NW Film Center - Media Arts Academy

CAMP: MEDIA ARTS ACADEMY FOR TEENS #8

GRADES 9-12

If you’re thinking about applying to film school or want to experience the excitement (and challenges) of creating an entire film from scratch and experiencing a real film shoot, you don’t have to go to New York or Los Angeles. Now in its 12th year, the MEDIA ARTS ACADEMY FOR TEENS is the School of Film's premier opportunity to learn with award-winning film professionals, work in a small group, and use professional level digital video equipment and Apple Final Cut Pro software. Bring several script ideas to the first day. You'll work as a group to determine producability, what attributes make a story great, and to select one concept to develop into a screenplay. You will then be involved in all aspects of production, including planning, casting, directing, working with actors, shooting, lighting, sound recording, and editing to a polished level. Come prepared to work hard and learn an amazing amount! Expect at least one long shooting day during the class. The week will culminate in a screening for family and friends in the Film Center's state-of-the-art Whitsell Auditorium. Tuition includes catered lunches. No previous experience is required. Completed films will be uploaded to a special class online video album.

Enrollment is limited to 14.

PREREQUISITES

No specific classes are required. Please see notes below for more details and recommended skills required to successfully participate in this course.

SELECT 1 OF 2 SECTIONS

SECTION 1: MONDAY-FRIDAY, JUL 18-22 & MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, JUL 25-27, 9 AM-5 PM

SECTION 2: MONDAY-FRIDAY, AUG 8-12 & MONDAY-WEDNESDAY, AUG 15-17, 9 AM-5 PM

8 Sessions

4 PSU CREDITS

CERTIFICATES

Level 1: Does Not Apply Level 2: Does Not Apply Level 3: Does Not Apply

PSU Course: Yes

FEES

Tuition:	$995.00
Equipment/Lab Fees:	$125.00
PSU Credit (optional):	$240.00 (if taken for 4 PSU credits)

LOCATION

Northwest Film Center School of Film

934 SW Salmon Street, Portland, OR (Corner of 10th & Salmon)

OTHER INFORMATION

Meals: Provided

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT: The Academy may qualify for high school Arts or Elective credit through your school district. Inquire with your local guidance counselor. COLLEGE CREDIT: The Academy is available for 4 undergraduate credits through the Portland State University Department of English at an additional charge of $240 (depending on enrollment status, additional PSU fees may apply). A letter grade will be issued on a PSU transcript. Admission to PSU is not required. College credit must be selected by the first day of the Academy and cannot be awarded retroactively. For information contact classes@nwfilm.org or 503-221-1156. STUDENT HOUSING: Reasonably priced dormitory housing with kitchen and Internet access (and optional meal plan), operated by the Portland State Housing Office, is available in the Ondine Residence Hall, a short walk from the Film Center. Arrangements must be made directly with PSU at 503-725-4336 and/orwww.pdx.edu/housing. Please note that PSU housing does not provide on-site supervision of students and is not affiliated with the Film Center. For more information contact Pam Minty,pam@nwfilm.org or 503-221-1156 x25. FRANK HOOD SCHOLARSHIPS: A limited number of full and partial scholarships to the MEDIA ARTS ACADEMY FOR TEENS are available to those with a demonstrated high interest.  The application deadline is June 15, 2011. Dowload the Application Form.