Make a short film in a weekend

Want to write, direct and star in your own short film? Working over a weekend, we will devise and shoot a short film to a ‘rough cut’ standard.

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Key course information

Dates
26/11/11 - 27/11/11

Day(s)
Sat-Sun

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 17:30

Fees
Full fee: £120^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
DT054*

Availability
This course has finished

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

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

Course outline

What is the course about?

Acting devising and directing on camera, utilising new technology to show how to make shorts of quality for low budgets.

What topics will we cover?

Acting on camera, improvisation and devising. The basic principles of low budget film-making and it’s relevance to actors and actor/directors.

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

Act confidently using improvisation in front of the camera.
Have an understanding of the basics of film making.
Be able to work collaboratively with others to make short films for little or no budgets.

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

Intermediate. Participants should have some experience of devising and improvisation and feel comfortable working without scripts. An understanding of the basics of film making would be helpful although not essential
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?

By working with the tutor and others in the group in collaboration to help produce the short film. The tutor will work in the directors role, overseeing the shoot and directing the students in front of the camera.

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

Notebook and pen. Personal item to use as a prop (eg a diary, letter, photo).

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?

Acting on camera workshop.

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.