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.
Classroom
Online
Starting at $699.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0 Credits
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.
Spring 2019 Schedule
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 April 8, 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
366981
Fee:
$699.00
Notes
Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 15, 2019
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
These courses are fully online, and there are no in-person classroom meetings.
Future Offering (Opens 29 Apr 2019 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor:
Alessandro Pirolini
368272
Fee:
$699.00
Notes
A high-speed Internet connection is suggested and QuickTime is required. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 1, 2019
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Contact Us
Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
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