Film & Theatre Courses and Certifications

Physical Theatre: Exploring the Slap

26 reviews

Learn about Meyerhold’s form of physical theatre, biomechanics, and understand and perform ‘The Slap’.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of Copenhagen

Scandinavian Film and Television

7 reviews

Explore the cultural impact of Scandinavian film and television in a global context. Uncover the social, institutional, and cultural background of this influential industry. (187 characters)

• Coursera
• 14 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

University of London International Programmes;  Royal Holloway, University of London

Film, Images & Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies

12 reviews

Explore the use of images and film in historical interpretation in the 20th century. Understand the significance and limitations of photographs as historical evidence. Learn how images can be manipulated and put into a wider context.

• Coursera
• 21 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Film Experience (Fall 2013)

5 reviews

This course concentrates on close analysis and criticism of a wide range of films, from the early silent period, classic Hollywood genres including musicals, thrillers and westerns, and European and Japanese art cinema.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 21 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Becoming the Next Bill Nye: Writing and Hosting the Educational Show (January IAP 2015)

Becoming the Next Bill Nye is about using video production techniques to develop your ability to engagingly convey your passions for science, technology, engineering, and / or math.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 21 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Script Writing: Write a Pilot Episode for a TV or Web Series (Project-Centered Course)

738 ratings at Coursera

Learn to write a pilot episode for a TV or web series with Michigan State University's 5-week course. Develop a series bible, create a polished script, and gain confidence in pitching your ideas.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television

202 ratings at Coursera

Learn to write a feature-length screenplay with Michigan State University's 20-week online course. Gain confidence, pitch-ready scripts, and experience a professional writers room process. No prior experience required.

• Coursera
• 3 days 21 hours 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Getting Your Film off the Ground

48 ratings at Coursera

Learn film funding, marketing, and audience creation strategies in a 5-week course from Michigan State University. Covers grant writing, social media, and crowdfunding.

• Coursera
• 1 day 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Olympic Games and the Media

152 ratings at Coursera

Learn about the communication and managerial techniques used in creating the Olympic Games. Gain knowledge in TV production, programming strategies, social media communication, and Olympic culture. Offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. 6 weeks lo…

• Coursera
• 10 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Theatre and set design

Study the foundamentals of scenography and set design and learn how to create a theatrical scenic perspective

• edX
• 10 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sorbonne Universités

À la découverte du théâtre classique français – Tome 1

1 review

Tout ce qu’on doit savoir sur le théâtre français du 17e siècle pour apprécier les chefs-d’œuvre de Molière, de Corneille et de Racine.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sorbonne Universités

À la découverte du théâtre classique français – Tome 2

1 review

Tout ce qu’on doit savoir sur le théâtre français du 17e siècle pour pleinement apprécier les chefs-d’œuvre de Molière, de Corneille et de Racine.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Hong Kong Cinema through a Global Lens | 全球化下的香港电影

1 review

Explore globalization through Hong Kong film classics of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Maggie Cheung, among others. 透过李小龙、成龙和张曼玉等国际巨星曾演出的经典香港电影，探索全球一体化概念。

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fudan University Microcredential

微电影创作：从观念、思维到制作

Master the language of film and create your own microfilm with Fudan University's 30-week course. Get hands-on experience and potential sponsorship for your project.

• Coursera
• 30 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 5 courses

University of Cambridge

Writing successfully for the Stage

Learn to write for the stage with University of Cambridge's 4-week course. Develop well-structured story arcs, engaging dialogue, and explore global theatre practices.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)