Spring 2022 - CA 332 E200

Film Production Seminar (3)

Class Number: 7709

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: 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:

This course will be a survey of various aspects of prep, production, and development of short and feature length films. Emphasis will be placed on creative and career development, financing models, and logistical prep for production with some focus on creative research, and project pitching. Students will be expected to hone their grant writing, and proposal skills, through the creation of detailed pre-production packages for their proposed fourth year film projects. Individual assignments will be a mix of practical exercises and creative exploration, with the goal of strengthening their ability to communicate the creative vision for their work and to gain a cohesive understanding of the various aspects of development, prep, and larger scale production.

Grading

  • Project Synopsis & Logline 10%
  • Artist's Statement 20%
  • Production Pitch Package / Verbal Pitch 40%
  • Respectful Engagement (with the work, with the instructor, and with your classmates, making space for others to be heard, meeting deadlines) 15%
  • Mock Funding Application 15%

Registrar Notes:

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TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

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Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.