Course Info

FILM 130: Fundamentals of Short Film

Students will study approximately 100 well-crafted and landmark short films from throughout film history. Through screenings, analysis, analysis and discussion, students will explore these short films' story structure, cinematic design and historical importance. Additionally, students will examine how the short film format can be used as an illustration of a filmmaker's skills in order to navigate the film industry. Short films will include: narrative, experimental, documentary, and animation from different parts of the world. PREREQUISITE(S): None

Winter 2024-2025

Section: 501
Class number: 23355
Meeting time: M 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: 14EAS 00214 at Loop Campus
Section: 502
Class number: 23356
Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
Location: 14EAS LL105 at Loop Campus

Fall 2024-2025

Section: 401
Class number: 15357
Meeting time: M 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: 14EAS 00214 at Loop Campus

Spring 2023-2024

Section: 601
Class number: 32600
Meeting time: M 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: 14EAS 00214 at Loop Campus
Section: 901
Class number: 35409
Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: CDM 00708 at Loop Campus

Winter 2023-2024

Section: 501
Class number: 25269
Meeting time: M 10:00AM - 1:15PM
Location: 14EAS 00214 at Loop Campus
CLOSED
Section: 502
Class number: 25270
Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
Location: 14EAS LL105 at Loop Campus
CLOSED

Spring 2022-2023

Section: 601
Class number: 42221
Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: CDM 00708 at Loop Campus
CLOSED