Certificate in Practical Filmmaking

Program Overview

This 20-week Certificate in Practical Filmmaking equips beginners with comprehensive skills in filmmaking, covering screenwriting, directing, cinematography, producing, and postproduction. Led by experienced filmmakers, the program culminates in students creating their own short film and exploring career opportunities in the industry.

Program Outline

"Degree Overview:

This full-time course equips students with technical, creative, and business skills in disciplines including screenwriting, directing, camera operating, cinematography, producing and postproduction. This course is suitable for beginners, no previous experience is required. The objective of the Certificate in Practical Filmmaking (20-Week) is to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the filmmaking process. This course will cover a wide range of topics, including screenwriting, directing, camera operation, cinematography, producing, and postproduction. Students will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of filmmaking, and create a short film of their own by the end of the course.

Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Filmmaking

• The history of film
• Filmmakers you should know
• Introduction to camera and production equipment
• Filmmaking terminology

Module 2: Pre-Production

• Story development
• Scriptwriting
• Pitching and development
• Budgeting
• Scheduling
• Location scouting
• Casting

Module 3: Production

• Directing actors
• Camera operating
• Cinematography
• Sound recording
• Lighting

Module 4: Post-Production

• Editing
• Sound design
• Color correction
• Visual effects

Module 5: Film Distribution and Marketing

• Film festivals
• Online distribution
• Marketing and promotion

Assessment:

Students will pass this course by earning a passing grade in each of the following assessments:

• Module 1: Introduction to Filmmaking: 20% of overall grade
• Module 2: Pre-Production: 15% of overall grade
• Module 3: Production: 25% of overall grade
• Module 4: Post-Production: 25% of overall grade
• Module 5: Film Distribution and Marketing: 15% of overall grade

Teaching:

This course is taught by a team of experienced filmmakers who are passionate about teaching. The faculty includes:

• Professor John Smith, Head of Filmmaking
• Dr. Jane Doe, Lecturer in Screenwriting
• Mr. Robert Jones, Visiting Lecturer in Directing
The course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, and screenings. Students will also have the opportunity to work on a group film project.

Careers:

Graduates of this course can consider a career in a variety of filmmaking roles, including:

• Director
• Screenwriter
• Producer
• Director of Photography
• Editor
• Sound designer
• Visual effects artist

Other:

This course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the film industry. Students will be encouraged to develop their own unique voice as filmmakers, and will be given the opportunity to network with industry professionals. "