Filmmaking Program
Students in this program will intensively learn the key and practical aspects of this field.
- Each program includes 6 core courses taught over 2 three-month semesters.
- Each semester includes 3 courses.
- Each course consists of 2 weekly sessions of 2 hours (total of 6 hours per week).
- Class days: Sundays and Tuesdays.
- Each semester consists of 12 weeks of instruction + 2 weeks of practice and exams.
Our Vision for This Program
- Learning visual storytelling and narrative development
- Introduction to documentary and narrative film production
- Enhancing film critique and analysis skills
- Introduction to the Fundamentals of Screenwriting
- Introduction to the Principles of Professional Directing
Tuition per semester: $200
What Courses Are Taught in This Program?
All sessions are taught by top experts in each subject and are conducted online via video and live classes.
Semester One
Fundamentals of Filmmaking
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- History and Genres of Cinema
- Stages of Film Production (Pre-production, Production, Post-production)
- Story Structure and Narrative in Cinema
- Introductory Familiarity with Filmmaking Tools
Semester One
Directing
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Actor’s Body Language and Actor Direction
- Decoupage and Set Design
- Director’s Communication with the Production Team
- Film Analysis from the Director’s Perspective
Semester One
Screenwriting
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Three-Act Structure in Screenwriting
- Character Design and Dialogue
- Writing Locations and Scenes
- Script Rewriting and Revision
Semester Two
Cinematography and Framing
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Introduction to Camera and Lenses
- Composition and Camera Angles
- Creative Lighting
- Camera Movements and Visual Language
Semester Two
Editing and Sound Design
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Principles of Rhythmic and Conceptual Editing
- Introduction to Editing Software
- Sound Design and Editing
- Music and Effects in Visual Storytelling
Semester Two
Visual Effects (VFX)
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
- Introduction to Visual Effects and the Difference Between VFX and SFX
- Working with Green Screen and Layer Compositing
- Common Visual Effects Software
- Designing Simple Scenes Using Digital Effects