Topics in Pre-Production (370-0-25)

Topic

Producing

Instructors

Kyle Henry

Meeting Info

Online: Tues, Thurs 6:00PM - 8:50PM

Overview of class

Students will learn the fundamentals of film producing, from pre-production through distribution, primarily through the lens of independent/low-budget filmmaking. Emphasis will be placed on both applied research and hands-on practice through serving as producer on a student short film in pre-production or production during the quarter. Course guest speakers always includes local and nationally recognized film producers and filmmakers for real-world advice about the art of producing and the current state of the field. You will be required to deliver an end-of-quarter pitch presentation supplying a detailed schedule and budget for the short film to which you are attached as a co-producer.

Learning Objectives

"Ability to evaluate, breakdown and budget scripts for production
- Articulate professional standards-of-practice for industry producers
- Learn the art of development pitching
- Learn how media works are monetized in the contemporary field of practice"

Class Materials (Required)

"- Ryan, Maureen A. Producer to Producer (2nd Edition) Michael Wiese Productions, 2017. ISBN-13: 978-1615932665 Cost $29.54 (Amazon)
- Vachon, Christine, with David Edelstein. Shooting to Kill. Harper, 1998. ISBN-13: 978-0380798544. Cost $14.99 (Amazon)
-Yamdu (Browser based producting software) . Cost $0
- Additional screenings/readings assigned (via NU Canvas). Cost $0"

Class Notes

Prerequisite RTVF 190: Intro to Media Construction. Students with proof of equivalent experience should email that information to the instructor to request a permission number).

Class Attributes

Synchronous:Class meets remotely at scheduled time

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Students must have completed RTVF 190-0 in order to register for this course (concurrent registration is not allowed) or be a student in Writing: MFA or Documentary Media: MFA programs