CE 0933 - From Script to Screen
Course Description
5-Session Online Course
In this online course, students will gain a clear understanding of the steps involved in screenwriting and production, while creating short professional quality, independent video projects. Footage can be captured using digital cameras, webcams or even cell phones to create projects such as traditional narrative shorts, promotional videography for real-world clients, or personal website content. Through an exploration of the 'traditional' filmmaking production model, students will learn about the roles of those involved on a professional film set, re-thinking these concepts in a way that can be applied to individual workflows. The goal is to achieve more autonomy as a videographer, as well as a high level of production value with the equipment available to you. So much is possible in this exciting age of video field production technology. With a camera, or with a cell phone, this class is about YOUR vision, YOUR voice and YOUR independent video project!
Learner Outcomes
This course is designed to provide a new skillset to beginners, as well as those with prior experience in the industry. All students, including those with experience in videography and screenwriting, will gain an understanding of the concepts required to apply professional production techniques to their own personal work.
- Demonstrate the ability to take a concept, or a script, and create a short independent video project using professional practices.
- Create a final short video project that can be measured by objective professional standards.
- Explore storytelling and the workflow of production, taking a project from screenwriting through production until fruition, using personal equipment and resources.
- Recognize the potential for these techniques in each student's creative process.
Course Format
This course is delivered 100% online in a Synchronous learning format. You should reserve the meeting days and times listed for live class meetings via Zoom, but there will also be work to complete on your own outside of these hours. Synchronous courses utilize Zoom for live sessions and a learning platform called Canvas for course materials and assignments. Students are responsible for logging into Canvas, attending scheduled Zoom sessions, managing their time and completing the course requirements by the scheduled due dates. The course syllabus, materials, and zoom links will be provided to enrolled students via Canvas, or email from your instructor to your Emerson email account no later than the first date of your course.Requirements
Students participating in Professional Studies non-credit courses must possess a minimum of a High School diploma and must be an adult age 18 or older. Non-credit courses are taken primarily by professionals seeking to develop new skills, broaden their expertise, and build a knowledge base for their professional or personal goals. No application is required. Simply enroll by adding a course to your shopping cart and follow the steps during the checkout process.
Earning a Certificate
Students who wish to complete all required courses to earn a Digital Media Production Certificate of Completion should review the full certificate requirements prior to enrollment.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production