Diploma in Screen Production 2015
For NZ citizens/permanent residents
Qualification
Diploma in Screen Production
Programme level:
Level 6
Length:
Two years
Start dates:
February
Study options:
Full-time
Fees:
Year one $6390 (approx)
These fees provide a guide only based on 2014 fees information
All costs quoted include GST. Fees apply to NZ Citizens and New Zealand Permanent Residents only.
Additional costs
Approximately $65 (64GB drive storage for projects)
Upon completion of your diploma studies, students who
wish to attend the graduation ceremony will be required
to hire academic regalia.
Total no of credits:
240
Class times:
Attendance is required between 9.00am and 3.00pm,
Monday to Friday.
Individual study hours: 15 hours per week
Location:
Hawke's Bay Campus
Programme Secretary: Tania Pattison
Phone: 06 974 8000 ext 5019
Email: [email protected]
Trainees in the two-year practical project-based programme gain comprehensive film,
television and screen production skills from script writing, set design and prop making
to crewing (including camera operation, lighting and sound recording), directing, editing
and sound mixing.
Based in Hawke’s Bay and close to an impressive array of locations meeting visual and
technical needs of any production, EIT’s Screen Production studios are deemed to be one
of the best-equipped screen production teaching facilities in a New Zealand institute. The
facility includes two large studios, three editing suits, TV-computer edit stations, a sound
studio and surround sound theatre, which also doubles as a screening room/classroom.
Trainees work with experienced industry professionals, writing and directing their own
projects and crewing on their classmates’ projects.
There is one entry point per year in February. Interviews start in October. You are
welcome to make an appointment to discuss your study options with our staff and to
view our facilities. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at
[email protected] or 06 974 8000 ext 5019.
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Entry requirements
All applicants will have some evidence of prior interest in the field such as: (either/or)
Job opportunities
photography, film, animation, web development, media studies, drama, computer
This qualification offers a wide range of further study
graphics, video, audio or stage management. All applicants are required to attend
or employment opportunities in the areas of:
an interview.
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Film and TV work
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Independent Producer
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Multimedia development work
Standard entry:
All applicants will have evidence of: NCEA Level 2 or Successful completion of a
bridging programme.
Non-standard entry:
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If you do not meet the criteria above, but present evidence of ability to succeed
(e.g. maturity, life experience, work experience and/or other study) you may apply
for non-standard entry.
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You must be aged 20 years or more by March 1 of the first year of enrolment in
the programme.
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If you do not meet the standard entry criteria and are not aged 20 years or more
by March 1 of the first year of enrolment in the programme, you may still apply,
but your position on the programme will be at the discretion of the Programme
Co-ordinator.
Year one applications
Please complete the attached “Additional Information Sheet” and return this together
with your enrolment form and a witnessed copy of your Passport or Birth Certificate
(i.e. photocopies must be signed by a JP or an EIT Faculty/Registry administration staff
member stating that the original Certified Birth Certificate / Passport has been sighted).
English language entry requirement
Students are required to have attained an acceptable level of English language fluency.
This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study in English,
completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4), approved
scores on IELTS tests (5.5 Academic with no band score lower than 5.5), completion of
Programme dates
accepted international equivalents, or completion of an EIT Hawke’s Bay assessment.
Semester one
Entry with credit
Programme starts
16 February 2015
For information and enquiries about Recognition of Prior Learning and Cross Credit
Easter holidays
03 April - 07 April 2015
please contact Trent Mabbett, telephone (06) 974 8000, ext 5004.
Term one holidays
03 April - 17 April 2015
Term two starts
20 April 2015
Queen’s Birthday
01 June 2015
This programme leads to the award of a nationally approved qualification. This
Semester one ends
26 June 2015
qualification may be delivered at a number of other tertiary institutes around New
Mid year holiday
29 June - 17 July 2015
Zealand. If you were to transfer to one of those other institutes you may be granted
This qualification has been approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.
academic credit for some of the papers completed but this is at the discretion of the
other institute.
Semester two
Programme starts
20 July 2015
Term three holidays
28 Sept- 09 Oct 2015
Term four starts
12 October 2015
HB Anniversary Day
23 October 2015
Labour Day
26 October 2015
Programme ends
27 November 2015
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Please note: Fees are not transferable between institutes
Programme information
The programme has been designed to give students as much “hands on” experience
with camera, sound and editing equipment as practical. We primarily use state of the art
digital cameras for recording images then edit those images on non-linear digital editing
systems, as used in the professional industry.
Pre-requisite courses – Year one
None
Pre-requisite courses - Year two
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Introduction to Film & Video
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Lighting for Film/ Video
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Shoot for Film/ Video
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Sound for Film/ Video
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Edit Film/ Video
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Support Crew (Film and video)
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Script Writing (TV commercial)
Facilities
Specialist facilities on the Taradale Campus enables students to finish productions in a
professional environment. These studios have state-of-the-art equipment and software
that is updated yearly to maintain currency. Year 2 students produce their material on
Professional High Definition Equipment. They can finish their productions to Blue-Ray
surround sound standards. These facilities are known to be one of the best environments
created for the purpose of teaching this specialist field and at the sole disposal of the
screen production students.
