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This unique Professional Immersion Program in Filmmaking provides a hands-on approach to real-world filmmaking – students are trained in making commercial productions and mentored by industry professionals throughout the 9-month program. Each student is guaranteed participation in the production of a feature film shot on 35mm, the red camera or another hi-def digital format. Students in this program will receive real-world education through immersion into actual production on a feature film, including participation through all the stages of making a film – Pre-Production, Production, Editing and Sound Mix. This 9-month program has a fixed schedule as the curriculum is based around the shooting cycle of the feature film. Upon completing the program, students will possess marketable skills needed to break into film industries throughout the world.
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PROGRAM FLOW
COURSES COURSE NO. COURSE TITLE UNITS Term 1 – Preproduction (7 weeks) Production 101 PRD 101 Feature Film Pre-production 4 Camera and Light 101 EDT 101 Grip and Gaffer 4 Production Design 101 DES 101 Production Design for Filmmaking 4 Sub-total 12 Term 2 – Production (9 weeks) Production 201 PRD 201 Feature Film Production 6 Camera and Light 201 CAM 201 On-Set Cinematography 6 Audio 101 AUD 101 Location Audio 6 Sub-total 18 Term 3 – Post-Production (9 weeks) Post-Production 101 POS 101 Editing the Feature Film 12 Sub-total 12 Term 4 – Audio Post-Production (7 weeks) Audio 201 AUD 201 Foley and ADR 6 Audio 202 AUD 202 Mixing the Feature Film 6 Sub-total 12 TERM 5 TOTAL UNITS 54 * There is a 4-week buffer for lectures in Marketing and Distribution as well as contingencies for delays
COURSE OVERVIEW
PRD 101 – Feature Film Pre-production
- Screenwriting
- Character Development and Scene Analysis
- Breaking Down Scripts
- Budgeting and Scheduling
CAM 101 – Grip and Gaffer
- How to setup the Movie Bird and Dolly
- Lighting for Green Screen
- Lighting Night Exteriors and Day for Night scenes
- How to light Bars, Motels, Restaurants, and Cars
- Gear and safety procedures
DES 101 – Production Design for Filmmaking
- Breakdown and Budget
- Model and Tone Reference Materials
- From Script to Drawing
- Color and Materials Plan
- Elevations and Concept Plans
- White Models and Set Illustrations
PRD 101 –Feature Film Production
- Using themes in Producing and Directing
- Advanced Character Development and Scene Analysis
- Directing Actors
AUD 101 – Location Audio
- Mic Characteristic and Pickup Patterns
- How to use Wireless Lav Techniques and Placement
- How to use Field Mixers
- Introduction to Recording Devices
- Boom Techniques for Feature Films
- Mixing Strategies for Feature Film
CAM 201 – On-Set Cinematography
- Hands on Red Camera
- Hands on Arri Cam LT 35mm Camera
- Hands on F900
- How to load and check the gate on a 35mm Camera
- How to use a light meter
- How to Shoot Hand Held and Why
- How to Light for Film
POS 101 – Editing the Feature Film
- Editing with Final Cut Pro
- After Effects
- Editing Behind the Scenes
- Editing Short Form
- Scene Edit Workshop
AUD 201 – Foley and ADR
- Spotting Sessions
- Gathering Foley Tracks
- Mastering Dialogue Replacement
AUD 202 – Mixing the Feature Film
- Editing Post Sound
- Pro-Tools
- 5.1 Mixdown
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INTERNATIONAL (US$) Program Fee 12,000 Miscellaneous Fee 1,000 Security Deposit 250 Application Fee 60 TOTAL 13,310
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