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TrainingOC2 Directing Foundation Workshop: DIRECTING ACTORS FOR SCREEN
This accredited workshop is aimed at students who wish to further their professional career in directing film and television drama. You’ll earn how to work with actors to produce the most convincing performances in this high level and intensive workshop that focuses on the craft of directing drama for the screen. On completion of this workshop, students will have a clear understanding of what is expected of a director when working with actors, including the casting and audition processes, and how to select appropriate actors. Students will develop the skills of conducting rehearsals by preparing and conducting their own rehearsal of a scene. In the simulated environment of a film shoot, participants will learn what is expected of directors on set, how to direct the actors to get the performance they envision by directing a scene. All participants will receive constructive criticism from the actors and an experienced feature director on their direction of the scene, as well the opportunity to watch the performance on playback. By completing 'Directing Actors for Screen', students will be assessed against four Directing units from the nationally accredited Advanced Diploma of Screen (CUF60101) under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Students in this workshop may also apply for OPEN CHANNEL’s innovative Advanced Diploma Foundation Program OC2 with the chance to learn while working on a real independent drama or comedy project. Whether working independently and wanting to form a creative team, this unique blend of training and production support will give your project the kick start it needs. This initiative supports the making of a teaser to sell an independent feature film project - a model used for the horror film ‘Saw’ which spawned a multi-million dollar franchise. This workshop is nationally accredited training issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Participants completing an OC2 Foundation Workshop may apply to the OC2 Extension Program to complete an Advanced Diploma of Screen. The extension program involves working in the capacity of Writer, Director or Producer during the making and marketing of a teaser film for an independent feature project. On completion of this workshop, participants will have a clear understanding of what is expected of a director when working with actors. Participants will understand the casting and audition processes and will know how to select appropriate actors. Participants will have begun to develop the skills of conducting rehearsals by preparing and conducting their own rehearsal of a scene. In the simulated environment of a film shoot, participants will learn what is expected of directors on set, how to direct the actors to get the performance they envision by directing a scene. All participants will receive constructive criticism from the actors and an experienced feature director on their direction of the scene, as well the opportunity to watch the performance on playback. This workshop will:
Accredited Training Enrolment Form Nationally Recognised TrainingOPEN CHANNEL is a Registered Training Organisation, (RTO), authorised to deliver the nationally recognised training, Certificate III in Screen and Advanced Diploma of Screen.
Free Accredited Training Information NightIf you want to learn more about OPEN CHANNEL training options or ways OPEN CHANNEL can help you in your pursuit of a career in film and television, don't miss out on our free Training Information Night. Come along to find out first hand about OPEN CHANNEL's upcoming training program, focussed primarily on accredited training consisting of Directing Actors for Screen, Television Production and Concept to Script. This session will give intending applicants the opportunity to view the OPEN CHANNEL facilities, ask questions about the training, and meet the tutors. When: Wednesday 11 June 2008 [note change of date] Light refreshments will be provided. Commencement Dates 2008OC2 Directing Foundation Workshop – Directing Actors for Screen Start Date: 30 June 2008 Course StructureThe OC2 Directing Foundation Workshop – Directing Actors for Screen is full-time (Monday to Thursday) taught over 2 weeks with a total of 48 contact hours. This workshop is designed for people who wish to pursue a career in directing film and television drama. The minimum entrance requirement for the workshop is "Certificate III in Screen" or equivalent filmmaking experience. It provides an opportunity to learn in a practical training environment with leading industry professionals. Directing Actors for Screen begins with discussions on methodologies behind the casting, rehearsal and directing processes, as well as Director's tools of the trade. Participants will discuss the analysing scripts and creating character profiles which lead to the casting process, working through casting agencies, auditioning actors, and how to work with actors through rehearsals and on-set directing to facilitate the best possible performances. On day two, the tutor will engage in an in-depth discussion with professional actors to gain an understanding of their approach to screen performance. The tutor will workshop these actors in different scenes and students will observe these work methods. A camera operator will be filming this workshop to simulate an on-set environment. The aim of this session is to understand what both the Director and the actor can bring to a script. On Day Three, all participants have a chance to "read" an assigned scene (or the students own scene where accepted by the Facilitator) and workshop it with professional actors to be able to get an authentic & convincing performance. On day Four, the group will cast a scene from their film. The group will also watch the edited scenes from the tutor session, on day two, to discuss