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FILM 130: Fundamentals of Short Film

Students will study approximately 100 well-crafted and landmark short films from throughout film history. Through screenings, analysis, analysis and discussion, students will explore these short films' story structure, cinematic design and historical importance. Additionally, students will examine how the short film format can be used as an illustration of a filmmaker's skills in order to navigate the film industry. Short films will include: narrative, experimental, documentary, and animation from different parts of the world. PREREQUISITE(S): None

Fall 2025-2026

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 13471
  • Meeting time: M 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00214 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Shayna Connelly | View syllabus

Spring 2024-2025

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 32690
  • Meeting time: M 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00214 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Drew Durepos | View syllabus

Winter 2024-2025

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 23355
  • Meeting time: M 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00214 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Connor O'Keefe | View syllabus
  • Section: 502
  • Class number: 23356
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL105 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Connor O'Keefe | View syllabus

Fall 2024-2025

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 15357
  • Meeting time: M 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00214 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Drew Durepos | View syllabus

Spring 2023-2024

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 32600
  • Meeting time: M 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00214 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Drew Durepos | View syllabus

Winter 2023-2024

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 25269
  • Meeting time: M 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00214 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Drew Durepos | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Section: 502
  • Class number: 25270
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL105 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Connor O'Keefe | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Spring 2022-2023

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 42221
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: CDM 00708 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Wendy Roderweiss | View syllabus
    • CLOSED