What we will cover on the course
This is an intensive practical course which offers a comprehensive range of filmmaking skills, allowing students to explore the processes of visual storytelling, interpreting scripts, devising narrative storylines and developing a deeper understanding of the technical aspects of film production. Students will cover cinematography, sound recording, editing, directing and production skills, equipping themselves with an independent approach to filmmaking.
- Learn about the role of director, including directing actors and preparing for a shoot using storyboards, script mark-ups and technical floor plans
- Discover the role of screenwriter and the stages of story development
Acting for screen, we will look at acting text, character objectives and emotional memory techniques to create truthful performances.
- Receive camera training and technical operation skills, including the effect of differing focal length lenses, digital camera, the principles of shot composition, master short, close-ups and cutaways
- Become familiar with the role of the sound recordist by learning about sound kit, working with sound equipment and recording dialogues
- Receive introduction to cinematography by learning about lighting and the basics of shot composition
- Develop postproduction skills to be able to edit your screen content
- Direct a short sequence to practise on-set procedures, camera operation, sound recording and directing commands