Film Canada Yearbook (2006)

VWVUVUVUVVUVVVVVUVUVVUVVVUVUETeD ss education | alberta THE BANFF CENTRE PO Box 1020 Banff AB T1L 1H5 (403) 762-6100 Fax: (403) 762-6444 E-mail: arts_info@banffcentre.ca Website: www.banffcentre.ca The Banff New Media Institute runs, partners and collaborates on a series of professional development and training workshops and seminars over the course of the year. BNMI workshops are dedicated to all aspects of new media creation — art, research, technology, financing, publishing and distribution. The workshops combine theoretical presentations with practical work. They are designed as learning laboratories where participants, under the guidance of new media experts, engage in crossdisciplinary dialogue and project creation. As well as providing high-level training opportunities, professional development at BNMI workshops represents an excellent occasion for networking, providing participants with exposure and rare access to internationally renowned artists and researchers. GRANT MACEWAN COLLEGE School of Communications Centre for the Arts Campus PO Box 1796 Edmonton AB T5J 2P2 Program Information: Kathleen Byrne (780) 497-4754 Fax: (780) 497-4506 Website: www.macewan.ca Design Studies Diploma: Majors in Design and Motion Image, Design and Photography, Design and Digital Media, Design and illustration, Design and Exhibit Presentation. Within the Design and Motion Image major, courses include introductory, intermediate and advanced level acquisition and editing, production, typography and motion and interface design. (Digital Arts and Media Program has been altered and is now rolled into the Design Studies Program). FILM CANADA YEARBOOK e 2006 SAIT 1301 16 Avenue NW Calgary, Alberta T2M oL4 phone: (403) 284-8470 fax: (4.03) 284-7238 NATIONAL SCREEN INSTITUTE — CANADA (NSI) 206 — 70 Arthur St Winnipeg AB R3B 1G7 (204) 956-7800 / (800) 952-9307 Fax: (204) 956-5811 E-mail: info@nsi-canada.ca Website: www.nsi-canada.ca A school without walls, NSI is one of Canada’s nationally recognized film and television training schools for writers, directors and producers with various levels of experience. Students from across the country come together to participate in short, intensive training sessions and then return to their home regions to develop their projects with local mentors. NSI core programs deal with producing a short film, developing a feature film, pitching a television series and global marketing of Canadian works. Programs have also recently been delivered to provide training for content creators of aboriginal and visible minority backgrounds. 2006 marks the NSI’s 20th anniversary year. RED DEER COLLEGE Motion Picture Applied Arts Degree PO Box 5005 Red Deer AB T4N 5H5 (403) 342-3400 (Administration & Registrar) Fax: (403) 340-8940 Website: www.rdc.ab.ca Head of Performance: Larry Reese, larry.reese@rdc.ab.ca Head of Production: Don Armstrong, don.armstrong@rdc.ab.ca Our program has both a production stream and an acting stream and offers either a oneyear advanced certificate or two-year applied degree in either stream. Courses for both streams include Film Fundamentals, Directing, Screenwriting, Motion Picture Projects and Business/Career Path. Production students also take Technology and Production courses (cinematography, sound, editing, lighting, etc.), and Performance students take Acting and Audition courses. This is a hands-on program where students are actively involved on shoots (digital/film) throughout the term. This program provides the students with the skills needed to enter the film industry behind and/or in front of the camera. We teach to industry standards and Information & Communications Technologies e-mail: media.info@sait.ca « www.sait.ca/ict ‘Film; Video & Multimedia Ask about our Acclaimed 2 year Diploma Programs Milly POLYTECHNIC all the staff are practising film professionals. Students are encouraged to be entrepreneurial filmmakers. Graduates of the Performing Arts at Red Deer College have a strong track record of work in the industry, from Canada to Hollywood. The program starts at year 3. Eligible preparation includes a two-year diploma from a recognized theatre technology (production) or theatre performance (acting) program. Two years of study in related subject areas may be considered as equivalent. BA/BFA Drama majors, mature students and those with substantial industry experience will be invited to apply as well. All applicants will be subject to auditions and interviews. THE SOUTHERN ALBERTA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SAIT) 1301 16th Ave NW Calgary AB T2M OL4 (403) 284-8470 Fax: (403) 284-7238 E-mail: media.info@sait.ca | Website: www.sait.ca Co-ordinator: Richard Bourne Information & Communications Technologies Department Film & Video Production (FVP) Hands-on training in screenwriting, cinematography and post-production, as well as producing and the business of film / video. Radio, Television & Design (RTBN) Option Streams: Broadcast news, radio, television with hands-on production experience. New Media Production & Design (NMPD) Multimedia, graphic design, web design, digital audio, digital video, website development, interactive authoring, 2D and 8D animation, | CD-ROM and DVD-ROM production. All are two-year diploma programs with fall start dates. Seats are high in demand, so we recommend applying as early as possible between November and March. Classes, seminars and labs guide students from the idea stage to pre-production, production and post-production. We use industry-standard hardware and software. Students develop practical skills by working on numerous and challenging projects. 121 SOIGNLS INJINdiNdA NOLLIGIHX3 3 8 S a a NOLLONGOYd-LSOd | NOLLNGIYLSI \ )