Part-Time New Media Studies - Pacific Film & New Media Academy - Film, Acting & 3D Animation school on Vancouver Island

Acting Techniques

Course Overview
Program Overview: To create a realistic view of the discipline required to be an Actor with focus on Text and using the 12 Guideposts. Also the reality of an Actor’s life and what is needed to be successful.. Length: 24 hours Course Description:Intense overview of Acting using Text accompanied by Scene work, monologues and applying the 12 guideposts. An Overview of the Business of Acting and understanding the need for continually working on the craft.
Instructor: Bobbi Charlton
	Bobbi Charlton’s commitment to Acting spans nearly 25 years and over 75 film, television, and theatre productions. Her credits include television Co-Starring roles on Cold Squad and the anthology series The Outer Limits, a recurring Co-Starring role on the Sci-Fi series Andromeda as the “Abyss” along with a recurring Co-Starring role as “The Boogeyman” on Nightman. She also provided her talents for productions such as, Hollywood Off-Ramp, Alienated, Poltergeist, Cupid, The Sentinel, Viper, The Commish, Neon Rider, Cold Feet, and Seven Days, to name a few. Bobbi continues to be devoted to helping new independent film-makers realize their dreams and has provided her experience and knowledge for numerous productions including such features as “Fate” and “The Guardian” both in a Co-Starring role. Ms. Charlton’s other passion is teaching. Her desire is to help young artists explore and develop their own style, “method”, through a variety of techniques working in a holistic, organic way so that they can free themselves from the clutter in their mind, “The Trash”, and utilize their natural senses in a truthful reactive way placing emphasis on “self and the role”.

Acting Techniques - Language Mastery for Actors

Course Overview
Course Description: This course provides actors a methodology for learning and convincingly performing texts in foreign languages (French, Spanish, and German plus one of each student's choosing). It is based on phonetics and the musicality of each language, as well as an understanding of the cultures that speak them and the films those cultures have produced. There are many spinoff benefits for the actors' English-language capacity. Motivated students can receive extra instruction/assignments in learning those languages as such (vocabulary, grammar, etc.) Learning Objectives: To correctly pronounce French, Spanish, and German, from individual words to sentence and paragraph rhythm. * To understand the people and films of those cultures, to better convey characters from them. To become able to memorize texts in these languages.
Instructor: Billy Adam Gottlieb
PPictureere	Billy Adam Gottlieb teaches movement for actors at the Pacific Film and New Media Academy. A laureate of the Canada Council for the Arts and registered massage therapist, his work in this program as in other teaching, choreography, and performance centers on contact improvisation and Alexander Technique. He has trained with contact masters Nancy Stark Smith, Chris Aiken, Andrew Harwood, Kirstie Simson, Ray Chung, and Lisa Nelson, among others Read More...

Films of the NFB

Course Overview
Teaching NFB involves an analysis and appreciation of the NFB as a Canadian Institution providing extensive viewing experiences of major NFB 16mm films in a variety of categories and opportunities to discuss these creative works. The main topics will be: 1. Purpose and rationale of NFB. 2. The founder John Grierson 3. Documentary film making 4. Film animation and experimentation 5. Famous film makers. Length: 24 hours
Instructor:Wally Lee
	After serving in the Canadian Navy, I attended a university of Toronto to earn a degree. My first teaching stint began in Toronto, followed by an education assignment for 3 years in Ethiopia for the Emperor Haile Selassie. Next, back to Canada and the National Film Board for 35 years. The focus was promotion and distribution in Canada and abroad – Winnipeg, Montreal headquarters (several times) Vancouver, Victoria, South East Asia (3 years in New Delhi office covering 16 countries from Afghanistan to Hong Kong). Also represented NFB in Europe and Australia! Seconded for 2 years by federal government to set up and administer a special film program in the U.S.A (offices in New York, Chicago and San Francisco). I’ve taught film courses at the University of Victoria, Victoria Motion Picture School (VMPS), Camosun College and Pacific Film & New Media Academy (PFMA).

