Drama: Film and Television 11, version 01 (4 credits)

The course consists of three main topic areas covering the stages of video production— Preproduction, Production, and Postproduction and a final segment which provides guidance for the course’s main project assignment, a short video production. Completion of Drama: Film and Television 11 satisfies the graduation requirements for Fine Arts and/or Applied Skills in Foundation Studies.

Drama: Film and Television 11 consists of four modules, with a consumable workbook for each module. There is a Source File to accompany the course, a textbook titled Electronic Moviemaking, and three video tapes. A set of 16 video clips are available in a choice of formats: videotape, CD-ROM or as streaming video files on the Internet (online course only). Drama: Film and Television 11 will require students to have access to a VCR, a video camera, an audio tape recorder, and a traditional still-photography camera.

Module 1: Preproduction

Section 1: The Process and Terminology of Preproduction; Roles in the Preproduction Process; Film and Video Genres; Comparison of Genres (no Section Assignment)
Section 2:  Determining a Concept; Researching Concept Ideas; Concept Development Factors; Writing a Concept
Section 3: Determining the Treatment Chronology; Visualizing the Illustration of Information
Section 4: Scripting a Documentary; Scripting a Drama; Writing Your Script
Section 5: Developing a Storyboard.

Module 2: Production

Section 1:  Introduction to Production Process; The Production Schedule; The Production Log; Developing Your Production Schedule
Section 2: Shooting Style; The Basic Shots; Composition; Use and Care of the Camera; Camera Movement
Section 3: Lighting; Three Point Lighting; Outdoor Lighting; Audio; Voice-Overs; Directing an Interview
Section 4: Shooting to Edit.

Module 3: Postproduction

Section 1: Overview of Video Postproduction; Steps Involved in Video Postproduction; Specific Roles in the Postproduction Process (no Section Assignment)
Section 2: Logging the Footage; The Paper Edit; The First Edit
Section 3: The Final Edit; Continuity and Montage; Planning and Shooting a Montage; Good Editing Guidelines (no Section Assignment)
Section 4: Sounds Effects; The Art of Foley; Music; Narration.

Module 4: Major Project

Section 1: Writing a Concept and Treatment
Section 2: Writing a Script; Drawing a Storyboard
Section 3: Initial Preparations for a Shoot: Developing a
Production Schedule; Initial Preparations for a Shoot: Testing the Equipment; “B” Roll Footage; Shooting Major Video Productions
Section 4:  The Major Project: Postproduction; Postproduction Courtesies.
There are no tests for this course. Module 1, 2 and 3 require the use of a VCR and a audio tape recorder. All modules require students to have access to a video camera. Access to a video camera tripod is recommended. Module 2 requires a traditional still-photography camera.

The text and resources for this course are:

Electronic Moviemaking
Source File
Videos A & B
Videos C & D
CD-ROM

Check with your Distance Education School about a rental form and deposit for these items.