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The New Renaissance FLORENCE INTERNATIONAL FILM SCHOOL Graduate Studies Master Certificate in FILM and MULTI MEDIA PRODUCTION ONE YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN FILM PRODUCTION ONE YEAR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ACTING AND PERFORMANCE ART MASTER CERTIFICATE IN ACTING, FILM PRODUCTION AND PERFORMANCE ART PROFESSIONAL WORKING INTERNSHIPS PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS
We also offer Semester Abroad and Internships Programs in conjunction with other University Programs. If you are a University and would like to speak to one our Officers about creating an abroad study program in Florence for your students or if you are a student who would like to study abroad for a semester and transfer your credits to your home school please contact: Administration@FlorenceFilmSchool.com All Courses are Taught in English. FALL/ SPRING / SUMMER ROLLING STARTS Our unique programs allow students to learn from working professionals in their fields of expertise from all parts of the world through Professional Courses, Lecture Series, Independent Film Productions and Internships.
PROFESSIONAL COURSES Screenplay Writing and Documentary Film Making Acting for the Camera Drawing and Painting and Sculpting Cinematography and lighting Graphic design, Intro to Animation and Story Boarding HD Digital Video Production Professional Editing Sound Design and Composition
Creating Multi Media Events Marketing and Distribution
The New Renaissance Film School Film Production Syllabus 2010-2011
The objective of this syllabus is to teach in parallel both the creative and technical sides to film making. We believe it is essential that in the highly competitive world of film production, our student’s films demonstrate both an original creative vision and technical professionalism. This is both a theoretical and practical course, students are encouraged to take what they learn in class and practice in the field.
1/ Introduction to Film & Video 2/ The Camera & its controls 3a/ Camera: Movements 3b/ Camera: Accessories 4/ Sound 5/ Writing 6/ Directing 7/ Acting for Film & Television 8/ The Budget: The Producer EDITING 9/ Pre-Production 10/ Production 11/ Post-Production 12/ Distribution 13/ Legal Health & Safety 14/ Finding Work
ADDITIONAL
15/ Breaking Down & Reading Film
16/ Film History
17/ Aesthetics
18/ Signs and Symbols
19/ Music
Part 1: Introduction Introduction: Health & Safety, Working Practices Introduction to the camera Introduction to sound Introduction to directing Case Study 1a Practical 1 Introduction to editing Case Study 1b
Part 2: Advanced Camera Format & Encoding Higher Camera Functions The Lenses Camera Movements Lighting & Exposure Case Study 2 Practical 2
Part 3: Advanced Sound Recording Practices Microphones Field Mixing Stereo Sound Folly Case Study 3 Practical 3
Part 4: Directing Composition Basic formula for directing a scene Coverage Screen Space Working with actors
Part 5: Editing Composition Transitions Filters Graphics Sound
Film School Syllabus
1/ Introduction to Film & Video Brief Health & Safety The Audience Art vs. Entertainment Feature Film vs. Television Fiction vs. Documentary Perspective & Bias Role Specification in the Industry & Multi-Skilling Format & Recording Media: Film, Video, HDV Aspect Ratio: Widescreen 16:9 and Standard 4:3 etc Distribution: Broadcast, Home video & Internet
2/ The Camera & its controls The Four Tracks of Video Bars & Tone Exposure & Depth of Field: Focus & Iris Focus Pulling Peaking & Zebra lines Neutral Density Filters & Gain White Balance The Lens: Zoom & Perspective Auto vs. Manual controls
3a/ Camera: Movements Panning Tilting Tracking Zoom as a movement Hand held & steady cam Jibs, Cranes, Pole cams & other devices (car mounts, helmet cams...)
3b/ Camera: Accessories Location Lighting Inside Location Lighting Outside Filters
4/ Sound Recording Sound for Video Audio Mixing: Recording Noise to Signal ratio Microphones and their application Recording Dialogue & Boom operating Recording Sound Effects & Foley Buzz Tracks
5/ Writing Subject: Is it interesting? Identify & target an audience Outline of objectives The Language of screenplay: Telling a story in scenes “The Vehicle” Narrative structure: the begging, middle & end of a script Cause & effect: consequence and audience expectation Rhythm: Anticipation & Deliverance Character Types & Development Back-story In-jokes Formulating a Script Researching a Script Feasibility
6/ Directing “We can fix it in the edit?” NO YOU CANT! Mise en scéne Coverage: Establishing shots, Medium shots, Close-Ups Space and Direction: The Line, Filming Dialog Dirty & Clean Frames Point of View shots Fore sight of Post Production Jump cuts Shooting for television and the Internet Working with actors Documentaries Working with interviews Titles
7/ Acting For Film & Television The difference between stage and screen acting (For Elizabeth to complete)
8/ The Budget & Legal: The Producer Concept and Asset Ownership Copy writes Funding The Budget Contracts Selling
9/ Pre-Production: Production Manager & Paperwork Marking up a script Shot List Storyboarding Shooting Schedule & Additional Information Release Forms: Actor & Location Risk Assessment
10/ Production * This section is empty as a student shot be fully prepared for production by this point in the syllabus, with the addition of the ‘Legal, Health & Safety’ section.* At this point students are expected to embark on their first self generated original film with the school.
