Intro to Filmmaking is a two-day weekend course for students who are passionate about film, TV and online video content and would like to explore different filmmaking crafts in a fun and practical way. This course is suitable for beginners, no previous experience is required.
Why Take the Course?
Why Take the Course?
Introduction to Filmmaking is designed to introduce you to the following core areas:
Storytelling for the screen
Camera, lights and sound
Shooting for the edit
Creative editing
Students can expect to explore the world of filmmaking and content creation through lectures, workshops and a filming exercise.
What you will study
What you will study
The following list is an overview of the topics and themes covered in Intro to Filmmaking. For more information, please download the course outline below.
Visual Storytelling
Students will learn how to tell stories through the use of visual mediums. Students will look at composition, framing, blocking and camera positions and how to engage an audience. Working with images, students will learn the basics of how to tell a story on screen.
Directing
Students will learn about the role of the Director, how to communicate with actors and the key collaborative relationships which are at the core of filmmaking.
Post Production
Students will get to understand the importance of shooting for the edit and be introduced to the craft of editing.
Camera, Lighting & Sound
Students will learn the basics of camera, lighting and sound to enable the production of short filmed exercise.
Final Filming Exercise
Students will collaborate across their group to prep, shoot and edit a short filmed exercise.