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CATALOG January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013 (Revised: August 9, 2013) 635 S. San Fernando Blvd. Burbank, CA 91502 (818) 900-1900 Page 1 of 40 Publication: 08.09.2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Topic Page Mission Statement, Academy History, Approval/Licensure, Legal Control and 3 Ownership Programs 4 Admissions 19 Granting Of Credit For Previous Learning and Transfer Of Credit To Other Schools 19 Facility and Equipment Description 20 Tuition and Fees 21 Student Tuition Recovery Fund 21 Payment Plans 22 Cancellation and Refund Policy 23 Financial Aid 24 Student Services 25 Student Records 26 Student Conduct 28 Academic Calendar, Hours of Operation 30 Grading 31 Satisfactory Academic Progress 31 Attendance 33 Leave of Absence 35 Graduation Requirements 35 Administration, Faculty/Mentors 36 State of California 39 Changes 40 Page 2 of 40 Publication: 08.09.2013 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the International Academy of Film and Television-Burbank is to provide students with relevant theory and significant hands-on training in Filmmaking & Acting. The Academy emphasizes practical experience by providing school facilities reflecting the same professional workplace environments into which graduates will be seeking employment. The Academy’s mentors are experienced professionals who share with students industry-tested practices in their fields of expertise to prepare students for entry-level positions. ACADEMY HISTORY The first International Academy of Film and Television opened its doors in Cebu, the Philippines and started offering filmmaking classes in 2004. Since then, IAFT has established campuses in Hong Kong, Miami and Burbank. The Burbank school began offering classes in 2012. APPROVAL/LICENSURE International Academy of Film and Television’s approval/license to operate as a private postsecondary institution in the State of California is based on provisions of the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009 (California Education Code, Title 3, Division 10, Part 59, Chapter 8), which is effective January 1, 2010. LEGAL CONTROL AND OWNERSHIP The International Academy of Film and Television, LLC is controlled and governed by Michael Gleissner. Page 3 of 40 Publication: 08.09.2013 PROGRAMS FILMMAKING PROGRAMS Certificate Program in Filmmaking PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Certificate program is a concentrated exploration into the processes of filmmaking conducted over two 10-week terms. Students learn to write, direct, shoot and edit a group short film/video project and an individual short film/video project. There are four main concentrations of studies: Screenwriting, Pre-Production, Production, and Editing. Students attend class 4 days or evenings a week with an additional 8 ½ hour lab period per week. The maximum number of students-to-teacher ratio in a classroom or lab session is 12:1. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: The educational objective of the Certificate Program in Filmmaking is to train people for entry-level work in the film and video industry as camera operators, videographers, grips, screenwriters, production assistants, assistant editors, lighting assistants, assistant directors, dolly grips, video editors, lighting technicians, director’s assistants, and audio recorders. Students will learn to: Understand the fundamental principles of storytelling Write and edit screenplays for short films Set up and operate professional level cameras and lenses Set up a range of lighting equipment Produce and direct a short film Supervise production crew and actors Light indoor and outdoor scenes and compose shots to effectively communicate a script’s message or theme Work with camera support and movement systems, such as tripods, dollies, jibs, cranes and others Record and mix sound Organize and edit raw video and sound footage to reflect the story detailed in a script Incorporate video and sound effects into edited material Add text and graphics to a film and video presentation Communicate and work effectively with other film crewmembers Plan and coordinate the crew and production components necessary to produce a short film Distribute a completed film through a variety of platforms Follow professional etiquette to facilitate successful and effective overall crew performance. CLOCK HOURS: 450 HOURS – 280 hours of the program is lecture hours consisting of theory or new principles. The remaining 170 hours are laboratory hours consisting of supervised student practice of a previously introduced theory/principle during which practical skills and knowledge are developed and reinforced. Page 4 of 40 Publication: 08.09.2013 WEEKS: 20 Course Lecture Hours Lab Hours Total Hours TERM 1 Screenwriting 101 21 12.5 33.5 Producing 101 14 8.5 22.5 Directing101 14 8.5 22.5 Cinematography 101 24.5 15 39.5 Sound 101 10.5 6.5 17 Class Film 101 28 17 45 Editing 101 28 17 45 TERM 2 Screenwriting 202 21 12.5 33.5 Producing 202 14 8.5 22.5 Directing202 14 8.5 22.5 Cinematography 202 24.5 15 39.5 Sound 202 10.5 6.5 17 Class Film 202 28 17 45 Editing 202 28 17 45 Totals 280 170 450 Diploma Program in Filmmaking PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Over the course of four 10-week terms, the Diploma program provides students with the widest range of filmmaking experiences at IAFT. Students learn to write, direct, shoot and edit several group and individual short film/video projects. There are four main concentrations of studies: Screenwriting, Pre-Production, Production, and Editing. Students attend class 4 days or evenings a week with an additional 8 ½ hour lab period per week. The maximum number of students-to-teacher ratio in a classroom or lab session is 12:1. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: The educational objective of the Diploma Program in Filmmaking is to train people for entry-level work in the film and video industry as camera operators, videographers, grips, screenwriters, production assistants, assistant editors, lighting assistants, assistant directors, dolly grips, video editors, lighting technicians, director’s assistants, and audio recorders. Students will learn to: Understand the principles of storytelling to an advanced level Further write and edit screenplays for short films Set up and operate professional level cameras and lenses in a wider range of settings Set up a greater variety of lighting equipment in multiple locations Continue to produce and direct short films and a final thesis project Supervise a greater variety of production crews and actors Scout a wide range of locations appropriate to the script and production budgets Consider and plan for production design needs at a professional level Page 5 of 40 Publication: 08.09.2013 Light a wide variety of indoor and outdoor scenes and compose shots to effectively communicate a script’s message or theme Work with a greater variety of camera support and movement systems, such as tripods, dollies, jibs, cranes and others Record and mix sound at an advanced level Further organize and edit raw video and sound footage to reflect the story detailed in a script Incorporate a wide range of video and sound effects into edited material Learn specialized software to add text and graphics to film and video presentations Communicate and work effectively with a wider variety of other film crewmembers Gain further experience planning and coordinating crews and production components necessary to produce short films Produce non-fiction and unscripted short films Distribute completed films through a wider variety of platforms Gain further experience following professional etiquette to facilitate successful and effective overall crew performance Prepare an effective demo reel and resume Build a network of professional contacts for future employment opportunities CLOCK HOURS: 900 HOURS - 560 hours of the program is lecture hours consisting of theory or new principles. The remaining 340 hours are laboratory hours consisting of supervised student practice of a previously introduced theory/principle during which practical skills and knowledge are developed and reinforced. WEEKS: 40 Course Lecture Hours Lab Hours Total Hours TERM 1 Screenwriting 101 21 12.5 33.5 Producing 101 14 8.5 22.5 Directing101 14 8.5 22.5 Cinematography 101 24.5 15 39.5 Sound 101 10.5 6.5 17 Class Film 101 28 17 45 Editing 101 28 17 45 TERM 2 Screenwriting 202 21 12.5 33.5 Producing 202 14 8.5 22.5 Directing 202 14 8.5 22.5 Cinematography 202 24.5 15 39.5 Sound 202 10.5 6.5 17 Class Film 202 28 17 45 Editing 202 28 17 45 Page 6 of 40 Publication: 08.09.2013 TERM 3 Screenwriting 303 28 17 45 Directing 303 17.5 10.5 28 Production Design 301 10.5 6.5 17 Location 301 7 4 11 Cinematography 303 14 8.5 22.5 Sound 303 10.5 6.5 17 Non-Scripted Television 301 14 8.5 22.5 PSA (Public Service 10.5 6.5 17 Announcement) 301 Documentary 301 14 8.5 22.5 Editing 303 14 8.5 22.5 TERM 4 Thesis Film Pre-Production 401 28 17 45 Financing, Marketing & 14 8.5 22.5 Distribution 401 Thesis Film Production 402 35 21 56 Thesis Film Post-Production 49 30 79 403 Career Development 401 14 8.5 22.5 Totals 560 340 900 Filmmaking Course Descriptions Screenwriting Screenwriting 101 (21 hours lecture, 12.5 hours lab) An introductory course critical for writers, directors, producers and other creative practitioners involved in the interpretive process, covering the fundamentals of form, structure, character development and dialogue in both feature-length and short scripts, along with proper screenplay formatting, the Final Draft program, idea-generating techniques, and writing for visuals, not just words. Projects include writing a 3-5 page Minimal-Dialogue script for a student-produced short film. (Prerequisite: None) Screenwriting 202 (21 hours lecture, 12.5 hours lab) Intermediate Screenwriting is an absolute essential for any creative specialist, embracing the lifeblood of storytelling for feature films and going into more intimate detail about structure, character development, plot vs.