Acting Techniques - Movement 101

Course Overview
This is a challenging, fun course to develop as a healthy, versatile actor and person. It is rooted in the Alexander Technique of self-awareness and change (body language and feelings, based on breath, posture, imaging, and motion) plus complementary practices such as Body-Mind Centering, martial arts, contact improvisation dance, and sports. There is a mix of meditative and dynamic activities, with the chance to see and be seen and give and receive feedback, on- and off-camera. Each student also receives guidance developing the physical acting skills they identify as priorities. We integrate the scripts and skills used in the other PFMA Screen Acting courses.
Instructor: Billy Adam Gottlieb
	Billy Adam Gottlieb teaches movement for actors at the Pacific Film and New Media Academy. A laureate of the Canada Council for the Arts and registered massage therapist, his work in this program as in other teaching, choreography, and performance centers on contact improvisation and Alexander Technique. He has trained with contact masters Nancy Stark Smith, Chris Aiken, Andrew Harwood, Kirstie Simson, Ray Chung, and Lisa Nelson, among others Read more..

Cinematography 101

Course Overview
This course will teach students the fundamentals of Cinematography as it relates to industry practices and expectations. Students will be provided with both theoretical instruction and opportunities to gain hands-on experience in the art and technical application of Cinematography. They will experiment with lighting techniques and camera set-ups in a variety of shooting scenarios and mini-scenes. This is a fantastic course for those who are new to Cinematography and for those wishing to expand their knowledge and increase their skills in this exciting field.
Instructor: Cyrus Block & Jeff Kluge
	Cyrus Block is a cinematographer, producer and educator. Cyrus has worked with filmmakers like John Carpenter (The Thing), John Badham (Stakeout and Bird on a Wire), Robert Altman (Killer App), and on Canada's own Beachcombers as a camera operator and director of photography. He has produced and photographed commercials for the Hudson Bay Company and The Gap. Read more..

	Jeff graduated from UVic with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree specializing in Theatre. Following 2 years as a Lighting Designer with Club Med, he completed the Advanced Television and Film Program at Sheridan College in Ontario. Since then, Jeff has worked with Claremont Camera in North Vancouver, and as a Camera Trainee and Second Camera Assistant in a number of Vancouver and Victoria based film productions. Read more..

Digital 3D Animation Level 1

Course Overview
Program Overview: Digital 3D Animation Level 1 designed to introduce students to the basic usage of the Maya interface as it pertains to modeling and texturing; Participants will take their hand/computer drawn character into Industry leading 3D modeling software AutoDesk Maya in combination with Adobe Photoshop to create outstanding textures that will result in the creation of High quality 3D models similar to those found in today’s movies, commercials and high end video games. Length: 24 hours
Instructor: Anthony Manning
	Anthony has been working in the New Media Industry as a Multimedia Developer/ Programmer for over nine years; Anthony has also been involved in the teaching industry for 10 years as a Multimedia Instructor and curriculum developer at community and local private career colleges in Victoria BC. Anthony has spent the last five years as a contractor growing his Multimedia Development Company Creating custom applications, CDROMs/DVD, Web Graphic/Design, 3D Animation, Adobe Director programming, Flash programming and Animation.

Digital 3D Animation Level 2

Course Overview
Program Overview: Digital 3D Animation Level 2 is designed to pickup where level 1 left off students will continue to develop their 3D model/character in preparation for rigging, animation, participants will expand on the skill learn in level 1 by refining their models (more detailed), creating realistic walk, run and other animated motion/movements.Length: 24 hours - Prerequisite: Digital 3D Animation Level 1
Instructor: Anthony Manning
	Anthony has been working in the New Media Industry as a Multimedia Developer/ Programmer for over nine years; Anthony has also been involved in the teaching industry for 10 years as a Multimedia Instructor and curriculum developer at community and local private career colleges in Victoria BC. Anthony has spent the last five years as a contractor growing his Multimedia Development Company Creating custom applications, CDROMs/DVD, Web Graphic/Design, 3D Animation, Adobe Director programming, Flash programming and Animation.

