Documentary film-making class introduces students to the fundamentals of non-scripted content. From short form, to feature documentary to series we explore storytelling in many forms as well as build the foundational skill set of the technical aspects of production including camera work and editing software and style choices including creating a cinematic signature and stylistic […]
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This class is designed to lead beginner students through the game pipeline of creating 3D props. Utilizing design principles, students will model and texture a 3D object that will then be rendered out in a 3D space for presentation. Students will be encouraged to push the story elements of their design to truly create a
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In this 2 week class, students will: Explore the art of storytelling through documentary production Examine the impact of the non-fiction film form on social issues Have an appreciation for a humanities subject of interest – in the case of this course, the history of the 1918 Spanish flu in Montana Learn and implement the
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In this one-week intensive, students will: Operate cameras and a 3 axis gimbal; Become familiar with a programmable slider system for shots; Explore how to compose shots; Become proficient in general navigation and use of After Effects; Learn to used green screens to replace parts of scenes; Mix practical and digital effects; Learn to use
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In this one week intensive, students will Receive a history of Marketing, Branding, and the importance of the logo in both; Be given a “client-view” understanding of graphic design; Be given a “client-view” understanding of approaching logo creation; Gain an understanding of what makes a useful logo; Create their own CLIENT (a.k.a. Creative Persona); Create
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Have you ever wondered what “Media Arts” actually means? Are you curious about MAPS and what we teach? If so, then this is the class for you! You will explore all of this and more through creative projects facilitated by different instructors. Each day you will learn about a different MAPS core class including: Equipment
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In this one-week intensive, students will: Explore the fundamentals of design for comic book covers. Explore different types of comic book art. Compile ideas and learn how to create a comic book cover from scratch. Create moodboards and thumbnails for comic book cover design. Learn about the fundamentals of Adobe Fresco. Learn about the fundamentals
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In this one week intensive, students will: Effectively communicate impactful ideas and themes through the film medium Learn how to operate film production equipment: Camera, sound, lighting, and stabilization tools Learn cooperation and teamwork to successfully produce a short film in a short period of time Learn how to plan and implement a production schedule
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In this one week intensive, students will: Students will learn the basics of how to use the stop motion animation tools such as camera operation, video capture software, and editing software. Intertwined with hands-on technical instruction, students will learn some of the key aspects of the history, theory and science of stop motion. Students will
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