CERTIFICATE IN FILMMAKING

Create a film from initial story to final cut. Receive rigorous hands-on training in 16mm film production including cinematography, nonlinear editing, and audio recording. Understand the fundamentals of all aspects of filmmaking. From the aesthetic and theoretical, to the technical, learn the essential skills necessary to make a film from pre-production to the screen. With the assistance of our faculty of industry professionals who guide you through the process, acquire production skills and apply them to a narrative film project.

Upon completion of the program, students have an understanding of:

• Industry craft and practices.
• Cinematography.
• Audio recording.
• Editing.
• Producing.
• Directing.

To earn the certificate, an average grade of B or higher is required indicating successful completion of the required material by taking Option 1, 2, or 3. Option 3 includes one elective.

This certificate has been restructured. Students who began this certificate prior to fall 2007 have four years to complete their certificate according to the requirements in the SCPS bulletin the semester they began. Call (212) 998-7171 for more information.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required--Option 1 (1 of these courses are required)
	Filmmaking Eight-Week Intensive: Color--Sync Sound Designed for students with some film production experience, this eight-week advanced intensive course provides a solid next step for honing your skills. Learn the fundamentals... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9523	$5,995
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Required--Option 2 (1 of these courses are required)
	Filmmaking 12-Week Intensive: B/W-MOS and Color-Sync Sound Over twelve weeks, create your own film: color negative, synch sound, and about eight to 10 minutes long. Students begin by learning the basics of... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9522	$8,095
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Required--Option 3 (6 of these courses are required)
	Audio Recording Practice essential recording techniques for a variety of media projects. Whether recording audio for a film, video, or new media production, explore strategies for capturing... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9071	$1,150
	Cinematography Through a series of six progressively challenging projects, this hands-on workshop provides students with professional concepts and techniques in film and digital media production. Emphasizing... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9087	$1,495
	Techniques and Technologies Gain a comprehensive understanding of the vast landscape of theatrical film and video production. Through lectures and discussions you explore theories and tools, from cameras... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9220	$855
	Editing I With Final Cut Pro Final Cut Pro is a cost-effective professional nonlinear editing system. Students learn all the basics of digital nonlinear editing using footage provided by NYU. Through... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9225	$1,230
	Filmmaking I: B/W-MOS In this introductory, practical workshop in 16mm filmmaking without sync sound, students have an opportunity to write, produce, direct,shoot, and edit using Final Cut Pro.... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9510	$1,550
	Filmmaking II: Color and Sync Sound This is the capstone course of the evening Certificate in Filmmaking program in which students combine the technical experience and aesthetic knowledge garnered from other... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9520	$1,395
Electives--Option 3 (1 of these courses are required)
	Producing and Writing Your Film This course provides practical experience in producing and scriptwriting, which are vital to the role of the producer. Students prepare storylines and write treatment/outlines and... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9075	$895
	Cinematic Structure Constructing a compelling narrative in cinema is reliant on many factors. Editing, dramatic arc, and the use of cinematic space all play an important role... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9232	$585
	Producing Fundamentals This course provides an overview of the core functions and responsibilities of film producers. Using one feature film script as a working project from week... (click on course name to read more)		X34.9509	$875

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