FILM 1171 Filmmaking I

Name: Filmmaking I
Rating: 4.37 (225 reviews)

How observations and visions are turned into images. How images are connected to form ideas. Projects in silent filmmaking, shooting, lighting, and editing are included. The course is also about film as a form or expression and communication. A class for beginners. Equipment is provided.

Course overview

Department: Film
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Every Fall,Every Spring

Requirements fulfilled

Film Studies: At least two production courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Environmental Studies: Concentration — Environmental Communication: Craft Courses (at least 6 credits) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Official evaluation summary

4.37 / 5

Based on 225 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Joseph P La Rocca
Fall 2026
Laimir Fano Villaescusa
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024 · Official rating 3.87/5
Robert Heim
Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.52/5
Georgie Friedman
Fall 2025 · Official rating 4.00/5
Joseph La Rocca
Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.48/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Joseph P La Rocca · Devlin Hall 26 F 10:00AM-12:50PM · Offered
Section 02
Fall 2026 · Robert Heim · Devlin Hall 10 M 06:00PM-09:00PM · Offered
Section 03
Fall 2026 · Laimir Fano Villaescusa · Devlin Hall 26 W 02:00PM-05:00PM · Offered