IFMS 263 filmmaking in rome
Spring 2010
Professor Nicola Moruzzi
Course Description
IFMS 263 "Filmmaking in Rome" is a hands-on introduction to writing, directing and editing the short film. Students participate in the development, production, direction and post-production of a short subject up to ten minutes in length. The class has no pre-requisites, and includes a field trip to Rome's famed Cinecitta film studios. By conceiving, planning and executing a short narrative film, students explore how to choose an appropriate subject, how to develop that idea into the classic three act structure, and how to edit, polish and ultimately bring to market that finished product. Students will work in groups to develop, produce, direct and do post-production of a story up to ten minutes in length. This short film subject will be chosen via class participation prior to shooting. We will also engage in analysis and critique, and consider the potential marketing and distribution of short films through the Internet. There are no prerequisites for this class, enrollment is for anyone - however if student has no formal film instruction experience it's recommended the student be familiar with the basics of shooting and editing a short film, whether reading up on it, or making short films via YouTube, iFilm, Google Video, Yahoo Films, or other short film sites.