Topics in Film/Video/Audio Production (379-0-23)

Topic

The Long Take

Instructors

John Sniadecki

Meeting Info

Louis Hall 119: Wed 1:00PM - 3:50PM

Overview of class

RTVF 379 - The Long Take
The average shot length in most broadcast documentaries and some action blockbusters constitutes only a few seconds. Sometimes less is less. Drawing inspiration primarily from non-commercial cinema, this course explores the expressive and conceptual possibilities of the long take, or plan sequence, which can be understood as both a shot of significant duration and as the very ground of mise-en-scene. Through screenings, readings, short response papers, and film production projects organized around the long take and single-shot cinema, students will gain conceptual tools to consider duration and hands-on experience executing long takes. Important to note this course is best suited to support film projects that embrace modest DIY means and low-impact filmmaking.

Registration Requirements

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Learning Objectives

Through screenings, readings, short response papers, and film production projects organized around the long take and single-shot cinema, students will gain conceptual tools to consider duration and hands-on experience executing long takes.