Short Programs in Australia:
Melbourne Film Experience
Program Overview - Program Dates
- Program Aim
- Participants
- Accreditation
- Program Location
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Travel and Health Insurance
- Cost
- How to Apply
- Payment and Cancellation Policy
- More Information
Overview
Swinburne’s School of Film and Television is offering you the opportunity to be a part of the Melbourne Film Experience.
It's an exciting three-week study tour developed by leading industry professionals to give you a hands-on insight into the filmmaking process.
You'll learn technical and creative storytelling techniques and gain a good knowledge of digital cameras, sound and lighting equipment and the post-production process.
It also includes three weeks of cinematic indulgence as part of the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF).
Program Dates
The Melbourne Film Experience will run between Monday 19 July to Friday 6 August 2010, coinciding with the Melbourne International Film Festival, which will run from Monday 22 July – 8 August 2010.
Program Aim
The Melbourne Film Experience will consist of lectures and hands-on project work to develop participants' skills in the creative, practical and critical processes of film production.
Participants will learn the fundamental principles of filmmaking including:
- screenwriting
- directing
- production: camera, lighting, sound
- digital editing
- film critique and analysis.
The program emphasises digital media production, particularly in relation to advanced production skills, creative direction and project management. At the end of the program, students will screen their collaborative short films.
Participants
The Melbourne Film Experience is designed for students with an interest in film, television and multimedia. Participants are not required to have a background in film and television studies, but we recommend a keen interest in international and Australian film, and a desire to learn about film production techniques.
Accreditation
The tour is accredited as part of Swinburne’s academic programs. On successful completion, students will receive 12.5 credit points which they can transfer back to their home institution or use towards further study at Swinburne.
Program Location
The program will take place at the School of Film and Television's Prahran campus, which is six kilometres from Melbourne's city centre. Classes will be held at the Film and Television teaching labs and studio facilities.
Swinburne's Prahran campus is just off the famous Chapel Street shopping precinct, which is lined with restaurants, night clubs and shops stocked with the latest local and international fashions.
Accommodation
You'll be housed close to our Prahran campus in shared apartment-style accommodation at:
Medina Apartments
Medina Executive South Yarra
52 Darling Street
South Yarra 3141
www.medina.com.au/medina-executive-south-yarra/hotel
Transport
Students are responsible for arranging and paying for their own flight costs to and from Australia. Airport transfer from Melbourne's Tullamarine airport to Swinburne Place and public transport tickets for travel within Melbourne are included in the program fee.
Travel and Health Insurance
Travel, accident and medical insurance are not included. Students are required to arrange this prior to departure.
Cost
The cost per student is A$5500. This fee includes:
- Airport pickup from Melbourne’s Tullamarine airport
- Accommodation close to campus
- Breakfast vouchers for local café
- Three-week public transport ticket
- Orientation and city tour
- Academic lectures, presentations and workshops
- Up to 10 film screenings at MIFF
- Entry to the MIFF opening night black-tie event
- Trips to Melbourne museums and places of cinematic interest
- Ticket to an Australian Rules football match
- End of program certificate ceremony and screening of participants’ short films
- Ongoing student support
- Further assistance can be provided in organising recreational trips and weekend activities.
How to Apply
-
Application Form
To apply for this course, please download, complete and submit this form.
Payment and Cancellation Policy
- Program confirmation of at least three months before commencement of a program is required.
- Swinburne University will issue participants (or your representative agent) with two invoices:
Invoice 1: Deposit Required – 15% of program fee
Invoice 2: Balance of Payment – four weeks prior to program commencement - Payment is to be made within 30 days of invoice and paid by bank wire transfer in Australian dollars into a designated Swinburne bank account. Details will be provided.
- A cancellation fee of A$250 per student will be charged for cancellations received within the four-week period between fee payment deadline and program commencement date.
- No portion of fees will be refunded for cancellations received after program commencement date.
For More Information
Contact Swinburne Abroad at the Hawthorn campus.
Telephone: +61 3 9214 5147
Facsimile: +61 3 9818 3645
Email: studyabroad@swinburne.edu.au
