Diploma of Screen and Media – Producing
Diploma of Screen and Media – Producing
OVERVIEW New York Film Academy Australia delivers the nationally recognised program CUA51020 – Diploma of Screen and Media with selected subjects focusing on producing. The Academy’s CUA51020 – Diploma of Screen and Media – Producing program gives students all of the fundamental skills necessary to make their own films. The…
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OVERVIEW
New York Film Academy Australia delivers the nationally recognised program CUA51020 – Diploma of Screen and Media with selected subjects focusing on producing. The Academy’s CUA51020 – Diploma of Screen and Media – Producing program gives students all of the fundamental skills necessary to make their own films. The producing program is divided into two semesters, with a break of at least one week between. The curriculum integrates intensive study in all the major producing disciplines.
The One-Year Diploma of Screen and Media producing program is designed to provide students with an overview and knowledge of the contemporary realities of how producing works for film and television with an emphasis on achieving an education in the technical and creative skills necessary to produce film, documentary, and television. Students undergo a thorough regiment of classwork and film production that lays the groundwork for a professional life in the film arts. The curriculum is extremely comprehensive, teaching students the creative aspects of producing, as well as the more technical side of line producing. Students gain a practical understanding of the entertainment industry and the tools needed to successfully navigate it.
CUA51020 – DIPLOMA OF SCREEN AND MEDIA – PRODUCING: SEMESTER ONE
Producers are confronted with a number of visual, dramatic, financial, legal, logistical, managerial, and technical challenges. From the first day of class, students are immersed in a hands-on education on how to work through these challenges. Through an intensive sequence of classes and workshops, and with encouragement from their instructors, students rapidly learn the fundamental creative and technical skills they need to produce film, documentary, and television.
Learning Goals:
- Introduction to the roles, tasks, and obstacles faced by film and television producers.
- Introduction of storytelling concepts of elements, conventions, structure, and style.
- Understand basic principles of entertainment law.
- Introduction to filmmaking from the perspective of the screenwriter, director, actor and cinematographer, and editor.
Production Goals:
- In collaborative groups, students develop, prep, shoot, and edit two short films.
- Produce a short narrative film for a NYFA filmmaker.
CUA51020 – DIPLOMA OF SCREEN AND MEDIA – PRODUCING: SEMESTER TWO
The second semester challenges students to develop their production abilities both artistically and technically. Producing students are instructed in the craft of developing and writing dramatic treatments for a feature film and/or television pilots; in pitching story ideas to a variety of audiences; and presenting industry-standard written proposals in support of the feasibility of their projects. Students are also exposed to renowned industry speakers with the opportunity to engage in constructive conversations about the industry.
This semester culminates in each student pitching and presenting a film or television project in a Producers’ Pitchfest.
Learning Goals:
Continue to analyse and master key elements of effective producer’s craft.
Develop and write original film and television treatment.
Introduction and practice of effective pitching skills and drafting script coverage.
Learn critical elements of effective feature film business plans and packaging strategies.
Production Goals:
Develop an effective pitch and feature film business plan or television show bible.
In collaborative groups, students develop, prep, shoot, and edit a short documentary.
REQUIREMENTS
High School Certificate or Equivalent;
Equivalence to High School Certificate:
- Australian Qualification at or Above AQF Level 4 OR
- Completion of Core Skills Profile for Adult – Numeracy and Reading at or Above Exit Level 3
English Language Proficiency at Appropriate Level (e.g. Academic IELTS 5.5)*;
In-person or Skype Interview with Faculty Delegate.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
New York Film Academy Australia (NYFA Australia) is a Registered Training Organisation, delivering Nationally Recognised Qualifications in Australia and hands-on education in the area of the visual and performing arts, with a focus on Filmmaking, Acting for Film, Screenwriting, and Producing.Our innovative “learning-by-doing” approach to teaching in the creative paradise of Gold Coast, Australia is aligned with the philosophy of our renowned New York Film Academy. Since 1992, the New York Film Academy has built a reputation as one of the premier hands-on intensive film and acting schools in the world. Additional NYFA campuses are also located in New York City, Los Angeles, and South Beach, Miami, and Florence, Italy. NYFA Australia also offers online diplomas and online workshops. Hands-on teen camps are also offered every Australian school holiday.In the heart of the innovative Queensland film industry, NYFA Australia students find themselves completely immersed in their course of study from day one, surrounded by award-winning faculty and working with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.Through an Australian-first partnership, NYFA Australia has collaborated with Warner Bros. Movie World, setting up film production hot sets and providing students the opportunity to shoot throughout the iconic theme park’s backlot. NYFA Australia also has industry affiliations with world-renowned Village Roadshow Studios.The project-based curriculum in our film school and acting schools are designed to reflect a real-world environment while encouraging students to explore their own creativity and passion.
