Objectives:
This year long part-time option integrates the conceptual and the technical aspects of film making through a year of lectures and workshops with both experienced filmmakers and film educators. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm, plus a minimum of 5 weekend day lecture/workshops in Semester One and a minimum of 8 weekend days in Semester Two. Foundations provides students with invaluable insight, support and feedback ensuring they move forward into this competitive industry armed with the appropriate skills, confidence and contacts to enable them to achieve their goals.
Entry Requirements:
Geared towards people looking to get the kind of industry experience and film culture education that are prerequisites for any full time Film and Television course or a direct break into the industry itself;
Course Description:
•Semester One introduces students to a mix screen culture and screen industry specialists with an emphasis on writing and directing. Students are taught by highly experienced industry professionals representing a range of departments, eg: Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Location Sound Recordist, Sound Designer, Composer, Production Designer, 1st Assitant Director and an Armourer. Our practical workshop is shot on super 8 film plus technical training in preparation for Semester 2 shooting exercise and major production is staggered throughout the semester.
•Semester Two focuses on pre, production and post production. Production essentials such as legals, production and location management. Students access their own AVID offline editing suite and attend a final grading session with our highly experienced online operator for their major production, ensuring professional, polished works.