6 Week Introduction

This course is a short introductory to film making. It is an intensive compressed full time study primarily based on the first 6 weeks of the 18 week course. Weekends and after hours become a valuable asset and in most cases a necessity.
 
The course structure provides the learning environment for students to take their first steps toward a career in the screen arts. Students having completed this course, will have written, filmed and directed a music video and 2.5 min short film.
 
This is a course gives graduates a foundational path toward further training for a career in the film and television industry.
 

Course Content Outline

Film Making Process	Angles	Sound
Script Writing	Movement	Dialogue
Shot Sizes	Lighting: Natural and Artificial	Make a Music Clip
Framing	Visual Narratives	Make a Short Film 1
Composition		Make a Short Film 2

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 next available 6 week intensive course or enter the next available first 9 weeks of the 18 week 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. The official New Zealand Film Academy Application Form must be completed and returned signed.

Fees

Domestic Students	Course Fees	NZ$3200
	Course Related Cost Expectations	NZ$200
International Students	Course Fees	NZ$4300
	Registration Fee	NZ$200
	Course Related Cost Expectations	NZ$200