May 2008

Are you considering a change in career and want to explore your potential as a writer/director? Do you have a feature film idea for which you’d like to make a short promotional film to help raise finance for the next stage of development? This course is for those of you who want to acquire practical filmmaking skills, but can only commit to a part-time schedule.

This comprehensive, practical, part-time programme will provide you with a full range of filmmaking skills, culminating in the production of a short film which you will write, direct and edit. The course takes place on two evenings per week (7.00 pm to 10.00 pm) with some additional workshops at weekends.

Learning Objectives:

How the process of making a film from script development through to directing and editing/post-production works
How film works aesthetically and technically
How to achieve a high level of proficiency using essential filmmaking equipment such as cameras, sound recording equipment and editing software (Final Cut Pro HD®)
The key visual storytelling tools of a Director
How a Director prepares for a shoot and how to manage a cast and crew during production
The skills needed to become an independent filmmaker

To read an insiders take on this course why not read Beka's Blog

If you like the sound of this course you might also be interested in: Part-Time Producing

For course dates and fees please click here

Call today on 0845 658 4400 (UK only) or +44 (0)20 8280 9119 to discuss our part-time filmmaking courses with one of our Enrolment Advisors.

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Laura Morgan

(Part-Time Producing) produced theatre at university and wanted to move into film/TV after graduation. She took our course to learn more about the industry. "I had my heart set on being a producer but this course opened my eyes to alternatives, like marketing." Through the knowledge gained on our producing course Laura gained a role in marketing for Universal Pictures!