California Institute of the Arts
The Art of Filmmaking Specialization
California Institute of the Arts

The Art of Filmmaking Specialization

Explore the Art of Filmmaking and Video Production. Learn essential skills to make film and video for artistic expression and creative exploration.

Paul Kyle
Brendan Bubion
Eve-Lauryn LaFountain

Instructors: Paul Kyle

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level
No prior experience required
4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • the creative possibilities of filmmaking and video production as tools for expression and artistic exploration

  • fundamental skills and strategies in composition, movement, timing, and editing for filmmaking and video production

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Taught in English
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October 2025

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Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Art History
Category: Adobe Premiere
Category: Creativity
Category: Editing
Category: Aesthetics
Category: Videography
Category: Video Production
Category: Photography
Category: Storytelling
Category: Video Editing

What you'll learn

  • how to describe shot and sequence design in both formal and conceptual terms

  • visual strategies for composition and movement in filmmaking

  • the use of both natural and studio lighting in filmmaking

  • how moving images can be altered using visual effects in the post-production process

Skills you'll gain

Category: Editing
Category: Video Production
Category: Post-Production
Category: Color Theory
Category: Photo/Video Production and Technology
Category: Creativity
Category: Peer Review
Category: Storytelling
Category: Videography
Category: Design Elements And Principles

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Editing
Category: Storytelling
Category: Adobe Premiere
Category: Video Editing
Category: Post-Production
Category: Video Production
Category: Timelines
Category: Creativity

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Paul Kyle
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