Sparks Screen Class
Sparks Screen Class
Sparks Screen Class

Script to Screen

A practical introduction to the fundamentals of filmmaking.

Key details
Location
Penryn Campus
Course duration
1 day

Course overview

Get behind the camera for this hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of filmmaking - including camera operation and lighting, editing, and mixing in a specialist facility.  

Designed for 14–17-year-olds with a passion for film, this one-day course will offer industry insights and introduce you to essential skills for selected key roles in the screen industries. 

Through practical workshops in our professional-standard facilities at the School of Film and Television, you'll gain an introductory understanding of filmmaking, cinematography, sound, and visual post-production. 

Tuition fees per individual: £99

Eligibility: Applicants must be aged 14 – 17 

Location: School of Film & Television, Penryn campus 

 

 

 

Upcoming Short Courses

Audio visual studio showing live performance in foreground
Sparks Audiovisual studio

Mon 28 Jul 2025

£99 | For 14 - 17 year olds

Script to Screen | 28th July 2025

In-person

Get behind the camera for this hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of filmmaking - including c...

Script to Screen | 28th July 2025
Film studio with people operating cameras against blue background
Film & Television Studio blue background

Mon 11 Aug 2025

£99 | For 14 - 17 year olds

Script to Screen | 11th August 2025

In-person

Get behind the camera for this hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of filmmaking - including c...

Script to Screen | 11th August 2025
Close up of person operating a film camera in a film studio
Film & Television Studio camera operator

Tue 26 Aug 2025

£99 | For 14 - 17 year olds

Script to Screen | 26th August 2025

In-person

Get behind the camera for this hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of filmmaking - including c...

Script to Screen | 26th August 2025

If no upcoming Short Courses are displayed above, get in touch with us for more information.

Course details

Join us for this exciting and practical one day Script to Screen course designed for 14–17-year-olds eager to explore the key elements of the film production process.  

Working in a supportive and inspiring environment in our professional-standard School of Film and Television facilities, you’ll explore fundamental screen industry skills using industry standard equipment. During this course you’ll experience:  

  • A production studio, working on camera and lighting skills. 
  • A post-production studio, exploring editing. 
  • A Foley Suite and Dubbing Theatre control room, looking at sound acquisition. 
  • Our purpose-built cinema, for a final screening of short films made within the School of Film and Television to conclude the day. 

During the day, you will:  

  • ​Receive introductory practical training in cinematography, sound and visual post-production   
  • ​Meet a range of professionals in the industry and gain valuable advice based on their experience   
  • ​Meet like-minded individuals with a passion for film and start building your filmmaking network 

By the end of the course, you will:  

  • ​Have gained an introductory understanding of the fundamentals of filmmaking, cinematography, sound and visual post-production. 
  • ​Understand crew roles in short filmmaking. 
  • Have gained an understanding of post-production facilities, and stages of the film production process. 

Please see the course outline for details of the workshops on this course. 

You’ll be taught by our experienced Falmouth University staff. All staff teaching this course are DBS cleared and have undergone our mandatory safeguarding training. Students will be supervised through the day including break times. 

The course includes refreshments, lunch, and all materials you’ll need for the day. 

This is an outline of timings to expect for the course.  The day includes 5 hours of taught workshops, and time to socialise with fellow students during supervised breaks. 

9am - 9.30am: Arrival, welcome and sign-in 

9.45am: Groups will be taken to workshop locations (up to a 10-min walk across campus) 

10am – 12.30pm: Morning workshops 

12.30pm: Lunch break 

1.15 – 3.45pm: Afternoon workshops 

3.45pm: Groups will be collected from workshop locations 

4pm: Close, sign-out and collection 

Workshops on this course will cover the following topics:  

Camera and Lighting 

Based in a production studio, we’ll experiment with the technical skills required for cameras and lighting, using industry-standard equipment. You’ll have a chance to get hands-on guided by our experienced staff. 

Edit workshop 

Moving to our purpose-built post-production space, we’ll take a look at editing using Adobe Premiere software. 

Sound Acquisition and Foley 

We’ll be based in our specialist Foley Suite and Dubbing Theatre control room for this workshop in the afternoon. 

