Introduction to Film and Television Production

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

An introductory course in the fundamentals of shooting, editing, and writing for narrative film and television productions. This is a hands-on production course emphasizing aesthetics, creativity, and technical expertise. The course requires significant amounts of filming and editing outside of class. Students produce three short film projects learning the basics of visual storytelling, including cinematography, lighting, sound recording, editing, sound mixing, and other post production techniques. These are all essential tools used to tell a story. The course challenges students not only to master basic skills but ultimately to craft compelling visual narratives.