Film making courses
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13 week course
Interested in film making? Get the chance to write, direct and produce in our thirteen week course and gain a valuable insight into the entire film making process - from script to screen, offering the opportunity to gain a theoretical and practical working overview of the major aspects of making a film. The intensive nature of this condensed practical course demands 100% of your time and commitment. The course runs for 13 weeks and you will be expected to work 30+ hours per week. Excellent tutor-to-student ratio (maximum class size is 10 students to a tutor).
Aims of the course
Our 13 week course in film making provide training, support and advice to help you learn the film making process and gives a foundation for further study or help to further your career objectives.
Subjects include…
Scriptwriting
Storyboards
Cinematography
Production scheduling
Video production (Final Cut Pro)
Audio production - foley, ADR, diegetic / non-diegetic music etc. (Logic Pro)
Industry awareness
Job research and application skills
Learning objectives include…
Learn scriptwriting, storyboarding and blocking techniques
Plan and oversee the preproduction of a short film project
Record and edit video and sound
Create a completed film project
Create a working DVD
Learn real-world industry skills and practises
Students who successfully complete the course will have…
Theoretical skills
Practical skills
A foundation for further studies
A DVD that provides an showcase of their film and sound to picture work.
Course overview
Week 1: Safety procedures
Week 2: Scripting
Week 3: Scheduling
Week 4: Storyboarding
Week 5: Filming
Week 6: Video production
Week 7: Audio production
Week 8: Cast and crew
Week 9: Post production
Week 10: Mastering
Week 11: Revision and portfolio
Week 12: Assessments
Week 13: Finishing up.
Who is the course suitable for?
This condensed course is suitable for a wide range of students that have an interest in the subject from beginners to intermediate, who wish to acquire a working knowledge and practical overview of the film making process to provide a foundation for further studies or to help them start a career in the film industry.
5 day taster course
Interested in film making? Write, direct and produce a short film or sketch in this five day taster course and gain a valuable insight into the entire film making process - from script to screen, offering the opportunity to gain a theoretical and practical working overview of the major aspects of making a film.
Aims of the courses
Our taster film course provides training, support and advice to help students learn the film making process and provide a foundation for further study or help further their career objectives.
Course overview
| Day 1 | Preproduction: Scriptwriting, Budget, Shot types, Storyboards, Blocking, Director and Producer. |
|---|---|
| Day 2 | Film Production. Tripod, Camera operation, Pan, Tilt, Moving camera, Audio recording, Microphones, Lighting. |
| Day 3 | Film Production. Take on the role of director, cameraman, audio recording engineer or actor as you create your very own short film or sketch. |
| Day 4 | Post production, Video editing, iMovie, Final Cut, Audio editing, Logic. |
| Day 5 | Finishing a project, DVD creation. How to get your film screened and broadcast. |
Learning objectives include …
- Learn scriptwriting, storyboarding and blocking techniques
- Plan and oversee the preproduction of a short film project
- Record and edit video and sound
- Create a completed film project
- Create a working DVD
- Learn real-world industry skills and practises
Students who successfully complete the course will have …
- Theoretical skills
- Practical skills
- A foundation for further studies
- A short film or sketch that provides an example of their work
Who is the course suitable for?
This short course is suitable for a wide range of students that have an interest in the subject from beginners to intermediate, who wish to acquire a working knowledge and practical overview of the film making process to provide a foundation for further studies or to help them start a career in the film industry.
Facilities
Course options
Places are strictly limited. Courses start at regular intervals throughout the year.
13 week film making Selected units from our Multimedia City & Guilds qualification. Full time (including work placement) or part time (optional work placement).
5 day fim making taster course One day per week for five weeks.
How do I apply?
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