Target Group(s)
Entertainment (Film and Television), video game industry professionals, private and public sector employees, and the general public.
Admission Requirements
- Candidates must be Namibian citizens or residents.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 45.
- Basic computer literacy is required.
- Prior experience in digital arts, animation, film, or TV is not a requirement.
- Women, previously disadvantaged individuals, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Course Aims/Purpose
This course aims to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career in filmmaking. It introduces foundational principles in film production, including storytelling, cinematography, and editing. Participants will gain practical experience and theoretical insights into Namibia professional and dynamic film industry. The course addresses the immediate needs of the film industry, ensuring that participants are prepared to contribute effectively to various aspects of film production, whether through hands-on experience or theoretical understanding.
Specific Learning Outcomes
On completing the course, participants should be able to:
- Apply filmmaking fundamentals to a live production environment, including key aspects of storytelling, cinematography, and editing.
- Demonstrate filmmaking basics in both theoretical and practical aspects of filmmaking, covering essential concepts and techniques used in film production.
- Demonstrate an understanding of production roles on a film set and how these roles interact and contribute to the overall production process.
- Integrate knowledge in practice with practical skills to examine the film industry’s demands and workflows.
Course Content
Introduction to Filmmaking Fundamentals
Overview of filmmaking
Storytelling techniques
Cinematography basics
Editing principles
Practical Filmmaking Skills
Hands-on film production
Lighting and sound
Directing and acting
Editing practice
Production Set Roles and Workflow
Understanding production roles
Crew collaboration
Production workflow
Industry Context and Application
Film industry overview
Case studies: analysis of local and international film projects
Project work