The document outlines a 12-month film production course. Each month focuses on a different topic, from personal development and leadership to the business of film. Strategies for achieving the monthly goals include reading books and articles, researching techniques and filmmakers, practicing skills through projects, and networking. The document also provides contact information for industry mentors and lists film clubs to join at the school.

2. Month 1 – Mastery: Personal
Development and Leadership
Course Goal: To understand the meaning of mastery and
how to achieve it.
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will read the course book “Mastery” by Robert Greene
 I will learn how to use library resources such as
EBSCOhost databases
 I will learn how to use Tumblr by watching tutorials on
Lynda.com

3. Month 2 – Filmmaking Concepts and
Practices
Course Goal: Learn the theory and practice of film
production.
Strategies for achieving goal
 Research latest trends in film production
 Research current filmmakers on EBSCOhost to learn
about their experiences
 Volunteer to work on the thesis project being produced
this month

4. Month 3 – Script Production and
Analysis
Course Goal: To learn the techniques used to write film
scripts.
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will learn how to use Final Draft by watching tutorials on
Lynda.com
 I will read “The Art of Dramatic Writing” by Lajos Egri
 I will work with the scriptwriting teacher to develop a
script for my thesis project

5. Month 4 – Directing Talent
Course Goal: To understand the responsibilities of the film
director.
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will read “Directing Actors” by Judith Weston
 I will research well known directors on EBSCOhost to
learn about their experiences
 I will attempt to put into practice the concepts I learn by
directing a short film in my spare time

6. Month 5 – Experimental Filmmaking
Course Goal: Explore nontraditional forms of visual
storytelling.
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will research methods of creating stop motion videos
 I will read the following article on EBSCOhost: Turvey, M.,
Jacobs, K., Windhausen, F., Jacobs, F., Street, M.,
Sachs, L., & Recoder, L. (2011). Roundtable on Digital
Experimental Filmmaking. October, (137), 51-68.
 I will learn to use mobile devices to tell a story visually

7. Month 6 – Visual Storytelling
Techniques and Technology
Course Goal: Learn advanced camera techniques, visual
composition and cinematography
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will read “Cinematography” by Blaine Brown on
EBSCOhost
 I will research the Sony F65 camera and learn how to
operate it
 I will read “The Camera Assistant’s Manual on
EBSCOhost

8. Month 7 – Film Production Thesis I:
Pre-production
Course Goal: Begin planning the production of our class
thesis film.
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will learn to use Movie Magic Budgeting/Scheduling
 I will read “Rebel Without a Crew” by Robert Rodriguez
 I will read “The Fundamentals of Film-making” on
EBSCOhost

9. Month 8 – Film Production Thesis II:
Production
Course Goal: Practice all the concepts learned to produce a
thesis film.
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will communicate effectively with the rest of the crew to
be as efficient as we can
 I will lead the camera team in the filming of our project as
Director of Photography
 I will read “Grammar of the Shot” on EBSCOhost

10. Month 9 – Entertainment and
Communication Law
Course Goal: Learn about financial, licensing and employment
agreements used in the industry.
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will research about guild agreements in particular the
Cinematographer’s Guild
 I will read the following article on EBSCOhost: WILLARD, C.
(2013). Entertainment, Art & Sports Law. Florida Bar Journal,
87(6), 16-18.
 I will meet with the instructor to ask about the distribution of my
own side projects

11. Month 10 – Film Production Thesis
III: Post-Production
Course Goal: Learn about post production processes and
apply that knowledge to our thesis film
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will watch tutorials for using AVID Media Composer on
Lynda.com
 I will ask to use one of the AVID editing labs outside of
class time to work on the rough cut of my thesis project
 I will read “The Healthy Edit: Creative Editing Techniques
for Perfecting Your Movie” on EBSCOhost

12. Month 11 – Film Production Thesis
IV: Film Assembly
Course Goal: Use advanced post production techniques for
color correcting and sound design
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will read “Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound” on
EBSCOhost
 I will learn how to use the AVID Artist Color Control
Surface
 I will watch tutorials on color correcting in AVID on
Lynda.com

13. Month 12 – Business of Film
Course Goal: Learn how to effectively market our film
through film festivals
Strategies for achieving goal
 I will research various film festivals to enter our thesis film
into
 I will read “Sell Your Own Damn Movie!” on EBSCOhost
 I will design packaging and other art to help sell my film

14. Industry Leaders
 Stephen F. Campbell; Director of Photography (407) 493-3430
stephenfcampbell44@gmail.com
 Michael Murray; Director of Photography (407) 850-0711
contact@adrenalinefilms.com
 Eduardo Fierro; Director of Photography (818) 835-0829
eduardofierro@yahoo.com
 Mauricio Vega; Camera Operator elohim_mau@yahoo.com
 Chad Michael Ward; Director of Photography
info@thechadmichaelward.com
 Boyd Hobbs; Director of Photography (678) 662-0297
boyd@boydhobbs.com

15. Characteristics of a Mentor
 Patience
 Humble
 Good Attitude
 Excellent Social Skills
 Honest
 Respectful
 Open Minded
 Passionate

16. Clubs To Join At Full Sail
 Entertainment Networking Society
 The Crew
 The Film Scene
 Creative Student Networking Group
 Creative Writing Club