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One-Year, Professional Certificate in FilmmakingThe ProgramThis 30-week program is for emerging filmmakers who want to create their own films, build a reel and launch their career in feature or documentary film. The program provides 36 credits of advanced theory, technical training and methodology in both dramatic and documentary filmmaking and video. Through practical, hands-on training and production participants learn the latest filmmaking methods while gaining intuitive experience with the latest technologies and equipment. This program is for those wishing to work professionally in filmmaking; it is also excellent preparation for graduate school, or a practical alternative to graduate school for those changing careers. Who Should ApplyThis Certificate program is for individuals with a strong interest in making their own films, and who want to develop their talents and explore their career options as film and video professionals. Application is by portfolio reel, which must show evidence of a basic understanding of visual art, film and video storytelling. Those with no prior filmmaking experience are asked to first complete a 4-week Summer Film School at The Film Workshops. Career PathsThe program provides technical training, practical experience and career preparation in the following career roles:
DVD Sample ReelA DVD sample reel of recent graduate projects is available from the Admissions Office. The Fall Foundation TermThe Fall Foundation Program combines formal lectures, practical fieldwork and critique by the faculty and technical staff over a 15-week period. The course work includes history and theory of the medium, craft and methodology, writing and project development. Students write, shoot and edit more than ten individual projects, while contributing creatively to the films of classmates. Coaching of each student’s process is provided during the writing, production and editing phase, as well as in the weekly critiques. These projects become part of each student’s professional reel. There is extensive technical training on all video camera formats, from Mini-DV to Betacam and DVCPro, as well as 16mm film cameras. An introduction to 35mm Film Cameras is provided in the Spring Term. Students also complete a course in cinematic language that encompasses film photography and how the cameras are used in visual storytelling. The specific curriculum of 18 credits includes: Fall Term
Students are exposed to the entire filmmaking process, rotating and sharing the roles of Producer, Writer, Director, Cinematographer, Grip, Gaffer, Assistant Director, Production Manager and Editor. By the end of the fall term participants discover their career direction, which they pursuer during the spring term: Writer/Director, Cinematographer, Producer, Editor. The Spring Production TermThe Spring Production Term provides students the opportunity to prepare, produce and complete an ambitious, short dramatic film of 8 to 12 minutes or a 26-minute tv documentary, while pursuing advanced training in their chosen career path. Our goal is to help students create their first “calling card” film, suitable for the festival circuit. After six weeks of advanced classes and workshops, students go into full production, assuming roles specific to their chosen career path and gaining experience in other crew positions. Faculty and staff accompany students throughout the production process, and all projects receive in-depth critique and feedback. By the semester’s end, students have furthered their mastery of a chosen craft and assembled DVD reels showcasing their technical skills and vision as filmmakers.
Equipment and Processes Covered:Instruction and practical experience is gained in the following areas:
Creative ProjectsCourses are project-based as students work alone and collaboratively in small teams to create assignments, technical exercises and personal creative projects, as they learn cinematic language, teamwork and the integration of various technologies into the filmmaking process. Projects are reviewed regularly and critiqued weekly and include assigned and personal assignments in documentaries, tv commercials, music videos and dramatic scenes with actors. All are aimed at skill-building while exploring each student’s talents, interests and career direction. The result is a portfolio on DVD that reflects the filmmaker’s technical skills, visual awareness and areas of interest. Technology RequirementsStudents in the Filmmaking Program are required to come with an SLR cameras (film or digital), light meter, tripod, lenses from 28mm to 105mm. A laptop or external hard drive on which to store projects is required. Information on laptop compatibility and software requirements is available. Rockport ‘s campus is wireless, with access to a central server and technical support through the Campus IT Office. FacultyThe faculty includes film professionals to teach specific subjects, and include--a director, writer, cinematographer and editor--with the support of a technical team and teaching assistants. Jonathan Frakes, Star Trek actor (Commander Riker) and a very successful feature film director, joined the Faculty during the 2006 Spring Term, teaching acting, directing and mentoring student film projects. Admission RequirementsApplicants must be at least 21 years old and have at least two years of college experience but not necessarily a degree. A basic understanding of the filmmaking process is required as evidenced in a resume, portfolio, writing samples or a reel of previous work. Those with no prior filmmaking experience are asked to first complete a 4-week Summer Film School course at the Film Workshops. Applicants are accepted at any time until the program is full. Campus Visit and InterviewA visit to our campus and a conversation with the Film Program Manager is highly recommended. If you cannot visit the campus in person, send a sample of your personal and professional work, a resume and a written personal statement outlining your career goals. We will conduct an interview by phone and e-mail. Application ProcessApplicants are required to submit the following:
AcceptanceWe will acknowledge receipt of your application and will review your completed application within 2 weeks of receiving the required materials. You will be informed in writing of your acceptance. A tuition deposit of $600 will hold space for you in your class. Dates, Costs & Fees and CreditsDatesThe 2007 Certificate Program begins August 26, 2007. EnrollmentEnrollment is limited to 24 full-time students. Costs and FeesThese costs are based on the 2007 fall term and are for the entire academic year, which includes the fall and spring terms.
Please visit www.RockportCollege.edu to download a copy of the Student Handbook, detailing the school’s various policies.
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