Course Introduction
This is a foundational introductory course suitable for individuals with a strong interest in film production, especially those aspiring to enter the filmmaking industry. The course emphasizes both practical techniques and theoretical concepts.
Key Information
- Class Size: 20 students
- Duration: 39 hours total
- Fee: MOP $3,500
- Certificate & Subsidy: A certificate and a 60% tuition subsidy are provided upon achieving 70% attendance. This course is NOT part of the Continuing Education Development Plan (DSEDJ).
- Non-Macao Residents: Must pay the full tuition fee and are not eligible for the subsidy.
Target Audience
Individuals with a strong interest in film production.
Course Outline
Students will gain knowledge in the following key areas:
(A) History and Main Formats of Film/Video
- A brief history and development of cinema.
- Film/video production formats: What are Standard Definition (SD), High Definition (HD), and 4K?
(B) Directing Skills
- The role of the director and working relationships with producers and screenwriters.
- Learning basic directing techniques for different types of narrative films.
- How to tell a story with images.
- Understanding film language and mise-en-scène.
(C) Screenwriting
- How to conceive story ideas.
- Basic concepts of film scripts.
- The three-act structure and basic script structure.
(D) Cinematography / Lighting / Art Direction
- Camera operation, including basic controls for aperture, shutter speed, focus, depth of field, ISO, color temperature, etc.
- Photography composition and camera movement techniques.
- Concepts of cinematography.
- Basic film lighting methods and concepts.
- Concepts and application of art direction.
- Communication and coordination between the Director of Photography (DP), Gaffer, and Art Director.
(E) Editing / Post-Production
- Montage editing theory.
- Basic operation of editing software.
- Overview of the main steps in post-production.
(F) Sound
- Introduction to sound recording equipment.
- On-location sound recording techniques.
- Use of sound effects and music.
Important Notes
- Full tuition of $3,500 must be paid in cash upon registration. Upon course completion with 70% attendance, MOP $2,100 will be refunded.
- The course start date and time are subject to the official website.
- This course is NOT part of the Continuing Education Development Plan.
Registration Information
Course: Introduction to Film Production Course
Schedule: From November 1 to November 29, 2017, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Venue: iCentre, Amateur Continuing Education Centre, Units B & C, 9th Floor, Kin Heng Long Plaza, No. 258 Avenida do Dr. Rodrigo Rodrigues, NAPE, Macau.
