Film and Video Arts
Upper School Film and Video Arts courses begin with foundation courses that introduce the fundamental elements of filmmaking. Students work both in groups and alone using digital video cameras and computer editing software to create their own films. Introductory projects are non-narrative pieces in the form of short, direct vignettes that examine cinematography and sound. Story and content are subsequently introduced. Class projects are structured to help students communicate clear and succinct ideas while focusing on the art filmmaking.
Eleventh and twelfth grade students are able to take Film and Video Portfolio courses which offer an in-depth exploration of the filmmaking process. Film theory is introduced and students’ work is put in historical context via film screenings, discussions with filmmakers and class critiques. Class projects help students develop mastery of all aspects of filmmaking, from pre-production, to the use of the camera, direction and post-production editing techniques. Students are encouraged to take narrative and stylistic risks producing a highly polished product.
Berkeley Carroll is proud to host its first student film festival on April 24, 2008. Open to all New York City high school students, this juried film festival will be juried by a panel of professional film makers. Check back for info about who will be jurying the festival. Other information about the festival is available here.
News
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Film Festival Panel Discussion at 6pm
Posted 4.9.08
Prior to the April 24, 2008, Student Film Festival, an expert panel of film makers will convene to discuss Film 10 Years Out. Come at 6:00 pm to hear Rory Kennedy, director of Ghosts of Abu Ghraib; Julie Talen, director of Pretend; Lynne Sachs, director of Investigation of a Flame; Mark Street, creator of Winterwheat; and Mike Falasco, director of photography for The Edge of Outside.
You can see the works of three of these film makers by clicking "read more."
Join this esteemed panel at 6:00 pm at 181 Lincoln Place, in the Berkeley Carroll performance space.
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Interested in the Film Festival? Check out our Facebook Page
Posted 4.9.08
If you'd like more info on the April 24, 2008, Berkeley Carroll Student Film Festival, or if you'd like to communicate with the panel experts prior to the 6:00 pm panel discussion (see news item above), check out our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brooklyn-NY/BCS-Inter-School-Film-Festival/9776819014.
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Application Form for the Berkeley Carroll Film Festival
Posted 3.5.08
Click on "read more" in order to download an application form for the April 24, 2008, Berkeley Carroll Film Festival.
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Information about the Berkeley Carroll School Film Festival
Posted 3.5.08
Click on "read more" for important info about the April 24, 2008, Berkeley Carroll School student film festival.
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