DAR 286 - Digital Cinematography Capstone

4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 4 lab periods

Tools, techniques, and procedures involved in professional film production. Includes pre-planning a digital video production, script breakdown, pre-production and post-production, budgeting, distribution, promotion, and developing a prospectus.

Prerequisite(s): DAR 115 , DAR 124 , and DAR 175 .
Information: This course will require additional expenses for supplies in addition to course and lab fees.

1. Prepare, plan, and complete a professional production as a team.
2. Write a proposal and treatment.
3. Utilize motion picture script format for writing a screenplay.
4. Create and breakdown a script for determining needs for cast, stunts, extras, special effects, props, vehicles, animals, wardrobe, make-up, sound effects, music, and special equipment.
5. Identify the parts and basic support equipment needed for a professional digital video camera.
6. Operate a professional digital video camera and basic support equipment.
7. Operate professional digital video editing and synchronizing equipment. 
8. Operate and place basic lighting equipment for production.

II. Script Breakdown

III. Pre-Production

IV. Production

V. Post-Production

VI. Budgeting

VII. Distribution

VIII. Promotion

IX. Developing a Complete Prospectus for Funding a Media Project