Found Footage Filmmaking Short Course

About this course

The course examines found footage filmmaking as a historical, cinematic and artistic practice, including its stylistic approaches and ethical considerations. Participants analyse film examples in class and write about their observations before applying the ideas covered to an original short film or sequence. Practical and artistic support is provided as the project is developed outside class. The course concludes with a group discussion and screening of the resulting work.

What you'll learn

• Analyse examples of found footage filmmaking and write about their formal qualities
• Explain selected historical and theoretical aspects of found footage practice
• Consider ethical questions involved in reusing archival or discovered material
• Develop a short film or film sequence informed by the course's historical and theoretical content

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for creative practitioners with a background in filmmaking, photography or visual art. Its improver level suggests it is aimed at learners developing beyond fundamental techniques. Participants work on an individual film project outside class and take part in a group discussion and screening.

• Designed for practitioners with experience or a background in filmmaking, photography or visual art
• Includes project work undertaken outside class
• Ends with shared discussion and screening of participants' work