Narrative Devices in Film Course
Master the narrative tools of cinema: identify turning points, harness camera work and editing pace, and employ sound, colour, and mise-en-scène to craft story and emotion. Perfect for film professionals seeking enhanced analytical skills and compelling visual narratives.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This concise, hands-on course teaches you to dissect a feature film using practical narrative techniques. You will explore camera techniques, framing, editing, pacing, sound, music, and silence, alongside mise-en-scène, colour, and production design. Through structured shot-by-shot analysis, timestamped observations, and charting pivotal moments, you will develop a reliable method for sophisticated visual storytelling evaluation.
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Develop skills
- Map film narrative structure by identifying turning points with accurate evidence.
- Decode camera angles, framing, and point-of-view to uncover narrative intent swiftly.
- Analyse editing, rhythm, and timing to manage tension and information pacing.
- Employ sound, music, and silence as precise narrative instruments in films.
- Interpret mise-en-scène and colour to reveal themes, subtext, and character development.
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