BLUE HORIZONS PROGRAM
Using Video to Effectively Communicate
Important Stories of the Global Ocean
June 25 – August 24, 2007
UCSB Summer Program for Environmental Media

We are grateful to Sony Pictures Entertainment for their generous donation of in-kind equipment to support the Environmental Media Initiative's Blue Horizons program.

BLUE HORIZONS — UCSB Summer Program for Environmental Media
Using Video to Effectively Communicate Important Stories of the Global Ocean Students will gain the skills necessary to communicate effectively with their peers, scientists, policymakers, and the general public by producing short, compelling videos. Issues such as marine protected areas, sustainable fishing, watershed ecosystems, beach erosion, aquaculture, and others will be closely studied, providing a foundation for the research necessary to produce an informative film. Techniques of digital video camera operations, sound gathering, lighting, and editing with industry standard Final Cut Pro will also be covered.

Required courses Session A (June 25-Aug 3)

FLM ST 75 – Introduction to Environmental Media (4 units) - Constance Penley
This course covers the history and theory of environmental media-making. Students will learn to evaluate how environmental issues are represented and communicated in a range of media, from documentary and feature films to advertising and the internet. Green production
is also a focus.
FLM ST 113EM – Introduction to Environmental Media Production (4 units) - Michael Hanrahan
This course is designed to give students the core skills needed to conceptualize, capture, edit, and deliver short-form documentaries with an environmental theme. Basic aspects of cinematography, lighting,sound and editing are covered.
EEMB 94 – Issues in Marine Conservation (2 units) - Ben Halpern
This course surveys the major threats currently facing California marine ecosystems and many proposed approaches for mitigating threats and sustainably managing ecosystems. Case studies will be used to highlight the biological, socio-economic, and political aspects of marine conservation.

Required course Session F: (Aug 6-24)

FLM ST 113EP - Advanced Environmental Media Production (4 units) - Michael Hanrahan
This course will have students in the field autonomously producing a short-form digital documentary. Emphasis will be on development of creative style and storytelling. To be taken immediately following FLM ST 113EM.
This Program is open to undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines but the criteria for acceptance include a demonstrated preparation in film or biological sciences. For more information, contact Prof. Constance Penley, penley@filmandmedia.ucsb.edu.

Applications are due no later than May 18, 2007 to the Department of Film and Media Studies.

>>Back to Events<<