Overview

Explore the process of making a short film and collaborate with your peers to create an original work. Investigate key production roles as you become familiar with equipment and develop essential skills in visual storytelling, learning how to use music, sound, and lighting to maximise impact. Throughout the course, you will discover the qualities that make an engaging short film and collaborate in practical exercises in storyboarding, filming and editing. 

Under the guidance of a NIDA Open teaching artist, you will develop your knowledge of production roles and responsibilities. You will gain insight into the intricacies of each role and how they contribute to the final product in this immersive experience. Upon completion of the course, you will have developed a foundation in visual storytelling and receive a copy of your work. 

Students will engage with the full timeline of the filmmaking process, from pre-production and writing to filming and editing. As a crew, you will collaborate to film and edit one scene from your original script, bringing your collective vision to life. 

Outcomes

• Knowledge of the short film creative and production process. 
• Ability to use editing software to create a final cut. 
• Creative collaboration on the making of a short film. 
• Understanding of storyboarding and structure. 

Prerequisites

This course is classified as Applied Techniques. Students should have some experience with camera function and terminology. 

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