NFLM
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Film 2: Intermediate Lab

Eugene Lang College Lib Arts: Culture & Media

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Degree Students (with Restrictions)
Film 2: Intermediate Lab
Fall 2026
Taught By: Greg Takoudes
Section: A

CRN: 1978

Credits: 3

Film 2: Cinematic Design Lab To realize an artistic vision in film requires an in-depth understanding of the technology, process, and tools. In this workshop, students explore concepts and techniques in film and digital media production through a series of exercises that evolve into increasingly complex personal and collaborative projects. Topics include operation of advanced HD digital cameras, mastering dynamic range and video formats, aspect ratios and compression, shot selection, composition, designing camera movement and blocking, the structure of a professional film crew and the responsibilities of its members, lenses, shooting exteriors and interiors, production design, field sound recording, color science, HD workflows, and the collaborative process. Working on solo projects and on teams, students will complete a series of exercises in the classroom and on location rotating crew positions. The exercises are then screened and critiqued by the class. In this intermediate lab students focus on honing their personal skills and work collaboratively to master the technical knowledge necessary to execute professional film and video projects.

Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Eugene Lang College Lib Arts (LC)

Department: Culture & Media (CAM)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 13

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: November 16, 2026 (Monday)

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: 3:56am EDT 3/14/2026

Film 2: Cinematic Design Lab
Spring 2026
Taught By: Macha Beard-Harper
Section: A

CRN: 1897

Credits: 3

Film 2: Cinematic Design Lab To realize an artistic vision in film requires an in-depth understanding of the technology, process, and tools. In this workshop, students explore concepts and techniques in film and digital media production through a series of exercises that evolve into increasingly complex personal and collaborative projects. Topics include operation of advanced HD digital cameras, mastering dynamic range and video formats, aspect ratios and compression, shot selection, composition, designing camera movement and blocking, the structure of a professional film crew and the responsibilities of its members, lenses, shooting exteriors and interiors, production design, field sound recording, color science, HD workflows, and the collaborative process. Working on solo projects and on teams, students will complete a series of exercises in the classroom and on location rotating crew positions. The exercises are then screened and critiqued by the class. In this intermediate lab students focus on honing their personal skills and work collaboratively to master the technical knowledge necessary to execute professional film and video projects.

Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Schools of Public Engagement (NS)

Department: Media (MED)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 13

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2026 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: No

Status: Closed*

* 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: 3:58am EDT 3/14/2026