Story 1: Fundamentals of Story

Fundamentals of Story will look at the history of Art as applied to film language in order to understand how to design Storytelling Moments. These Storytelling Moments are the heart of any scene.

Assignments will include: Exercises to build a Visual Vocabulary in both Design and Film Language throughout the use of abstract shapes and representational images. We will also have in class discussions and in class demos by the Instructor.

Curriculum

How images can build empathy

Designing an image

Learning how to use visual language and film grammar

Film study

Fixing broken images

Filling a sketchbook with observational sketches (sketchbook will be provided)

Beat boards

Storyboarding a moment