Approaching Narrative: Introduction to Fiction Filmmaking

Harvard FAS

In this production course, students will learn the basic principles of narrative filmmaking, experiment with the visual language of cinema, and push the boundaries of their own moving image work. Students will be introduced to the aesthetic and formal elements of cinema and the terminology of film production. Techniques explored include cinematography, sound recording, and editing. In-class screenings and lectures will give an overview of different modes of filmmaking, including narrative,…