Directing Workshop I: Composition and Movement

FILM TV X 476.95

As the first hands-on course in the directing series, you complete four short films using your own video camera. Instruction focuses on the basic building blocks of narrative filmmaking

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Remote
In-Person
Starting at $785.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn basic building blocks of filmmaking: the shot, mise-en-scene, concept, the actor, environment, sound, and montage
  • Learn visual expression through the use of composition, rhythm, and point-of-view
  • Learn about moving from black and white/silent compositions to the use of color; non-sync sound; editing
  • Create work to be screened and critiqued by the instructor and class

About this course:

As the first hands-on course in the directing series, you complete four short films using your own video camera. Instruction focuses on the basic building blocks of narrative filmmaking: the shot, mise-en-scene, concept, the actor, environment, sound, and montage. Assignments explore aspects of visual expression through the use of composition, rhythm and point-of-view; moving from black and white/silent compositions to the use of color; non-sync sound and editing. Your work is screened and critiqued by the instructor and class.
Prerequisites
Students must provide their own digital video camera and have access to editing equipment and software.

Winter 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Justine Raczkiewicz
394737
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
ENROLL BY: Jan 10, 2024
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 23, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jan 10, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 17, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 24, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Jan 31, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 7, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 14, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 21, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Feb 28, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Mar 20, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Lori Balaban
395516
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: UCLA
ENROLL BY: Jan 9, 2024
See Details
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jan 9, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Tue Jan 16, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Tue Jan 23, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Tue Jan 30, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Tue Feb 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Tue Feb 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Tue Feb 20, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Tue Feb 27, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Tue Mar 5, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Tue Mar 12, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Tue Mar 19, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160

Spring 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 05, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
397081
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 16, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Apr 3, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Apr 10, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Apr 17, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Apr 24, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 1, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 8, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 15, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 22, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed May 29, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jun 5, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Jun 12, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 05, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Bijon Imtiaz
397077
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 16, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 3, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Wed Apr 10, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Wed Apr 17, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Wed Apr 24, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Wed May 1, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Wed May 8, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Wed May 15, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Wed May 22, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Wed May 29, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Wed Jun 5, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
Lecture
Wed Jun 12, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Bunche Hall 2160
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 05, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Fernando Scarpa
397078
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 16, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 3, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Apr 10, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Apr 17, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Apr 24, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed May 1, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed May 8, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed May 15, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed May 22, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed May 29, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Jun 5, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Lecture
Wed Jun 12, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

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