Summer School 2009 applications opening Friday 15th August.

Or for Foundations please download the Film & Television Foundation Brochure 2009 below. If you have any further questions please contact the course coordinator directly on 61 3 9685 9033 or lpgreen@unimelb.edu.au

FILMMAKING
FOR TEENAGERS

'TAKE ONE'
Prerequisites: Nil
Cost: $375.00
Times: 10.00am to 4.30pm

Screening: Friday 23rd January, 6.00pm to 7.30pm.
Screening of all of the films produced during
Take One and Take Two films of 2009.
(Invitation Only - Light refreshments provided).

Course Dates: SUMMER 2009 - 8th, 9th & 10th January 2009. (School Holiday period)

Course Dates: WINTER 2009 - 1st, 2nd & 3rd July 2009. (Victorian School Holiday period)

Overview: This three day course provides participants with an introduction to the key roles of this exciting industry, Writing, Directing and Cinematography. The course combines lectures with practical experience - the students learn by doing with hands on filmmaking workshops running on each of the three days. Working in crews, lead by an experienced film practitioner/tutor, course participants have the opportunity to try a variety of film roles for eg: Writer, Director, 2nd Assistant Director, Actor, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Boomswinger and Grip. Included is shooting time in our state of the art film studios. The School of Film & Television emphasizes onset safe practices and working towards professional industry standards.
CERTIFICATE AND DVD: Our filmmaking for teenagers program provides all particpants with a VCA completion certificate and a DVD copy of the work produced within the course.

Areas covered:
• Introduction to Screenwriting.
• Visual storytelling through camera placement, framing and lighting.
• What makes a great short film?
• The Cinematographer & Camera Department
• Lots of hands on/practical work, making short films!

PLEASE NOTE: Completion of Take One (or attendance in a previous Teenflicks course) is a pre-requisite for entry into Take Two.

* Numbers are limited for this course, please ensure you enrol early to avoid disappointment.

** Take Two becomes selective in 2010 - details available early 2009.

Screening: Friday 23rd January, 6.00pm to 7.30pm.
Screening of all of the films produced during
Take One and Take Two films of 2009.
(Invitation Only - Light refreshments provided).


Overview: This course provides participants with an intensive hands on filmmaking experience, including fully producing your own individual short film. Completing Take One or having completed a previous VCA Film & TV course is a pre-requisite for entry into Take Two.

Content: Having completed TAKE ONE students participating in TAKE TWO will further develop their indivdual creative voice, writing, directing and editing their own individual short film. A combination of lecture based workshops and a practical filmmaking experience taking participants through pre-production, production and post production. Students can choose to shoot in our state of the art film studios or various other dynamic locations our campus offers. This is an intensive hands on week - start developing your portfolio now! The School of Film & Television emphasizes onset safe practices and working towards professional industry standards.

Screening: Our filmmaking for teenagers program culminates in a screening launching all of the participants’ completed works. All participants will be issued with a VCA completion certificate and a DVD copy of the work produced within the course.

Areas covered:
• Writing for the Screen – advanced workshop.
• Creative approaches to low budget filmmaking.
• Shot-listing and storyboards - how to work out coverage.
• Location reconnaissance.
• Scheduling and the role of the 1st Assistant Director.
• Advanced Directing workshop
• Write, Direct and Edit your own individual short film.
• Training on the latest version of Final Cut Pro (editing software).
• Lots of hands on/practical work, making short films!

ANIMATION WORKSHOP

Age: Teenagers & Adults
Cost: $308
Times: 10.00am to 4.30pm
Dates: Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 2009

An overview of this craft from the hallowed traditions of Animation to the blurry edges where Animation meets film, Motion graphics and Visual Music. Produce a short Animated Sequence with or without words and music, using pencil, plasticine, computer and or 3d objects. This course is taught by our very own award winning full-time animation lecturers. All materials are provided as part of the course costs. This is a studio based workshop and class numbers are limited. Take home a dvd of the class production work.

Cinematography – Film to HD – a hands on experience.

Prerequisites: Nil
Age: Adults, all ages.
Cost: TBA

Dates: This 4 day course will be launched in 2010.

Detailed information will be available 2009.
Please contact the course coordinator via email to register your early interest in receiving more information regarding this workshop - lpgreen@unimelb.edu.au

APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER SCHOOL WORKSHOPS 2009
OPEN 15th AUGUST 2008.

For any further information please do not hesitate to contact the coordinator directly:

Ph: 61 3 9685 9033

E: lpgreen@unimelb.edu.au

Film & TV Short Course
SUMMER INTENSIVES

Writing, directing, producing and animation courses are on offer at VCA Film & Television this Summer. Cinematography and new technologies is being launched in 2010 - please contact the coordinator for further information.

Please read below to discover more about your short course options (please see Teen Flicks section for courses for teenagers).

WRITING*DIRECTING*PRODUCING
Age: Adults
Cost: $154 per day
$385 for full 3 days.
Dates: 30th January to 1st February

A three day intensive designed for adults who wish to get a taste of what it takes to work in three of the key areas involved in this dynamic industry. Participants join this program to inspire and inform their own creative agenda, to discover if pursuing further full-time or part-time study of Film & TV is for them, to expand their peer group, to connect with industry professionals, or all of the above! No prior knowledge of Film & TV practices is required, however, many emerging filmmakers with some prior experience find this program suitable for expanding upon their established skills and connections.

