Grand Valley State University
Allendale, United States
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School of Communications
121 Lake Superior Hall
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan 49401
United States
Tel. +1 616-895-3668
Email. via the contact form
Web. www.gvsu.edu/filmvideo
Are foreign students accepted?
Yes
Courses Offered
Short Professional Courses
Majors/Specialisms
Unknown (add info)
Camera Formats Used
MiniDV, 16mm
Post-Production Systems Used
Avid Xpress/DV, Media 100, Final Cut Pro, Flatbed Film Editing, ProTools
Average Age of Equipment
2 - 5 years
Reviews of Grand Valley State University
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Travis Binkley Alden Former Student, 16-Dec-2002I graduated from GVSU in April of 2002. For an undergraduate program, GVSU's film & video program is excellent. I did everything from basic video shooting and editing to a sync-sound color 16-mm film. Students can choose to emphasize within the program in one of 4 areas: Film Production, Video Production, Animation, or Cinema Studies. However, your emphasis does not limit you. I was a film production emphasis and took animation-1, experimental film theory, and others. The equipment is decent, although upper-level stuff (Arri BL, high-end lights, etc.) is often booked way in advance. The classes are very small, allowing a great deal of one-on-one help, and your class schedule is very flexible, as long as you fulfill basic requirements. Senior year calls for either a senior thesis project or an internship experience. A summer film practicum is offered every summer and is very selective. Serving on a real film crew for a couple months really puts you into the thick of things production-wise. Finally, the program gives students a great deal of freedom creatively with their projects. Everything from narrative to experimental to documentary to zany animation is produced at GVSU, and there are a number of local film festivals to show them in. All in all, it is a great school and an excellent value!
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