Digital 3D Animation Level 3

Course Overview
Program Overview:Digital 3D Animation Level 3 is designed to introduce students to the process of production as it pertains to creating 3D animated short for films and or advertising Students will continue to develop their 3D model/character from level 2. Digital 3D AnimationLevel 3 focuses on storytelling, story boarding, sound integration/lip syncing, cameras, lights, complimentary environment creation, rendering post production non linear editing and Demo reel. Length: 24 hours - Prerequisite: Digital 3D Animation Level 2
Instructor: Anthony Manning
	Anthony has been working in the New Media Industry as a Multimedia Developer/ Programmer for over nine years; Anthony has also been involved in the teaching industry for 10 years as a Multimedia Instructor and curriculum developer at community and local private career colleges in Victoria BC. Anthony has spent the last five years as a contractor growing his Multimedia Development Company Creating custom applications, CDROMs/DVD, Web Graphic/Design, 3D Animation, Adobe Director programming, Flash programming and Animation.

Editing 101

Course Overview
Students are introduced to editing theory, application and workflow. By the end of the term, students will have a solid understanding of the role of editing in filmmaking, as well as experience working with Final Cut Pro and an understanding of the editing workflow through editing a 30 second commercial and a 2 minute film trailer.
Instructor: Mandy Leith
Picture here	Through her love of film and its potential to inspire change, Mandy Leith has worked creatively in the film & television industry for over 25 years, focusing on sociopolitical and environmental documentaries. After graduating with an honours degree in Radio, Film & TV Studies from Christ Church College in England, she began her editing career with a prestigious apprenticeship at the BBC in London in 1984. Later she fulfilled a lifelong dream when she worked as an editor at the National Film Board after emigrating to Montreal in 1989. She has since worked with independent film producers and broadcasters in Canada, the US and Britain. Read more..

Intro to Autodesk Maya 101

Course Overview
This course provides a broad and intensive introduction Autodesk Maya's interface and it 3D modeling tools. Students will be introduced to basic concepts of 3D modeling, basic animation, textures using Polygon and Nurbs. By completion of this course student will be able to create 3D Models using specific tools. Students will understand and have the ability to navigate Maya’s interface.
Instructor: Anthony Manning
	Anthony has been working in the New Media Industry as a Multimedia Developer/ Programmer for over nine years; Anthony has also been involved in the teaching industry for 10 years as a Multimedia Instructor and curriculum developer at community and local private career colleges in Victoria BC. Anthony has spent the last five years as a contractor growing his Multimedia Development Company Creating custom applications, CDROMs/DVD, Web Graphic/Design, 3D Animation, Adobe Director programming, Flash programming and Animation.

Intro to Final Cut Pro 101

Course Overview
This course covers the standard technical procedures for non-linear editing using Final Cut Pro 6, specifically: project setup and workflow, customizable user interface, video and audio capture, with media on the timeline, media organization and management, editing and mixing audio, transitions and basic effects, outputting to tape, and multi-format input/output. This course provides a solid foundation for the practical use and the further exploration of this powerful and widely used software.
Instructor:Jake Dowhy
	Jake graduated the Motion Picture Production program in early 2003, and became certified with Avid editing systems in Los Angeles later that year. After various independent corporate and wedding videographer jobs in BC, he was hired by P&O Princess Cruises as part of their new onboard video department. Jake specialized in setting up edit suites and video equipment on large passenger vessels, and producing itinerary specific travel DVDs at popular tourism destinations around the world. He also produced safety & instructional videos, internally broadcast morning television shows, and did live camera work for theatre performances. Read more..

Movie & Trailer promotions - The finishing touch

Course Overview
Course objective: Students will explore marketing techniques in fun and innovative ways for their finished projects. By the end of the course, students will be able to create an attractive one-sheet, posters, DVD covers and more. Students will also explore the logistics of the independent film festival circuit, strategies for funding and creating an online presence for the life of the film. This course is a creative look at taking the next step from film school to becoming an independent filmmaker.
Instructor: Kimara Brilling
	Working in the film industry has been a wonderful creative outlet for Kimara. With a background in journalism, theatre and dance, she brings a sense of playful exploration to her visual style of storytelling. After graduating from the Vancouver Film School in 2002, Kimara chose to pursue a career in editing. She has worked on documentaries for companies like Global, CBC and Discovery. She has also enjoyed being a part of the comedy world for CTV and showcase. Working on an animated feature for Rainmaker Animation sent Kimara off in a new and exciting direction. She is now focused on Children’s educational and entertainment media. Kimara belongs to an active community of independent filmmakers in Vancouver and believes in sharing a positive energy and creating quality works.

