New Zealand Film Academy - Film Course, Study practical film making at an innovative New Zealand school

360 Queen st, CBD, Auckland. New Zealand P.O Box 10-222 Auckland 1030 New Zealand
Tel. +64 9 374 5709Fax. +64 9 309 8136 info@nzfilmacademy.com

COURSES

This is an intensive compressed full time course of study primarily based on the 18 week course with tighter dead lines and generally much longer days. Weekends and after hours become a valuable asset and in most cases a necessity.

The course structure provides the environment for students to create highly entertaining, imaginative films. Students having completed this course, will have written, filmed and directed a music clip, two short film narratives and a short film drama of up to 20 minutes. Students will work as a small production crews in order to ensure that each individual and group gets the attention they need to produce a quality film for their show reel.

This is a course which gives Academy graduates the confidence to make an informed decision on a career path in the film and television industry.

For New Zealand Resident, NZQA Student Loans and Allowances available for this course

Course Content Outline

Film Making Process
Script Writing
Shot Sizes/Framing
Composition Camera Rehearsals
Location protocols
Location scouting
Rehearsals with actors

Angles
Movement
Lighting
Set Design
Working with actors
Handling auditions
Safety on location

Film law
Sound/Dialogue
Preparing a shooting script
Make a Music Clip
Make a Short Film 1
Make a Short Film 2
Make a Short Film 3

Course Notes & Entry Criteria

1. This is a number dependant course. If insufficient numbers enroll the course will not go ahead;
2. Notification of course cancellation will be issued 14 days prior to the course start, however where ever possible management will advise students sooner;
3. If course cancelled applicants have the option to enter the 18 week certificate course. Written notification by applicant to NZFA required to implement this option;
4. Acceptance for all students is subject to a successful interview and at management's discretion;
5. Availability of positions is limited. Payment of deposit is required to secure an offer of place on the course;
6. All fees to be paid in full or arrangements made for payment prior to the start date of selected course;
7. All applicants (native English speakers excluded) require at least intermediate level English. Students must meet the required Edenz internal ESC Test level (5.0) OR provide a current TOEFL (475) or IELTS (5.0) test result;
8. Student Loans are available for domestic students. They should be processed at least one month before the course starts. Please confirm the course dates and fees with NZFA when applying;
9. The official New Zealand Film Academy Application Form must be completed and returned signed.

Fees

Domestic Students	Course Fees	NZ$2,425
Domestic Students	Course Related Cost Expectations	NZ$500
International Students	Course Fees	NZ$8,000
	Course Related Cost Expectations	NZ$500
	Registration Fee	NZ$200

Start & Finish Dates

12 wks Cert. Applied Film Making & TV Production
INTENSIVE
NZQA Level 4

2008 Course Dates

29 January – 18 April
09 June – 05 September