Nov 10, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University 
    
2026-2027 Academic Calendar Mount Royal University

FILM 3310 - The Short Film


Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Lecture Hours Schedule Type: Lecture
This course introduces short film studies through a dedicated emphasis on the visual and audio techniques commonly employed by filmmakers. Topics may include but are not limited to editing styles, sound design, shot composition, temporal aesthetics, and special effects. Examples from the silent film era up to the rise of the micro short will be studied, as students work in groups to create their own short film experiments and video essays to reflect their learning.

Prerequisite(s): One of ENGL 1101 /GNED 1401 , GNED 1403  or GNED 1404  and FILM 1143  or any 2000-level FILM course. 
GNED Cluster 4 - Tier 3