FILM 3310

(3 Credits) 3 Lecture hours This course introduces short film studies through a dedicated emphasis on the visual and audio techniques commonly employed by filmmakers. Topics may include but are not limited to editing styles, sound design, shot composition, temporal aesthetics, and special effects. Examples from the silent film era up to the rise of the micro short will be studied, as students work in groups to create their own short film experiments and video essays to reflect their learning.