Experimental Film

Overview

This Experimental Film at the University of the Arts London (UAL) course aims to introduce you to the fundamentals of film, video and installation from production to post-production focusing on experimentation and moving image in the expanded field.

It is an informative and fun look into using documentary, fiction and expanded use of moving image and sound installation methods to gain an understanding and engagement in the use of communicating ideas through filmmaking media.

The course has a particular focus on working between different disciplines - documentary, feature and art installation. You will be encouraged to be innovative in your work and to think outside the conventional interpretations of the subjects covered.You will be taught through exercises, lectures, workshops, demonstrations, visits and individual tuition.

Outcomes

By the end of the course you should be able to:

• Edit video and film into a sequence to integrate into moving image work
• Edit a soundtrack into a sequence for a short film
• Have an understanding of ways to use film in moving image installation
• Have an understanding of the stages of production and post-production in relation to video and film