Practical Filmmaking Summer Course

Arts University Bournemouth Summer Courses
4.3
3 reviews
  • Cool.
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  • The directing workshops were the best. My real passion is being behind the camera. All things considered, I think understanding all the roles that goes into making a film was the biggest lesson of this course. Also, now I have a real appreciation of various aspects such as sound and cinematography.
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  • I think 90% of the stuff taught to me on the AUB summer course was totally new for me even though I have recently studied Film Making in other UK college. Got different insights of the processes of filmmaking, rather than learning about them in isolation. The tutors were truly professionals –they have acted in, produced or directed all sorts of films and TV parts. It’s very important to have people teaching who has worked in the film industry. Thumbs up!
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Short course

In Poole

£ 2,295 VAT exempt

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    Poole

  • Duration

    3 Weeks

  • Start date

    July

Create your own short film and learn the fundamentals of the film making process with this fast-paced summer course.

An exciting and fast-paced course in which you will get to explore a variety of roles within the film making process. Working in small groups you will develop a screenplay, shooting script and storyboard for a short fiction film, taking part in pre-production tasks such as casting, and developing a narrative, before beginning the live film shoot and post-production sessions.

You will have the opportunity to work with live actors on set and learn the art of directing; finished films will be screened at the end of the course for group critique and to add to your show reel.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Poole (Dorset)
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Wallisdown, BH12 5HH

Start date

JulyEnrolment now open

About this course

The course aims to:

Develop your understanding of storytelling principles and strategies specific to the short fiction film.

Enhance your understanding of narrative techniques; how to communicate visually and respond creatively to a brief.

Enable you to produce a short fiction film and understand the process from storyboard through to finished screening.

Provide participants with the opportunity to explore different roles of a film crew, gaining an understanding of film crew responsibilities and skills.

Enhance your understanding of film technical processes and cinematic terminology (e.g. mise-en-scène, editing, sound, etc.).

Enable you to explore industry standard film equipment, developing your confidence and understanding of cinematic equipment and best practice.

Encourage your reflective skills through the critique of your own and others’ work, as well as through the critical study of film.

Develop your practical experience and understanding of post-production techniques and processes, including sound editing.

Students interested in filmmaking , aged 16+.

No qualifications are necessary, just an enthusiasm for the subject.

Certificate of Attendance.

Boost and create a stunning portfolio; Experience life on a specialist UK university campus; Help decide which area of the arts you may choose to study in the future.

Add to your UCAS personal statement; Add extra CAS credits to IB qualification; Have a portfolio review; Option to attend an actual interview for Foundation or BA at AUB.

The Summer Course team are happy to help if you have any questions or would like help with your booking.

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Reviews

4.3
fantastic
  • Cool.
    ← | →
  • The directing workshops were the best. My real passion is being behind the camera. All things considered, I think understanding all the roles that goes into making a film was the biggest lesson of this course. Also, now I have a real appreciation of various aspects such as sound and cinematography.
    ← | →
  • I think 90% of the stuff taught to me on the AUB summer course was totally new for me even though I have recently studied Film Making in other UK college. Got different insights of the processes of filmmaking, rather than learning about them in isolation. The tutors were truly professionals –they have acted in, produced or directed all sorts of films and TV parts. It’s very important to have people teaching who has worked in the film industry. Thumbs up!
    ← | →
100%
4.8
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

dñDaniel El matrix soriano

5.0
21/07/2019
About the course: Cool.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Joshua

4.0
15/09/2013
What I would highlight: The directing workshops were the best. My real passion is being behind the camera. All things considered, I think understanding all the roles that goes into making a film was the biggest lesson of this course. Also, now I have a real appreciation of various aspects such as sound and cinematography.
What could be improved: No complaints.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Jonathon

4.0
12/12/2012
What I would highlight: I think 90% of the stuff taught to me on the AUB summer course was totally new for me even though I have recently studied Film Making in other UK college. Got different insights of the processes of filmmaking, rather than learning about them in isolation. The tutors were truly professionals –they have acted in, produced or directed all sorts of films and TV parts. It’s very important to have people teaching who has worked in the film industry. Thumbs up!
What could be improved: No complaints.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Film Making
  • Post Production
  • Art
  • Casting
  • Directing
  • Production
  • Narrative Techniques
  • Script Writing
  • Lighting
  • Camera angles

Course programme

Course highlights include:
  • Create a short film from initial idea through to post production
  • Learn the fundamentals of filmmaking
  • Storyboard Development: Narrative Techniques
  • Script Writing and Developing Drafts
  • Production Design
  • Casting and Rehearsals
  • The Art of Directing; Working with Actors
  • Lighting a Scene
  • Camera Angles and Shot Selection
  • 2 – 3 Days Live Film Shooting
  • Editing and Post Production techniques
  • Sound Editing
  • Film screening with group critique

The UK film industry continues to be one of the world’s greatest providers of cinematic entertainment, and asks for passion, creativity, technical ability, vision, research and commitment. Ideal for those with an interest in pursuing film or media-related studies, this intense and fast-paced course will give you the chance to explore a variety of roles within the filmmaking process and develop an understanding of both the creative and technical aspects of making a film.
Working in small groups you will develop a screenplay, shooting script and storyboard for a short fiction film, taking part in pre-production tasks such as casting, and developing a narrative, before beginning the live film shoot and post-production sessions.
You will have the opportunity to work with live actors on set and learn the art of directing; finished films will be screened at the end of the course for group critique and to add to your showreel.

Additional information

This includes all teaching and materials, portfolio support and guidance, certificate of Attendance.

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