Sight and Sound Workshop
FILM 450
Spring 2026
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Film 450 explores the elements of cinematic form and style through filmmaking exercises. The focus of this introduce concepts of narrative form, visual audio design in order to create coherent and emotionally engaging experiences for an audience. In other words: visual storytelling. Each exercise will challenge students to address both aesthetic and practical decisions in taking an idea from concept to the screen. This section provides technical training and practical experience in the 16mm film format, including lighting, cinematography, and editing. No assignments will have dialogue or synchronous sound recording. However, we will use this sound restriction to deepen our understanding of visual storytelling. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA FILM |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: FILM304 AND FILM307 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (Film Studies) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Ascher and Pincus, THE FILMMAKER'S HANDBOOK: REVISED EDITION
Reading packet
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Examinations and Assignments:
Four shootings and editing assignments |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Course restricted to film majors. Permission of instructor required. Enrollment limited to 12. This section provides technical training and practical experience in the 16mm film format, including lighting, cinematography, sound recording, and editing. The course includes an introduction to digital non-linear editing, and examines the differences between film and video.
Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Instructor(s): Rucnov,Mirko Times: ..T.R.. 08:50AM-11:50AM; Location: TBA |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 12 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Ascher and Pincus, THE FILMMAKER'S HANDBOOK: REVISED EDITION
Reading packet |
Examinations and Assignments:
Four shootings and editing assignments |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request |
| Instructor(s): Parkin,Richard Times: ...W.F. 01:20PM-04:10PM; Location: TBA |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 12 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
| SECTION 03 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Ascher and Pincus, THE FILMMAKER'S HANDBOOK: REVISED EDITION
Reading packet |
Examinations and Assignments:
Four shootings and editing assignments. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Course restricted to film majors.
Permission of instructor required.
Enrollment limited to 12.
This section provides technical training and practical experience in digital film format, including lighting, cinematography, sound recording, and editing. The course includes an introduction to digital non-linear editing, and examines the differences between film and video. |
| Instructor(s): Simakov,Yaya Times: .M.W... 08:50AM-11:50AM; Location: TBA |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 12 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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