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Course Description

Designed for filmmakers who need to develop the necessary skills to make better films and viewers who want to better understand and appreciate the complexity of the cinematic text, this course outlines the many components of film language used by great directors to tell their stories in the most effective way. Through a wide selection of multimedia material—including film and sound clips, pictures, articles and interviews—you analyze shooting and editing techniques employed by the greatest filmmakers of all time. Topics range from functional usage of image composition and lighting to camera movements, editing and sound. The purpose of this course is to give clarity to the filmmaking process and to enhance the enjoyment of film viewing.

Course Outline

Learn the many components of film language used by great directors to tell their stories in the most effective way. Analyze shooting and editing techniques employed by the best filmmakers of all time.

Notes

Contact:
(310) 825-9064

entertainmentstudies@uclaextension.edu

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
The Language of Filmmaking
Type
Lecture
Dates
Jun 24, 2024 to Sep 08, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
33.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $785.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jun 29, 2024 to Sep 08, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
  • Book (Mandatory) Film Art: An Introduction 12th edition ISBN 978-1260565669
Section Title
The Language of Filmmaking
Type
Lecture
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jun 27, 2024 to Sep 05, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
Sa
Time
2:00PM to 5:00PM
Dates
Aug 17, 2024
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
33.0
Location
  • UCLA
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $785.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 10, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 10, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 11, 2024 to Sep 05, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

No meeting July 4, 2024. Internet access required. 

Section Materials
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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