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
Summer
Online
In Person
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.

Fall 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Thursday, Saturday
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Peter Hanson
399382
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

No meeting November 28, 2024. Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 09, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Sep 26, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Oct 3, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Oct 10, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Oct 17, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Oct 24, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Oct 31, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Nov 7, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Sat Nov 9, 2024
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Nov 14, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Nov 21, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Nov 28, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Dec 5, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Michael Green
399372
Fee:
$785.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 27, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Winter 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
-
Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Peter Hanson
400776
Fee:
$785.00
In Personformat icon
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.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Michael Green
400775
Fee:
$785.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

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

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