Screenwriting

This course will strengthen the student’s familiarity with the structural elements of the feature length motion picture screenplay with well-developed characters, plot, and setting.

Acting

This course is designed to provide an introduction into the basics acting.  The students will gain basic skills in acting, analyzing, improvisation, visualization, breathing, and relaxation.  Recognizing that the dynamic field of acting is a useful tool for communicating in any arena, this course also serves as an excellent opportunity for students to sharpen their public speaking skills.

Animation

This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to continue building up their portfolio of digital work by focusing on the further study and exploration of computer animation.  Students will increase their knowledge of the process of animation from initial concept and storyboarding through final rendering by using animation software and studying both traditional and digital animation techniques.

Filmmaking

This course will expose students to the art of filmmaking through the practical application of making a film.  Grouped in teams, students will workshop, organize, and shoot a silent and scripted film.

Editing

This course covers digital editing using current software tools. Students work with digital non-linear editing hardware and software tools, multi-track audio creation and sound sweetening.

Photography

This course provides instruction in digital photography, emphasizing the relationship between new digital imaging processes and color photographic techniques.