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 $835.00
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.
Fall 2025 Schedule
September 24
- December 3
Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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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 2174
Lecture
Wed Oct 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2174
Lecture
Wed Oct 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2174
Lecture
Wed Oct 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2174
Lecture
Wed Nov 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2174
Lecture
Wed Nov 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2174
Lecture
Wed Nov 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2174
Lecture
Wed Nov 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2174
Lecture
Wed Dec 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
UCLABunche Hall 2174
September 24
- December 3
Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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
Winter 2026 Schedule
January 6
- March 17
Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
©2005
ISBN 978-0-571-21125-8
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Lecture
Tue Jan 6, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Westwood
Lecture
Tue Jan 13, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Westwood
Lecture
Tue Jan 20, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Westwood
Lecture
Tue Jan 27, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Westwood
Lecture
Tue Feb 3, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Westwood
Lecture
Tue Feb 10, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Westwood
Lecture
Tue Feb 17, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Westwood
Lecture
Tue Feb 24, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Westwood
Lecture
Tue Mar 3, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Westwood
Lecture
Tue Mar 10, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Westwood
Lecture
Tue Mar 17, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Westwood
January 8
- March 19
Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Notes
Internet access required. Materials required.
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
©2005
ISBN 978-0-571-21125-8
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Lecture
Thu Jan 8, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Thu Jan 15, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Thu Jan 22, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Thu Jan 29, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Thu Feb 5, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Thu Feb 12, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Thu Feb 19, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Thu Feb 26, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Thu Mar 5, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Thu Mar 12, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201
Lecture
Thu Mar 19, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in WestwoodUCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 201