With parallel passions in film and education, Brian brings a fun, informed, and informative approach to classrooms and workshops. He has taught filmmaking classes for schools across the country including Eastern Kentucky University and the Art Institute of Ohio – Cincinnati; he was most recently an Assistant Professor of Film and Digital Media at the University of North Georgia, teaching directing, acting, and producing. Outside of universities, Brian has designed courses and workshops for community education and non-profit programs. Many of Brian’s students have received regional awards, advanced film degrees, and employment in the film industry.
Designed Programs & Courses
- How Hollywood Works (2 hour session)
- Hollywood 101: Screenwriting Do’s, Don’t’s, and Why’s (4 hour session)
- Hollywood 102: Writing Your 1st Draft in 8 Weeks (8 Week course)
- Filmmaking I & II (for Cyber High Schools)
University Courses Taught (not exhaustive)
- Directing the Motion Picture I & II
- Acting for the Camera I & II
- Media Finance, Management, and Distributio
- Preproduction
- Screenwriting and Storytelling
- Foundations in Media Techniques
- Introduction to Digital Filmmaking
- Cinema History I & II
- Senior Portfolio, Project, and Capstone
Schools Instructed:
- University of North Georgia
- Eastern Kentucky University
- Art Institute of Ohio – Cincinnati
- Trinity Christian Academy (Lexington, KY)
- Upper Level Cyber School (Lintz, PA)
Student Reviews:
“Armes is funny, really knowledgeable, and wants all of his students to succeed . . . he provides everything you need to do well.”
“Brian W. Armes is the man.”
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