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
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.Summer 2020 Schedule
Available Format(s):
These courses are fully online and have no regular meeting times.
Enrollment Closed
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
Frank Tomasulo
374589
Fee:
$699.00
Notes
Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after June 29, 2020
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book:
Understanding Movies
ISBN 0134492080
Enrollment Closed
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
Michael Green
374723
Fee:
$699.00
Notes
Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after June 29, 2020
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
ISBN 1259534952
Enrollment Closed
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
Michael Green
376802
Fee:
$699.00
Notes
Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after June 29, 2020
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
ISBN 1259534952
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