FILMMAKING 101

Description of Course:

Learn the art of audio and visual, gear, composition, production processes such as storyboarding, cinematography, editing, audio recording, scoring, and finalizing a video project. Students will have a chance to be on a movie set and shadow others in a role of interest. We will also make a short film together.

Course Outline:
Videography and filmmaking is essentially the art of story telling in the most common form of mass communication today. The platform can be effective in working for the glory of God and pursuing excellence with the talents and abilities He has given us. Learn how to strengthen your creativity and talents starting with storyboarding, learning gear, techniques, and all that goes into filmmaking. With the class, become a filmmaker and create a short film to show to your family. 

Week 1: The Power, Influence, and Art of Storytelling (an overview) Begin Storyboards
Week 2: Storyboard Presentations, Overview of Gear and Roles on a Film Set
Week 3: Lights - It's "LIGHTS, Camera, Action" for a reason
Week 4: Camera settings and techniques (How to get the shot)
Week 6: It's All About The Audio (overview of gear and process of recording for a film)
Week 7: Begin Short Film Production: the students will participate as directors, camera operators, gaffers [lighting], audio technician's, producers, and actors)
Week 8: Short Film Production
Week 9: CUT! Excellent Editing
Week 10: Post Production Process
Week 11: Final touches on Short Film
Week 12: Short Film Premier and Celebration 

Target Grades:  9th - 12th

Teachers:  Jason & Tara Massey

Jason and Tara homeschool their 2 children who've gotten to experience life on a movie set multiple times. They've seen the impact it has made on their kids' lives and look forward to sharing that experience with other students. They believe putting the gifts, talents, and skills of individuals into a collective experience is glorifying to God and allows us to glimpse the grand purpose He has for our lives. 

Class Schedule:

Thursday 2:45 PM - 4:45 PM

12 Week Course

January 9 - April 3, 2025  

Tuition:  $270.00  ($50.00 sibling discount)

 **Registration Fee: $75 per student or $125 for family.**