Year Program in Filmmaking
Year Program Dates: September 7, 2012 - May 25, 2013
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION IN BRIEF:
The year program is divided into two semesters. First semester, each student completes foundation courses in screenwriting, directing, cinematography and editing. Students also enroll in two elective courses while receiving additional training in sound, lighting, camera movement and grip.
Practical exercises are integrated into the curriculum and each student directs 4 films while working on another 16 to 20 productions in some crew capacity.
During the second semester, students specialize in one or two areas of their choice. Each specialization has its own curriculum. As part of the specializations, each student writes and directs 2 to 3 films and works on another 12 to 14 productions in various crew positions.
The great emphasis of the second semester is placed on the Diploma Film, which should be of film festival quality.
Check Admissions Section for the Year Program (Sept. 2012 - May 2013).
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION IN BRIEF:
The year program is divided into two semesters. First semester, each student completes foundation courses in screenwriting, directing, cinematography and editing. Students also enroll in two elective courses while receiving additional training in sound, lighting, camera movement and grip.
Practical exercises are integrated into the curriculum and each student directs 4 films while working on another 16 to 20 productions in some crew capacity.
During the second semester, students specialize in one or two areas of their choice. Each specialization has its own curriculum. As part of the specializations, each student writes and directs 2 to 3 films and works on another 12 to 14 productions in various crew positions.
The great emphasis of the second semester is placed on the Diploma Film, which should be of film festival quality.
Check Admissions Section for the Year Program (Sept. 2012 - May 2013).
FIRST SEMESTER
Films made in the course of the semester reflect a gradual progression from the basics of filmmaking to the successful completion of a well-crafted film. Students start shooting on RED and Arri SRIII from their fourth film and have access to these technologies as well as professional lighting, grip and sound equipment throughout the school year.
Each stage of the process, from concept to finished piece, is developed under the supervision and co-operation of the faculty whose courses cover theoretical and technical topics aimed at deepening knowledge and honing technical skills.
Core Courses, First Semester
Screenwriting - 3 credits, 48 contact hours
Directing - 3 credits, 48 contact hours
Cinematography - 3 credits, 48 contact hours
Editing - 3 credits, 48 contact hours
Elective Courses, First Semester
Film Analysis - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Film History - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Directing Music Videos and Commercials - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Central and Eastern European Cinema - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Directing Actors - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Documentary Film Production - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Documentary Film Theory and History - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Film Shot as a Component of Film Language - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Photography for Cinematography - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Color Theory - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Lighting - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Computer Animation - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Czech Language - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Obligatory Workshops, First Semester
Sound (Boom, Wireless, Sound Post Production) and Equipment Protocol Seminars - 1 credit, 12 contact hours
Films made in the course of the semester reflect a gradual progression from the basics of filmmaking to the successful completion of a well-crafted film. Students start shooting on RED and Arri SRIII from their fourth film and have access to these technologies as well as professional lighting, grip and sound equipment throughout the school year.
Each stage of the process, from concept to finished piece, is developed under the supervision and co-operation of the faculty whose courses cover theoretical and technical topics aimed at deepening knowledge and honing technical skills.
Core Courses, First Semester
Screenwriting - 3 credits, 48 contact hours
Directing - 3 credits, 48 contact hours
Cinematography - 3 credits, 48 contact hours
Editing - 3 credits, 48 contact hours
Elective Courses, First Semester
Film Analysis - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Film History - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Directing Music Videos and Commercials - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Central and Eastern European Cinema - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Directing Actors - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Documentary Film Production - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Documentary Film Theory and History - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Film Shot as a Component of Film Language - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Photography for Cinematography - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Color Theory - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Lighting - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Computer Animation - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Czech Language - 1.5 credits, 24 contact hours
Obligatory Workshops, First Semester
Sound (Boom, Wireless, Sound Post Production) and Equipment Protocol Seminars - 1 credit, 12 contact hours
SECOND SEMESTER
Second semester students are encouraged to specialize in one or two of the core disciplines covered the first semester. Each specialization entails a group or courses which must be taken in order to successfully complete the course. The specializations and the required classes are as follows:
• Screenwriting Specialization
Screenwriting Feature
Screenwriting Diploma Films
Film Comedy
Directing Workshop
Film Analysis
Film History for Filmmakers
Editing (Workshop or Editing Theory)
Diploma script
• Directing Specialization
Directing Workshop
Film Analysis
Film History for Filmmakers
Directing Actors
Directing Music Videos and Commercials
Screenwriting (Feature or Diploma Films)
Editing (Workshop or Editing Theory)
Diploma Film - Directing
• Cinematography Specialization
Cinematography Workshop
Camera for Cinematographers
Cinematography Advanced
Film Analysis or Film History
Editing (Workshop or Theory)
Diploma Film - Camera
• Post-Production Specialization
Editing Workshop
Advanced Editing: Commercials/Music Videos/Movie Trailers
Advanced Editing Theory
Post Production Work Flow
Animation & Post-Production FX
Diploma Film - Editing
• Documentary Specialization
Documentary Production
Documentary Workshops
Film Analysis or Film History for Filmmakers
Editing (Workshop or Theory)
Diploma Film
In addition to the specialization courses, students can also two elective courses to complete their second semester curriculum:
• Elective Courses, Second Semester
Photography for Cinematographers
Photography - Composition
Color Theory
Directing - Visualization
Directing the Camera
Music Videos and Commercials
Documentary Film History
Film Analysis
Theory of Editing
Second semester students are encouraged to specialize in one or two of the core disciplines covered the first semester. Each specialization entails a group or courses which must be taken in order to successfully complete the course. The specializations and the required classes are as follows:
• Screenwriting Specialization
Screenwriting Feature
Screenwriting Diploma Films
Film Comedy
Directing Workshop
Film Analysis
Film History for Filmmakers
Editing (Workshop or Editing Theory)
Diploma script
• Directing Specialization
Directing Workshop
Film Analysis
Film History for Filmmakers
Directing Actors
Directing Music Videos and Commercials
Screenwriting (Feature or Diploma Films)
Editing (Workshop or Editing Theory)
Diploma Film - Directing
• Cinematography Specialization
Cinematography Workshop
Camera for Cinematographers
Cinematography Advanced
Film Analysis or Film History
Editing (Workshop or Theory)
Diploma Film - Camera
• Post-Production Specialization
Editing Workshop
Advanced Editing: Commercials/Music Videos/Movie Trailers
Advanced Editing Theory
Post Production Work Flow
Animation & Post-Production FX
Diploma Film - Editing
• Documentary Specialization
Documentary Production
Documentary Workshops
Film Analysis or Film History for Filmmakers
Editing (Workshop or Theory)
Diploma Film
In addition to the specialization courses, students can also two elective courses to complete their second semester curriculum:
• Elective Courses, Second Semester
Photography for Cinematographers
Photography - Composition
Color Theory
Directing - Visualization
Directing the Camera
Music Videos and Commercials
Documentary Film History
Film Analysis
Theory of Editing