the on-screen results. In Week Two of the intensive, students will individually rehearse, block through and direct their cast Actors in the selected scene for half a day under the guidance of the tutor. Other students will observe this process and the process may be filmed by fellow classmates. TutorALKINOS TSILIMIDOS – BiographyBorn in Melbourne, Australia 1966. Alkinos has been described as one of Australia’s most important contemporary film directors. He has a reputation for being an actor’s director and is renowned for his uncompromising approach to stories of social relevance. He graduated from Swinburne School of Film and Television (now VCA) in 1988. His début feature film Everynight…Everynight (1994) won international critical acclaim. It was awarded Best First Film (Prix D’Montreal) at the Montreal World Film Festival and was in Official Selection at the Venice International Film Festival. His second feature Silent Partner (2001) was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the AFI and Film Critics Awards and was in Official Selection at the Toronto, Montreal, Newport, US Arts Comedy, Athens, Singapore and Bangkok International Film Festivals. In 2004, Tom White was released to extensive critical acclaim. It received thirty-one Australian feature film award nominations, Colin Friels winning the FCCA and the IF AWARD for Best Actor. Tom White was invited to participate at many international events including Montreal, Hof, and Pusan International Film Festivals. Em 4 Jay (2006), his fourth feature, participated at Melbourne, Brisbane, Athens, Mostra De Valencia – Spain, Newport Beach – US, Titanic - Hungary and New Zealand International Film Festivals. Variety said: “Authenticity makes EM 4 JAY a Down Under low budget TRIUMPH.” Alkinos is currently working on his fifth feature, Rambles. UnitsDescription of units undertaken in OC2 Foundation Workshop – Directing Actors for Screen: Units include: CUFDRT02A - Conduct selection of the performers
CUFDRT03A - Conduct rehearsals of the performers
CUFDRT04A - Direct the performers
AssessmentOPEN CHANNEL is committed to providing students with assessment opportunities that are valid, reliable, flexible and fair. Assessment occurs throughout the Nationally Recognised Training programs. Students will be assessed on their skills and knowledge by industry professionals, their peers and will also have opportunities for self-assessment. Assessment is based on units of competency taken from the Film, Television and Multimedia Training Package.
OPEN CHANNEL Accredited Students receive:
Student SupportEligible students enrolled in the Certificate III in Screen – Documentary Production and Television Production may apply for Youth Allowance / AUSTUDY/ ABSTUDY through their local Centrelink. Both course deliveries satisfy the criteria for assistance. People under employment case management programs may be eligible for government support in paying course fees. Contact your case manager for advice. OPEN CHANNEL offers fee instalment options for courses over $3000. For further information refer to the Payment Plan policy and procedure (Training Homepage) or contact the Training Manager on: training@openchannel.org.au Entry RequirementsOPEN CHANNEL is underpinned by the principles of access and equity. OPEN CHANNEL does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of age, gender, sexuality, social or cultural background. This workshop is open to all Australian residents 18 years and over. Applicants must have completed a Certificate III in Screen qualification or have equivalent filmmaking experience. All applicants are interviewed. Once an application form is completed and a deposit is paid an interview time will be given. The interview is an opportunity to clarify any issues about Accredited Training at OPEN CHANNEL and to determine applicants’ suitability for enrolment. CostThe course fees for the 2008 Directing Foundation Workshops are: Directing Actors for Screen: $1920 ($1600 before enrolment deadline) A $1000 deposit is payable on enrolment to secure an interview, and fully refundable if you are not selected for the workshop. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognised Current Competency (RCC) OPEN CHANNEL recognises the AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other Registered Training Organisation. Career OpportunitiesMany OPEN CHANNEL graduates are now working in the Australian film and television industry and others have chosen to go on to further study. Graduates are working as freelancers, assistants and crew on network productions and within the independent film community. Many have achieved entry to further tertiary level film and media courses at institutes including the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) and Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). Pathway ProgramOPEN CHANNEL maintains a referral database for emerging crew and exceptional accredited graduates. This database is utilized by OPEN CHANNEL Productions and clients looking for crew members and is a valuable opportunity to continue building skills through industry experience. OPEN CHANNEL endeavors to prepare accredited students for the Victorian industry and continues supporting them through work experience opportunities and ongoing production advice. If you are not able to enroll in the current course but would like to be informed of future dates for this course let us know. OPEN CHANNEL gratefully acknowledges the support of the Australian Film Commission. For more information:Phone: (03) 8610 9304 - Accredited Training Coordinator |
OPEN CHANNEL gratefully acknowledges the support of the Australian Film Commission and Film Victoria. |
'Directing Actors for Screen' is an intensive two-week course whereby emerging Directors workshop a script with professional actors under the guidance of acclaimed Australian director Alkinos Tsilimidos (’Em 4 Jay’, ‘Tom White’).
