FILM AND VIDEO SHORT-TERM TRAINING
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- No application for the college is needed
- The cost of the course is $80 – $135
- Class meets once a week on CFCC North Campus
- Students must be at least 16; Students under 18 need a parental permission form
- If you are 16 or 17, you must complete a minor permission form with your registration. Email completed forms to workforceinfo@cfcc.edu .
Unleash your creativity and learn the art of filmmaking from industry professionals. Whether you’re considering film school, aiming for a career in the industry, or simply love movies, this 8-week course will give you hands-on experience exploring the various departments in film production and the way they collaborate on set.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of filmmaking. Coursework covers film history, industry job outlook, screenwriting, cinematography, lighting, and editing.
Students will:
- Understand different job opportunities on a film set and the collaborative nature of filmmaking.
- Acquire basic skills in filmmaking techniques, including screenwriting, camera operation, lighting, and editing.
- Participate in the hands-on process of filming a scene from pre-production to post-production.
Course Technical & Physical Requirements
- follow direction in a fast-paced environment, Perform tasks that may require standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 40–50 lbs), Communicate clearly and effectively with instructors, peers, and crew members, Navigate indoor and outdoor filming environments, including uneven terrain, low-light settings, and confined spaces, Hear and respond to verbal cues and directions in active or noisy environments, Handle equipment responsibly and follow proper setup and breakdown procedures.
Learn how to produce compelling short-form videos using just your smartphone and a few affordable tools. Perfect for aspiring creators, influencers, and small business owners, this course teaches you how to make engaging content for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of video production for social media. Coursework covers camera basics, lighting, sound, storytelling, editing, and platform-specific strategies.
Students will:
- Learn to plan, shoot, and edit professional-looking videos using accessible equipment and software.
- Understand audience engagement strategies and best practices for each major platform.
- Create and share original short-form videos tailored to personal or professional goals.
Develop compelling scripts for film and video with a local production company. Students explore storytelling techniques used in professional filmmaking. Through guided writing exercises and table reads with actors, students gain real-world insight into the pre-production process. By the end of the course, students will have a polished, production-ready short script or a revised feature-length script.
Students will:
- Learn the art of storytelling and develop their own screenplay.
- Engage in unique and challenging peer-led review sessions.
- Participate in a table-read with professional actors.
In partnership with Honey Head Films , an award-winning Wilmington-based production house.
Course Technical & Physical Requirements
- Students must have reliable access to A desktop or laptop computer, High-speed internet connection, A current web browsee.
- students must be able to Log in to and navigate the college’s Learning Management System (LMS), Access course materials, including videos, documents, and external links, Submit assignments electronically Monitor grades and instructor feedback.
- Communicate effectively through written digital formats (email, discussion boards, messaging).
- As a writing class, Students are expected to demonstrate basic proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
