76-292 Introduction to Film Production

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

This course provides an introduction to the filmmaking process. Students will develop a personal cinematic language while creating a short final film, progressing from initial ideation and synopsis to production and editing. Through filming assignments and the production of a short film, the course introduces technical tools (cameras, sound gear, editing software) for creating audio and visual forms that support a developed film treatment. Key topics include understanding shots, scene coverage, and basic visual components, such as space and movement, production management, audio layering for soundscape design and the art of editing. Peer review and group collaboration are integral parts of the process.

Prerequisites: 76-101 or 76-102 or (76-106 and 76-107) or (76-106 and 76-108) or (76-107 and 76-108)

Offered: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025

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