BIG IDEAS:   

 The Big Ideas we’ll explore in this class are:

• Moving Images offer dynamic ways of exploring one’s identity and sense of belonging

• Growth as an artist is dependent on risk taking, perseverance, resilience, and reflection.

• Aesthetic experiences provided by moving images can effect change in artists, audiences, and environments.

• Production of moving images develops creativity, innovation, and collaboration in a variety of contexts.

• History, culture, and community can influence film and television productions.

OBJECTIVE:   

This course is an advanced media production course.  You will be using various creative processes (writing, pitching, presenting, drawing, filming, editing) to create meaningful media projects.  You will increase your fluency in all areas of film production (Pre Production, Production and Post Production) by working in collaborative groups to produce short films.

COURSE CONTENT:

• Class meets twice per week, Tuesdays and Thursday from 3:15 – 4:45

• Classes include workshops, lectures, guest speakers and technical instructions.

• Each student is expected to pitch an idea.  We then chose film ideas and divide into groups.  Students choose roles (writer, director, Assistant director, casting, costumes, hair/makeup, cinematographer, camera operator, sound recordist, editor, lighting and crew).

• The majority of class time is spent on groups working through the pre-production, production and post processes with both the teacher and community mentors. 

• Production takes place on evenings and weekends on locations organized by the student teams.

• Editing takes place at SFU in the FCAT labs during the week.

• Completed films may be screened at the Templeton Spring Showcase and entered into film festivals.

• By the time students are finished post-production on one project, they have completed their 90 hours of course work.

• If time permits, a second round of production or a travel opportunity occurs in semester 2

RESOURCES:

We are very fortunate to have expensive film equipment and we need to ensure it doesn’t get damaged or lost. If something is damaged or lost, you need to let us know immediately.  Accidents happen, however is damage is the result of dangerous or inappropriate behaviour (or extreme goofing off) you may be responsible for covering the repair or replacement.

CLASSROOM CULTURE:

It is really important to me that my classroom is a genuinely inclusive and anti-racist, creative and democratic space.  Kindness and Trust are two crucial values to me and I will expect us to strive to embody these values in the work we do together.  I also think its really important to find joy and meaning through the creation process and will encourage you to do the same!

You are expected to contribute to a positive learning environment by acting in such a manner that allows you and others the maximum opportunity to learn.  Please avoid eating or drinking at the computer stations. As per the provincial rule on mobile device usage, your personal electronic devices and phones are to be kept in bags or phone storage areas during meeting times. 

ASSESSMENT STANDARDS FOR MEDIA ARTS CLASSES