Indigenous Digital Filmmaking
| IDF 120 | Indigenous Media History | |
| 3.00 credits | (30,0,0) hrs | 02 wks |
| This course is designed to provide an introduction 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. Potential stories, series and program ideas will be explored through lectures, workshops and hands-on project work. | ||
| IDF 121 | Indigenous Technical - Camera | |
| 2.00 credits | (20,10,0) hrs | 02 wks |
| This course is designed to familiarize the student with the technical elements, processes and equipment used in digital film/video production ? shooting and basic sound recording - through a mixture of lectures, workshops and hands-on experience. | ||
| IDF 122 | Indigenous Technical - Editing | |
| 1.50 credits | (15,10,0) hrs | 02 wks |
| This course is designed to familiarize the student with the technical elements, processes and equipment used in digital film/video post-production ? capturing, logging, editing - and basic sound track preparation - through a mixture of lectures, workshops and hands-on experience. | ||
| IDF 123 | Indigenous Technical - Sound | |
| 0.50 credits | (15,20,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| This course is designed to familiarize the student with the technical elements, processes and equipment used in digital film sound recording through a mixture of lectures, workshops and hands-on experience. | ||
| IDF 124 | Indigenous Technical - Sound Design | |
| 1.50 credits | (15,15,0) hrs | 02 wks |
| This course is designed to familiarize the student with the technical elements, processes and equipment used in digital film sound editing/mixing for film and video through a mixture of lectures, workshops and hands-on experience. | ||
| IDF 125 | Indigenous Technical - Combined Editing | |
| 1.50 credits | (30,20,0) hrs | 01 wks |
| This course is designed to familiarize the student with the combined and interdependent operations and practices of recording, organizing and editing/mixing of both picture and sound in digital film/video production and post? production through a mixture of lectures, workshops and hands-on experience. | ||
| IDF 126 | Indigenous Scriptwriting | |
| 4.00 credits | (27,11,0) hrs | 03 wks |
| The course is designed to familiarize students with storytelling techniques and devices as they adhere 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 drama production, and specifically in Indigenous production, will be described and simulated. | ||
| IDF 127 | Indigenous Documentary Journalism | |
| 5.00 credits | (25,6,0) hrs | 04 wks |
| The course is designed to introduce students to factual storytelling structures and devices and apply this in the context of Indigenous television and film fact-based production. The role of the writer in the production process, and specifically in Indigenous fact-based production, will be described. | ||
| IDF 128 | Indigenous Production Management | |
| 1.50 credits | (15,15,0) hrs | 02 wks |
| The course is designed to familiarize the student with the processes involved in planning, budgeting and managing a production, with specific reference to the Indigenous production sector. | ||
| IDF 130 | Indigenous Practicum | |
| 1.00 credit | (7,0,24) hrs | 03 wks |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of 14 100-level IDF course credits | ||
| Student will obtain placement in a production organization or company, with supervised mentoring and regular telephone contact with the practicum supervisor at the college. | ||
| IDF 133 | Indigenous Production | |
| 5.50 credits | (18.33,22.66,0) hrs | 06 wks |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of 14.00 100-level IDF credits | ||
| This course is designed to give the student basic knowledge and hands-on, practical experience of the marriage of 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 complete two of their own two-five minute productions and work in a variety of production roles on each other's productions. | ||
| IDF 219 | Professional Development | |
| 1.50 credits | (3,0,0) hrs | 10 wks |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of 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 229 | Advanced Production/Post Production I | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,4,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of 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 230 | Advanced Production/Post Production II | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,4,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of 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 232 | Advanced Production Practicum | |
| 1.00 credit | (2,0,6) hrs | 05 wks |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of 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 233 | Screenwriting | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of 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 234 | Indigenous Storytelling Design | |
| 1.50 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 08 wks |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of 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 235 | Indigenous World Cinema | |
| 3.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of 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 236 | Documentary | |
| 3.00 credits | (3,0,2) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of 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 237 | Multi Platform Production | |
| 3.00 credits | (2,0,4) hrs | 15 wks |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of 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 238 | Entrepreneurship in the Indigenous Motion Picture Industry | |
| 2.00 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 10 wks |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of 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 239 | Advanced Technical Foundations | |
| 1.50 credits | (2,0,4) hrs | 08 wks |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of 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 240 | Advanced Technical Directing | |
| 1.50 credits | (4,0,0) hrs | 08 wks |
| Prerequisite: Successful completion of 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. | ||