Course Catalog

Intro to Filmmaking   

A hands-on filmmaking workshop for actors, writers and directors to bring stories to the screen. Students get the opportunity to share their work as part of a Student Film showcase in the spring. This quarter students are introduced to film production with guest filmmaker Mark Schwartz and Dr. Lara Starcevich. Students learn about storytelling, technical skills, and the collaborative nature of filmmaking, often through hands-on projects and lab experiences.

Learning Outcomes:

Fundamental outcomes of the course include: taking an initial idea through all of the stages of development--pre-production, production, and post-production.

 

  • Intro to Filmmaking
  • Course fee: $189.00
    Dates: 4/1/2026 - 6/12/2026
    Times: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: W F
    Sessions: 22
    Room: Main Campus - PUB J16
    Instructor: Lara Starcevich, Mark Schwartz
    ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. Call 360.417.5683 to register if class is not yet in session.

    A hands-on filmmaking workshop for actors, writers and directors to bring stories to the screen. Students get the opportunity to share their work as part of a Student Film showcase in the spring. This quarter students are introduced to film production with guest filmmaker Mark Schwartz and Dr. Lara Starcevich. Students learn about storytelling, technical skills, and the collaborative nature of filmmaking, often through hands-on projects and lab experiences.

    Learning Outcomes:

    Fundamental outcomes of the course include: taking an initial idea through all of the stages of development--pre-production, production, and post-production.

     


    Classroom materials will be shared on Canvas, an online learning tool. Please visit our Learning Online page to learn more.

    Please note, this is a co-enrolled class. Community Education students in co-enrolled classes will be expected to attend and participate in classes regularly, but examinations and assignments are not required and are at the instructor's discretion. Classes may be rigorous and will have students from multiple sections. You will not receive a grade or earn college credit as a Community Education student. Please visit https://pencol.edu/community-education/community-education-faq for more information.

 

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