Film Making Short Course

About this course

The course explores how ideas can be communicated through film, from developing a concept to presenting and uploading finished work. Learners work collaboratively while building filmmaking, photographic, writing, editing and presentation skills. Teaching includes demonstrations of editing techniques, which participants can apply to footage shot during the course or to material they have already made. Discussion of different media and art forms supports the development of a film portfolio containing selected sequences and shots.

What you'll learn

• Develop film concepts for communicating ideas
• Apply photographic and filmmaking techniques when creating sequences and shots
• Use editing techniques on filmed material
• Present and compile selected work as a film portfolio
• Consider how different media and art forms can inform filmmaking

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for aspiring film or content makers at any level, including those without previous experience. Participation involves collaborative filmmaking and developing either new footage or existing material for presentation.

• No previous experience is necessary
• Learners work collaboratively with others
• Existing filmed material can be developed into portfolio work

Before you go

• Learners use their own equipment, such as a mobile phone, tablet, DSLR or digital video camera.