Film-Making

The Film Making course enables young people to examine issues which affect them whilst learning every step in the process of making a short film including storyboarding, camera operation, acting and lighting training, soundtrack selection and editing. The group work together to create a short film, often tackling social issues such as substance abuse, bullying or knife and gun crime.

Course Breakdown

• Introduction to digital video production and film-making.
• Storyboarding.
• Introduction to "shot types" and their use.
• Various roles within video production; director, cameraman etc.
• Introduction to the different types of microphones available.
• Lighting setup and the safe use of lighting equipment. Participants will also set to work in groups of three: one on camera, one on sound and a director.
• Review and evaluate in camera edited sequences from previous lesson.
• Rehearsal for shoot.
• Students film their digital video production.
• View and discuss rushes and take note edit decisions.
• OCNLR test and completion of the edit.

This OCN LR course is  worth 3 credits (30 hours of learning) at Levels 1 & 2

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Film Making Course Outline

 Case Studies

LB of EnfieldCounty DurhamCare PartnershipLB of HaveringWaltham Forest SCSLB of Enfield - First Light Movies