Photography fo Film, Acting, Animation - Digital Photography I

Course Overview
This course is an introduction to digital SLR photography. Students will be introduced to digital camera equipment (professional and consumer grades), file formats, image processing and variety of different focal length lenses. Students will be taught the fundamentals of exposure; understand ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed, White Balance (colour temperature), File Formats and Flash Light Photography.
Instructor: Lilo Binakaj, CPA
	Passion is my life, it is what I live for This passion was ignited 30 years ago when I took my first photograph and discovered that my life and my passion coincided . My journey to becoming an artist / photographer began in elementary school. Art class was my favorite subject. I would ask classmates to pose for me while I drew their portraits with a soft pencil on an ordinary piece of paper. I was fascinated with the beauty of the human face. I sensed emotions deeply in a world where words were not needed, a world filled with movement and beauty. After leaving high school I entered the world of photojournalism, where I was expected to produce a story with every image I photographed; otherwise, it would not have been published. A few years later, I entered the world of fashion photography. Here I discovered the movement, rhythm and beauty that flowed beyond words. After 30 years of experience in photography, I feel the need to pass-on the accumulated knowledge and experience. Currently, I am teaching a photography classes at PDA (Pacific Design Academy), third year in the row. I am a proud member of PPOC (Professional Photographers of Canada), hold title CPA (Craftsman Photography Arts) and am Nationally Accredited Photographer. Most Recent Awards; 2009 CPA (Craftsman of Photography Arts) 2009 PPABC (Professional Photographers of BC) Best in Photojournalistic Wedding 2008 Kodak Gallery Award 2008 and 2007 Nikon Award of Excellence 2007 IPA (International Photography Arts LA) 5 Nominees 2006 International Colour Awards, London England/ Master in Colour 2005 PPOC (Professional Photographers of Canada) Best in Class

Screenwriting 101

Course Overview
Students will learn the basics of screenwriting, from format to story structure - ending with the creation of their own short script. Learning outcomes: Students will become versed in the fundamentals of screenplay craft and know how to put together a first draft of a script.
Instructor: Michael Giampa
PPictureere	Michael Giampa is a graduate of the “Video-Clerk-Turned-Professional-Screenwriter” School. Top placement in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the Oscar folks) Nicholl Fellowship secured him literary representation and his first paid writing gig. Since then he has penned a produced feature (Johnny Tootall starring Adam Beach) and been optioned or commissioned to write over a dozen more. Michael is also active in the film community – having published in both Creative Screenwriting and Script magazines and participated as an invited guest in the Whistler Film Festival’s Master Class Series. He teaches as well – conducting seminars at the CineVic Society and lecturing for the University of Victoria’s Writing Department. He recently secured the film rights to the acclaimed Canadian adventure novel Tay John (afterword by Michael Ondaatje) and has an action/drama screenplay, Throwing Thumbs, in pre-production with Stephen Fry’s Sprout Productions and an A-list director in Los Angeles. Michael looks next towards the production aspect of film and the launch of his own company – Drawing Fire Films – in 2010 to develop in-house projects as well as acquire others.

3D Production Design - Storyboarding 101

Course Overview
Storyboards allow directors and designers to work together, finalising the designs, camera angles and action shots before moving into expensive production.This course introduces particpants to all aspects of storyboarding
Instructor: Nelson Dewey
PPictureere	Nelson began his artistic career by illustrating his English assignments and drawing Pogo comic strip characters in the back of his History class while he was in elementary school in Phoenix. Neither went over very well with his teachers. But his art teacher saw something in his drawings and encouraged him. He hasn't stopped scribbling ever since. A few years later, in grade 11, he wrote and illustrated a short story about a dysfunctional car club and submitted it to Hot Rod Magazine. A few weeks later, a check for $50 arrived in the mail, and his career choice was decided! His next sale didn't happen for another year -- in spite of sending cartoons and stories to a variety of publications. But eventually he began selling a few. Read More...

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