Directing Workshop I: Composition and Movement
FILM TV X 476.95
As the first hands-on course in the directing series, you complete four short films using your own video camera. Instruction focuses on the basic building blocks of narrative filmmaking
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Starting at $785.00
As few as 11 weeks
What you can learn.
Learn basic building blocks of filmmaking: the shot, mise-en-scene, concept, the actor, environment, sound, and montage
Learn visual expression through the use of composition, rhythm, and point-of-view
Learn about moving from black and white/silent compositions to the use of color; non-sync sound; editing
Create work to be screened and critiqued by the instructor and class
About this course:
As the first hands-on course in the directing series, you complete four short films using your own video camera. Instruction focuses on the basic building blocks of narrative filmmaking: the shot, mise-en-scene, concept, the actor, environment, sound and montage. Assignments explore aspects of visual expression through the use of composition, rhythm and point-of-view; moving from black and white/silent compositions to the use of color; non-sync sound and editing. Your work is screened and critiqued by the instructor and class.
Prerequisites
Students must provide their own digital video camera and have access to editing equipment and software.
Summer 2025 Schedule
June 23
- September 8
Monday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Notes
No meeting Sept. 1. Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
©2005
ISBN 978-0-571-21125-8
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Lecture
Mon Jun 23, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
Lecture
Mon Jun 30, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
Lecture
Mon Jul 7, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
Lecture
Mon Jul 14, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
Lecture
Mon Jul 21, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
Lecture
Mon Jul 28, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
Lecture
Mon Aug 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
Lecture
Mon Aug 11, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
Lecture
Mon Aug 18, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
Lecture
Mon Aug 25, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
Lecture
Mon Sep 1, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
Lecture
Mon Sep 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Gayley Center 121D
July 3
- September 11
Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Notes
Please note: 1st meeting (July 3rd) will be over Zoom. The rest of the class will be in-person.
Internet required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 16, 2025
Course Requirements
©2005
ISBN 978-0-571-21125-8
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Online
Thu Jul 3, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Thu Jul 10, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Jul 17, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Jul 24, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Jul 31, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Aug 7, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Aug 14, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Aug 21, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Aug 28, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Sep 4, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Lecture
Thu Sep 11, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 211
Fall 2025 Schedule
September 24
- December 3
Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
©2005
ISBN 978-0-571-21125-8
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Lecture
Wed Sep 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2168
Lecture
Wed Oct 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2168
Lecture
Wed Oct 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2168
Lecture
Wed Oct 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2168
Lecture
Wed Oct 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2168
Lecture
Wed Oct 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2168
Lecture
Wed Nov 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2168
Lecture
Wed Nov 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2168
Lecture
Wed Nov 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2168
Lecture
Wed Nov 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2168
Lecture
Wed Dec 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2168
September 24
- December 3
Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
©2005
ISBN 978-0-571-21125-8
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Lecture
Wed Sep 24, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 1, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 8, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 15, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 22, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 29, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Nov 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Nov 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Nov 19, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Nov 26, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Dec 3, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom