• Grade 12 or 19 years of age
  
• Copy of High School Diploma and/or Birth Certificate
  
• Most recent copy of Transcript of Marks
  
• Detailed resume outlining work history and education
  
• Personal biography and statement of intent (with creative portfolio, if available)
  
• Two character references
  
• Two passport size photographs
  
• Film critique (from a technical standpoint)
  
• Keyboarding experience
  
• Advanced level of English for International Students (ESL 600)
  
• Interview with Program Manager
  

Equipment

• Students will become familiar will learn about and have hands-on experience with filmmaking equipment. They will learn the basics of screen direction, shot relationships, handycam operation, and safe and effective use of lighting and grip equipment.
  

Computers

• Students are introduced to the UCW computer lab and the basic computer skills required for learning film industry computer applications. They will do practical assignments on the UCW Academy of Film & Animation Arts editing systems.
  

Screen Writing

• This is a hands-on course designed to teach the beginning screenwriter the basic strategies and procedures for creating and developing short film scripts. Topics include dramatic and story-telling structure, outlining an idea for a screenplay, formatting a screenplay for the page, the use of Movie Magic Screenwriter, the process of writing a screenplay, and the process of writing "second" and subsequent drafts of short screenplays.
  

Cinematography and Lighting

• Participants will become familiar with cameras, lenses, film stock, lighting equipment, and set sense, along with the various duties and paper work requirements associated with the camera team. This will be achieved through lectures, workshops, practice shoots, independent work, and by creating short films.
  

Film Sound Production

• The student will develop expertise in the art of film sound by learning the history and technical application, which includes the use of sound recorders, a variety of microphones, and other related equipment used on the film set. This will give an equal balance of theory, practical aspects, and various roles and responsibilities of sound recording for filmmaking.
  

Directing for Film & Television

• This module outlines the technical and creative aspects involved in directing a film script, including script break-down, working with actors and set crew, effective communication, and understanding story-telling through the eye of the camera.
  

Producing

• The producer deals with the project as a whole, balancing the creative and business requirements in order to successfully produce a motion picture. Through hands-on instructional work, students will learn the business of producing from developing the script, to pre-production (planning), production (filming), post-production (editing), and marketing of the finished product.
  

Pre-Production

• The student will learn the skills needed to plan and organize a complete film production. Included are the functions and duties of the Production Manager, Assistant Directors and complete crew. The paperwork required in pre-production is done through the Movie Magic Screenwriter, Scheduling and Budgeting software programs. Emphasis will be on attitude, people skills, and paper work as required in filmmaking.
  

Script Continuity and Supervision

• This course will cover the skills needed to work as a liaison between the Director and the production team. This will include the continuity of time, action, geography, the actor's performance, blocking, camera angle and positions, and related paper work.
  

Art Direction

• The students are introduced to the area of production design and the role of the Art Director. They learn to assess the art department requirements of a script, budget the props and set decoration, complete a design proposal, and use terminology suited to production design.
  

Post Production and Editing

• The student will learn concepts, techniques, and aesthetics of both film and video, from synchronizing rushes to the final mix. Using hands-on instruction the student will learn post- production (editing) by working on projects to develop the skills needed in assembling different cuts to move and tell a story.
  

Film History & Theory

• Students will balance out their education by learning about the history and theory of the film and television industries. One cannot completely understand the industry or speak with confidence without understanding its roots and reasons for being.

During the filmmaking program, students will produce several projects using video and film. These projects will increase in complexity over the duration of the program.

The projects allow the students to apply skills learned in areas such as lighting, grip and gaff techniques, art direction, script continuity and supervision, camera techniques, sound process, make-up, and directing the talent.

Students will put to the test all of the skills learned to take a project from the idea stage to a finished product with emphasis on creativity, attitude, set etiquette, responsible work habits, and teamwork