Filmmaking Principles in Education

This course explores the components of filmmaking and the concept of visual literacy. Students learn a variety of filmmaking techniques that can enhance their education and training modules. Along with understanding how film is developed, students examine the importance of visual literacy, visual learning, and how to create and communicate with visual images. This course also explores visionary filmmakers and how their approaches can be applied to create a compelling education product.

Course Outline

• Filmmaking Techniques and the Visual Learner
• Connecting Filmmaking Principles to Educational Product Development
• Storyboarding Techniques and Education
• Digital Camera and Digital Video Concepts and Techniques
• Multiple Learning Theory and Spatial Intelligence Development
• Digital Video Software
• Filmmaking and Online Curriculum Development
• Corporate Training and Filmmaking Techniques
• Challenge-Based Research Assignment and Development