FLTV10010 Making Movies 1
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2 class hours a week
Is FLTV10010 hard?
FLTV10010: Easier. #3 on the easy list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (6 reviews), Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week.
What you learn
Online intro to filmmaking from working professionals: directing, writing, shooting, editing, sound and how a crew fits together.
After it you can
- Name the key creative roles in making a film
- Tell a short story in a sequence of images
- Write a director's vision for your own film idea
What you need first
None
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 20%, Projects 50%, Assignments 30%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 6 students on StudentVIP (2020–2025)
- Most found it a light, all-online intro: one weekly lecture with clips from working filmmakers, easy weekly quizzes and no tutorials.
- The storyboard and director's statement were seen as fun, and marks were usually high; follow the brief closely (for example, no text if told so).
- A few found the two-hour lectures dull and the guidance thin, and said a high mark still isn't guaranteed.
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Quick answers
- When is FLTV10010 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking FLTV10010?
- No prerequisites.
- Does FLTV10010 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 20%, Projects 50%, Assignments 30%.
- Is FLTV10010 hard?
- From 6 student reviews on StudentVIP: Most found it a light, all-online intro: one weekly lecture with clips from working filmmakers, easy weekly quizzes and no tutorials.
- What do students say about FLTV10010?
- Most found it a light, all-online intro: one weekly lecture with clips from working filmmakers, easy weekly quizzes and no tutorials. The storyboard and director's statement were seen as fun, and marks were usually high; follow the brief closely (for example, no text if told so). A few found the two-hour lectures dull and the guidance thin, and said a high mark still isn't guaranteed.
- How many class hours a week does FLTV10010 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take FLTV10010 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after FLTV10010?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example FLTV20005.
- Can I rate FLTV10010?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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