Course Guide
24 Sessions · 12 Units · Industry-Led Practical Training
Unit 1 · Intro & Cinematography
Session 1 — Visual Storytelling
- Framing and shot intention
- Camera movement
- Visual language of cinema
Outcome: You understand how images tell stories.
Session 2 — Composition & Lighting Fundamentals
- Composition rules
- Colour temperature
- Lighting basics
Outcome: You design shots with meaning.
Unit 2 · Producing
Session 3 — Developing Ideas
- Story viability
- Audience & market
- Creative development
Session 4 — Finance & Distribution
- Budgets & schedules
- Funding routes
- Distribution strategy
Unit 3 · Writing for Film
Session 5 — Story Development
- Story structure
- Character arcs
- Treatments
Session 6 — Screenwriting
- Script formatting
- Dialogue
- Industry standards
Unit 4 · Directing
Session 7 — Working with Actors
- Script interpretation
- Performance direction
- Rehearsals
Session 8 — Live Directing
- Camera collaboration
- Blocking
- On-set leadership
Unit 5 · Sound
Session 9 — On-Set Sound
- Microphones
- Dialogue capture
- Sound continuity
Session 10 — Sound Post-Production
- Sound design
- Music
- Mixing workflows
Unit 6 · Production Management
Session 11 — Scheduling & Logistics
- Call sheets
- Equipment planning
- Crew coordination
Session 12 — Health & Safety
- Risk assessments
- Insurance
- Legal compliance
Unit 7 · Lighting Intensive
Session 13 — Cinematic Lighting
- Key & fill
- Mood creation
- Light shaping
Session 14 — Low-Budget Lighting
- DIY solutions
- Practical lights
- Location lighting
Unit 8 · Editing
Session 15 — Editing Principles
- Pacing
- Continuity
- Story rhythm
Session 16 — Post Workflow
- Colour grading
- Sound mix
- Delivery formats
Unit 9 · Production Design
Session 17 — Visual World Building
- Props
- Costume
- Set design
Session 18 — Styling for Story
- Colour palettes
- Character identity
- Visual cohesion
Unit 10 · Storyboarding
Session 19 — Shot Planning
- Storyboards
- Shot lists
- Pre-visualisation
Session 20 — Production Preparation
- Efficiency
- Creative clarity
- Director-DP alignment
Unit 11 · Distribution
Session 21 — Festivals & Sales
- Festival strategy
- Sales agents
- Market positioning
Session 22 — Self-Distribution
- Streaming platforms
- Marketing
- Audience building
Unit 12 · Industry Practice & Showcase
Session 23 — Professional Practice
- Set etiquette
- Career pathways
- Networking
Session 24 — Showcase & Feedback
- Final screening
- Industry feedback
- Portfolio development