Course Detail: PFLM-106 - FILM: INTRO TO FILMMAKING


This course focuses on the fundamentals of visual storytelling by engaging students in a series of individual and collaborative exercises designed to develop an understanding of the camera, lenses, and lights, non-linear editing techniques, and a basic understanding of sound in relation to image. Students make three short films exploring fiction, non-fiction and experimental forms. Selected film, and video works are analyzed throughout the, semester with the aim of a critical awareness of, theory and practice.

$900
Open to high school Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors

Students who wish to receive financial support from their Michigan school district should follow these steps:

Step 1

Submit an approval letter or form from your high school guidance counselor or principal stating that you are approved to participate and the dollar amount that the district will pay toward the $900 cost of tuition to pcs@ccsdetroit.edu 

Step 2 

Once the approval letter or form is received from the student, the student will receive further instructions on how to register for their dual enrollment course(s) with a specific discount code for their school district. 

If a counselor, principal or administrator submits the approval letter or form via email to pcs@ccsdetroit.edu  the following information must be provided

  • Student first and last name

  • Student email address

  • Parent/guardian first and last name

  • Parent/guardian email address

  • Student or parent/guardian phone number

 Session Information: 26WI-PFLM-106-T1B (1 seats (33%) remaining)

Schedule: Every week on Tuesday and Thursday, starting on 01/13/26 and ending on 05/07/26 (excluding 03/10/26, 03/12/26)
Times: 04:00pm-06:45pm EST
Price : $900.00

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Natasha Beste

Facility Detail

WB Ford Building
W*009
201 East Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202
W*009