Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
How to Make a Short Film: An Introduction to Filmmaking
The British Film Institute (BFI)
This practical four-week course from BFI Education taught the art and craft of filmmaking with the aim of making a short film to share. Learners watched a broad selection of British films, including student work from the BFI Film Academy. Week 1 explored the single shot and the continuity system. Week 2 looked at what makes film unique and Week 3 focussed on how to make a good short film. The fourth and final week of the course covered editing and finishing touches.
4 weeks, 4 hours per week
Mark Reid
Head of UK Learning Programmes
The British Film Institute (BFI)
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Apply filmmaking techniques and concepts learnt on the course in a practical way
- Develop an understanding of the basic skills required to make a film
- Engage with and learn from a wide range of films from archive titles to student work
- Practice a range of filmmaking skills such as framing a shot, using camera movement and editing a sequence
- Demonstrate the ability to read a film scene
- Describe the different ways that film can show the passing of time
- Identify the different types of film sound and think about how to apply them to your own work
- Create a short film, from the initial idea to a finished video
Syllabus
We begin with the foundation of all film in Week 1 – the single shot. We consider how films use shots to tell a story and how you can do this yourself.
In Week 2, we explore what makes film so unique – you will be asked to think about how to put shots together so they make sense and consider how to use sound and show movement.
Week 3 focuses on what makes a good short film – you will explore some story ideas, think about structure, write a script and plan your filming.
In the last week of the course, Week 4, you will be encouraged to put it all together. We will explain the editing process, how to adjust sound and add any titles. Finally, you will consider any finishing touches you might want to make to ensure your film is the best it can be.
Issued on 31st January 2024
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