Film director George Cukor once stated, “You learn out of bitter experience, trial and error.” Imagine a program that gives you the opportunity to learn many of those life lessons while still in high school. Imagine going to school each day and attending small classes, where you are exposed to, and learn from, visiting professionals in the industry. In Digital Filmmaking class students gain hands-on experience by writing, directing, and editing their own digital film projects.
This high school filmmaking course in Greenville, SC introduces students to the creative and technical foundations of the motion picture industry. Students explore every stage of digital film production, including screenwriting, producing, directing, lighting, cinematography, sound recording, and video editing.
Instruction combines lecture-based learning, film analysis and critique, and hands-on production projects. Students regularly evaluate professional films as well as the work of their classmates, helping them develop both technical proficiency and critical thinking skills. This approach encourages students to think abstractly, creatively, and conceptually—skills that transfer across academic and career paths.
In addition to film aesthetics and storytelling, students gain experience with industry-standard software, including Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, GarageBand, Final Draft, and other digital media tools used in professional filmmaking and media production.
These programs are designed to nurture creativity, develop artistic skills, and foster a deeper appreciation for the arts.
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