Day One: Writing for the Screen
Date: Friday 30th January
Times: 9.30am to 4.30pm

Content: Participants will explore the process of writing narrative drama for the screen. Instruction and discussion on how stories for the screen are created and developed (both film and television).
Participants are also provided with extensive reading and reference materials.


Day Two: Producing
Date: Saturday 31st January
Times: 9.30am to 4.30pm

Content: VCA Head Producing Lecturer, Ros Walker, provides participants with an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the film producer through all stages of project development, production, post-production, marketing and distribution. Discussion on the various roles a Producer can take on from Associate to Executive – just what is a ‘Creative Producer?’ Additionally low budget filmmaking and approaches to getting your foot in the door through short film production is discussed in detail during the afternoon session.

Day Three: Directing
Sunday 1st February
Times: 9.30am to 4.30pm

Content: Under instruction from an experienced director, approaches to working with actors & key crew members will be covered. Participants will also explore how to realise their own style, from performance through to choice of shots and framing. Professional actors join the class for the afternoon workshop.

Age: Teenagers & Adults
Cost: $308
Times: 10.00am to 4.30pm
Dates: Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 2009

An overview of this craft from the hallowed traditions of Animation to the blurry edges where Animation meets film, Motion graphics and Visual Music. Produce a short Animated Sequence with or without words and music, using pencil, plasticine, computer and or 3d objects. This course is taught by our very own award winning full-time animation lecturers. All materials are provided as part of the course costs. This is a studio based workshop and class numbers are limited. Take home a dvd of the class production work.

APPLICATIONS FOR 2009 SUMMER COURSES OPEN 15th AUGUST 2008.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Coordinator, Libby Porter, to further discuss
your enrolment on:

Ph: 61 3 9685 9033

E: lpgreen@unimelb.edu.au

Film & TV Short Course
WINTER INTENSIVES

Courses for both adults and teenagers are available this Winter at VCA Film & TV - please read below to find out what's on offer.

ADULTS:

WRITING*DIRECTING*PRODUCING

Cost: $154 per day
$385 for full 3 days.

Dates: Coming Soon
A three day intensive designed for adults who wish to get a taste of what it takes to work in three of the key areas involved in this dynamic industry. Participants join this program to inspire and inform their own creative agenda, to discover if pursuing further full-time or part-time study of Film & TV is for them, to expand their peer group, to connect with industry professionals, or all of the above! No prior knowledge of Film & TV practices is required, however, many emerging filmmakers with some prior experience do find this program suitable for expanding upon their already established skills and connections.

Day One: Writing for the Screen
Times: 9.30am to 4.30pm

Content: Participants will explore the process of writing narrative drama for the screen. Instruction and discussion on how stories for the screen are created and developed (both film and television). Participants are also provided with extensive reading and reference materials.

Day Two: Producing
Times: 9.30am to 4.30pm

Content: VCA Producng Lecturer, Ros Walker, provides participants with an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the film producer through all stages of project development, production, post-production, marketing and distribution. Discussion on the various roles a Producer can take on from Associate to Executive – just what is a ‘Creative Producer?’ Additionally low budget filmmaking and approaches to getting your foot in the door through short film production is discussed in detail during the afternoon session.

Day Three: Directing
Times: 9.30am to 4.30pm

Content: Under instruction from an experienced director, approaches to working with actors & key crew members will be covered. Participants will also explore how to realise their own style, from performance through to choice of shots and framing. Professional actors join the class for the afternoon workshop.

COURSES FOR TEENAGERS:

'TAKE ONE'
Prerequisites: Nil
Cost: $375.00
Times: 10.00am to 4.30pm
Dates: Coming Soon

Overview: This three day course provides participants with an introduction to the key roles of this exciting industry, Writing, Directing and Cinematography. Taught by industry professionals, the course combines lectures with practical experience - the students learn by doing with hands on filmmaking workshops running on each of the three days. Working in crews, lead by an experienced film practitioner/tutor, course participants have the opportunity to try a variety of film roles for eg: Writer, Director, 2nd Assistant Director, Actor, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Boomswinger and Grip. Included is shooting time in our state of the art film studios. The School of Film & Television emphasizes onset safe practices and working towards professional industry standards.
CERTIFICATE AND DVD: Our filmmaking for teenagers program provides all particpants with a VCA completion certificate and a DVD copy of the work produced within the course.

Areas covered:
• Introduction to Screenwriting.
• Visual storytelling through camera placement, framing and lighting.
• What makes a great short film?
• The Cinematographer & Camera Department
• The Actor Director Relationship & Performance Technique
• Lots of hands on/practical work, making short films!

For all inquiries please contact Libby Porter, the course coordinator, on:

Ph: 61 3 9685 9033

E: lpgreen@unimelb.edu.au

VCA FTV Foundations, Non Award Part-time option.

For enquiries please contact
Libby Porter, Non-Award Course Co-odinator.
Phone: +61 3 9685 9033
Email: lpgreen [at] unimelb.edu.au

• 2009 Summer School brochure (391.2 KB, Adobe PDF document)