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14 digital post-production facilities, two rushes screening rooms, a 90-seat cinema and access to a 220-seat cinema/recital hall. Bachelor of Film and Television staff are all practising filmmakers. Classes with Film and Television’s academics are complemented by guest lectures given by local and international cinema practitioners and specialists. More information: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au Course structure During this rigorous three-year course, you will develop creative, technical and analytical skills by attending small-group workshops, lectures and masterclasses focused on experiential learning. You will be trained to a high level in production techniques, including cinematography, sound recording and non-linear editing. Practical skills are developed in short productions, and collaborative skills are developed through crewing on fellow students’ productions. However, the course focus is on creativity for the screen and these practical skills are developed as tools to discover and express your distinctive creative voice. In each of the three years you will write, direct and edit short production exercises. In the final year you will continue your studies as a director, focusing on a major production of 5 – 15 minutes duration, or you will choose to specialise in an area such as cinematography, sound, editing or production management. In the final year, you have the opportunity to team up with students in the Postgraduate Diploma in Film and Television – Producing course for your major production. Many fruitful director–producer partnerships have been fostered in this way, and these teams often go on after graduation to work successfully in the professional industry. Developing a specialisation In Assigned Projects, each student directs short production exercises, as well as crews for other students in areas such as production management, sound recording, assistant directing, cinematography, art direction, continuity, assistant editing and sound design. In Screenwriting, the inherent advantages and challenges of writing for the screen are examined. Screenwriting principles such as character, dialogue, point of view and internal logic are discussed. Each student writes original scripts to be produced as part of their Assigned Projects subject. In Screen Studies, a diverse range of cinematic approaches and styles are screened and discussed. Commencing with an introduction to the development Course plan – Bachelor of Film and Television Q Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 of narrative, its codes, conventions and structures, this subject then examines filmmakers who have challenged the assumptions of conventional narrative, producing interesting new approaches. In the final year, the focus is on aspects of production such as performance. Actor Direction introduces students to the principles and practices of the auditioning, casting and direction of actors for the screen. Professional screen directors guide students, in a supervised workshop environment, to direct performance in short scenes. Students have the opportunity to work with experienced screen actors on an individual level. More information: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au Breadth – developing knowledge across disciplines In this multidisciplinary arts environment, students in the Bachelor of Film and Television will undertake subjects through the Centre for Ideas. The common curriculum is a cross-disciplinary sequence of subjects examining the interaction between artistic practice and wider social, political and cultural contexts. The integration of intensive specialist Film and Television training with critical studies aims to produce artists who are not only highly technically and artistically skilled but also culturally and technologically literate. Semester 1 The Artist in the World 1A Assigned Projects 1 Screenwriting 1 Screen Studies 1 Actor Direction 1 Semester 2 The Artist in the World 1B Semester 1 The World in the Artist 2A Assigned Projects 2 Screenwriting 2 Screen Studies 2 Actor Direction 2 Semester 2 The World in the Artist 2B Semester 1 Collaborative Contract Assigned Projects 3 Screenwriting 3 Screen Studies 3 Actor Direction 3 Semester 2 Professional Development Key: Compulsory subjects Q Subjects offered may change from year to year.
“My time at Film and Television was a great creative playground because I was continuously putting out work. The course allowed me to go through the creative process of working out what I did and didn’t like my films to be. So Marry Me is the result of going through this journey.” The highlight of my career to date has been: Winning Tropfest 2008 (with the film Marry Me) was a dream come true but you never ever think the dream is actually going to come true. To win an award of this magnitude has reinforced my passion and my drive to keep going. The best part about my job is: Doing something I love. During a typical day at work: I work on ideas, pre-production tasks, answer emails. Graduating from Melbourne gave me: The confidence and skills to continue with film making. My favourite work gadget is: My list book to write down the hundreds of things I have to do. In five years’ time, I see myself: Making feature films. Michelle Lehman Graduate, Bachelor of Film and Television Independent filmmaker Winner, Tropfest 2008 Knowledge transfer – connecting with other students, industry, the community and the world The staff in Film and Television are leaders in their field, with many achievements nationally and internationally. The Bachelor of Film and Television also invites internationally renowned filmmakers to conduct guest lectures and masterclasses, which brings a unique experience to the student cohort and contextualises current filmmaking trends. Graduating students’ work is presented annually at the end-of-year Screening Season at ACMI Cinemas, Federation Square, Melbourne. The Faculty of the VCA and Music enjoys wide recognition among the international Film and Television industry for its courses, in particular, as a member of CILECT, the International Association of Film and Television Schools. During the three-year degree, students develop creative and technical skills by attending lectures, workshops and master classes. Students write, direct and edit their own work and also crew on fellow students’ productions. Student filmmakers also recruit volunteer crew members. Graduating students host an evening where they pitch their production ideas and indicate crewing role vacancies. Actor direction classes provide students with the opportunity to work with experienced screen actors on an individual level, guided by professional screen directors. Careers in Film and Television Developing specialised and transferable skills for your career Students are encouraged to be innovative, to experiment, to explore ideas and develop the expertise to express their ideas for an audience. The Faculty of the VCA and Music promotes independent learning, with a large component of its courses focused on practical screen production. Students develop crewing skills with a special emphasis on screenwriting, direction and editing. Film and Television aims to produce well-rounded graduates who can generate and develop ideas and who also have skills in a number of craft areas. On completion of the Bachelor of Film and Television, students will be able to: > exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of the film, television and allied industries, including relevant professional knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to these industries > demonstrate capacities for artistic imagination, creativity, transformation and interpretation > demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to the national and international challenges for the professional filmmaker in the 21st century > work at various levels, both as an individual and as a team member, in a wide variety of industry environments. Creating a world of career opportunities The Faculty of the VCA and Music has an international reputation for the high quality of its graduates and its student productions. Our students are successful in local and international film festivals, winning numerous awards with their productions. Most graduates become employed in the industry, often working initially in an assistant capacity as freelancers. Many students go on to develop high-profile careers in the film, television or allied industries. Careers in Film and Television Director, scriptwriter, editor, producer, director of photography, camera operator, lighting operator, cameraman, production coordinator, post-production supervisor, AV technician, production assistant, animator, visual effects specialist, documentary filmmaker, tv commercial producer, casting director, screen educator, film festival director. 15
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