Certificate Program in Filmmaking
Want to go even further with your ideas? Learn how to be truly creative and mold words, images, thoughts, and equipment to your vision for the true artistic expression you desire: your own film.
The Certificate Program in Filmmaking is designed for those who have either graduated from a Filmmaking Workshop or have other previous filmmaking experience. This immersive, hands-on course shows you how to completely utilize every step of the filmmaking process artistically as well as technically – leading up to the creation of several group projects.
Over two terms, you’ll grow – from Screenwriting through Pre-Production, to Production and Post-Production – and you’ll learn the full spectrum of creative tools you’ll need to craft your dream from the ground up. At IAFT, we take filmmaking seriously – and it shows.
Learn more about the Certificate Program in Filmmaking by contacting us and asking any question you might have. After all, this is your life. Live it to the fullest – let no dream go unfulfilled.
| TERM 1 | HOURS |
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• Basics of professional screenplay formatting and 3-act structure. |
21 |
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• Learn the roles in the camera department. |
24.5 |
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• Fundamentals of studio and location sound recording. |
10.5 |
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• The role of the director / what makes a good director. |
14 |
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• Role of the producer, from studio to independent filmmaking to television. |
14 |
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• In Screenwriting 101, class members will each write one short script (about 3-5 pages) with no dialogue. • Each student will shoot his/her script as a project during the first term. |
28 |
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• Learn basic principles and rules of both technical and creative film editing. |
28 |
| Classroom hrs total | 140 |
| Lab Hours | 85 |
| TERM 2 | HOURS |
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• Learn story structure in-depth, including the relation to genre. |
21 |
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• Learn to tell a story visually using camera movement, shot and lens selection and lighting. |
24.5 |
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• Digital nonlinear audio layout utilizing Pro Tools. |
10.5 |
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• Managing cast and crew, and interacting with other departments. |
14 |
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• Breakdown, produce a budget, and prepare a production schedule for a feature film. |
14 |
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• In Screenwriting 201, class members will each write one short script (about 5-7 pages). • One script will be selected for production by the class as a team during the second term. |
28 |
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• Edit a short film with synchronized audio and video using Final Cut Pro. |
28 |
| Classroom hrs total | 140 |
| Lab Hours | 85 |
