Curious about contemporary approaches to experimental film?This interdisciplinary course is designed for artists, filmmakers, and creatives eager to explore film beyond conventional boundaries. This course is an invitation to challenge conventional filmmaking by integrating elements from performance, theatre, puppetry, animation, installation and sound—encouraging you to rethink and expand your creative approach.Led by an
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Start Date:22 Sep 2026
End Date:22 Jun 2027
Tue (Daytime):10:30 - 16:30
In Person
Location: Keeley Street
Duration: 30 sessions (over 40 weeks)
Course Code: VG710
Full fee£3,149.00Senior fee£2,519.00Concession£2,204.00
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Full fee£3,149.00Senior fee£2,519.00Concession£2,204.00
This course delves into contemporary experimental filmmaking through a mix of theoretical study and hands-on exploration. By working with animation, chroma key compositing, projection mapping, sound recording, and both analogue (Super 8mm) and digital image capture methods, participants will experiment with unconventional approaches to film.
You will engage with the history and evolution of experimental film aesthetics while discovering new ways to integrate interdisciplinary elements into your work. The course encourages boundary-pushing creativity, helping you to develop and contextualize your practice within a wider artistic landscape. The final session will include an opportunity to showcase your work at an end-of-course screening.
What will we cover?
Experimental film practice in historical and contemporary contexts
Camerawork and sound recording, including the use of MIDI controllers
Animation, green screen techniques, and live streaming
Working with analogue Super 8 film
Editing and special effects using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
Projection mapping and installation techniques
Cross-disciplinary approaches: integrating performance, theatre, puppetry, and sound
Developing a personal experimental film project
Final presentation and screening
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
Apply a range of experimental film techniques
Record and manipulate source material for projects
Create and edit experimental film sequences using Premiere Pro
Incorporate sound, animation, and visual effects into your work
Understand international experimental film practices and interdisciplinary approaches
Develop and produce a short experimental film
Reflect critically on your work and that of your peers
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is open to beginners with a strong commitment to exploration, as well as artists from various disciplines who want to expand their practice into experimental film. You should be open to collaboration, discussion, research, and developing projects both in and outside of class. A basic knowledge of computers (saving/retrieving files) is required, as we will be working on Apple Mac computers. You should be comfortable following instructions, participating in group discussions, and handling simple measurements and calculations.
You'll need to be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be happy using numbers and able to do simple measurements and calculations.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
Teaching will include:
Demonstrations, workshops, and exercises
Short lectures and artist talks
Individual and group guidance
Group presentations and critiques
This course balances technical skills with conceptual exploration. Developing projects outside of class is encouraged, and resources will be available via Google Classroom and a dedicated blog: City Lit expanded experimental film
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
We provide DSLR and HD cameras, professional equipment, and software for use during the course. However, you may be required to use your own mobile devices for certain projects.
To save and continue your work, you will need to bring:
An external hard drive (formatted for Mac)
Personal Adobe Creative Cloud access (optional, but available at a student discount: adobe.com/uk/creativecloud/buy/students)
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
After completing this course, you can further develop your experimental filmmaking skills by enrolling in courses in animation, drawing, painting, puppetry, theatre, and video editing. Explore additional courses at: http://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses.
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.
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Through hands-on workshops, discussions, and personal projects, you will gain both practical skills and conceptual insights to expand your creative practice.</p><p>Online tutorials will be held between terms</p><ul><li>Experimental film practice in historical and contemporary contexts</li><li>Camerawork and sound recording, including the use of MIDI controllers</li><li>Animation, green screen techniques, and live streaming</li><li>Working with analogue Super 8 film</li><li>Editing and special effects using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects</li><li>Projection mapping and installation techniques</li><li>Cross-disciplinary approaches: integrating performance, theatre, puppetry, and sound</li><li>Developing a personal experimental film project</li><li>Final presentation and screening</li></ul><ul><li>By the end of this course, you should be able to:</li><li>Apply a range of experimental film techniques</li><li>Record and manipulate source material for projects</li><li>Create and edit experimental film sequences using Premiere Pro</li><li>Incorporate sound, animation, and visual effects into your work</li><li>Understand international experimental film practices and interdisciplinary approaches</li><li>Develop and produce a short experimental film</li><li>Reflect critically on your work and that of your peers</li></ul><p>This course is open to beginners with a strong commitment to exploration, as well as artists from various disciplines who want to expand their practice into experimental film. 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