Write a Short Screenplay by Kat Montagu (Session 1, 2, 3)

Short screenplays are a great first step for aspiring writers. In this workshop, you'll acquire fundamental knowledge of screenwriting, including story, structure, character, and theme. By the end of the workshop, you will have written a first draft of a short screenplay.

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Film Production: Intro to Film Sets by Tessa Mol (Session 1, 2, 3)

With a focus on recent and popular movies, this hybrid Industry Talk/workshop will explore the various roles on set, from director to prop master to camera assistant, and conclude with the filming of a short scene with participants filling in the various roles.

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From Concept to Pitch: Mastering the Game Development Process by Glen Hamilton (Session 1)

Explore how games are made, from concept to development, and learn how to translate your ideas into a pitch. By the end of this workshop, you’ll have created a compelling game concept which you will pitch directly to the class for feedback.

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Sound Design in Film & Games by Brad Hillman (Session 1, 2, 3)

Discover the power that sound design has in the making of unforgettable films and games. After an introductory examination of industry sound design processes, a film will be screened, and participants will discuss how sound could effectively enhance the film. Finally, you'll join a mixing session to see how sounds are layered and how sound mixing is a major factor in great storytelling.

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Intro to Tattoos in Production Makeup (Session 1, 2, 3)

Like beauty makeup or prosthetics, tattoos are a fundamental practice for makeup artists in the entertainment industry. Following a brief demo, participants will have the opportunity to perform tattoo applications on each other. Finally, you'll learn about VFS's industry-leading Makeup Design for Film & Television program.

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Intro to Compositing & VFX by TBA (Session 2, 3)

Dive in to the world of Compositing with this insightful workshop designed for aspiring VFX Artists. Learn the core principles of compositing and CG integration, gain insight into industry standard tools & production workflows, and get a glimpse of the exciting and endless possibilities of VFX.

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Intro to Storyboarding by Dylan Moore (Session 1, 2, 3)

Storyboarding is the “ground zero” of visual storytelling and involves the meticulous process of planning out the look of a creative project. In this workshop, you'll acquire storyboarding fundamentals that will allow you to plan and communicate your vision, regardless of your drawing skills.

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Directing Actors by Omari Newton (Session 4)

In film & TV production, the connection between directors and actors is one of collaboration. While directors provide the overarching vision, actors infuse their characters with depth, emotion, and authenticity. In this workshop, you'll learn how directors successfully communicate with performers and the symbiotic relationship between actors and directors in film & TV production.

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Intro to Visual Storytelling in Film by Chad Costen (Session 4)

At its core, film is a visual media - from initial concept all the way through to post-production. In this workshop, participants will learn how to create a fully realized narrative arc using a storyboard card deck and their imagination.

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Intro to Digital Painting by TBA (Session 4)

In this hands-on workshop, you'll discover the elements and processes involved in digital painting - the process of painting or drawing using computer software. Explore lighting, colour relationships, composition, shadow, value, and accurate representations of physical objects. By the end of this workshop, you will have created a digital painting for your portfolio.

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