Courses

Movie Making Courses to Transform You Into A Master Filmmaker.

Our curriculum aligns with the national Common Core standards in every way. Enhance your classroom with a 21st Century curriculum that is packed with media, which puts real professionals right in front of your students.

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Introduction to the Lot

Get up to speed on how to use Sneak On The Lot learning platform and begin making a name for yourself on the Lot! This class is required before taking any other classes.

Film History

Learn the origins of cinema, the various departments of a crew and the production phases of a motion picture. This class is going to prepare you for how and why a crew operate on set. It will also help you understand everyone’s job on a film crew.

Film Critic

Everyone has an opinion, especially when it comes to films. Learn what it takes to be a constructive and helpful critic and the impact you can have on those around you.

Beginning Filmmaker

Learn the basics of film production from concept to screen. In this class you will write, develop, prep, shoot, cut and distribute a 60 second public service announcement.

Making A Short Film

In this class students will break into groups and produce a five minute short film. Students will break into crew positions: director, writer, producer, cinematographer, and editor. Emphasis is placed on maximizing the on-screen value of the project using available resources.

Documentary Filmmaking

In this class, students will work on applying their reporting skills to documentary storytelling. They will analyze the building blocks and visual demands of documentaries, develop and film a story idea and build their camera skills.

A Guide To Copyright

This course takes an in-depth look at copyright law for educators and students, which thoroughly explains all the protection you need for your own projects as well as warning you about how to avoid infringing on the rights of others.

Basic Hollywood Lighting

Hollywood movie lighting is a subtle craft which takes many years of experience and industry tricks to master. Start your lighting journey with a solid foundation that will provide the understanding on which all other lighting will be based.

Lighting For Green Screen

Learn the tricks-of-the-trade that make all the difference when you are lighting green screen. This class will make your visual effects team jump for joy because they will never have to pull a key from a bad green screen shot.

The Hero's Journey

The Hero’s Journey is a classic plot structure made up of 17 steps. Learn how to craft an epic story using the Hero’s Journey story beats.
BETA TESTING

We have partnered with EditMentor to bring you seven additional add-on courses. These are

Getting Started
Advanced Film Editing
Broadcast Journalism
The Art of Filmmaking - Basics
The Art of Filmmaking - Intermediate
Film Terms
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Joshua S. Fisher, Teacher

“My students and I love the SOTL program!”

Kathrin Martin, Teacher

“That is SO COOL! Way to up the ante on linking classwork to the VERY real world. You are doing amazing things with your company, and I want you to know that...”

Jackson Westenskow, Teacher

“Thanks for what you’re doing for education. It’s pushing me in a lot of great ways.”

Interactive Curriculum

Our instructional workflow combines entertainment and education into a single package that makes learning fun and interactive.

Your students will learn-by-doing what they love, telling stories and making movies.

Engage your students with a gamified learning method that tracks knowledge retention, but more importantly, skill mastery.

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