11/ Post-Production Introduction to Non-liner, layer based editing Setting up a new project in Final Cut Pro Tools & Basic Editing Transitions Cutting to Music Filters Audio Mixing: Post Titles & Graphics
12/ Distribution DVD authoring Packaging & Promotion Web screening Film Festivals Selling Screenings
13/ Legal & Health and Safety Your responsibilities & obligations Liabilities First Aid requirements Insurance
14/ Finding Work Your CV Branding & Promotion Letter heads & Business cards Avenues of work
ADITIONAL
15/ Breaking Down & Reading Film Film critique Film Genre
16/ Film History & Development The Pre-sound era The Early talkies Technicolor The Hollywood Studio System European Cinema New Wave The Blockbuster Advent of Television Quantity over Quality YOUTUBE & The Internet
17/ Aesthetics Composition The Golden Ratio Rule of thirds Colour Combinations
18/ Signs and Symbols Symbols Colours Metaphors Russian Montage Editing
19/ Music Writing a score & Composing
And much more… TECHNOLOGY TRAINING LABS Our multi media labs give students an opportunity to learn and experiment with the latest creative technology.
FLORENCE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL INTERNSHIP Students interning in this event will have the opportunity to work directly with the marketing and distribution aspects of film making. International students that qualify will have the opportunity to premier their films, attend gala parties and participate in our unique Teaching and Learning Conferences with professional film makers from all over the world! Program Benefits Students will have the unique opportunity to experience the Festival as an “insider” interning behind the scenes in our international Film Festival. Festival accreditation—giving possibility to view all the films selections. Optional work study assignments with international marketing and PR professionals Workshops and panels with film industry professionals Intimate roundtable discussions End of program networking party Educational programming and special events available only to Program participants Students attending the spring semester will have an opportunity to take their film shorts to the Cannes Film Short Corner. Students will then learn the craft of good story structure taken from Jungian archetypes, myths, fables and the past literary masters who have carved our current concepts of literature. Students will learn to utilize both hemispheres of the brain in a nurturing, supportive and creative environment as they learn the secrets of Joseph Campbell’s Mythic Story Structure and then break the rules to create something highly original and unique.
Students will also explore and work with new creative writing vehicles such a creating live interactive events, creating performance art and utilizing the evolving documentary formats. Within the Writer’s workshop are a series of Infinite Human Workshops which is a magnificent Journey into your limitless potential. We are designed to be a reflection of the Infinite! Film Production Workshop
STUDENT PROJECTS Students will complete a number of independent and collaborative films and multi media projects during the program. Students in the graduate program as will also complete their own independent thesis project approved by the staff. Our production company Infinite Human Productions produces and promotes student films that have been green lighted for our professional production track. Film Distribution Avenues: Unlike many Film and Performance schools The Florence Film School is committed to helping our students find and achieve success upon graduation. We give our students opportunities during their studies to intern with professional production companies here in Italy and Intern on Films shoot on location. Students have the opportunity to premiere their films The Florence International Film Festival and intern the international film festival hosted here in Florence . They have the opportunity to rub shoulders with film producers, acquisition agents and other professionals in the film industry forming invaluable contacts.
Cannes Film Festival Students also have the possibility of attending and/or interning at The Cannes Film Festival and having their film shorts premiered at The Short Film Corner in the Cannes Film Festival. They will have the opportunity to attend parties and happy hours with other film makers, pitch their latest film projects to professional production companies and enter into competitions. PROFESSIONAL ITALIAN CLASSES Non EU Students who do not speak Italian and need visas are required to take our professional Italian course. HOUSING AND EXPENSES Apartments in the center of Florence can be arranged for the cost of 550 euro per month for a private room in an apartment shared with other students. All housing is within walking distance to the school. Food is inexpensive and students will be provided with museum passes to all major museums. ADMISSIONS Students must be proficient in the English Language. Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or the equivalent from their country. Written Application Interview
TUITION Internship: 3.500 Euros (3 Months) 8 week intensive course 4,500 Euros 1 semester: 6.000 Euros 1 year professional film production: 12.000 Euros 2 years Master Certificate in Film Production New Media: 24.000 Euros
Tuition payment should be done through a wire transfer. The bank details will be provided after acceptance in the program.
