Entertainment Industry

Entertainment Industry

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• Backstage with the Costume Department
• Ruffs and Queens
• Layers upon Layers
• Fedoras to Fascinators
• Pro Tools for Sound
• Film Industry Orientation
• Introduction to Script Supervision and Continuity
• Advanced Script Supervision and Continuity

Backstage with the Costume Department

This course is for anyone who has ever wondered what goes on behind the footlights. In this course you will spend an afternoon as a member of the costuming department for Capilano University’s production of Hello Dolly. This hands-on adventure begins at the Capilano Film Centre where you will see the inner workings of the costume production shop: the dye rooms, the cutting and sewing rooms, the fitting rooms, and how a show is put together, from concept to stage. From there, students will go with the costumers to the theatre dressing rooms, and help to prepare for the running of the afternoon production. As the curtain rises in the theatre, the students will participate in the actual running of the show, from backstage presets, costume quick changes, emergency repairs (possibly!), and dressing room duties.

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Ruffs and Queens

While delving into the many layers of Elizabethan costume, you will learn how to drape a royal costume on a mannequin and learn to make your own ruff. Fun and you can wear it too!

Note: Materials will be provided or bring 3 metres of your favourite lace trim. Also bring along a bag lunch.

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Layers upon Layers

Examine the multiple layers that are used to create a costume from the unseen structure to the final embellishment and trim. Participants will be given the opportunity to experiment with a number of embellishment techniques.

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Fedoras to Fascinators

Hats off to a brief history of millinery and an introduction to the materials used. Learn the history of hats from Egypt to the modern day “fascinator” as seen at the Royal Wedding and Ascot Races. This class will include the introduction of pattern making for a top hat and the actual construction of your own fascinator. All materials are included.

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Pro Tools for Sound

This is an introductory to intermediate-level course on Pro Tools for sound editing, designing and mixing for film. Through lectures, in-class exercises and hands-on use, you will learn to organize the final sound mix, edit and organize dialogue, and edit and organize sound effects, ambiences and music for a film. Participants will also use the audio suite to design and mix sound elements, and apply aesthetic principles of sound in conjunction with moving images.

Note: No class May 19

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Film Industry Orientation

Developed in partnership with film industry unions and guilds, this mandatory course provides you with the information you need to know before you go on set. Topics include growth and trends in the B.C. film industry, demands and challenges of working in film, set etiquette and protocol, job classifications and descriptions, reading and understanding a call sheet, logistics of employment, importance of interpersonal skills, on – set safety considerations and WHMIS (for Film) certification.

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Introduction to Script Supervision and Continuity

This course gives you a detailed introduction to the duties and responsibilities of the Script Supervisor/Continuity Coordinator during preproduction, production and postproduction. Learn to break down a script and estimate timing, take notes for the editor, line and slate each shot, and liaise with other departments to match continuity. Please bring a stopwatch to class. This course fulfills one of IATSE Local 891’s prerequisites for application to the Script Supervisor Department.

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Advanced Script Supervision and Continuity

This course builds on the basic script/continuity skills taught in the introductory course, and provides professional development by giving you more detailed information as well as hands- on experience. This experience includes breaking down an hour- long script, viewing the dailies from the show while learning to fill out industry-standard forms, taking notes, timing shots, and lining the script. You also get to see the results of your work when viewing the final cut show.

Prerequisite:Introduction to Script Supervision and Continuity or equivalent experience in the industry.

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