The Language of Filmmaking
FILM TV X 476.581
Learn the many components of film language used by great directors to tell their stories in the most effective way. Analyze shooting and editing techniques employed by the best filmmakers of all time.
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Classroom
Online
Starting at $699.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
What you can learn.
- Learn the film language elements that contribute to a great movie
- Acquire functional usage of image composition and lighting
- Learn about camera movements, editing, and sound
About this course:
Designed for filmmakers who need to develop the necessary skills to make better films and viewers who want to better understand and appreciate the complexity of the cinematic text, this course outlines the many components of film language used by great directors to tell their stories in the most effective way. Through a wide selection of multimedia material—including film and sound clips, pictures, articles, and interviews—you analyze shooting and editing techniques employed by the greatest filmmakers of all time. Topics range from functional usage of image composition and lighting to camera movements, editing, and sound. The purpose of this course is to give clarity to the filmmaking process and to enhance the enjoyment of film viewing.Fall 2019 Schedule
Available Format(s):
These courses are fully online, and there are no in-person classroom meetings.
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Notes
A high-speed Internet connection is suggested and QuickTime is required. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 30, 2019
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
These courses meet in person and make use of an online presence to varying degrees.
Enrollment Closed
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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Location:
UCLA
Instructor:
Peter Hanson
369397
Fee:
$699.00
Notes
Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 07, 2019
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Sep 24, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall A18
Lecture
Tue Oct 1, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Tue Oct 8, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Tue Oct 15, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Tue Oct 22, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Tue Oct 29, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Tue Nov 5, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Tue Nov 12, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Tue Nov 19, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Tue Nov 26, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Tue Dec 3, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Enrollment Closed
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Location:
UCLA
Instructor:
Dr. Beverly Graf
370098
Fee:
$699.00
Notes
No meeting November 28. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 09, 2019
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book:
Film Art
by Bordwell, Thompson and Smith
ISBN 978-1-260-05608-2
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Sep 26, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Oct 3, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Oct 10, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Oct 17, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Oct 24, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Oct 31, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Nov 7, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Nov 14, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Nov 21, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Nov 28, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Dec 5, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Dec 12, 2019
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Available Format(s):
These courses are fully online, and there are no in-person classroom meetings.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2019 12:00:00 AM)
-
371317
Fee:
$699.00
Notes
A high-speed Internet connection is suggested and QuickTime is required. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 11, 2020
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book:
Film Art: An Introduction
by David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson
ISBN 1259534952
These courses meet in person and make use of an online presence to varying degrees.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2019 12:00:00 AM)
-
Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Location:
UCLA
Instructor:
Peter Hanson
371163
Fee:
$699.00
Notes
Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2020
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 9, 2020
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Jan 16, 2020
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Jan 23, 2020
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Jan 30, 2020
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Feb 6, 2020
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Feb 13, 2020
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Feb 20, 2020
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Feb 27, 2020
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Mar 5, 2020
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Mar 12, 2020
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Mar 19, 2020
7:00PM - 10:00PM
UCLAHaines Hall 220
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