Are you interested in making music videos but unsure where to start?

This 8-week production-based course is designed to equip students with the skills needed to turn their vision into reality while providing practical insights into every step of music video production. Unlike short narrative films, the music video production pipeline has unique challenges and opportunities, which this course will address comprehensively.

Students will participate in hands-on exercises to explore every aspect of the music video creation process. The course is designed to guide each student in producing their own music video, using the class as a production resource through lessons and practical exercises. Along the way, students will benefit from filmmaker support and have access to additional resources and assistance to help complete their class project.

Topics and Exercises Covered Include:

• Writing a treatment for the song or musical piece

• Planning a realistic production with storyboards and shot lists

• Budgeting and creating a shooting schedule

• Understanding essential crew roles for your project

• Shooting a live local band

• Exploring aesthetics and style

• Networking and building connections

What’s include in your tuition:

• 3 month access to studios & coworking space ($525 value)

• 3 month access to computer lab

• Access to equipment (with studio reservations)

• 10% discount at Austin Movie Gear

• Film & Friends showcase of final work (with food & drink plus filmmaker Q&A)

Outside of Class Commitment: Students are expected to dedicate time outside of class to work on their projects, with support from filmmakers available through various resources.

Who Should Attend: This course is ideal for individuals with a fundamental understanding of film production who want to gain hands-on experience in creating music videos. It is designed as a springboard into new areas of filmmaking and will not cover fundamental basics. We highly recommend this class for those with a background in film production or who have completed our other courses, such as Intro to Camera Basics, Intro to Lighting, Digital Filmmaking, or Intro to Cinema Cameras.