Secondary filmmaking guide

Secondary students using filmmaking equipment
Secondary students using filmmaking equipment

Ages

11–16

Duration

Medium (5-11 activities)

Nation

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

Use this resource to discover some great advice for Secondary school classes and clubs to start filmmaking. Discover curriculum links, the basics of film language and how to use film equipment.

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  • Information Computing Technology
  • Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig)
  • Moving Image Arts
  • Performing Arts

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