Filmmaking

Course Details

Developing a film showreel and the ability to demonstrate your knowledge of the film making process are vital components for budding filmmakers who wish to pursue this subject at university level, or join the film industry. Working in small groups, students will be led by our experienced tutors through the processes of creating a film from initial script ideas through to the finished film product.

You will explore important pre-production techniques of how to work with a script, storyboarding and developing a narrative story before moving on to shooting a short film. Working together as a film crew you will rotate roles to get varied experience of the entire film process, covering important aspects such as how to shoot a scene and gain practical experience using professional camera and sound equipment. You will also have the opportunity to work with live actors on set and learn the art of directing. During post-production, you will explore and experiment with image and sound editing software in our film digital suites to get your short film ready for screening at the end of the course.

• Create a short film from initial idea through to post-production
• Learn the fundamentals of filmmaking
• Scriptwriting and developing drafts
• Production design
• Short documentary: workshop
• The art of directing; working with actors, casting and rehearsals
• Lighting a scene
• Camera angles and shot selection
• Two-three days live film shooting
• Editing and post-production techniques
• Sound editing
• Film screening with group critique

Course Materials and Resources

All course materials are included in the course fee, students will have access to use specialist film-making equipment in the studio or on location. Resources available include:

Sony FS 7 cameras, digital recording kits with flashcards, full range of microphones, booms and stands.

A wide range of studio and location lighting, fluorescent soft lighting, stands, reflectors, C-stands, arms and knuckles.

Post-production and digital resources using Avid – the industry-standard program.

Course Outcomes and Assessments

There will be a screening of the completed films with AUB staff, and students invited for a private screening. You will receive a copy of your completed film to add to your portfolio or showreel.

All students with 100% course attendance will be issued with an official Summer Course Certificate detailing course contents and study hours.