Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Camera, TV and film-making skills

Develop your skills as a film-maker, working in front of and behind the camera. Learn to create great pictures and sound, and explore the craft and styles of storytelling for the screen. You will have the opportunity to work alongside its sister course ‘Find your way in TV presenting’. This course follows on from terms 1 and 2, but students with appropriate experience may join in April.

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Key course information

Dates
26/04/12 - 28/06/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
10 weeks

Time
12:00 - 15:00

Fees
Full fee: £191
Senior fee: £191
Concession: £86

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
DM048*

Availability
Contact department

Interview required before you can enrol

Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

Call 020 7492 2542 or drama@citylit.ac.uk

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Continuing from the Intermediate 1, the course aims to move technical and storytelling skills to a more advanced standard.

What topics will we cover?

The skills and theory covered in the previous courses (DM047) will be developed through practical exercises and projects. You will have the opportunity to develop, shoot and edit a number of short films designed to illustrate storytelling styles, and to vary the message through changing shots, sound and editing. There will be the opportunity to revisit theory and practical techniques as questions arise. A particular aim of the course is to develop an understanding of how to shoot efficiently for the edit.

The course runs in conjunction with “Find Your Way in TV Presenting”, and overlaps for an hour each week to provide an opportunity to work with students learning complementary skills. Please note that filming will take place outside when the opportunity arises.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Plan and execute a shoot for different styles of material
- Use a video camera to record good quality footage
- Choose and use microphones to record good quality sound.
- Edit your footage into effective and engaging programme sequences.
- Select and use microphones produce good quality recordings.
- Understand the theory behind what you do.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Intermediate. You must have completed the Introduction course (term 1) or have appropriate knowledge and experience of using video and sound equipment.
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:
• Speak English fluently and clearly.
• To read a script accurately.
• Give and receive constructive feedback.
• Take notes.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

A practical course including theoretical explanation, demonstration and hands on exercises.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Note book and pen.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. There will also be video playback, critique and exercises.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Sister course "Find your Way in Presenting" or other bi-media courses or weekend workshops.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2542

drama@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in advice During term-time: Monday & Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 17.30 - 18.30 Non term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 Wednesday 17.30 - 18.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

Select another date / day / time

Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
12/01/12 to 29/03/12	Thu	12:00 - 15:00	12 weeks	£230	£230	£103	DM047	Full	» Select
26/04/12 to 28/06/12	Thu	12:00 - 15:00	10 weeks	£191	£191	£86	DM048	Contact department	» Select
15/09/11 to 01/12/11	Thu	12:00 - 15:00	12 weeks	£230	£230	£103	DM046	Contact department	» Select