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Using observational writing, visual and aural sketching techniques, students conceptualize and develop creative projects that are adapted to the short film format emphasizing how aesthetic elements are woven into narrative forms. Preproduction and preparation for production include writing treatments, story-boarding and developing a workflow appropriate to the project. Short film stories are acquired using various audio and visual acquisition techniques. Students learn basic producing, directing, camera operation, lighting, composition and editing.