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Do I have to be admitted to the School of Film to take a class? |
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No. Formal admission to the School of Film is not required as the School operates on an open enrollment system. Courses are offered on a first-come, interest basis, until filled. |
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What are you currently offering? |
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Click here for our current offerings. |
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What should I take if I'm just getting started? |
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Enroll according to your special interest (e.g. screenwriting, videography, editing) in a course with a 100 level course number (which is listed with each individual class description).
These include:
- Intro to Digital Video
- Art of Filmmaking
- Digital Video Editing
- Shooting Digital Video
- Screenwriting
- Sound Recording & Post Production
If you're not sure what your interest is, this is the core introductory course which provides the broadest overview of film production and aesthetics:
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How many students are in a class? |
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Between 10 and 16. |
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Is equipment included? |
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Generally, yes. Each individual class description indicates what is provided through the Equipment/Lab Fee for that particular class. You will check out needed equipment and purchase expendibles from the Equipment Room, and/or sign up for editing lab time during facility hours according to your personal schedule. Some courses require that you provide your own video camera. These can be rented from the Equipment Room at a reasonable rate. For rental information, contact the Equipment Manager. Items such as film stock, film processing, videotape stock, other expendibles, and sometimes a textbook are each student's responsibility. |
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Will I actually make a film? |
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All of our core courses are hands-on or have a hands-on component, with the exception of Narrative Traditions. In most classes, students complete at least one short film. |
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Will I be working on my own or with a group? |
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It depends on the class. Students in Digital Video Editing and Screenwriting work solo. Students in Art of Filmmaking and Shooting Digital Video do both group and solo work. Students in Documentary Production work in groups. Most students find working in a small group and the experience of collaborating with class members to be very beneficial, as classmates can crew and grow their creative ideas together. |
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I don't have time to take a full semester class. What else can I do? |
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Consider a Hands-on Basics workshop, which teaches basic hands-on skills in a few hours, or the 6-week Intro to Digital Video. Also check out our one and two day workshops in specialty areas such as documentary or animation, and the opportunity to hear from noteabale visiting artists about their artistic process and career. |
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I'm not sure if I meet a pre-requisite. What do I do? |
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Contact the Registrar. She will inquire directly with the instructor about your qualifications, if necessary. |
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I'm a high school student. Can I take a class? |
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Absolutely! We welcome mature high school students who are comfortable in an adult-oriented setting and have a high level of motivation. You might also want to consider the classes and camps offered by the Young Filmmakers Program for Kids + Teens. |
