ACCREDITED LEARNING · PRACTICAL PRODUCTION

AI Filmmaking — Campus Short Course

Use AI as part of a real filmmaking process, from the first idea and script to visuals, editing and release. The course is designed for beginners and creators who want to work faster without losing the story, judgement and human direction behind the work.

Non-credit-bearing short course
APPLICATION STATUS
Registrations open for the next Saturday intake
DELIVERY
Face-to-face
SCHEDULE
Saturdays only
DURATION
4 weeks
LOCATION
Johannesburg Campus
COURSE OVERVIEW

Learn the full process.

This short course starts with story and uses AI where it can genuinely help: exploring ideas, preparing visual references, generating selected assets, testing treatments, supporting post-production and adapting content for different platforms.

Saturday sessions are practical. Learners develop a small project, make choices about what should be created traditionally and what can be assisted by AI, and leave with a finished piece and a clearer, responsible workflow.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Skills you can use.

  • Develop a clear idea, audience and format for a short film or digital video.
  • Write a concise script and prepare a practical production plan.
  • Use AI tools for ideation, visual development, selected assets and voice workflows.
  • Capture or generate material that supports a consistent visual direction.
  • Edit, refine and prepare the work for an intended platform.
  • Recognise consent, copyright, disclosure and quality issues in AI-assisted work.
COURSE STRUCTURE

Knowledge. Practice. Workplace experience.

Classes are presented in person on Saturdays and combine explanation, demonstrations and guided practical work. The campus and start date depend on the published intake timetable.

Equipment and software are used during supervised sessions. Admissions will confirm what learners need to bring and whether any practice outside class is expected.

  • Modern storytelling and idea development
  • Scriptwriting and story structure
  • Pre-production planning
  • Video-production fundamentals
  • AI tools for content creation
  • Editing and post-production
  • Content optimisation and publishing
  • Final project and portfolio presentation
ASSESSMENT

How progress is assessed.

Learners complete practical exercises, short knowledge checks and a final project or demonstration. Feedback is given throughout the course.

An RMA short-course certificate is issued after the required attendance and assessment work has been completed successfully. This is a non-credit-bearing provider course, not a QCTO occupational qualification.

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Course prospectus

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Fee structure

Current approved tuition information and available payment structures.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Check that you qualify.

A minimum of Grade 10 is recommended. No previous filmmaking or AI experience is required. Learners should be able to understand spoken and written English and should bring a smartphone or laptop if requested for the intake.

APPLICATION NOTE

Apply online and choose your preferred campus. Admissions will confirm the next Saturday start date, available places, fee, required payment and anything you need to bring to class.

Ready to apply?

Submit your online application and admissions will confirm the next steps.