film, video & TV training | professional development

Discipline/s:	design
Level:	Intermediate
Course code:	SBY-ART110
Date/s & times:	Register your interest
Contact hours:	18
Places:	8
Fee:	$320 OC members  / $380 non members (Membership: $55 / $44 concession - join Open Channel here)
Prerequisites:	Understanding of filmmaking advantageous.

 

Standby Props work on set during the filming of a scene, overseeing the use of props, and monitoring their continuity. They must be able to respond to requests immediately, moving props and fixtures to help position Actors, crew and equipment. This is a highly demanding and pressurised job, and involves working as part of the on-the-floor team.

The work of Standby Props is vital to the successful running of film shoots, and this job was one recently identified by a key industry stakeholder as an area of skills shortage.

In this course you will learn how to:

• work effectively as a part of the filmmaking process
• assemble and maintain hand props
• give direction to actors on props
• adjusting the set dressing to the Camera crew's requirements
• position props for camera
• maintain props & set continuity
• develop intuition and creative problem solving skills
• apply OHS knowledge, and employ safe manual handling techniques
• undertake basic on set art repairs, and basic tools used for maintenance
• develop a general knowledge of decorative styles

Tutor
Julie Belle
Julie has worked in the film and television design business since1976. Her work covered a wide variety of productions, though her expertise is concentrated in the drama production area. She has worked both in Australia as well as overseas as a designer and art director. She trained and worked as a designer in Sydney, at the ABC, where she became Head of Design in the early nineties. In 1995, Julie resumed her work as a senior production designer, and moved to Melbourne for a six month long production. After leaving the ABC in late 1996, she freelanced in Melbourne as a production designer and designed a children’s drama series and many television commercials both for local and overseas production companies. Since 2001, Julie has been teaching interior design and screen design in Melbourne. In 2009 Julie visited the UK and USA on an international fellowship to look at the latest models in training for the Art Department being used around the world.

Read about the course tutor's International Fellowship in 2009

Who should do this course?
An ideal beginning for anyone interested in working in the entry level roles of Art Department assistant or Standby Props.

Where can I go after this course?
You can extend your learning by undertaking other Art Department or filmmaking courses at Open Channel. Begin working in the art department applying your newly acquired skills on semi professional films, and build your skills further toward a professional career. You may also be able to apply your skills in the theatrical sector, working in theatre, ballet or opera.

Are you interested in being Accredited for this course?
Read about Accreditation Options on Short Courses

How do I Enrol?
Simply print an Enrolment Form and return to us with payment to secure a place in the Short Course. See the Enrolment Form for details on how to pay.
Short Courses Application Form (pdf)

If you wish to enrol in this course as part of a full Certificate III in Media / Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media, with up-front payment, click here.