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Ever wondered how filmmakers tell powerful stories without a single word? In this Subject Spotlight, Nicholas Glean, Senior Lecturer at the University of Sunderland, takes you behind the scenes of filmmaking, showing how visual storytelling creates unforgettable cinematic experiences. If you're into filmmaking, visual arts, or just love movies, this series will show you how filmmakers create meaning with every shot.
Nicholas GleanUniversity of SunderlandFilm studies
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1. What is visual storytelling?
2. Understanding the frame
3. Eye room and movement room
4. Create your own visual story
About the university
University of Sunderland
The University of Sunderland is a top 50 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2024) and a global institution which offers life-changing opportunities for over 20,000 students across its four campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong. With over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, placement opportunities and the option to study full or part-time, there’s something for everyone at Sunderland. The University of Sunderland has also received five stars for teaching, inclusiveness, employability and facilities in the QS World University Rankings 2023 and is in the top 10 UK universities for social inclusion (The Times Good University Guide 2024).
University of Sunderland profile →Meet the academic
Nicholas Glean
Nicholas is a Senior Lecturer and teaches BA (Hons) Film Production at the University of Sunderland. Nicholas has been involved in media production, digital media and film for around 25 years. He has worked on feature films, international television programmes, international media corporation projects, international documentaries, and interactive media. Nicholas has supervised award-winning student filmmakers, and runs his own digital media company Mikkigarmi.
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