18 Week Introduction

This is an intensive full time study on the film making process. The course duration is geared to give students enough 'hands on time' to hone their practical and creative skills, providing the right environment for students to explore and create highly entertaining, imaginative productions.
 
With the additional training modules on Small Business Economics and Producing Fundamentals as well as the additional short film projects, it gives a more rounded learning experience than the 6 week course.
 
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 work in small production crews to ensure that each individual gets the attention they need to produce a quality film for their show reel.
 
The 18 week course gives graduates the confidence to make an informed decision on a career path in the film and television industry.
 
For New Zealand Residents, NZQA Student Loans and Allowances are available for this course.

Course Content Outline

Film Making Process	Composition/Angles	Sound/Dialogue
Script Writing	Movement	Working with Actors and Presenters
Shot Sizes/Framing	Lighting: Natural and Artificial	Handling Auditions
Producing Fundamentals	Set Design	Rehearsals with Actors
Set Design	Visual Narratives	Make a Music Clip
Camera Rehearsals	Location Scouting	Make a Short Film 1
Shooting Scripts	Location Protocols	Make a Short Film 2
Safety on Location	Film Law	Make a Short Film 3

Course Notes & Entry Criteria

1. Acceptance for all students is subject to a successful interview and at management's discretion
2. Availability of positions is limited. Payment of deposit is required to secure an offer of place on the course
3. All fees to be paid in full or arrangements made for payment prior to the start date of selected course
4. 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
5. 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
6. The official New Zealand Film Academy Application Form must be completed and returned signed.

Fees

Domestic Students	Course Fees	NZ$2595
	Course Related Cost Expectations	NZ$500
International Students	Course Fees	NZ$9000
	Registration Fee	NZ$200
	Course Related Cost Expectations	NZ$500