There are many paths to becoming a filmmaker. Some choose to go down the traditional film school path. Others develop skills by diving in headfirst and getting hands-on experience. However, all filmmakers will agree that film history is the best teacher for developing your craft. Film archives showcase filmmakers experimenting with form and breaking the rules of the time to push the medium forward.
Film is a visual form of communication, so seeing methods in practice can be a more effective way of learning. Watching your favorite films and industry classics is a great way to kick off your education and introduce yourself to film theory. It is common for film school professors to show historical films to teach concepts like mise-en-scène (stage design and arrangement of actors in scenes), structure, and dialogue.
STUDY FILMMAKING
The first module from Yellowbrick’s Film & TV Industry Essentials course is available to all learners. The Fundamentals of Film module explores major movements in film history and analyzes the expressive principles of visual and audio communication. In addition, professors from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and experts from Rolling Stone impart real-world lessons about breaking into film and building a versatile and long-lasting career.
TAKEAWAYS FROM MODULE ONE
When students of Film & TV Industry Essentials complete the first module, they will have an understanding of:
- An overview of the film industry
- Film theory
- Film and culture
- The difference between film genres
- History of American and international film
- Journalism and film criticism
WHAT WILL YOU LEAVE THE FILM & TV INDUSTRY ESSENTIALS WITH?
- A better understanding of the film and television industries and possible career paths
- A certificate of completion from NYU
- A storyboard for a hypothetical music video
- An electronic press kit (EPK) for a short or feature film project
EXPERTS FEATURED IN MODULE ONE
- David K. Irving is a film director, screenwriter, author, and professor. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
- Alfonso Gomez-Rejon is an American film and television director. His credits include Glee and American Horror Story.
- Janet Grillo is an Emmy-award-winning film producer. She currently works as an Associate Professor and Academic Director at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
- Sam Pollard is a film director, editor, producer, and screenwriter. His editing credits include Mo’ Better Blues, Jungle Fever, and Bamboozled.
IS THIS COURSE FOR YOU?
If you’re still not sure if Film & TV Industry Essentials is right for you, think about the following questions:
- Are you interested in a career in the film industry but can’t afford a traditional film school’s financial and time costs?
- Do you work in the film industry and want to upskill to progress in your career?
- Are you taking a gap year to consider a career in film but aren’t sure where to start?
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