Curriculum

Business English
A preparation for communicating effectively and properly in the business world. Assignments will be given.

Instructor: Rita Stafford, PhD
Location: USC campus
Meetings: Mondays & Wednesdays, June 30, 2001 to August 21, 2001
Time: 10 AM - 11:30 AM

Film Technique
Introduction to production techniques in preparation for summer productions. Includes story development, casting, preproduction, wardrobe, location scouting, directing, camera, editing, titling, distribution.

Instructors: Summer Program Staff
Location: USC campus
Meetings: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 30, 2001 to August 21, 2001
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Screenwriting
Introduction to filmic storytelling including character development, plot development and developing the finale.

Instructors: Nancy Sackett & Stephania Lipner
Location: USC campus
Meetings: Mondays & Wednesdays, June 30, 2001 to August 21, 2001
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Filmmakers Seminar
Meetings with professional filmmakers including writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, production designers, editors, visual effects creators, sound designers, etc.

Instructor: Fred Heinrich and guests
Location: USC campus
Meetings: Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 30, 2001 to August 21, 2001
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Field Trips
Visits to technology centers including camera, sound, production, animation, visual effects, and postproduction facilities.

Instructor: Fred Heinrich
Locations: Various
Meetings: Wednesdays, June 30, 2001 to August 21, 2001
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Film Production
Each student must make his or her own short film during time outside of class but using the equipment and supplies provided and following the precepts taught in ICF classes.