School Policies: Non-Discrimination Policy The New Renaissance Florence Film School admits students of any race, religion, nationality and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities made available to the students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, or marital, veteran, or handicapped status in administration of its educational policies, or admissions policies. Visa Policy Stundents who are not part of the EU must obtain their visas through our afflitalte language school by taking the require number of credits.We request that all students applying for visas must be pre approved for their student visa by visiting in person their nearest Italian counsel and confirming that if they present the proper documentation that they will be awarded a student visa. After receiving this guarantee from the Italian Consul in your country and having paid all tuition fees in full we will provide the necessary documentation for you to receive a student visa. However if you inform us that you have received this guarantee from the Italian Consul in your country and after providing all the necessary documentation you are not granted a visa we will deny refunding the tuition paid. This is to ensure that we receive only serious applicants and do not waste your time or ours. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. Notification All films made at the Florence Film School become the property of Florence Film School, unless a signed contract is made between the student and the Director of Florence Film School. Students are held accountable for any damage they make on the property of Florence Film School and the Tuscan Film Commission. Reasons for dismissal Unless you are registered in our distance learning program, there is mandatory attendance. Lack of attendance, lack of completion of assignments or any disruptive or behavior, inappropriate or negative behavior in the classroom or in the surroundings of the City of Florence the student will be expelled from the program. The school is not responsible for students actions. Doctors prescription is necessary if students miss more than a week of class. If the Florence International Film School does not receive tuition payment from the student before deadline given, they are suspended from any school activity and classes until payment is provided. All students who attend the Florence International Film School need to pass their exams with at least a C in order to get their degree. We expect the student to keep constructive teamwork and positive attitude toward the professors and schoolmates. If any of these conditions are violated, the student might be dismissed from the program. Refund Policy All sales are final- absolutely no refunds.
Workshops
Drawing Painting and Sculpture
Course 101 - Screenplay Writing This class is conducted by a professional screenplay writers and authors. Students will leave the class with a perfected Pitch, and a completed Professional Short Screenplay or Documentary Script or a Treatment for a Feature length Screenplay. Student will also learn to recognize their own unique way of putting words and images together. All completed Screenplay shorts will be reviewed by our production company Infinite Human Productions for consideration.
Course 102 - Cinematography and Lighting Under the guidance of a professional Award Winning Cinematographers students will have the opportunity to develop their own inner artistic eye. They will learn the basics involved in motivating the frames by story using composition ,color line, symbolic representation, and creating mood and tone through lighting. Students will see film clips by diverse directors and have the opportunity to analysis them and extract elements they would like to incorporate into their own style.
Course 103 - Professional Digital Video Production This course lasts two months. Students will be introduces to the fast changing choices and possibilities now available in digital film production. Students will learn how to choose the best cameras and equipment and make cost effective choices for creating their own low budget professionally executed films. They will learn how to achieve the highest professional level for the lowest cost. Then Students will through hands on exercises and have the opportunity to work with state of the art equipment learning how to conduct interviews, capture motion, record sound and work in various filming modalities. Students will have the opportunity to shoot with state of the art video cameras and analysis their raw footage in class.
Course 104 - Professional Editing and Sound Design This Course covers both the technical and aesthetic aspects of editing. Understanding Story telling techniques and the basics of dramaturgy is key in furthering the creative vision of the director. Technical skills will be taught using the language of film and the organization of raw footage and sound material. Students will learn the concept of joining powerful images together in a succinct fashion to tell their story in a fresh and original manner. Students will learn how to use non-linear soft ware final cut pro on Mac computers emphasizing the Art and Craft of creating cogent sequences that serve the story. Students will also learn how to use transitions, sequence motions and special effects motivated by story, theme and metaphor.
Course 105 - Film Marketing and distribution Using a unique approach to Creative Marketing this class will teach the ins and outs traditional film markets and give film makers a head start in how to get into the new global markets that are now opening . Students will learn of the best markets and distribution avenues for their films. They will learn which are the best opportunities for funding, distribution, and how to choose the best Film Festivals for their films.
Graphics, animation, Story boarding
Monthly meditation and Yoga.
professional editing and sound track scoring with final cut pro This program is one month long four hours a day five days a week.
workshop 108 - Acting and Directing for the Camera This class is taught by professional Directors and Performing Artists. Its unique focus is to bring Actors and Directors together to learn how to analysis and break down Scripts, block and rehearse scenes, find their marks and deliver their highest performances in front of the camera. Students will have the opportunity to perform on both sides of the camera to gain a better understanding of the creative process and the collaborative efforts involved in intuitive acting and directing. Students will write, direct and perform a short personal monologue which will be filmed and used as part of their professional portfolio or as an audition piece. These audition pieces will also be put into our data based to be used for casting in Student Films, Theatre Companies and Professional Films that are shot on location here in Florence . While the workshop is very challenging we also create a nurturing, safe and creatively free environment where actors can experiment and play!
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