American University’s School of Communication, Center for Environmental Filmmaking is offering students a one-week alternative spring break program on the Chesapeake Bay to introduce them to the challenges and fun of environmental filmmaking – Classroom in the Wild: Chesapeake Bay.
The program will take place March 11-17, 2012, and is limited to 12 students – so apply early! Classroom in the wild is open to everyone. You do not have to be an AU student to apply.
This week-long, non credit class is for both first-time and experienced filmmakers and photographers who have an interest in the environment, natural history and the outdoors.
The field production location is the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The Refuge is a beautiful site in the spring when more than 35,000 geese and 15,000 ducks visit Blackwater during spring migration.
Upon completion of field production in the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, students will return to the American University main campus for a hands-on approach to the post production process.
Led by award-winning filmmaker and AU MFA alum, Danny Ledonne, students will learn how to prepare for and organize a shoot, how to shoot the footage necessary to tell a compelling story, and how to edit a polished project with a strong environmental theme, and how to use tapeless HD cameras and supporting sound gear.
View the online Classroom in the Wild: Chesapeake Bay syllabus.
For more information, please contact:
Chris Palmer, palmer@american.edu, 202-885-3408
Danny Ledonne, danny.ledonne@gmail.com
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