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Indigenous Digital Filmmaking

IDF 103Production Design
1.50 credits(4,0,0) hrs08 wks
This course familiarizes students with the process involved in the design, planning and construction of motion picture sets.
IDF 119Professional Development I
1.50 credits(1.6,0,0) hrs19 wks
Students will learn about First Nations leadership philosophies, protocols and practices from which communal and team spirit is derived from. They will learn to adapt those traditional practices and develop First Nations crew protocols, team-building strategies and problem-solving and conflict resolution techniques that satisfy contemporary industry standards as well as community based industry structures. Students will cultivate networking strategies.
IDF 120Indigenous Cinema Studies
3.00 credits(4,0,0) hrs15 wks
Students will be introduced to the history and development of Indigenous creative and artistic expression. An overview of the development of Indigenous media, particularly television and film and its potential as an integral part of creative Indigenous traditions, will be explored through lectures, workshops and hands-on project work.
IDF 126Introduction to Screenwriting
3.00 credits(4,0,0) hrs15 wks
Students will learn storytelling techniques and devices that apply to both traditional Indigenous storytelling and the current process of developing dramatic scripts/screenplays formatted for film and television. The role of the writer in dramatic production, and specifically in Indigenous production, will be described and simulated.
IDF 127Introductory Documentary
3.00 credits(3,2,0) hrs15 wks
Students will learn basic skills and theory of factual storytelling structures and devices. The importance of research, the role of the producer, writer and editor in production process, and specifically in Indigenous fact-based production, will be described and applied.
IDF 128Production Management
3.00 credits(4,0,0) hrs15 wks
Students will learn the processes involved in planning, budgeting and managing a production, with specific reference to the Indigenous production sector.
IDF 136Production/Post Production
3.00 credits(3,2,0) hrs15 wks
Students will obtain basic knowledge client relations and hands-on, practical experience of the creative and practical elements of production and post-production through a series of lectures, workshops and project work. Applying the skills and knowledge gained throughout the program, students will work in teams in a variety of roles to complete 30 to 60 second public service announcement.
IDF 137Narrative Production
3.00 credits(4,6,0) hrs15 wks
Prerequisite: 14.5 credits of 100-level IDF courses
Students will learn basic knowledge and acquire hands-on, practical experience of the creative and practical elements of production and post-production through a series of lectures, workshops and project work. Applying the skills and knowledge gained throughout the program, students will work in teams in a variety of roles to complete a short fact based production.
IDF 139Technical Foundations
3.00 credits(3,2,0) hrs15 wks
Students will learn technical elements of production while working hands-on to develop a corporate video. Students will learn camera, light composition, basic sound recording, graphic design and editing through a combination of lectures, workshops and hands-on experience.
IDF 140Technical Directing
2.00 credits(4,0,0) hrs10 wks
Students will learn introductory techniques and the practice of directing films within the context of narrative production. Classes will cover the theory and practice of direction and focus on textual interpretation of script material, visual design and interpersonal relationships with crew and actors. The students will develop treatments, shot lists, storyboards, overheads and script breakdowns.
IDF 141Technical Arts
1.00 credit(4,3,0) hrs03 wks
Theoretical and practical aspects of cinematography, sound and production are explored and applied in this interdisciplinary course. Students are evaluated on individual professionalism, technical competency, and their ability to deliver the final project.
IDF 219Professional Development
1.50 credits(3,0,0) hrs10 wks
Prerequisite: 27 credits of 100-level IDF courses
This course is designed to introduce students to communication, protocol, and entry-level job skills to begin a career in the independent production industry. Through weekly guest lectures and classes, students are introduced to film industry professionals working in a variety of film crafts. Through an applied focus, this course provides students with an understanding of the set etiquette, crew protocol, problem solving, and communication techniques required in the film and television industry.
