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Film & Video Capstone

About This Course

In this capstone course, you’ll make your own film, either as an individual producer/director of a drama or nonfiction film. With detailed feedback on dailies, rough cuts and more, you’ll find ways to tell your story for maximum impact. 

As part of a cohort of filmmakers, you’ll also assume additional crew roles, such as director of photography or sound mixer. You’ll expand your postproduction skills (color correction, titles, graphics, special effects) and incorporate sound elements as needed.

By the end, you’ll have both the theoretical and experiential knowledge to produce your own impactful films. The course culminates with a screening of all completed films.

What You’ll Learn

  • How to execute a well-planned, creative vision for your film with maximum impact as a story
  • How to take both artistic control and professional responsibility for all steps in the creative process as a director or producer
  • Advanced film-editing processes, including color correction, transitions, titles and credits 
  • Storage and budgeting 
  • The business aspects of the film industry, including funding and distribution avenues

Get Hands-On Experience

  • Complete a high-quality film for your artistic portfolio
  • Work on several film projects outside of class, with the option of participating in various roles on other student projects

Course Sessions

In-Person

March 2027
Dates Mar 31 - Jun 13
Location UW Seattle
Cost $2,215
Scheduled Meetings
Date
Day
Time
Location
Mar 31, 2027
Wed
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
UW Seattle
Apr 7, 2027
Wed
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
UW Seattle
Apr 14, 2027
Wed
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
UW Seattle
Apr 21, 2027
Wed
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
UW Seattle
Apr 28, 2027
Wed
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
UW Seattle
May 5, 2027
Wed
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
UW Seattle
May 12, 2027
Wed
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
UW Seattle
May 19, 2027
Wed
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
UW Seattle
May 26, 2027
Wed
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
UW Seattle
Jun 2, 2027
Wed
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
UW Seattle
Jun 9, 2027
Wed
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
UW Seattle
Jun 13, 2027
Sun

All times are Pacific Time.

Course Note

Optional additional meetings and guidance sessions for the capstone film projects will be added to the course schedule; details are TBD. You'll spend time outside class producing your film projects; most shoots are on weekends.

Noncredit Course

You'll earn 4.0 continuing education units (CEUs) for successfully completing this course.