CLASSROOM IN THE WILD IN FLORIDA OVER SPRING BREAK

CLASSROOM IN THE WILD IN FLORIDA OVER SPRING BREAK

SOC’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking is offering students a one-week alternative spring break program in Florida to introduce them to the excitement and challenges of natural history field production.

The program will take place March 7-13, 2009.

This week-long, non-credit class is for both beginner and advanced filmmakers and photographers who have an interest in the environment, natural history and the outdoors.

Led by award-winning filmmaker Wolfgang Obst, the students will learn how to prepare for and organize a shoot, how to handle cameras and record sound, and how to shoot the footage necessary to tell a compelling story.

We’ll be filming from blinds and exploring one of Florida’s most beautiful river environments.

This program will serve as an enjoyable educational experience for aspiring natural history filmmakers and photographers or for anybody interested in communicating environmental issues and natural history subjects.

Classroom in the Wild in Florida will be limited to 12 students (and a minimum of 10).

If you are interested or want to find out more information, please e-mail Prof. Chris Palmer (palmer@american.edu) or call him on (202) 885-3408.