Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - CA 332 E200

Film Production Seminar (3)

Class Number: 13215

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 6:30–9:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    CA (or FPA) 231 or prior approval.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Facilitates an in-depth understanding of the organizational aspects of film production, with emphasis on pre-production planning. The class will study methods of proposal writing, pre-production and production, developing production packages for short film and video projects. This course is strongly recommended for all students intending to take CA 430. Students with credit for FPA 332 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course facilitates an in-depth understanding of the organizational aspects of film production, with emphasis on pre-production planning. The class will study methods of proposal writing, pre-production and production, developing production packages for short film and video projects.

Grading

  • Visual Design Pitch 10%
  • Visual Treatment (1000-2000 words) 20%
  • Sound Design Pitch 10%
  • Aural Treatment (1000-2000 words) 20%
  • 10 Weekly In-Class Presentations (2% each) 20%
  • Attendance and Participation 20%

NOTES:

All still images, and audio/videos recordings will have to be original and produced for the purpose of the class. SFU seeks to maintain an optimal learning environment.
General principles of academic honesty include the concept of respect for the intellectual property of others, the expectation that individual work will be submitted
unless otherwise allowed by an instructor, and the obligations both to protect one’s own academic work from misuse by others as well as to avoid using another’s work as one’s own. All students are expected to understand and abide by these principles.

At the end of each class the instructor may assign additional readings/exercises to prepare for and to be discussed in the next class. Failure to complete such readings/ exercises and then participate in the related in-class discussion will negatively affect your Attendance and Participation grade.

All assignments for upcoming weeks will be discussed in detail in class. If you miss a class it is your responsibility to obtain such information by contacting your classmates. If you miss more than three classes you will fail the course. The in-class screening and discussion of your stills and audio/video recordings is mandatory and will count toward your grade. It is your responsibility to make sure that the clips you bring each week to class will load and play without any issue on the classroom computer.

Students are encouraged to schedule meetings with the instructor to discuss any questions or problems with their projects, or simply to get additional feedback. All assignments should be turned in on the designated day by uploading the respective files on Canvas. Late assignments will be marked down at the rate of 2% per day unless the student has a doctor’s note or has made prior arrangements with the instructor.

I am aware that most students have heavy responsibilities in other coursework and activities that may interfere with meeting deadlines. While I am sympathetic and would like to be made aware of problems that can affect work in this class, your grade will suffer if you don’t come to every class

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

The Visual Story; by B. Block.
Sound Design; by D. Sonnenschein.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Art and Visual Perception: A Psychology of the Creative Eye; by R. Arnheim.
In the Blink of an Eye; by W. Murch.
Cutting Rhythms: Intuitive Film Editing; by K. Pearlman.
Audio Design: Sound Recording Techniques for Film and Video; by T. Zaza.
Audio-vision; by M. Chion.
Sound for film and television; by T. Holman.
Sound-on-film: Interviews with Creators of Film Sound; by V. LoBrutto.
Unheard melodies; by C. Gorbman.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS