Tech Video VI    Video Features

Division:  Upper School

Department: Fine and Performing Arts:  Visual Arts 

Course Title/Code:  Tech Video VI   Art 754, 755, 756

ART 754/755/756:  Tech Video VI - Advanced Video Production:  Features                               1/6 credit
(Fall/Winter/Spring / MWF)
Fall:  Mystery/Suspense Thrillers /  Winter:  Comedy/Satire/Parody  /  Spring:  Features/a la carte
Advanced Video students will write, produce, and shoot fiction pieces in a focused genre.  Fall trimester will study the mystery/suspense thriller—taking a close look at how to “leave ‘em hanging”.  We’ll study how to write believable dialogue, what creates mood and atmosphere, character development, the art of foreshadowing and the importance of point of view.  Winter trimester the focus turns to satire and parody.  The class will study the use of wit as a literary device in comics, TV shows, and movies.  Creation of satirical features or parodies of songs, commercials, soap operas, or movie scenes are just some of the possibilities for student productions.  The Spring Advanced Video Production class will produce features in any genre selected by the group, reinforcing the elements of writing good dialogue, creating mood and atmosphere, developing character, creating conflict, and telling a story with a strong plot. 
Prerequisite:  Advanced video skills; permission of the teacher if you have not taken Tech Video previously.

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