Ever wanted to learn more about the filmmaking process? How to write a script? Work with a video camera? Learn how to edit a movie using advanced video editing software? If so, this 20-week course is for you.

Check out the course video link above to see a past project.

Is this course for you?

We start with the basics and assume zero prior knowledge on this programme . As such this is a beginner's course that focuses on video editing. So, you will not be producing the next block buster movie with the content from this course, but you will leave with a fundamental understanding of how a film is put together and the teamwork involved.

PC’s & Software

You don’t have to worry about software, we’ll provide you with an MS Office account and an Adobe license. Also, students will have access to powerful PC’s during classes. However, be aware that if you want to use the Adobe suite at home, you will need a PC with a powerful graphics card. Since we won't be using the software immediately, we can discuss options at the beginning of the course.

Equipment

There are limited sets of cameras, lighting and sound recording equipment for use by students. All film projects use the Panasonic HC-X1. We use Sennheiser radio microphones, and LED three-point lighting equipment to provide an excellent standard of short film productions.

Dates: Starts 17th September and runs for 10 weeks (Tuesday evenings) until early December,

Break for Christmas and then starts back in late Jan until April for 10 more weeks.

Note: Also breaks for mid-terms 

What will I study?

Pre-Production

Developing a story - Character, Plot, Conflict & Setting.
Script Writing including Pitch, Treatments & Script Layout           
Storyboards & Shot Lists - understanding the narrative role of shot types.
Production Schedules & Call Sheets.

Production

Working with Cameras & Digital Video - Image Resolution, Colour Depth, Focal Length & more.
Three-point lighting & using lighting for dramatic effect
Working with Audio   
Understanding the roles and responsibilities of the crew
Shoot a group Short Film that is edited individually.

Post-Production

Multi-Track & Non-Linear Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro            
Special Effects using Green Screen & Effect Controls Panel
Colour Correction
Audio Correction
Graphics & Titles

Assessment and Certification

Students who successfully complete the course and assessments will obtain the QQI Level 6 module in Film & Digital Video Production (6N5428)

The assessment will be project based and you will work in small groups