The Complete Filmmaking and Editing Course – an Introduction

Classes will take place on AUB's campus.

You'll be taught in AUB's industry-standard studios with access to professional resources.

This course has been developed for creatives and aspiring filmmakers aged 18+.

Perfect for anyone who has a passion to learn and develop their filmmaking and editing skills.

It's suitable if you're a beginner or if you've some previous experience and wish to develop your skills further.

This is an introductory course, so no previous knowledge or experience is required.

If you'd like to discuss if this course is suitable for you, get in touch with us: shortcourses@aub.ac.uk or +44 (0) 1202 363222.

£399

All course materials and resources.

No, all course materials and resources are included in your course fee.

Please note, you may find it beneficial to practise your skills in between sessions. To do this, you’ll need to have access to a computer with Adobe Creative Suite installed. You can get a 7-day free trial from Adobe after which you can purchase the software starting at £51.98 per month.

• A notebook and pen/pencils to take notes

• Improve your artistic abilities
• Come away with enhanced knowledge, skills, and confidence to create and edit your own films
• Gain hands-on experience of the full filmmaking process, from idea to final cut
• Get to grips with the processes and roles involved in film production
• Undertake all the roles within film production – director, writer, cinematographer, editor
• Leave with a finished short film that shows off your newly developed skills
• Develop your technical skills and unique creative voice
• Receive expert support and guidance from your industry professional tutor at every turn
• Leave with increased confidence and the skills to continue acting beyond the course
• Study in an encouraging and friendly setting alongside 16 like-minded creatives

• Introduction to scriptwriting
• Short film analysis
• Film production roles
• Directing, writing a brief
• Cinematography
• Production
• Filming session
• Editing
• Final review

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the components, roles and processes involved in filmmaking
• Be able to shoot and edit your own film with confidence
• Have a clear overview of the film industry, its expectations and how to progress within it
• Possess improved artistic abilities
• Have a short film that showcases your newly developed skills
• Have increased confidence in your own skills and feel inspired
• Have boosted creativity and imagination
• Be encouraged to experiment and explore your ideas, remembering that there's no right or wrong way to be creative
• Possess the foundations to continue creating beyond this course

All students with 100% course attendance will be issued with an official AUB Short Course certificate of attendance. To request your certificate contact the short courses team: shortcourses@aub.ac.uk or call 01202 363222.

After this course, you could:

• Continue to harness your creativity and develop your skills further; explore our range of Filmmaking and Production short courses
• Broaden your creative horizons and try your hand at a range of disciplines; explore our full range of evening and weekend courses
• Continue to develop your skills at home as a hobby

• You'll study at a leading specialist university – we know what we're doing when it comes to providing unparalleled courses
• Our tutors are industry professionals, so you'll learn from the best
• We cater for all abilities and have no formal entry requirements for this course, so there's nothing holding you back
• You'll learn in a safe and encouraging environment where there's no right or wrong way to be creative
• You'll learn 'by doing' and always feel fully included and supported
• Benefit from our incredible campus and its industry-standard studios, and use state-of-the-art equipment and software to unleash your creativity