Script to Screen: Introduction to the Entertainment Industry (Please note that Script to Screen is a mandatory prerequisite class for all NJ Film Academy Tracks.)
Cost: $375
Course Description: “Script to Screen” provides foundational knowledge about the different stages of production, job opportunities, and professional expectations in film and television. Students will learn industry-specific terminology and processes related to above- and below-the-line positions, how a creative project moves from script to screen, and how to start and build a film or television career.
The class places an emphasis on industry standards, practices and procedures, on-set safety protocols, and the realities of the job market, helping students be best prepared to advance to the next level of training and start their careers in the industry.
Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue entry-level positions in the industry, including how to obtain employment and the training required to succeed. Through a blend of theoretical understanding and practical assignments, students will be prepared to navigate the realities of the job market and embark on their careers in the entertainment industry with confidence and professionalism.
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Choose two additional courses from the following group: (Please note that the more industry-relevant courses and certifications completed, the more valuable students become to potential employers.)
Cost: $799
Course Description: Learn about the skills, terminology and workflow used in production accounting offices in the entertainment industry, specifically to support films and television shows. This class will cover relationships the accounting office may have with various entities, including the cast and crew, studios or other financiers, studio business affairs, labor unions, state and/or local film offices, vendors and banks, payroll processors, insurance and incentive personnel.
The course includes demonstrations of budgeting, scheduling, record-keeping and reporting software as well as hands-on learning experiences. Upon completion, students will be prepared for an internship or entry-level job in the production accounting or payroll office of a film or television production.
Cost: $799
Course Description: Explore the essential functions of a production office and the responsibilities of the team members that make it up. Film or TV production managers and coordinators are members of the production team who provide logistical support and help manage administrative tasks to ensure productions run smoothly, finish on time and on budget.
Students will learn the production office is the hub for production management. It operates and serves alongside many departments that play a crucial role in creating a motion picture. While learning more about those departments, students will begin to develop an understanding of industry-specific terminology and take a closer look at the studio filmmaking process from prep to wrap.
Upon completion, students will have a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities inside the production office, and how each member contributes to the studio filmmaking process. Students will be able to recognize and interpret documents used throughout production, and confidently navigate the production office environment with a path toward pursuing employment. Employment as a production coordinator or production manager requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a thorough understanding of the production process.
Cost: $799 (Required Equipment: Apparatus for photography, such as a cell phone camera.)
Course Description: Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the role of the locations department in production for film and television, from script breakdown during pre-production to scouting, contracting, logistical planning and wrap out. Learn about various job opportunities within the locations department, as well as the role and importance of each. By integrating theoretical knowledge and hands-on tasks, students will acquire the necessary skills to confidently navigate the intricacies of the job market and begin a career in the entertainment industry with a strong sense of professionalism.
Upon completion, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the skills needed to succeed in the entertainment industry as a member of a locations team.
Choose two additional courses from the following group: (Please note that the more industry-relevant courses and certifications completed, the more valuable students become to potential employers.)
Cost: $799
Course Description: Gain an introduction to working on set for film or television productions as a hair or makeup artist. Through presentations, script breakdowns, and instructor-led demonstrations, students will learn how to bring a story to the screen with the help of hair and makeup; the importance of continuity, hygiene, and sanitizing; practical hair and makeup skills to bring characters to life; how to be an effective background artist; and what steps to take to help secure a position as a hair or makeup artist.
Students will have the opportunity to practice and execute their own character-based hair and makeup designs during hands-on portions of the class utilizing their creative abilities.
Cost: $799
Course Description: Students will learn about cinematic costume history and iconic industry designers; the costume office organizational structure; job roles and duties in various areas of the costume department; and the names, uses, and protocols related to pieces of departmental equipment and tasks. Students will also learn how costumes and various film crafts relate to one another on a working production, as well as how and why they all must operate in sync. In addition, students will look at the importance of some non-traditional skills that benefit the department.
Upon completion, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the costume department’s role in a film and television production.
Choose two additional courses from the following group: (Please note that the more industry-relevant courses and certifications completed, the more valuable students become to potential employers.)
Cost: TBD
Course Description: Gain an introduction to the fundamental principles and techniques of set construction, scenic painting, and set dressing for film and television. Students will learn the skills necessary to bring a production’s visual elements to life, including basic carpentry, standard and scenic painting techniques, and set dressing.
Cost: TBD
Course Description: Gain an introduction to modern set lighting, including history and theory as hands-on exercises bring the information to life. Students will learn industry specific on-set standards and terminology, and how to become a part of the electric department and work smoothly with other departments. Learn the basics of the electrical systems required to power the lighting needs of the set, as well how varied lighting units and equipment is needed to succeed.
Upon completion, students will have an understanding of the roles today’s evolving film and television landscape as well as theory, practical knowledge, and safety and efficiency techniques.
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