This advanced projects course combines the production and review of student projects with a regular schedule of screenings, readings, and discussions. We will explore how artists and directors manage the use of space on screen, treating it as a key part of both the visual structure and the story. A major part of the course involves discussions on the ethics of the gaze. This requires students to think carefully about their responsibility toward their subjects and the social impact of their visual choices. Inspired by poetry, film, and literature, the class introduces advanced techniques for image and sound manipulation that follow professional standards. Students will learn pre-production planning by creating director’s treatments, including mood boards, lookbooks, and scripts. The curriculum also covers the fine details of digital editing, visual effects, and layered sound design. Students work both on their own and in groups to build collaborative leadership skills. The course culminates with a formal public screening of finished student films in Collins Cinema coinciding with the opening of the senior art show. Students participate in a q&a with the audience after the screening.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 12

Crosslisted Courses:

Prerequisites: ARTS 164/MAS 164 or ARTS 264/MAS 264, or permission of the instructor.

Distribution Requirements: ARS - Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Film and Video

Typical Periods Offered: Spring

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Spring

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