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.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
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Online
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Starting at $785.00
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.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Peter Hanson
400776
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 9, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Jan 16, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Jan 23, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Jan 30, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Feb 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Feb 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Feb 20, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Feb 27, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Mar 6, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Mar 13, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Mar 20, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Available
See Details
Instructor: Michael Green
400775
Fee:
$785.00
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 10, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Spring 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Michael Green
402118
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Apr 3, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Lecture
Thu Apr 10, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Lecture
Thu Apr 17, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Lecture
Thu Apr 24, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Lecture
Thu May 1, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Lecture
Thu May 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Lecture
Thu May 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Lecture
Thu May 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Lecture
Thu May 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Lecture
Thu Jun 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
Lecture
Thu Jun 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Peter Hanson
402163
Fee:
$785.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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