Film Making and Editing for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

Course description

Since the onset of social media and the advances in technology, filmmaking has become part of everyday expression to communicate who and what we are. It’s now common to make social media content, film portfolios or ‘sizzles’ for interviews, presentations or as showreels of previous work. This course teaches you the know-how and skills to convey what you mean to say and how to say it – from concept to upload.

If you’re an aspiring film or content maker and need to use film to promote your work or that of others, you’ll leave the course with more confidence, critical awareness, technical skills and at least one sizzle reel ready to go live. The tutor will demonstrate various editing techniques which students can try out on their own device with the material shot.

Working collaboratively over one week, the course will develop filmmaking, photographic, writing, editing and presentation skills. Students complete an engaging film portfolio of their best sequences and shots. The course will also facilitate discussion around a variety of media and art forms.

Who should attend?

The course is aimed at anyone aged between 16 and 18 who’s made films at any level and wants to know how to compile and promote their work further. The focus is on presenting yourself through filmmaking. No experience is necessary but if you have anything you have filmed, we will develop it for your film portfolio.

Course outcomes

By the end of the course, students should have:

• Developed critical thinking skills to reflect on their work and the work of others
• Worked collaboratively to share ideas
• Learnt various editing and filming techniques
• Learnt and tested their presentation skills in a safe environment
• Created and edited at least one show-reel for their film portfolio, ready to be uploaded
• Seen their work in the larger context of other filmmakers / peers

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus:

• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
• Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time

A certificate of completion:

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
• Certificates are great to compliment your cv.