Introduction to Filmmaking
Explores the fundamentals of fiction filmmaking to students with little to no experience. Learn how to create film story ideas, plan a shoot, basic shooting techniques, as well as basic video editing. Explores topics including: understanding the formal foundations of cinematic storytelling, scene pre-visualization using blocking and shooting diagrams, the basic skills of shooting on location, as well as the basic techniques of film editing using a mixture of lectures and analysis workshops, as well as hands-on shooting and editing exercises.
Prerequisites & course information
Additional Information: This course is offered as part of the Maryland-in-Rome study abroad program. Students must apply for this program through Education Abroad: More information at ter.ps/UMRome. Education Abroad processes registrations for this course on behalf of students.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027