Comprehensive 45-hour Program in Digital Filmmaking
Make Your Own Film with University Filmworks
- Work as film crew to develop and complete film projects.
- Introductory classes based on background and experience.
- Learn key areas of filmmaking, from screenwriting to post production.
- Support provided by industry professionals with University Filmworks.
- Guest celebrities meet students and share their experience and enthusiasm.
01-Course introduction
- Review syllabus, course objectives and policy
- Introduction to etiquette and safety in the film industry
- Rules, regulations and security in the television and film industry
02–Introduction to the concepts of film making
- Introduction to 8 key departments in filmmaking
- Introduction to screen writing
03–Screenwriting (continued)
- What is a scene? What is a vine? What is a story? What is a treatment?
- Adapting a story for film
- Story telling with scenes
- Location scouting
04–Producing
- Introduction to producing
- Finding the money
- Creating a project
- Finding a script/project
- Finding the director
- Financing and budgeting
- Casting
- Shooting
- Location scouting (continued)
05–Directing
- Introduction to directing
- Shooting the master (the medium shot and the close up)
- Directing the camera
- Directing the actors
- Communicating with the crew
- Location scouting (continued)
06–Photography and sound
- Introduction to Photography and Sound
- Focus and exposure
- Placing the camera
- Master shot, medium shot and close up shot
- Moving the camera
- Lighting with a boom mike
- Lighting the actors (makeup, hair and wardrobe)
- Getting good sound
- Final location scout
07–Screen testing
- Shooting a screen test
- Actor’s interviews on video
- Reviewing student progress
08–Introduction to competitiveness in the film industry
- Description of events
- Plagiarism and direct interference
- Issues and ethics of competition (exploring the limitations)
09–Digital editing
- Use of music
- Where to find music
- How to mix music
- Music editing
- Creating titles
- Use of voice overs
10–Acting for the camera
- Introduction to drama and acting for the camera
- Viewing student screen tests
- Watching documentaries with actor interviews
11–Editing and post production of student films
- Field trips to locations (as needed for shooting)
- View student screen tests (continued)
12–Editing and post production of student films
- Field trips to locations (as needed for shooting)
- View student screen tests (continued)
13–Editing and post production of student films
- Field trips to locations (as needed for shooting)
- View student screen tests (continued)
14–Review and discussion of student film projects
- Editing and post production of student films (continued)
15–Review and discussion of student film projects
Course review and concluding thoughts
