Introduction to Filmmaking: Shooting Scenes
Short Courses – 10 Week
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Overview
This ten week in-person course will focus on introducing students to the art of filmmaking. Working as a film crew, the students will take on the roles and responsibilities of a working set. Working from iconic scenes from film and television, students will learn how to build and operate all the equipment used on a set and will get hands on experience of every role that makes up a film crew, from Director to Boom Operator.
This course would be ideal for anyone who has little to no practical filmmaking experience, or for those preparing to make a short film and keen to learn how to make this process as professional as possible.
By the end of this course students should understand:
- All the roles that make up a film crew and the responsibilities of each one
- How the various departments work together
- How a professional set runs
- How to build and operate the equipment used by the film crew
- The role of the shot list and shooting schedule on a film set
This is an introductory, open access course which will best suit students who have had no practical film training. This course may also be suitable for those keen to develop and improve particular skills or gain further confidence within the variety of roles that make up a film crew.
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- Introduction to Filmmaking: Editing
- Introduction to Screenwriting
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The important details
Age:
16+
Cost:
£230
Date:
22 January - 26 March 2025
Time:
Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Venue:
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB
Course Information
This course is both for people who have never picked up a camera before and for those who wish to develop skills in specific areas of filmmaking.
The most important student attribute is a passion for filmmaking and a desire to be creative.
The course will also suit professionals from other backgrounds who wish to gain experience in filmmaking.
There is no preparation required before attending the course.
Students are advised to bring a notepad and pen, or device, for note taking.
This course will run in-person on Wednesday evenings for 10-weeks from 22 January – 26 March 2025, 6:30pm – 8:30pm.
The course fee is £230 which is the equivalent to £23 per session, and can be paid in full or in instalments before the course end date.
Further Information
We want to ensure as many children, young people and adult learners as possible can access the performing and production arts education that is offered through Short Courses at RCS. Financial support options available for Short Courses include:
Agnes Allan Bursary
Agnes Allan was a teacher, passionate about inclusion, and this bursary scheme exists to offer support to students to participate in the performing or production arts.
The Agnes Allan Bursary provides some support to students who may require financial assistance to take part in a short course in dance, drama, music, production or screen.
Anyone who wishes to take part in our Short Courses and faces a financial barrier can apply for bursary support to help meet the cost of tuition fees.
James McAvoy Drama Scholarships
BAFTA-winning and Golden Globe nominated actor James McAvoy is committed to nurturing the creative potential of young Scots who experience barriers to access and participate in drama at RCS Short Courses.
James is a graduate of the BA Acting programme at RCS and Patron of the Junior Conservatoire of Drama. The Glasgow-born actor has funded the new James McAvoy Drama Scholarships to enable young people to experience the world-class drama training at RCS as he did.
The scholarship aims to support applicants who would otherwise find meeting the cost of tuition fees at RCS a barrier to accessing pre-Higher Education drama training at the Royal Conservatoire.
You can find more information about these funds on our Financial Support page.
We run various promotional offers for our Short Courses and Summer Schools. You can view our current offers on our Promotional Offers page.
You should contact us at shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk to request your discount code before booking a course.
Please note, only one promotional offer can be applied per course and should be used at the time of booking as we are unable to apply a discounts retrospectively.
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