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
In-Person
Online
Remote
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 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
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Thursday, Saturday
Available
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Instructor: Peter Hanson
394026
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Still accepting enrollments
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Notes

Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 11, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Sep 28, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Oct 5, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Thu Oct 12, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Thu Oct 19, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Thu Oct 26, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Sat Oct 28, 2023
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
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Lecture
Thu Nov 2, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Thu Nov 9, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Thu Nov 16, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Thu Nov 23, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Remote Learning Remote Learning
Lecture
Thu Nov 30, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Remote Learning Remote Learning
Lecture
Thu Dec 7, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Remote Learning Remote Learning
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This section has no set meeting times.
Wait List
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Instructor: Michael Green
393746
Fee:
$785.00
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 29, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Thursday, Saturday
Available
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Instructor: Pietro Pinto
393566
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: Remote Classroom , UCLA
Still accepting enrollments
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Notes

 No mtg. Nov. 23. Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 11, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Sep 28, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Oct 5, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Oct 12, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Oct 19, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Oct 26, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Sat Oct 28, 2023
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Nov 2, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Nov 9, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Nov 16, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Nov 30, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Dec 7, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Winter 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Michael Green
395271
Fee:
$785.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 12, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
-
Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Peter Hanson
395359
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 24, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 11, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Jan 18, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Jan 25, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Feb 1, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Feb 8, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Feb 15, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Feb 22, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Feb 29, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Mar 7, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Mar 14, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Mar 21, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 220

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