Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2025 - CA 393 D100

Filmmaking V (4)

Class Number: 6497

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    CA (or FPA) 390 or approval of instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Students are encouraged to challenge conventional notions of digital media and to explore the creative possibilities associated with contemporary media applications. This project-based course includes a series of technical workshops, screenings and group seminars. Students will initiate and complete a project of their own choosing; collaborations are encouraged. A laboratory fee is required. Students should be advised that project costs may require personal funding over and above the lab fee. Students with credit for FPA 393 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course aims to expand on the filmmaking notions explored in CA390. Students will continue exploring process-driven approaches, will take creative risks, and experiment with unconventional methods. Through individual and collaborative projects, they will push the boundaries of their artistic expression and begin to refine their unique identity as filmmakers. Emphasis will be put in four areas: research, production, presentation, and analysis. Commitment to collaboration, rigorous engagement with research and critique, resourceful thinking, and dedication to artistic fruition are key. The course work will lead to a final film screening at the Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema. 

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Further develop the students’ artistic voice.
  • Exposure to artists working in moving image, and to how they contextualize their work
  • Expand on process-driven methodologies for filmmaking.
  • Further emphasize the importance of research for film projects.
  • Nurture the ongoing dialogue amongst contemporary film practices.
  • Expand on the creative possibilities of sound as part of the cinematic experience.
  • Further develop critical skills and confidence to analyse and provide feedback to a wide range of cinematic works.

Grading

  • Film Exercises 15%
  • Film Proposal 15%
  • Image Journal 15%
  • Process Journal 15%
  • Final Film 20%
  • Engagement 20%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Students will be provided readings on a regular basis and will be asked to discuss in class and/or to provide reading reports.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.