LEARN ALL ANGLES OF THE FILM AND TV BUSINESS
Featuring NYU faculty and leading industry experts.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
After completing Film and TV Industry Essentials, you will have an understanding of the core components of the film and television industry, including:
- Introduction to cinema
- Film theory and genres
- Film and culture
- History of American and international film
- Journalism and film criticism
- Television genres
- The role of the showrunner
- Journalism and television criticism
- Visual story structure, storyboarding, and narrative sequences
- Commercial short form (including music video production)
- Development
- Writing the script and script analysis
- Interactive television and future of television
- Production design
NEED A MENTOR?
Whether you’re developing your own project, need some help on the course capstone, or just want some professional guidance on what you’re studying, having a mentor is one of the most effective ways of navigating the notoriously competitive entertainment industry.
For a limited time, Yellowbrick is offering 1:1 mentorship with Film & TV Essentials. By choosing the Mentorship Add-On, you’ll get access to:
- Two 30-minute Zoom calls with your mentor to discuss the course, your capstone, a professional project you're developing, or any aspect of the entertainment industry
- Periodic live group sessions (about every 8 weeks) to learn new topics and network with peers who share your passion for film.
- An Executive Summary of your capstone or professional project, including next steps for its development.
- Connection to other mentees that will allow you to build your network and participate in each other's work.
Tim Shechmeister is a multifaceted filmmaker with experience as a director, writer, producer, and editor. He has directed notable films such as “Cuerda” (2010), “Viral” (2011), and “Can’t Take It Back” (2017). Additionally, Shechmeister has contributed to the “Sundance Directors Lab” as an assistant editor and has worked in various technical roles across the industry. His diverse skills and creative vision make him a valuable mentor in filmmaking.
One-Time Payment: Best Value
Monthly Installment Plans:
Includes:
- Course Catalog (.pdf)
5 Courses
Certificate of Completion from NYU
20+ Hours of on-demand video
Real-life activities and simulations
Culminating capstone project for portfolio use
Easy access via mobile and desktop devices
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