Motion Pictures & Television Producing - Academy of Art University

Motion Pictures & Television Producing from Academy of Art University is a Campus Bachelor Film degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. The School of Motion Pictures & Television fosters creativity and independence in film making as an art. We also provide instruction in the commercial aspects of film making as a business. Our approach is dedicated to practical, hands-on training in a collaborative framework. Students are immersed in a broad range of film making skills, including producing , directing, cinematography , lighting, sound, editing, screen writing, production design and acting. After gaining experience in a broad range of disciplines, students will specialize in one area for the purpose of portfolio development. We train students ultimately to become specialists, since specialists are what the industry requires. Potential Careers: Producer, Director, Editor, Gaffer, Actor, Camera Operator, Art Director, Set Designer, Screenwriter and Location Manager. According to their specialty, ability to apply technical and visual storytelling skills to elevate the effectiveness of the finished work to engage the audience in a compelling way. Producing * Ability to work within industry protocols to develop and execute film projects. * Ability to break down a script and schedule a screenplay for production. * Ability to budget a film project, including determining needs for actors, crew, locations, equipment and props. * Ability to option a screenplay or originate material for production . * Ability to pitch a screenplay or story idea. * Ability to set up a film company, including LLCs. * Ability to acquire necessary goods and services for film productions. * Ability to locate, assemble and manage the production team, observing industry protocols. * Ability to negotiate terms and contracts (actors, crew, locations, equipment, lodging, transportation, catering). * Understanding of the importance of selecting commercially viable stories. * Understanding of how to acquire investors and clients. * Ability to write a deal memo and releases for talent and locations. * Ability to acquire production insurance and film permits. * Understanding of legal aspects of film production , including copyrights, trademarks, music licensing, working with minors, unions, and guilds. * Understanding of the postproduction process. * Understanding of motion picture distribution, exhibition and marketing. View more details on Academy of Art University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Film courses.