Directing Foundation Course
Directing Foundation Course
Discover the art and language of film direction in the age of AI.
Learn how to visualize stories, guide performances, and explore how artificial intelligence can transform cinematic creation.
Directing Foundation Course is a 12-session foundational course that introduces the core principles of film directing , from storytelling, camera movement, and editing to actor guidance, while integrating emerging AI technologies that are reshaping cinema today.
Throughout the program, students learn how to direct both traditional and AI-assisted scenes, culminating in the creation of a 2- 3 minute short film project combining real footage and AI-generated visuals.
Course Features
Tradition Meets Innovation
Blend classical film theory with cutting-edge AI creation.
Students learn cinematic language through timeless film examples while experimenting with modern tools like Runway ML, Midjourney, and generative sound design.
Hands-On Practice
Every class includes practical group exercises that lead to a finished short film.
You’ll plan, direct, and edit real scenes—combining live-action and AI-generated footage into your own creative vision.
Critical Thinking
Reflect on what it means to be a director in the AI era.
Through guided discussion and feedback, you’ll explore how technology challenges—and amplifies—human creativity.
By the end of the program, students will:
Understand the fundamental language of cinema : narrative, framing, and rhythm.
Gain hands-on experience with AI tools for image, story, and sound generation.
Complete a short collaborative film that demonstrates creative direction in the AI era.
Develop critical perspectives on how technology is transforming storytelling and authorship.
Course Structure
Course Instructor
Short Biography
Renowned Chinese director. Yue Shen is a member of the China Film Association, the China Film Directors' Guild, and the China TV Directors' Guidance Committee. In April 2015, he was elected as an overseas director of the China Cultural Promotion Association, recognized within the industry for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the film and television field. Yue Shen possesses profound strategic vision in both film and technology, dedicating himself to applying artificial intelligence technology in film production and promoting the deep integration of creative industries with cutting-edge technology.
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