HEST 230
Spring 2014 not offered
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| Certificates: Jewish and Israel Studies, Writing |
This is a practical script and directing master class in making documentary and fiction road trip films. We will be analyzing in-depth the making of Danie Menkin's award winning films. Lessons will include behind-the-scenes discussions on the "journey of the filmmaker" versus the "journey of the characters"; writing and critiquing scripts; analyzing other international award-winning road trip films; reading, reviewing, and analyzing Dani's script-in-progress cowritten with best selling author and writer Eshkol Nevo; how to shoot. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RELI |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
Major Readings:
Lyman, David H., THE 8 KEYS TO SUCCESS: AN ESSAY AND THOUGHTS ON WHAT IT TAKES TO REACH YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL
McKee, Robert, STORY
Menkin, Dani & Eshkol Nevo, IS THAT YOUR FILM SCRIPT
Watch the following films including commentary & deleted scenes (if available) for discussion and review assignments:
Forrest Gump
Before Sunrise
Before Sunset
Little Miss Sunshine
Broken Flowers
About Schmidt
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Examinations and Assignments:
Script writing. Different assignments in writing students own short scripts.
Script and film reviews of existing films.
Review of a work in progress script.
Reading material & reviewing films. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Participation at the 2012 Israeli Film Festival.
This course will count toward the Certificate in Jewish & Israel Studies but not towards the Religion major.
This course will count towards the Writing Certificate. |
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