IDF 229Advanced Production/Post Production I
3.00 credits(4,4,0) hrs15 wks
Prerequisite: 27 credits of 100-level IDF courses
The students will learn advanced creative application skills of cultural, traditional and practical elements of production and post-production. Through lectures, workshops, and project work, students will learn and apply expanded creative and artistic concepts of a narrative story structure and style to their production work. Students will work in at least two production skill areas and produce a dramatic short production.
IDF 230Advanced Production/Post Production II
3.00 credits(4,4,0) hrs15 wks
Prerequisite: 27 credits of 100-level IDF courses
The students will learn advanced creative application skills of cultural, traditional and practical elements of production and post-production. Through lectures, workshops, and project work, students will learn and apply expanded creative and artistic concepts of a narrative story structure and style to their production work. Students will work in at least two production skill areas and produce a dramatic short production.
IDF 232Advanced Production Practicum
1.00 credit(2,0,6) hrs05 wks
Prerequisite: 27 credits of 100-level IDF courses
Students will obtain placement in a production organization or company, with supervised mentoring and regular telephone contact with the program coordinator at the University.
IDF 233Screenwriting
3.00 credits(4,0,0) hrs15 wks
Prerequisite: 27 credits of 100-level IDF courses
The student will learn Indigenous storytelling techniques. The students will gain experience in the role of the writer in an actual dramatic production, and specifically in Indigenous production. Students will learn to develop the beats, acts, sequences and write a short screenplay.
Note: This course is equivalent to IDF 226. Duplicate credit will not be granted for IDF 226.
IDF 234Indigenous Storytelling Design
1.50 credits(4,0,0) hrs08 wks
Prerequisite: 27 credits of 100-level IDF courses
The students will learn the traditional cultural artistic framework that Indigenous people used in the development and delivery of storytelling. Through lectures, screenings, discussion and project work, students will expand their understanding of the intricate nuances of Indigenous storytelling.
IDF 235Indigenous World Cinema
3.00 credits(4,0,0) hrs15 wks
Prerequisite: 27 credits of 100-level IDF courses
The course provides a cultural and artistic framework for world Indigenous filmmaking. Through lectures, screenings, discussion, project work, and guest speakers students will learn how to identify varying styles, approaches and delivery of story from indigenous groups from around the world.
IDF 236Documentary
3.00 credits(3,0,2) hrs15 wks
Prerequisite: 27 100-level IDF course credits
The students will learn advanced techniques of non-fiction storytelling. Emphasis will be on the creative and artistic approaches to factual production. The role of the writer/director in the factual production process, and specifically in Indigenous factual production, will be described and practiced.
IDF 237Multi Platform Production
3.00 credits(2,0,4) hrs15 wks
Prerequisite: 27 credits of 100-level IDF courses
The students will learn multi platform production and devices that apply in the context of audiovisual production. The role of producer in current production and specifically in on-line communities and motion picture production, will be explored.
IDF 238Entrepreneurship in the Indigenous Motion Picture Industry
2.00 credits(4,0,0) hrs10 wks
Prerequisite: 27 credits of 100-level IDF courses
The students will learn practical application of operating a production company and producing independent media. Students will work on business plans, production grants and the requisite corporate documents to become successful producers and entrepreneurs. Students will be trained and briefed on specific opportunities, financiers and organizations specific to Indigenous production.
IDF 239Advanced Technical Foundations
1.50 credits(2,0,4) hrs08 wks
Prerequisite: 27 credits of 100-level IDF courses
The students will learn advanced technical skills and practical experience of production through a mixture of lectures, workshops and hands-on projects. More complex and sophisticated production and post-production skills and tools will be introduced and developed, including advanced camera work, lighting design, sound design, and advanced post-production processes and techniques.
IDF 240Advanced Technical Directing
1.50 credits(4,0,0) hrs08 wks
Prerequisite: 27 credits of 100-level IDF courses
The student will learn to understand story themes, story points, character development, foreshadowing, intent, plot points, climax, resolution, recurring motifs, scene transitions, tension points, scene analysis and communicating with actors.