The Art of Filmmaking: Foundations of Time and Space

This beginner Coursera course is for people who want to learn the visual language of film and use it to reach their own creative goals. It suits those who already love cinema and want to make a film themselves.

Core ideas

The focus is on film form, the set of conventions that shape how images are shown and experienced. The course introduces these foundations first, then shows how filmmakers apply them to their own work.

Skills it builds

• Visual storytelling
• Cinematography and video production
• Video editing