Camera & Audio 120 Hrs.

Next Course Begins March 19th 2012

Camera & Audio 101 (Course #CA111.T1) 40 Hours

This course serves as an introduction to the Camera and Audio department for film & TV. Students will learn the standards and procedures of a film set, and what it takes to function in these departments as a film-crew-member. The student will also be introduced to the current technology used for Camera and Audio, along with the general daily job duties and their relationship to the film production unit as a whole.

TOPICS INCLUDE: THE FILM CREW/THEIR ROLES IN ALL DEPARTMENTS • HIERARCHY ON THE SET • CAMERA EQUIPMENT (CAMERA SUPPORT, MOUNTS AND DOLLIES) • SOUND EQUIPMENT • SET ETIQUETTE • TECHNICAL TERMINOLOGY• PAPERWORK: CALL SHEETS, PRODUCTION SIDES • INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIONS

Camera Crew 202 (Course #CA112.T1) 40 Hours

In this course students will focus on the Camera department and working on set with the Camera Crew. Students will learn the basics of cinematography and the duties of each position in the department. You will receive specific technical training focusing on the work of a Loader, 2nd Camera Assistant, and a 1st Camera Assistant. You will learn the skills to be able to serve as a Technical PA to the Camera Department, with the knowledge necessary to advance to the position of a Loader, Camera Assistant, and beyond. (Prerequisite: Camera & Audio 101)

TOPICS INCLUDE: IDENTIFICATION OF CAMERA EQUIPMENT • THE CREW POSITIONS AND HIERARCHY • TECHNICAL TERMINOLOGY • BASIC CINEMATOGRAPHY (MECHANICS OF CAMERAS & EXPOSURE) • PREPPING A CAMERA PACKAGE • LOADING MAGAZINES & CAMERAS • LENSES • FILTERS

Audio & Boom Operator 203 (Course #CA113.T1) 40 Hours

This course examines the tools and procedures used by an audio assistant for Film & TV. You will become familiar with the roles, duties, and protocols for the audio department on a film set. You will also learn about the various audio equipment and techniques used. Students will form the skills needed to become a second audio assistant, boom operator, and third assistant cable puller. (Prerequisite: Camera and Audio 101)

TOPICS INCLUDE: CREW FUNCTIONS • CREW HIERARCHY • PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS • TECHNICAL TERMS AND RELATIONSHIPS • IDENTIFICATION OF AUDIO EQUIPMENT • MICROPHONE TYPES AND TECHNIQUES • WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY • BOOM-MIC OPERATION • PLAYBACK EQUIPMENT • MIXING • MICROPHONE / SOUND CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS • LOCATION AUDIO CONSIDERATIONS FOR POST PRODUCTION