To make the best of this semester, let's take a moment to recap several elements of digital film production and ensure you have everything you'll need to get started!

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Complete by August 26th, 2020

What makes something a documentary? Talking heads? Statistics? Marching Penguins? What do you really know about nonfiction filmmaking? This virtual lesson will give you a crash course in the exciting history and complex process!

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Complete by September 9th, 2020

Nonfiction films take on many different forms; from the "voice of God" narration to the performative abstract . . . This virtual lesson will outline the six primary modes of production and ask you to consider which mode(s) best fits your story.

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Complete by September 14th, 2020

Is it possible to just observe? Is it possible be a "fly on the wall" with a video camera? Or does your presence alter the truth of the moment? As nonfiction filmmakers, how can we be objective with our storytelling?

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Complete by September 21st, 2020

How do we tell a story using images alone? As filmmakers, we must learn to interpret meaning from the images we capture and use the power of juxtaposition to create something more.

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Complete by September 21th, 2020

This virtual lesson will explore the way musical soundtracks, audio landscapes, and sound effects are created to bring the visual world of a film to life and asks that you take a closer listen to John Krasinski's 2018 film, A Quiet Place.

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Complete by April 19th, 2020

​​This virtual lesson will cover the basics of becoming a mobile journalist in this ever-changing media landscape and will encourage you to start using the technology you have in your pocket for a greater good.

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Complete by April 25th, 2020

This virtual lesson will be an introduction to screenwriting and basic storytelling, overviewing how to properly format a screenplay, outline a compelling story using Nigel Watts' 8 point arc and ultimately how to bring your first script to fruition.

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Complete by May 2nd, 2020

This Virtual Master Class will feature an interview with writer / director, Jeremy Garelick as he discusses his process producing an indie feature as well as gives advice for creatives who are interested in the world of independent filmmaking.

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Complete by May 9th, 2020

This virtual lesson will break down the various ways a person can get their career in film / television started while helping students discover the path that's best for them.

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No Deadline - Optional for Summer 2020

Interested in film editing and post-production but don't know where to begin? This virtual lesson will get you going with DaVinci Resolve (FREE) and provide you with all the resources you need to get started!

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No Deadline - Optional for Summer 2020