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
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Starting at $785.00
As few as 11 weeks
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 2024 Schedule
April 4
- June 13
Thursday, Saturday
Enrollment Closed
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Notes
No mtg. May 30. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 17, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Lecture
Thu Apr 4, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Apr 11, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Apr 18, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Apr 25, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu May 2, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu May 9, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu May 9, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning Remote Learning
Lecture
Thu May 16, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu May 16, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning Remote Learning
Lecture
Thu May 23, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu May 23, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning Remote Learning
Lecture
Thu May 30, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning Remote Learning
Lecture
Sat Jun 1, 2024
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Jun 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning Remote Learning
Lecture
Thu Jun 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Jun 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
April 4
- June 13
Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 17, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Lecture
Thu Apr 4, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Lecture
Thu Apr 11, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Lecture
Thu Apr 18, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Lecture
Thu Apr 25, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Lecture
Thu May 2, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Lecture
Thu May 9, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Lecture
Thu May 16, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Lecture
Thu May 23, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Lecture
Thu May 30, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Lecture
Thu Jun 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
Lecture
Thu Jun 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote ClassroomRemote Learning
April 1
- June 16
This section has no set meeting times.
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Notes
Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 05, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Summer 2024 Schedule
June 27
- September 5
Thursday, Saturday
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Notes
No meeting July 4, 2024. Internet access required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 10, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Lecture
Thu Jun 27, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Jul 4, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Jul 11, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Jul 18, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Jul 25, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Aug 1, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Aug 8, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Aug 15, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Sat Aug 17, 2024
2:00PM PT - 5:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Aug 22, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Aug 29, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
Lecture
Thu Sep 5, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLAHaines Hall 220
June 24
- September 8
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after June 28, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.