Production Crew Practicum

Catalog description

Students develop the practical skills and fundamental knowledge for entry-level job positions in professional film and television through hands-on experience when placed in a dedicated craft-specific Practicum under the direction of a graduate thesis candidate. Students document their acquired knowledge through journals and reports. The course emphasizes career development through student-specific, on-the-job training and in required weekly lessons that include instructor-led resume and interview training sessions. Because of the compressed and sometimes unusual scheduling nature of film productions, students must have flexibility in their own schedules to be able to work on these projects. A student must commit to working, as scheduled, the full term of the project and must follow all professional standards. Note: the thesis films are most likely shot on multiple weekends (Friday-Sunday) over the course of the semester. Production either occurs at Trilith Studios or within a 30-mile radius of Trilith (studio zone) on location; transportation to and from location shoots within this zone are the responsibility of the student. Students who cannot meet those standards will not be permitted to continue on the project. It is expected and required that all students in this course are present on set and willing to provide hands-on labor. Prerequisite(s): GFA 1000  and at least one other GFA Specialty Craft Course in the Film & Television Production Pathway: ( GFA 2010 , GFA 2020 , GFA 2030 , GFA 2040 , GFA 2050 , GFA 2060 , GFA 3010 , GFA 3020 , GFA 3040 , GFA 3140 , GFA 4010 , GFA 4020 , GFA 4040 ) Lab Hours: 6 Contact Hours: 6 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal (A, B, C, D, F) Schedule Type (Primary): Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.