FLTV20005 Making Movies 2
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2 class hours a week
Is FLTV20005 hard?
FLTV20005: Easier. #8 on the easy list for Bachelor of Science. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (4 reviews), Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week.
What you learn
Follows Making Movies 1 online: pre-visualising scenes, adaptation, documentary, animation, experimental film and directing actors.
After it you can
- Plan a scene visually as a director
- Compare what different film genres do well
- Make a short film, script or treatment of your choice
What you need first
FLTV10010
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 20%, Assignments 30%, Projects 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2019–2024)
- Reviewers enjoyed the hands-on tasks: marking up a script and storyboarding it, then choosing between a short film, adaptation, animation or documentary plan.
- Lectures are easy to follow and the quizzes are easy marks; most called it a high-scoring subject if you keep up with the lectures.
- One older review found the set stories for adaptation dull and the tasks less fun than Making Movies 1.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is FLTV20005 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking FLTV20005?
- Needs FLTV10010.
- Does FLTV20005 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 20%, Assignments 30%, Projects 50%.
- Is FLTV20005 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers enjoyed the hands-on tasks: marking up a script and storyboarding it, then choosing between a short film, adaptation, animation or documentary plan.
- What do students say about FLTV20005?
- Reviewers enjoyed the hands-on tasks: marking up a script and storyboarding it, then choosing between a short film, adaptation, animation or documentary plan. Lectures are easy to follow and the quizzes are easy marks; most called it a high-scoring subject if you keep up with the lectures. One older review found the set stories for adaptation dull and the tasks less fun than Making Movies 1.
- How many class hours a week does FLTV20005 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take FLTV20005 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 FLTV20005?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example FLTV30022.
- Can I rate FLTV20005?
- 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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