Introduction to Film Making
Taught by
Ahsan Ali
Find one’s unique vision in telling a profound story through images.
Intended Learning Outcomes
• Comprehend the filmmaking process from idea to execution.
• Understand what makes a powerful image and how to create it.
• Identify quality scripts and how to fill the gap between the lines.
• Understanding a narrative structure and the value characters bring to it.
• The director’s primary tasks in dealing with cast and crew.
• Develop man-management skills and provide solutions to unforeseen dilemmas on set and on location.
QUICK CONTENT
- Duration6 Weeks
- Course Dates 14th October – 5th December
- Course Days Monday & Thursday
- Eligibility Matriculate or equivalent with at least 40% marks
- Course Fee Rs.12,000
- Qualification ITC Certificate
COURSE INFO
- Introduction to Design, Art, Elements and Principles of Design
- Introduction to Elements and Principles of Design
- Basic Composition – Lab Exercise
- Basic Composition – Lab Exercise
- Basic Composition – Lab Exercise
- Colour Theory 1
- Primary & Secondary Colors
- The Colour Wheel- Primary and Secondary
- Introduction to Typography
- Introduction to Grid Systems 1
- Introduction to Grid Systems 2
- Composition 3
- Graphic Design 1
- Graphic Design 2
- Final Project
Tutor Description

Ahsan Ali is a filmmaker who graduated from Indus Valley School of Art & Architecture in 2014. Known for his attention to detail, he is involved in all aspects of filmmaking from producing, shooting & editing. He has worked on indie projects with minimal budgets to the biggest productions in Pakistan. Projects like, Coke Studio, Pepsi BOB, & two feature films. He is a co-founder of a production house, Shanakht Studio, under which he has directed TVC, DVC, music videos & award winning documentaries, which were featured on local and international channels.