This 12-week program expands upon the foundations of experimental filmmaking to give participants the time and guidance to develop ambitious moving image projects.
Art of experimental moving images
Students will explore a wide range of approaches from video art and filmed performance to experimental animation, sound design, and documentary forms. Alongside practice, the course offers deeper engagement with the history and theory of experimental film and video, with focus on the key movements, figures, and concepts that continue to influence the field today.
Unlock the language of video art
By the end of this 12 week course, students will have completed a major individual project, gained experience in curatorial practice, and developed a substantial portfolio of experimental work ready to apply for open calls and film festivals.
About this course
This course is designed as an in-depth exploration of experimental moving image as an artistic practice. Over twelve weeks, you will develop and refine your own approach to video art, working through the full creative process from research and conceptual development to sound, filming, editing, and exhibition-ready works.
Rather than focusing solely on technique, the course places strong emphasis on experimentation, critical thinking, and personal expression.
You will be encouraged to question conventional filmmaking structures, explore alternative methods, and gradually shape a distinct artistic voice. Learning takes place through lectures, guided exercises, online workshops, group critique, and individual tuition, all within a supportive environment that values risk-taking, curiosity, and creative growth.
Rather than focusing solely on technique, the course places strong emphasis on experimentation, critical thinking, and personal expression.
You will be encouraged to question conventional filmmaking structures, explore alternative methods, and gradually shape a distinct artistic voice. Learning takes place through lectures, guided exercises, online workshops, group critique, and individual tuition, all within a supportive environment that values risk-taking, curiosity, and creative growth.
Course overview
This course is intended for artists and filmmakers who want to engage deeply with moving image as an artistic medium. It is ideal for those who already have some experience with video or film and are looking to expand their practice through experimentation, conceptual development, and critical exploration. The course also welcomes motivated beginners who are ready to commit to a longer creative process and develop their ideas over time within a supportive and exploratory learning environment.
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Course dates
This course is delivered in English as well as all the materials you will receive to support your study.
12 Jan 2026 - 29 Mar 2026
Sign up for this course in December with a discount. Find out more by emailing us to discuss.
Price - 120.000₽ (500$)
12 weeks - 72 hours of online lessons
3 lessons per week
3 lessons per week
By the end of this short course, you will be able to do the following.
Understand the history and theory of experimental moving images
Develop, plan, and produce extended moving image projects
Explore specialist areas including experimental animation, filmed performance, and sound design
Gain hands-on experience in curatorial practice through involvement with the Moscow International Video Art Exhibition
Work collaboratively and independently to refine your own unique artistic style
Critically analyse and discuss experimental works in a supportive learning environment
Develop, plan, and produce extended moving image projects
Explore specialist areas including experimental animation, filmed performance, and sound design
Gain hands-on experience in curatorial practice through involvement with the Moscow International Video Art Exhibition
Work collaboratively and independently to refine your own unique artistic style
Critically analyse and discuss experimental works in a supportive learning environment
Learning outcomes:
You will need
Materials needed:
Note taking materials (pen and Note pad)
Computer (mac or pc)
Editing software (premiere pro, final cut, DaVinci resolve, imovie, Coral etc)
Camera (photo camera, handy cam, mobile phone)
Computer (mac or pc)
Editing software (premiere pro, final cut, DaVinci resolve, imovie, Coral etc)
Camera (photo camera, handy cam, mobile phone)
About the tutor
Dan Smith
Dan is a British multimedia artist based in Moscow whose practice has a strong focus on film and audio. He has for over 7 years taught experimental filmmaking at the British Higher School of Art and Design (part of the University of Hertfordshire and now Moscow school of contemporary art) and is head of the Moscow International Video Art Exhibition which is a yearly showcase of video art, experimental film and filmed performance from artists around the world.