Cinema 1 Class Schedule: Spring 2021
"Cinema 1: Introduction to Motion Picture Production"
Spring First Section: Yellow 14858/14860
Fall Second Section: Purple 14864/14865
Note: Canvas is the Learning Management System used by the class. Canvas is accesible, for enrolled students, through the student portal, with no additional software and through the Canvas smartphone application.
Week of February 8th
Canvas - Module 0 - Overview and Class Instructions
Canvas - Module 1 - Getting Started & Introduction to Filmmaking (Topics: Single vs. Multiple Camera & SD/HD/Film)
Week of February 15th
Canvas - Module 2 - "Before You Begin Production"
(Note: Friday 2/13 through Monday 2/15 are school holidays: Presidents' Day - no instruction)
Week of February 22nd
Canvas - Module 3 - Video Camera Systems
(Note: Sunday 02/21 is the last day to drop or add spring semester classes that begin in February)
Week of March 1st
Canvas - Module 4 - The Lens
Week of March 8th
Canvas - Module 5 - Introduction to Film
Week of March 15th
Canvas - Module 6 - The Film Image
Week of March 22nd
Canvas - Module 7 - Filters and Color
Week of March 29th
Canvas - Module 8 - Shooting: Camera Support & Script Breakdown
Week of April 5th
SPRING BREAK - NO CLASSES
Week of April 12th
Canvas - Module 9 - Shooting: Crews & Unions
Week of April 19th
Canvas - Module 10 - Producing & Distribution
Week of April 26th
Canvas - Module 11 - Location Sound: Mixer Systems & Techniques
Week of May 3rd
Canvas - Module 12 - Postproduction Sound: Editing & Mixing
Week of May 10th
Canvas - Module 13 - Lighting
Week of May 17th
Canvas - Module 14 - Visual Editing and Effects
Week of May 24th
Canvas- Module 15 - Video Editing Systems & Film Tech Prep
Week of May 31st - Final Exam Week
Canvas - Module 16 - The Video Image (Coding and Color) & Final Exam (50 questions)
Note: This is the the end of the class - the last day of the semester is June 6th). Please join us on Wednesday June 2nd and Thursday June 3rd for the Zoom student selected "End of Semester Short Film Screenings" @ 6:30. Same show both nights.