The Art of Film - Learn how to make a film in six steps, from script to editing University of Southampton

Overview

The sessions focus on different aspects of cinematography, namely the 6 fundamentals of filmmaking: from step 1, the script, to step 6, editing and post-production. 

What you'll learn

The course begins with an introduction to the basics of scriptwriting. You'll then focus on film direction and outstanding filmmakers, before learning about camera and photography operations and terminology. You'll examine artistic surroundings and aesthetics of cinema illustrated by examples from Art films and directors.

Finally, you'll cover the meticulous process of editing and post-production. This includes an opportunity for hands-on practise. By the end of the course, you should be able to create your own project, using the very basic of tools, either in class or at home.