Film Appreciation Course

What will I learn?

Open your eyes to the beauty and skill of filmmaking with our Film Appreciation Course. This course is made for creative people like you who want to learn more about how films are made. We'll look closely at sound – the talking, music, and special effects. You'll get good at understanding how shots are put together, how light is used, and how the camera moves. We'll also talk about how stories are told in films, how characters are made, and how the plot all fits together. You'll become better at watching films closely, understanding how they're edited, and seeing how the sets and costumes are designed. By understanding all these things, you'll become an even better creative person!

Develop skills

Enhance the practical skills listed below

Get good at sound design: Make films better with good talking, music, and effects.

Learn how to make shots look great: Become a master of how to put shots together and use light.

Get better at telling stories: Learn how to write stories and create characters that people care about.

Improve your editing skills: Learn how to put scenes together smoothly and at the right speed.

Become better at production design: Learn how to create sets and costumes that make a big impact.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before beginning, feel free to change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional development. It is not akin to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.