YAFTA-Film-TV-Production-Diploma
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1 The YAFTA Film & Television Production Diploma course is a one year, part time, blended learning course. The diploma has been designed for those with little or no experience of film & TV production, who wish to develop the technical skills required to produce content for film & television. This intensive training course will equip students with the necessary technical knowledge and skills to start gaining work experience in the industry. This is the first course of its kind to be run in the North of the UK and offers the potential for those who wish to pursue a career in film & television production, the opportunity to do so. Unlike traditional University or college courses, YAFTA’s diploma focuses technical, practical, circumstantial and realistic aspects of working in the film and TV industry. This understanding and appreciation of the industry, in addition to excellent technical ability for their chosen role in production, is vital if students are going to go on to have a successful career. 2 3 COURSE OBJECTIVE The main objective of the YAFTA Film & TV Production Diploma is to give students an overall understanding of film & TV production, teaching students about the different roles that they can undertake in production and giving them the opportunity to undertake these roles for themselves. We aim to produce students who not only possess excellent technical ability but that also have a clear understanding of the realities of working in the film & TV industry. COURSE AIMS YAFTA’s Film & TV Production Diploma course aims to equip students with the practical and technical knowledge and skills to work in Film & TV production, as well as teaching students about the routes into the industry and how to start gaining work. The course is delivered by an impressive team of teaching talent who are all currently working in film and TV production, on the biggest and best known productions in the U.K. This ensures that students are learning from top industry professionals throughout their diploma programme education at YAFTA. Furthermore, the course offers an excellent opportunity to network with those who are currently working in the industry. 4 Have a thorough ON understanding of Have developed the pre-production, COMPLETION the technical skills production and OF THE required to produce post-production content for film & COURSE YOU processes required television. CAN EXPECT to produce film & TV TO: content. Have all of the necessary technical knowledge and Have knowledge Have developed abilities to produce of the legal a practical content for film & TV, implications and understanding of therefore enabling restraints of content working in the film & you to start gaining for transmission. TV industry. work in the industry. and post-production processes required to produce film & TV content. 5 SUITABLE FOR This course will suit Those at beginner level those who wish to and there are no age pursue careers in film & restrictions. TV production. 6 TIME COMMITMENT The course is a blended learning programme which has been carefully structured to fit around other full time commitments such as work, education or family. Students are required to attend for one full day a week which is usually on a weekend, this day will be the same every week but will vary depending on which cohort you join. In addition to your contact hours, you will have work to undertake at home which will be set by your tutors each week. There will be a practical element to the course where you will work with YAFTA Actors to practice the technical aspects of film and television production and to gain realistic experience of working with on screen talent. Your final piece of coursework will be the creation and production of a short film which will be screened at the YAFTA End of Year Showcase to a host of industry professionals.education at YAFTA. Furthermore, the course offers an excellent opportunity to network with those who are currently working in the industry. 7 LEARNING HOURS 8 x hours Attendance 8 x contact independent will be hours on study will be required for a Saturday required for at least 3 or Sunday preparation full days per depending on and homework month - which cohort tasks. you join. Additional time for practical, on-set, experience will be required on a weekend throughout the course, this will be in addition to your contact hours. 