Academic staff
Claire McCormick is the Programme
Coordinator and our lecturers are highly
trained professionals with particular areas
of expertise in screen production.
Staff also maintain contact with other professionals
Name
Qualification
Claire McCormick
Programme Coordinator, BA (1st Class Honours) Film, Scriptwriter,
Certificate in Adult Education, Oral History and Electronic
Media Artist.
Wayne Dobson
Diploma in Adult Education, practising professional Producer,
Videographer and Editor for Hawke’s Bay TV market.
Peter Janes
Lighting, Camera, Directing. Over 20 years of experience as DOP,
Camera Op. in TV and Film, (Xena, Jacksons Wharf, Mercy Peak,
The Tribe, Pio, The Topp Twins, Shortland Street); recently worked
on TV series shot in 35mm (The Power Rangers and The Legend
of the Seeker).
encouraged to assist in national films and TV
Chris Verburg
Diploma in Adult Education, Workplace Assessor. Chris has lifelong
productions as opportunities arise.
experience in film, video, audio and photography, including feature
film and TV, Sound Mixer at the National Film Unit, Audio Visual
through organisations such as local and national
film and video producers and industry guilds.
Guest lecturers from the TV / film industry will also
make presentations (2-3 per year).
We value our partnership with students and aim
to provide quality education in a supportive
environment, encouraging personal growth and
professional development. Students will be
Operator at the DSIR and Pro Photographer.
Michael Hawksworth Storyboarding/Drawing. MFA (Elam). Exhibits regularly in group
and solo shows.
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Partnerships
FilmHB, Awa Transmedia Studio.
Assessments
Theory components will be assessed by written/multiple choice assessments.
Practical assessments will be given throughout the year and on-going assessments are
done during practical exercises.
Student finance
StudyLink
StudyLink is a service of the Ministry of Social Development, it administers Student
Allowances and Student Loans as well as other forms of financial assistance for students.
The StudyLink website provides tools, calculators and information to help students who
are thinking about study to plan their finances and only borrow what they need.
Use StudyLink’s What You Can Get eligibility test to find out what you may be eligible for.
STUDYLINK on 0800 88 99 00 or online at www.studylink.govt.nz
Application Enrolment process
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Course descriptions
Course No.Brief Description - Year One
NZQA Level DVM 2.01 Introduction to Film & Video
220
The course is designed to introduce the learner to key aspects of film and video production. It incorporates:
l Sound and Vision theories and properties
l Film/Video production
l Film/Broadcast Law
l Sound/Vision Systems
l History of Film and television
l Personnel in Film/Video.
DVM 3.01 Lighting for Film/Video
l Make a Short Video.
410
The course is designed to cover key aspects of Crew supporting a director in the shooting of projects.
It will enable students to contribute to effective working relationships in the film and television industry.
DVM 4.04 Script writing (TV Commercial)
420
The course is designed to cover key aspects of editing video production for film, video and electronic media. It incorporates:
l Edit a basic sequence for video
l Edit a Video
l Add Simple SFX to edit.
DVM 4.03 Support Crew (Film and Video)
420
The course is designed to cover key aspects of sound production for video and electronic media and incorporates:
l Record Sound
l Mix location sound for film and video
l Track lay for a production
DVM 4.02 Edit Film/Video
320
The course is designed to cover key aspects of video production for film, video and electronic media. It incorporates:
l Plan a Sequence
l Shoot a Sequence
DVM 4.01 Sound for Film/ Video
320
The course is designed to cover key aspects of lighting for video and electronic media and incorporates:
l Basic Lighting
l Design for Film and Video
l Light Film/Video
l Equipment Handling
l Safe Practice.
DVM 3.02 Shoot for Film/Video
No. of credits
410
The course is designed to cover key aspects of scriptwriting for television commercials. It incorporates:
l Knowledge of Advertising principles
l Writing a proposal
l Writing a Script
l Prepare a client storyboard.
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Course No.Brief Description - Year two
NZQA Level No. of credits
DVM 4.05 Multimedia
415
The course is designed to introduce the learner to key aspects of multimedia production and incorporates two achievements:
l Produce audio for authoring for a multimedia project l Produce video for authoring for a multimedia project
DVM 5.01 Support Crew (Logistics)
This course gives students the ability to arrange the equipment and transport for a shoot, including: Keep records of equipment;
advise clients of alternatives where equipment is not available; organise transport; complete necessary documentation.
DVM 5.02 Script Writing (Screenplay)
635
The course is designed to cover key aspects of production for film, video and electronic media and incorporates two elements:
l Assist with and operate a single Camera l Direct a short movie
DVM 6.02 Advanced Post-Production
520
The course is designed to cover key aspects of script writing. Students will write a short screenplay or television film.
DVM 6.01 Advanced Production
510
640
The course is designed to cover key aspects of sound post-production for film, video and electronic media and incorporates
the following elements:
l Direct Sound Operations to achieve a Final Sound Mix l Produce First Cut Material from film or electronic editing
l Produce Fine Cut Material after film or electronic editing
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