Screening 

The day will conclude with a screening of short films that have been made within the School of Film and Television, in our purpose-built cinema. 

Staff

This 1 day course is run by experienced Falmouth University staff from our School of Film and Television team. All staff teaching this course have enhanced DBS clearance and have undergone our mandatory safeguarding training. Students will be supervised through the day including break times. 

How you'll learn

This is a practical course based in a professional environment where you’ll learn by watching demonstrations, discussing ideas and processes, and have the opportunity to get hands-on trying out techniques.  Our course leaders will walk you through each stage in a supportive and inspiring environment.  

 

Who is this course for  

This course is for 14 – 17 year olds and is suitable for all experience levels. It has been designed for teenagers interested in filmmaking, cinematography, sound, or visual post-production who would like to gain some practical knowledge of the film production process and understand the different crew roles. 

Expect a hands-on day that will give you practical training whilst meeting professionals in the industry and like-minded individuals. The day will combine structured learning with having fun in a supportive and supervised environment. This one-day course is structured with 5 full hours of teaching, with breaks for lunch and refreshments. 

Workshops are led by our experienced teaching staff at Falmouth, with all staff DBS checked. The day is designed to give you a taste of what it’s like to study at Falmouth University, with all workshops based on campus in our fantastic teaching facilities.  

Please ensure you are wearing closed toe shoes or trainers (e.g. no flip flops or sandals). 

You may wish to bring a reusable water bottle with you, and anything else you need to feel comfortable through the day. 

Please note: we advise that phones or other personal possessions are not brought to the course, any possessions brought with you are your responsibility and Falmouth University will not be liable for any loss or damage.  

All materials you will need are included in the course fee, together with refreshments and lunch (all dietary requirements catered for).

Refreshments and lunch are included in the course fee. All dietary requirements can be catered for. ​ You may wish to bring a reusable water bottle with you.

​This course is taught in our fantastic Film and Television facilities on our Penryn campus.   

​There is plenty of parking available on our Penryn campus and you can also reach us via a range of public transport options. You can find out more, here.   

​For campus maps and information on visiting us, please visit our How to find us page.​  

We will provide further information in your course joining email after your place has been confirmed. 

​​You will leave with a certificate of completion, available when you finish the day and sign out. 

This course is for 14 – 17 year olds only, and is suitable for all experience levels with no pre-requisite knowledge required.  

​​A parent or guardian must sign 14 and 15 year olds in and out, and be present for drop off and pick up.  If 16 and 17 year olds wish to sign themselves in and out then we will require written consent emailed to shortcourses@falmouth.ac.uk in advance of the course.  

Drop off is from 9am – 9.30am, pick up is at 4pm. 

​​Once you have booked your place you’ll be sent a participant form for further information. You can tell us about any dietary, medical, or access requirements that we need to know about on this form and you’ll also be asked to confirm that you agree to our code of conduct for under 18s.  

​If you have any queries, would like further information, or would like to talk to someone before booking this course then please feel free to get in touch with our short course team.​ 

How to apply

To apply for this course, make your selection from the available dates below, this will take you to an event page where you will be able to book yourself onto the course via the Book now link.

Tuition fees per individual: £99

Upcoming Short Courses

Audio visual studio showing live performance in foreground
Sparks Audiovisual studio

Mon 28 Jul 2025

£99 | For 14 - 17 year olds

Script to Screen | 28th July 2025

In-person

Get behind the camera for this hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of filmmaking - including c...

Script to Screen | 28th July 2025
Film studio with people operating cameras against blue background
Film & Television Studio blue background

Mon 11 Aug 2025

£99 | For 14 - 17 year olds

Script to Screen | 11th August 2025

In-person

Get behind the camera for this hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of filmmaking - including c...

Script to Screen | 11th August 2025
Close up of person operating a film camera in a film studio
Film & Television Studio camera operator

Tue 26 Aug 2025

£99 | For 14 - 17 year olds

Script to Screen | 26th August 2025

In-person

Get behind the camera for this hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of filmmaking - including c...

Script to Screen | 26th August 2025

If no upcoming Short Courses are displayed above, get in touch with us for more information.

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