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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 16 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 television and film 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

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 6 weeks of the 16 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 (including gst)

Domestic Students Course Fees NZ$3850
Course Related Cost Expectations NZ$200
 
 
 
International Students Course Fees NZ$4395
Course Related Cost Expectations NZ$200

2010 - 2011 course dates

August 23rd - October 1st 2010 FULL
January 24th - March 4th 2011
May 16th - June 24th 2011
September 5th - October 14th 2011
6 Week Course
16 Week Course
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