance (research, budgets, permits, scouting, screening)
Textbooks (Typical):
  • DV camera with Firewire
  • Portable external Firewire hard drive