The Introduction to Film Workshop has been developed to train students for basic film production. The hands-on course will allow you to practice various film industry techniques, including camera loading, digital filmmaking, non-linear editing and familiarization with budgeting and scheduling software commonly used in the film industry.

You’ll develop an entry-level proficiency in film production and work with industry-standard equipment. Students train for a variety of positions including production assistant, grip, second assistant camera operator and assistant script supervisor.

Upon satisfactory completion of the Introduction to Film Workshop, successful graduates will be able to:

• Identify and understand the tools used in film production
• Display skills and knowledge needed to be a production assistant
• Use film industry software to assist in scheduling and budgeting
• Load a film magazine
• Shoot a digital film
• Light a basic scene
• Edit on a non-linear editing system

Curriculum

Week #1

• Jobs in the Film Industry
• The Pre-Production Process
• Introduction to Non-linear Editing

Week #2

• Boot Camp 101
• Introduction to Film Scheduling Software
• Introduction to Non-linear Editing

Week #3

• Basics of Cinematography
• Introduction to Film Scheduling Software
• Introduction to Non-linear Editing

Week #4

• Loading Cameras
• Camera Support
• Introduction to Non-linear Editing

Week #5

• Camera Support
• Introduction to Non-linear Editing
• Working with Audio

Week #6

• Shooting a Basic Scene
• Group Pre-production
• Introduction to Non-linear Editing

Week #7

• Blocking, Set Lighting & Audio Prep
• Hands On: Shooting a Scene
• Introduction to Non-linear Editing

Week #8

• Hands On: Shooting a Scene
• Edit Lab: Editing a Scene

Program Overview

• 8 weeks
• 84 clock hours

If you are interested in enrolling or finding more information about the Introduction to Film workshop, you may fill out the request information form or contact an admissions representative at (248) 427-1800.