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Introduction to the Film and TV Art Department

Date:         Monday 20th - Friday 24th August 2018 (5 days)
Location:  To be confirmed - Glasgow City

Description
This course provides a general introduction to the Art Department and the role it plays within film and television productions.
 
Course Content 
This course covers: 
  • An overview of entry level positions within the art department, the skills required and the industry expectations of those positions
  • The structure of an art department, the flow of information and the various departments within it
  • An introduction to script breakdowns
  • An introduction to studio and location set drawing and model-making
  • The last few weeks before filming, providing an insight into the final preparations

Tutor
The tutor, Mags Horspool, has worked as a Supervising Art Director in features and TV drama for many years. Her credits include Whisky Galore and Sunset Song and she is currently drafting for Outlander (Sony/Starz).

Fees
Freelance rate: £625
Corporate rate: £1150

Once you have been accepted on the course we will invoice you, by email, for the full amount of the fees. We must receive your payment 5 working days before the course at the latest. Your place on the course is not confirmed until we have received full payment from you, or you have received written confirmation that you have been awarded a bursary. 

Application and deadlines
This course is currently open for applications. 
If you are intending to apply for a bursary the deadline is 5.30pm on Friday 3rd August 2018.

Bursaries

Thanks to funding from the Scottish Government, discretionary bursaries may be available to those who are eligible. Bursary information is available from www.nfts.co.uk/scotland and on each course information page. Please contact scotland@nfts.co.uk if you have a bursary query.

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