RTF 366K Introduction to Narrative

Unique No. see course schedule

Faculty: TBA

Class Time: T 930 - 1230P

Room: CMB 4.122

Lab Time: M 500P - 800P

CMB CMB 4.134

Writing Comp: N

Comm/Cult Req: N

Closing Limit: 20

Cross-Listed N

PREREQUISITES

Must be an RTF major with a UT GPA of at least a 2.25 and have upper-division standing. May not be taken concurrently with RTF 340 or 366. The following prerequisites: RTF 305 and 3 additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in RTF with a grade of at least C in each course; and RTF 317 and 318 with a grade of at least B in each.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

This course does not require consent. Registration is open via the online registration system to all RTF majors.

FIRST CLASS DAY POLICY

Students must attend the first class day or make prior arrangements with the instructor.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a class in filmmaking. We study composition, lenses, rhythm, camera movement and light and how they can be used to convey meaning without dialogue. We use the restrictions of non-synch to delve into the building blocks of visual narrative. The course is taught half on film and half on digital video. There is substantial work outside the class, students should plan on an entire weekend of production work, every other weekend.