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    Courses Programs in Filmmaking

    Liberal arts courses cover many areas of study. While some can be taken as a one-time course, many are part of a course of study that spans weeks or years.

    What is a course in filmmaking? Whether watching a film at home, on the go or in a theatre, the scenes that simply unfold are actually quite complicated. Filmmaking begins with an idea that turns into a story. Students taking these courses learn how to transform their written stories into visual art. Initial courses delve into the fundamentals of filmmaking, such as screenwriting, directing, production and cinematography. As students advance in courses, they will learn film theory and the technical and business aspects of the process. Many programs end with a student creating their own film.

    Organization is a key component to many facets of life and imbedded in the craft of filmmaking. Since the process of making a film involves many people, students will also hone their communication and listening skills.

    Since there are many options available for these types of courses, such as a six-week or two-year program, costs will depend on the length of the courses. Different programs means different schools, so costs also differ between institutions.

    The production of a film requires significant planning, production time, post-production efforts and people. Screenwriters are needed to write the screenplay, casting directors find the right actors and directors bring it all together. During filming, the director of photography and sound mixers are a few sought-after careers. Once filming is completed, editors work to ensure the flow and quality of the scenes. For students with a head for business, filmmaking offers numerous career paths such as a post-production coordinator, public relations or events manager, and distributor.

    Most filmmaking courses require on-site learning. In the current digital age, there are some programs available online. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.