COURSE FACTSHEET
English Plus Film (4 week course) Who is this course for?
Included in the price
This course is ideal for students who want to combine intensive English language studies with an introduction to filmmaking and film theory for a short time period during the summer. In addition to film studies, students develop their language skills and knowledge through a level appropriate Special Interest Group.
à 28 lessons per week à Welcome Information Pack à Placement test on arrival, weekly assignments, group participation, and progress tests à Course materials à Use of Computer Learning Center and film production equipment à Filmmaking equipment and editing software à Access to Classmate, the Kings online learning platform à Wireless internet in the Center à Optional weekly lecture program à Two free social activities per week
Key Facts Start dates: 1 July, 29 July, 26 Aug 2019 Locations offered:
Los Angeles (Hollywood)
Level: Kings Level 4 (Lower Intermediate) Length: 4 weeks Lessons: 28 lessons (21 hours) per week: 20 English and filmmaking lessons (15 hours) plus 8 Special Interest Group lessons (6 hours) Minimum age: 16 Average age range: 18 – 30 Maximum class size: 15 Learning outcomes: à Fluency in all main areas of English à Development of specialized film knowledge à Practical experience of filmmaking exercises
Course structure and content The course consists of 28 lessons (21 hours) per week: 20 lessons (15 hours) of filmmaking and film-making, film theory, and hands-on technical practice, plus 8 lessons (6 hours) of Special Interest Groups that develop their language skills and knowledge.
By the end of the course, students will have developed some of the following skills:
The film studies element of the course covers the following: 1. Screenwriting — story structure, concept development, visual storytelling methods, script formatting
à Story structure and concept development à Visual storytelling methods à Techniques for role preparation à Working within a frame à Filming techniques à Cinematic framing, lighting and sound à Film and video editing techniques
2. Acting Basics — techniques for role preparation, expression through body and language 3. Production — filming techniques, cinematic framing, lighting and sound 4. Post Production — video editing techniques and practice, color correction, sound editing
Sample timetable (20 Filmmaking lessons + 8 General English SIG lessons) 9.00 – 10.30
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Film vocabulary
Film viewing
Film grammar practice
Film acting workshop
Film group presentation
10.45 – 12.15
Film reading
Film discussion
Film storyline writing
Film group planning
Film feedback session
13.00 – 14.30
SIG: Cinema and TV
SIG: Cinema and TV
SIG: Cinema and TV
SIG: Cinema and TV
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COURSE FACTSHEET
Assessment
Transfer agreements
Assessment is based on weekly assignments, group participation, tests.
Kings LA offers transfer agreements with the New York Film Academy and the Musicians’ Institute.
Filmmaking equipment English Plus Film students have access to the following at Kings Los Angeles: à Classroom equipped with an interactive projector or smart television for interactive learning experience à iMac desktops with user-friendly scriptwriting program software installed à Production equipment including prosumer DSLR camera, sliders and dollies, lighting tools, microphones, tripods à Professional, up-to-date film editing software
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I chose this class because I want to learn more about the film industry while improving my English at the same time. Making our films has been an excellent experience, which has allowed me to see many aspects of filmmaking, while giving me the opportunity to communicate my ideas in English to my classmates. We had to work as a team, speaking English with each other. This class is a really good opportunity to meet other film enthusiasts from different countries. What could be better than to be in Hollywood when we want to make movies!
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Arthur Dupois, English Plus Film student
A wide range of production equipment
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For those with no experience of filmmaking at all, this is a great introduction. For others who have had a bit of experience, it’s a great opportunity to see American-style filmmaking in action. Several students have returned to do the 12 week course, and have gone on to attend other film schools in both Los Angeles and around the world.
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Martha Cotton, English Plus Film teacher at Kings Los Angeles
1609 08/17
Apple Mac video editing suite