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Propaganda — FV2315.01

Instructor: Mariam Ghani
Days & Time: TU 2:10pm-5:50pm
Credits: 4

Since its inception, film has been used for propaganda - disseminating information with a particular slant, whether subtle or obvious - by regimes and independent players across the political spectrum. As the means of production and circuits of distribution become ever more accessible to individuals, we have moved from an era of focused agitprop into a new era of diffused disinformation.

Intro to 16mm — FV2312.01

Instructor: John Crowe
Days & Time: FR 2:10pm-4:00pm
Credits: 2

An introduction to 16mm film techniques, students will shoot and edit analog 16mm film, develop by hand and finally will transfer film to video. Through screenings, experiments and hands-on workshops students will learn about cinematography and the photochemical process. Taking advantage of the special tactile, tangible nature of analog film, material properties will also be explored- direct tactile methods such as loops, paint/scratch on film and laser etching.

Elements in Film/Video: Straight to Video — FV2137.01

Instructor: Jen Liu
Days & Time: TU 2:10pm-5:50pm
Credits: 4

This production course is designed to get students producing video immediately: we will look at basic techniques with an emphasis on simple and self-devised methods of media production, efficient approaches to lighting and sound, and emphasize quick turnover time to create a great amount of work in a relatively short period of time.

Introduction to Video — FV2303.01

Instructor: Jen Liu
Days & Time: TU 8:30am-12:10pm
Credits: 4

This production course introduces students to the fundamentals of working in video and the language of film form. Drawing on the energy, intensity and criticality of avant-garde film and contemporary video art practices, students will complete a series of projects exploring all basic aspects of film/video production (centered on DSLR cameras), such as cinematography, mise-en-sc猫ne, editing and sound design.