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Developing Your Short Film Course

UCLA Extension
Los Angeles , United States
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Tuition Fee
USD 785
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
2 months
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Degree
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Major
Directing | Film Production | Screenwriting
Area of study
Arts
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
USD 785
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-04-04-
2024-04-10-
2024-07-11-
About Program

Program Overview

This 10-week program provides a comprehensive overview of storytelling elements, character development, and film analysis. Through lectures, exercises, and feedback on work-in-progress, students develop original characters, plots, and screenplays for various film genres. The program prepares aspiring filmmakers for careers in short filmmaking, including directing, screenwriting, producing, and editing.

Program Outline

Outline:

  • Course Content:
  • Basics of story structure and the role of storytelling elements (theme, plot, characters, dialogue)
  • Character development, realistic dialogue, theme discovery, and budget-conscious scene planning
  • Film analysis through lectures and exercises illustrated by film clips and readings
  • Emphasis on original character creation and plot development for various film genres
  • Submission of work-in-progress for evaluation and feedback throughout the course
  • Course Schedule:
  • In-Person Spring Quarter Schedule
  • Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM PT
  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
  • In-Person Summer Quarter Schedule
  • Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM PT
  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
  • Remote Spring Quarter Schedule
  • Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM PT
  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Location: Remote Classroom
  • Remote Summer Quarter Schedule
  • Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM PT
  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Location: Remote Classroom
  • Course Modules:
  • Module 1: Introduction to Story Structure and Storytelling Elements
  • Module 2: Character Development and Dialogue
  • Module 3: Theme Discovery and Budget-Conscious Scene Planning
  • Module 4: Film Analysis and Original Character Creation
  • Module 5: Plot Development for Various Film Genres
  • Module 6: Submission and Evaluation of Work-in-Progress

Assessment:

  • Regular submission of work-in-progress for instructor and class feedback
  • Final short script or treatment due at the end of the course

Teaching:

  • Lectures, exercises, and film analysis
  • Instructor provides guidance and feedback on student work
  • Class discussions and peer review

Careers:

  • Completion of the program prepares students to pursue careers in short filmmaking
  • Potential career paths include:
  • Short film director
  • Screenwriter
  • Film producer
  • Film editor
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Admission Requirements

Outline:

  • Course Content:
  • Basics of story structure and the role of storytelling elements (theme, plot, characters, dialogue)
  • Character development, realistic dialogue, theme discovery, and budget-conscious scene planning
  • Film analysis through lectures and exercises illustrated by film clips and readings
  • Emphasis on original character creation and plot development for various film genres
  • Submission of work-in-progress for evaluation and feedback throughout the course
  • Course Schedule:
  • In-Person Spring Quarter Schedule
  • Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM PT
  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
  • In-Person Summer Quarter Schedule
  • Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM PT
  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
  • Remote Spring Quarter Schedule
  • Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM PT
  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Location: Remote Classroom
  • Remote Summer Quarter Schedule
  • Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM PT
  • Duration: 10 weeks
  • Location: Remote Classroom
  • Course Modules:
  • Module 1: Introduction to Story Structure and Storytelling Elements
  • Module 2: Character Development and Dialogue
  • Module 3: Theme Discovery and Budget-Conscious Scene Planning
  • Module 4: Film Analysis and Original Character Creation
  • Module 5: Plot Development for Various Film Genres
  • Module 6: Submission and Evaluation of Work-in-Progress

Assessment:

  • Regular submission of work-in-progress for instructor and class feedback
  • Final short script or treatment due at the end of the course

Teaching:

  • Lectures, exercises, and film analysis
  • Instructor provides guidance and feedback on student work
  • Class discussions and peer review

Careers:

  • Completion of the program prepares students to pursue careers in short filmmaking
  • Potential career paths include:
  • Short film director
  • Screenwriter
  • Film producer
  • Film editor
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