FILM TV X 476.581

Learn the many components of film language used by great directors to tell their stories in the most effective way. Analyze shooting and editing techniques employed by the best filmmakers of all time.

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Fall

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Summer

Duration

As few as 11 weeks

Units

4.0

Current Formats

Online

In Person

Cost

Starting at $835.00

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What you can learn.

Learn the film language elements that contribute to a great movie

Acquire functional usage of image composition and lighting

Learn about camera movements, editing, and sound

About This Course

Designed for filmmakers who need to develop the necessary skills to make better films and viewers who want to better understand and appreciate the complexity of the cinematic text, this course outlines the many components of film language used by great directors to tell their stories in the most effective way. Through a wide selection of multimedia material—including film and sound clips, pictures, articles and interviews—you analyze shooting and editing techniques employed by the greatest filmmakers of all time. Topics range from functional usage of image composition and lighting to camera movements, editing and sound. The purpose of this course is to give clarity to the filmmaking process and to enhance the enjoyment of film viewing.

Summer 2026 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

June 25 - September 3

Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT

Instructor:

Peter Hanson

REG#

408833

Fee:

$835.00

In Person

UCLA

Updating...

Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Deadline

Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Thu Jun 25, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Jul 2, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Jul 9, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Jul 16, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Jul 23, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Jul 30, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Aug 6, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Aug 13, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Aug 20, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Aug 27, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Sep 3, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

June 22 - September 13

This section has no set meeting times.

Instructor:

Michael Green

REG#

408834

Fee:

$835.00

Online

Updating...

Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Deadline

Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Book: Film Art: An Introduction by David Bordwell and Kristin Thompson

McGraw-Hill Education

ISBN 9781264296095

Fall 2026 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

September 24 - December 10

Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT

Instructor:

Peter Hanson

REG#

409849

Fee:

$835.00

In Person

UCLA

Updating...

Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

No Meeting November 26

Deadline

Refunds only available from July 27, 2026 to October 04, 2026

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Lecture

Thu Sep 24, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Oct 1, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Oct 8, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Oct 15, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Oct 22, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Oct 29, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Nov 5, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Nov 12, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Nov 19, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Dec 3, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

Lecture

Thu Dec 10, 2026

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT

UCLA
Haines Hall 220

September 21 - December 13

This section has no set meeting times.

Instructor:

Michael Green

REG#

409848

Fee:

$835.00

Online

Updating...

Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required.

Deadline

Refunds only available from July 27, 2026 to October 04, 2026

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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