FILM-504: Cinematic Arts Lab

This is an introductory course on story in which you will discover your resources as a storyteller; your memory and observation, your responsiveness to stories around you, and of course your imagination; your ability to create and develop compelling dramatic characters and great cinematic tales.The course will lead you through three fundamental aspects of storytelling: how to get started, stimulating inspiration for your work; how to acquire resources for discovering new characters, new worlds and fresh ideas; and techniques for developing ("breaking") your stories into a detailed outline.