8 CORE SYLLABUS & LEARNING AIMS TV and Video Production Learning Aims 9 LEARNING AIM A Produce and evaluate research into the Film, TV and Video industry To pass you must discuss in detail and show examples of the following in an oral presentation: Job roles in Video and TV Production Employment opportunities including freelance and employment Professional regulatory bodies and ethical considerations 10 LEARNING AIM B Produce a Pre production portfolio for a TV Commercial, Short Film or Corporate Video. To pass you must evidence the following A Pre-Production Folder should contain: Production proposal Production schedules Scripts Storyboards Location recces Logistics and risk assessments Casting of actors with contact details Talent Release Forms Legal and Ethical issues (including ASA, OFCOM and Clearcast) Crew List Call Sheets Equipment list 11 LEARNING AIM C Produce a DVD and Production Diary for your TV Commercial, Short Film or Corporate Video To pass you must evidence the following Camera Techniques including framing, a range of shot types and movement. Use of lighting Camera Logs, logging scenes, takes and information Recording and sourcing of royalty free audio, music, sound effects, voiceovers Photographs of your filming days showing cast, crew, locations and equipment. An explanation of your roles during filming days 12 LEARNING AIM D Apply post-production techniques to your TV Commercial, Short Film or Corporate Video To pass your DVD must evidence the following Basic Video Editing skills including use of transitions to form narrative, e.g. cuts, fades, dissolves and continuity Syncing sound Use of music or sound effects Use of titles / graphics Use of effects 13 LEARNING AIM E Evaluate your TV Commercial, Short Film or Corporate Video To pass you must discuss the following Is the product the required length? Are the quality standards that of Television? Is the product fit for purpose? Strengths of the finished piece Areas for improvement 14 ADDITIONAL LECTURES In addition to the core learning aims of the course, students will undertake modules on the following: Script Supervision Script Writing The roles of 1 st , 2 nd & 3 rd Assistant Directors The role of the Director in the pre-production, production and post-production process. The roles of the entire crew and how they fit into the production team. Working with actors from casting stage through to direction. Working as a freelancer including; time management, budgeting and self assessment & tax. How to start gaining work and to keep gaining work. The power of networking and perception in the film & TV industry. 15 COURSE LECTURERS INCLUDE Ian Bevitt - Director, Coronation Street & Emmerdale Mickey Jones - Director, Coronation Street. Lisa Kos - Script Supervisor, Emmerdale Sophie Stocks - 2nd & 3rd Assistant Director, Emmerdale Rachel Jovanovic - 1st Assistant Director, Emmerdale Rick Laxton - Casting Director, Lime Pictures, Hollyoaks, Disney, Nickelodeon and Script Writer (Has just had a script commission by BBC2) Lee Ford- Producer, BBC, Made in Leeds TV. Joada Allen - Producer & Director, Various 16 DATES The next course will run from October 2019 to October 2020. There will be no classes during August 2020 HOW TO APPLY Stage 1 Stage 2 Students will If successful at stage complete an online 1, students will be application form for invited to attend an the course. interview. yafta.co.uk/film-television-production-diploma-form/ The next course starts in October 2019 and will run on Saturdays. If you would like further information about the YAFTA Film & Television Production Diploma please contact us at [email protected]. 17 LOCATION The course will take place at: YAFTA 101-103 Kirkstall Road Leeds LS3 1JL. This venue is directly opposite ITV Emmerdale and offers free parking. There will be times when students are expected to travel to other locations within Yorkshire as part of the course. 18 TUTOR AND STUDENT QUOTES 19 "I always enjoy working with YAFTA students, the academy's standards are very high and I'm looking forward to finding out what talent lies behind the camera" IAN BEVITT Director Coronation Street and Emmerdale "The insights we’ve had on the course have been "I’ve always been passionate invaluable and educational. about this industry and YAFTA has enabled me to One of the best things about interact with professionals the course is that it’s taught and create my own films, it’s by professionals currently working in TV production" incredible!" SIMON RIORDAN ERIN RIVERS STUDENT STUDENT "The course is really well balanced and allows the students space for technical and personal development. I love working with the students, tutors, actors and the whole YAFTA team! It’s incredibly rewarding and energising" JONO HANCOX TUTOR 20 FEES: FEES £7700 (INCL. VAT) (Fees include all weekly lectures, practical on-set training, mentoring, additional lectures from industry tutors, short film filming, end of year showcase screening and awards event, full use of equipment and software necessary for coursework.) 21 CONTACT YAFTA 0113 4 555 011 [email protected] WWW.YAFTA.CO.UK @YAFTAUK YAFTAUK YAFTA_UK © 2017 Yorkshire Academy of Film & Television Acting LTD Registered in England & Wales. Company Registration Number 8658043. Registered Office: 16 East Park Road, Spofforth, Harrogate, HG3 1BH. 22.