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    • W

      Wesleyan University

      Writing Stories About Ourselves

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Writing

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, User Experience Design, Content Creation, Storyboarding, Multimedia, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Media Production, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Creativity, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      927 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Michigan State University

      Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Content Creation, Aesthetics, Electronic Media, Storytelling, Creativity, Liberal Arts, Web Design and Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Bring Your Story to Life – Video Post-Production

      Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Adobe Creative Cloud, Media Production, Editing, Writing and Editing, Data Import/Export, Graphic and Visual Design, Multimedia, Storytelling, Scripting, Timelines, Writing, File Management, Creativity, Quality Assurance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Macquarie University

      Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

      Skills you'll gain: Multimedia, Instructional and Curriculum Design, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Design Thinking, Media Production, Graphic and Visual Design, Storytelling, Editing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      97 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Michigan

      Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Aesthetics, Creativity, Visual Design, Diversity Awareness, Graphic and Visual Design, Liberal Arts, Research, Advocacy, Design Elements And Principles, Public Policies, Content Creation, Media and Communications, Creative Design, Cultural Diversity, Storytelling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la producción audiovisual

      Skills you'll gain: Media Production, Storyboarding, Multimedia, Content Creation, Technical Communication, Editing, Storytelling, Scripting, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      SAE Institute México

      Introducción a la Producción y Apreciación musical

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Content Creation, Media Production, Design Elements And Principles, Editing

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Berklee

      Producción Musical y su Efecto en la Composición

      Skills you'll gain: Post-Production, Media Production, Creativity, Storytelling, Editing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      522 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      Technical University of Munich (TUM)

      The Basics of Trauma Surgery

      Skills you'll gain: Trauma Care, Surgery, Triage, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Emergency and Intensive Care, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Anatomy, Radiology, Medical Terminology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      Y

      Yad Vashem

      The Holocaust through the Perspective of Primary Sources

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Investigation, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Social Studies, Liberal Arts, Data Collection, Journals

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing

      Skills you'll gain: Typography, Graphic and Visual Design, Design, Graphic Design, Digital Design, Design Software, Design Elements And Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      273 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular film courses

    • Writing Stories About Ourselves: Wesleyan University
    • Transmedia Storytelling: Narrative worlds, emerging technologies, and global audiences: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Photography Techniques: Light, Content, and Sharing: Michigan State University
    • Bring Your Story to Life – Video Post-Production: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Create video, audio and infographics for online learning : Macquarie University
    • Visualizing Women's Work: Using Art Media for Social Justice: University of Michigan
    • Introducción a la producción audiovisual: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Introducción a la Producción y Apreciación musical: SAE Institute México
    • Producción Musical y su Efecto en la Composición: Berklee
    • The Basics of Trauma Surgery: Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Frequently Asked Questions about Film

    Film is moving pictures—like movies and videos—and filmmaking is visual art that allows people to share stories and ideas. Film incorporates sound and imagery techniques and a variety of different perspective shots to create an immersive experience. Common genres of film include comedy, noir, drama, horror, and science fiction; however, many films blend multiple genres.‎

    Learning about film can prepare you for jobs such as film promotor, equipment technician, producer, screenwriter, video editor, and art director. Film promoters use their marketing skills to spread the word about a show or movie, broadening the size of the audience. Creating a film requires the use of all sorts of equipment, so equipment technicians work behind the scenes, operating everything from monitors and cameras to speakers and sound boards. Producers handle tasks such as hiring the crew, setting the filming schedule, and managing the budget. Video editors organize individual shorts to create a clean, cohesive narrative. Screenwriters come up with scripts that serve as the backbone of the project. Art directors are tasked with managing the overall aesthetic of the film, including sets and costumes.

    Aside from these positions, the film industry requires creative collaboration among people in various other roles, including actors, composers, and make-up artists. Although each position requires specialized skills, general knowledge of film can help you find career opportunities in the industry.‎

    Online courses can introduce you to the fundamentals of film, such as film theory and the history of cinema. You can also learn practical skills such as how to edit shots and promote a film. Writing courses can help you master the art of creating intriguing characters and telling a story from different points of view.‎

    Online Film courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Film skills. Choose from a wide range of Film courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Film, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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