IMPACT Academy

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Screenwriting

Renowned Script Doctor Bart Gavigan takes you on a storytelling adventure that introduces you to the theories of effective screenwriting. Build your skills with writing exercises in various styles and genres, using industry-standard techniques, then apply what you’ve learned by writing a complete short film screenplay. Have your screenplay read aloud at our end-of-course Film Festival. Selected short screenplays will be produced in a future term of the Cinema & Media Production course.

Certificate included

Music Production

This course will offer training in composition, musicianship, theory, and analysis, and learn how to professionally mix and master songs that could be used in various media. Students will work with professional-grade gear and software and work with industry professionals while being in a professional recording studio.

Certificate included.

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Cinema & Media Production

Go from Rucksack to Red Carpet in this intensive hands-on course that will give you the fundamentals of producing, production design, rigging, lighting, sound, and camera operation while learning industry-standard etiquette and protocols for an effective on-set experience. In this highly practical course, you will learn by working with professional directors and producers to create commercials, music videos, and short films you can use to establish your “reel”. Marketing and distribution of content will also be taught. Finally, walk the red carpet as the films are shown at our end-of-course Film Festival and showcase your work to potential hiring partners.

Certificate included

Acting

Students will learn skills to become employable as an actor in film, TV, commercials, various media, and techniques to successfully interview and apply for jobs. An actor will learn to work out ideas and collaborate with other students, who bring with them a variety of perspectives. Each program is structured with specific goals in mind, instilling tools and techniques that translate to success within the industry. Class instruction will allow actors of all experience levels to train, participate in team-building exercises, and learn about how casting works, and techniques while building confidence to interview, audition, and be on various sets to pursue their dreams and passions.

Certificate included

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