Advanced Experimental Film
Schools of Public Engagement: Media
CRN: 16553
Credits: 3
Working primarily in 16mm film, students are encouraged to develop a personal voice and vision while making practical experiments, conceptualizing and creating short projects, and engaging in critical analysis of avant-garde film. Topics will include film as visual representation of perception and memory; the merging of experimental documentary forms; experimental editing strategies (in contrast to classical film editing); the use of text in film; in the the fine art installation setting and correlations with other fine arts media; experimental animation; and digital-analog hybrids and the use of arcane media. Techniques covered in class include use of the the optical printer, rotoscoping, hand-developing, pinhole cinematography, time-lapse shooting with the Bolex and Tobin intervalometer, and A&B roll negative cutting. Alternative presentation methods are introduced, including use of film for gallery installation work, multiple projection, and other forms of expanded cinema. The course includes visits from guest filmmakers and field trips, including visits to Microscope Gallery and Anthology Film Archives. In addition to finishing two short film projects, students will write an artist statement and participate in a public show of the works from the class at the end of the semester. Necessary camera and editing equipment is provided; students will incur personal costs for film stock, developing, and supplies.
College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)
Department: Media (MED)
Campus: New York City (GV)
Course Format: Studio (S)
Modality: In-Person
Max Enrollment: 15
Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)
Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)
Seats Available: Yes
Status: Open*
* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 5:00pm EDT 10/18/2025