Film Directing
From script to set and from set to the edit: learn directing hands-on by shooting your own short film.
Curriculum
A 24-lesson programme. Every lesson combines theory with practice.
- 01Introduction to Film Directing
- 02Foundations of Filmmaking: Theme, Character Portrayal, Dramatisation and Storytelling — Definitions, Methods and Use in Film
- 03Introduction to Screenwriting Techniques (Logline, Synopsis, Treatment)
- 04Theme, Character and Dramatisation Illustrated Through Short and Feature Films
- 05Story, Plot and Character Creation; Three-Dimensional Character Analysis
- 06Cornerstones of the Script: Delay, Character Analysis, Consistency and Continuity, Metaphor and Conflict
- 07Screenwriting Practice
- 08Sound Recording Equipment, Film Sound and Film Music
- 09Seeing, Light and Image; Camera Types and Parts, Focus and Focal Length
- 10Depth of Field, Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, Composition, the Golden Ratio, Shot Sizes
- 11Lens Types, Camera Angles, Shot–Reverse Shot, the Axis, Camera Movement, Image Formats
- 12Production and Producing in Film
- 13Colour in Cinema, Types of Light, Three-Point Lighting
- 14Art Direction in Film
- 15Hands-on Scene Shooting
- 16Casting in Film
- 17Shooting Script, Shot Breakdown and Moodboard Practice
- 18Atmosphere, Spirit, Emotion and Rhythm of a Film; Camera Distance
- 19Class Project Shoot 1
- 20Class Project Shoot 2
- 21Directing in Post-Production: Editing, Colour and Sound Design
- 22Film Funds and Festival Processes
- 23Film Editing 1
- 24Film Editing 2
How the programme works
In the studio and classroom
Classes take place in our classrooms, studios and labs in Beyoğlu, alongside practical projects.
Lesson replays
Lessons are kept in our cloud system for one week, so you can watch a lesson again or catch up on one you missed.
Certificate
Students who attend at least 70% of the lessons receive an Istanbul Media Academy certificate.
Career guidance
We work in partnership with a range of companies and institutions, and we give our students priority on the projects we run at the academy. Our instructors, all active in the industry, also let students know about openings in their own companies and networks.
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