Bring a story from the page to the screen. Students explore the complete filmmaking process—from developing an original idea and writing a screenplay to planning shots, working with cameras, directing, visual storytelling, and video editing. Through hands-on projects, students learn how writing, cinematography, sound, performance, and editing come together to transform an idea into a finished film.
Turn an idea into a story made for the screen. Students learn how to create memorable characters, write natural dialogue, build scenes, develop story structure, and format a screenplay—all while discovering their own unique voice as a writer.
Discover how filmmakers tell stories through images. Students explore shot composition, camera angles, lighting, directing, storyboarding, visual storytelling, and other essential filmmaking techniques while learning to think like a filmmaker.
Learn to tell stories through the lens. Students explore composition, lighting, perspective, framing, camera settings, and creative techniques while developing their own photographic style and learning how to use images to capture a feeling, and communicate an idea.
Learn how raw footage becomes a finished story. Students develop hands-on editing skills while exploring pacing, shot selection, transitions, music, sound, and other creative choices that shape the mood, meaning, and impact of a film.
Develop imagination, confidence, and a strong individual voice through storytelling. Students learn how to create compelling characters, settings, dialogue, and plots while turning their own ideas into engaging short stories and other creative pieces.