ELECTIVE COURSES - 3rd & 4th SEMESTER


FEATURE LAB

Feature Lab is a marquee course for Production Lab 3 students. Feature Lab involves placing students into one of the major production departments (camera, lighting, audio, script continuity, special effects, assistant directing, etc.) where they work under the supervision of an instructional staff. Industry professionals are brought into helm the major departments. Students learn advanced prodution skills in the course of making the Feature Lab project while either observing or assisting the department heads.

The Feature Lab project is conducted annually in the 4th semester. Production dates are only announced at the beginning of the 4th semester when a production schedule has been determined. The nature and genre of the Feature Lab project is announced in the 3rd semester each year and may vary year to year. Or the same project may be worked on in consecutive years.

The shooting format for this production can change year to year depending on the scope of the project and what format that best serves the interest of the story. Formats may include 35mm, Super 16mm, 4K digital, 2k digital or Hi-Definition formats.

For this course students either report to MPI or "on location" for the filming of the project. Attendance and participation is the primary consideration for grading. Students are also required to turn in a typed six page journal of their experience.

Note: While this course is primarily designed for Production Lab 3 students, any MPI student may elect to take this course. However preference to crew positions are given to Production Lab 3 students.



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