89 Short courses in Film Studies in Europe

The Art of Film - Learn how to make a film in six steps, from script to editing
On this 6-week course, you’ll learn how to create a short film or a short audio-visual project, from theory to practice.

How Digital Technology is Transforming Film, TV and Gaming
Uncover your route into the film, TV or gaming industries. Join the How Digital Technology is Transforming Film, TV and Gaming programme from University of York.
Four-Week Filmmaking
Four-Week Filmmaking at MetFilm School is a full-time dynamic and immersive course which covers the core screen crafts such as camera operating, editing, directing, producing and screenwriting.
Four-Week Cinematography
Four-Week Cinematography at MetFilm School is an all-encompassing course which covers the fundamental skills for aspiring Directors of Photography (DOP).
Film Industry Management
The 3-month Film Industry Management programme at the European School of Economics will teach you the business principles behind filmmaking and give you a solid foundation for growth, focusing on marketing, business strategy, budgeting and legal aspects.
British Horror and Fantasy Cinema
This British Horror and Fantasy Cinema course from Queen Mary University of London investigates this alternative history or ‘repressed underside’ of British cinema and the ways in which these films have responded to their social and cultural production contexts.
Screenwriting - An Introduction (online)
Meeting twice a week for eight intensive lessons this screenwriting course is an exciting opportunity to work with an established writer to explore the fundamentals of writing for film and television. The Screenwriting - An Introduction (online) programme is offered by The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
Acting - An Introduction (Stage 1)
Whether you are a complete beginner to acting or an enthusiastic amateur, this practical Acting - An Introduction (Stage 1) workshop from the Arts University Bournemouth will provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skills, giving you the confidence to act as a believable character in any medium.
Summer Film School (Documentary Filmmaking)
UCL's Summer Film School (Documentary Filmmaking) intensive, six-week course will give you the practical, critical and theoretical skills you need to make a short documentary film. It's led by acclaimed documentary maker Katharine Round.
Photographers' London
Photographers' London at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is a photography course for people who may be new to photography or new to London.
Letterpress
In recent times letterpress has enjoyed a big revival along with a host of other traditional skills. During this course students are taken through three areas of letterpress work in the unique Central Saint Martin Letterpress Workshop at the University of the Arts London (UAL).
Set Design for Film and Television
This Set Design for Film and Television course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is aimed at beginners who would like to gain knowledge of the processes involved when designing for a production and learn more about the careers available in the art department of films or television.
Graphic Novels and Comic Book Art
Graphic Novels and Comic Book Art at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is an engaging introduction to the process of creating graphic novel-style sequential art Course topics will include story development, storyboarding, page layout design, inking, lettering and colouring.
Experimental Film
Experimental Film at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is a practical course covering moving image and sound. It has been designed for artists and designers who want to integrate creative filmmaking into exhibitions and installations.
Introduction to Adobe InDesign
In this thorough Introduction to Adobe InDesign course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you will learn how to create a variety of different single and facing page layouts, with master page items and style sheets.
Exploring Illustration
This Exploring Illustration course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) takes a broad view of illustration for those who have an interest in the subject, or who wish to improve and develop established ideas.
Illustrating for Books
This Illustrating for Books short course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is an introduction to how to create visuals for non-fiction, children's and travel books. You'll practice a range of professional methods to creating your own character designs, storyboards, and illustrations.
Directing Commercials Bootcamp
The Directing Commercials Bootcamp at the London Film School is a fast-paced weekend course in commercial directing, meticulously crafted from Aasaf Ainapore’s 25+ years of experience as a successful commercial director.
Documentary Filmmaking
The Documentary Filmmaking programme from OTOXO Productions gives twelve months training focused on becoming film industry professionals, whilst at the same time they follow these steps and become film industry professionals in their own right.
Mobile Photography
Did you know that hundreds of thousands of people around the world, if not millions, are taking professional-level photos with nothing but their phones? International Open Academy offers the Mobile Photography programme.