Chabot College
Fall 2009
Course Outline for FILM 9
FILM PRODUCTION COLLOQUIA
Catalog Description:
9 – FILM PRODUCTION COLLOQUIA
(May be repeated 3 times)
1 unit
Explorations in DV film production and presentation. Analysis of skills acquired through production
assistance including research, budgets, permits, clearances, releases, location scouting, film crewing,
post-production, marketing, screenings, festivals, or some combination of these. 1 hour lecture,
1 hour TBA.
[Typical contact hours: 35]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
1. contribute to the planning and publication of a DV film project and/or presentation, and participate
in carrying out the plan;
2. demonstrate acquisition of new skills in production assistance including research, budgets,
permits, clearances, releases, location scouting, film crewing, post-production, marketing,
screenings, and festivals;
3. analyze and evaluate marketing strategies for various types of film productions and presentations;
4. incorporate input from other people (such as instructors, clients, and fellow students) to
continually improve and refine a project as it progresses.
Course Content:
1. Contributing to the planning and production of DV film projects and/or presentations, including
setting goals and devising practical strategies for reaching those goals
2. Acquisition of skills in production assistance including research, budgets, permits, clearances,
releases, location scouting, film crewing, post-production, marketing, screenings, and festivals
3. Analysis and evaluation of marketing strategies for film productions and presentations
4. Incorporation of applicable advice and criticism from people who have experience with similar
projects
Methods of Presentation:
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Computer and other technology demonstrations
Selected readings and audiovisual materials
One-on-one meetings with the instructor
Group discussions
Chabot College
Course Outline for Film 9, page 2
Fall 2009
5. Studio and location productions
6. Seminars, conferences, and festivals
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Research assigned subjects for a narrative or documentary DV film.
b. Scout locations and obtain permits for filming.
c. Assist with various film production crew positions and post-production activities.
d. Create and distribute marketing materials for a film production and/or presentation.
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Periodic progress reports
b. Observation by instructor
c. Presentation and evaluation of completed assignments
d. Peer critiques
e. Final project
Textbook(s) Typical:
None
Special Student Materials:
DV camera with Firewire
Portable external Firewire hard drive
LRhodes: FILM
New: 10/02/08
revised 12-10-08 cp