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

Story-telling through film

How to tell one of the seven basic plots in three minutes through the medium of film. This course is ideal if you would like to act in, direct or write a short original film and have some experience of acting, directing or screenwriting.

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Key course information

Dates
10/06/12 - 01/07/12

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
4 weeks

Time
14:30 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £94^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
DO091*

Availability
Contact department

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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

Course outline

What is the course about?

This course is for actors who would like to make a 3 minute short film. We will be devising, writing, directing and acting in a short film over the course of 4 weeks.

What topics will we cover?

The Seven Basic Plots, Story-boarding and acting for camera.

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

Demonstrate an understanding of acting for camera.
Work collaboratively to devise, write, story-board, direct, and perform in a 3 min original short film.

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

You need to have had some previous acting experience and be familiar with the basic techniques of psychological realism.
In order to get the most from the course you will be able to:
Listen actively and communicate clearly.
Give and receive constructive feedback.
Have a practical understanding of Relationships, Motivation, Previous circumstances and Destinations.

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

Please familiarise yourself with Christopher Booker’s “The Seven Basic Plots”.

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

Please familiarise yourself with Christopher Booker’s “The Seven Basic Plots”. You will need to supply or pay for a film cassette which you will take away to edit.

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.

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?

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.