PRN 510: Introduction to Cycle Production — Boot Camp
FIRST TERM
4 CREDIT HOURS

This intensive six-week workshop is meant to introduce Fellows to the AFI Conservatory. There is a focus on narrative storytelling. Classes for all first-year Fellows, orientations into production policies and procedures and discipline-specific workshops will prepare Fellows for both the academic and production work ahead. The production component of this course is the Boot Camp Shoot, a digital video exercise shot in four hours that guides first-year Fellows through Conservatory production procedures. The production teams engage in the processes of development, casting, pre-production, shooting and post-production, resulting in a project three to five minutes in length, to be screened the week following the shoot.

PRN 5111: Cycle Production I
FIRST TERM
4 CREDIT HOURS

Narrative Cycle Project 1 is the first of three collaborative narrative projects that each Fellow will complete during the first year. Narrative Cycle Projects are shot digitally, then edited, evaluated and screened in Narrative Workshop. They cannot run longer than 20 minutes in length, including credits.

PRN 5122 and 5123: Cycle Production II and III
SECOND TERM
8 CREDIT HOURS

This course encompasses narrative Cycle Projects 2 and 3. Narrative Cycle Projects 2 and 3 follow the pattern of Narrative Cycle Project 1. In addition to the above-mentioned required production coursework, other production at the AFI Conservatory may include first-year Cinematography 35mm Visual Essays, as well as other in-class exercises. In all cases, all AFI Conservatory production policies and procedures must be followed. Narrative Cycle Projects 2 and 3 follow the pattern of Narrative Cycle Project 1.

PRN 5211, 5222 and 5223: Narrative Workshop and Analysis I – III
FIRST AND SECOND TERMS
6 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL

At the end of the production process, all first year Cycle films are screened and reviewed for all first year Fellows, key Production faculty members, and staff. Each screening is followed by a critical analysis of the project, specifically for team members, led by a faculty member. Fellows receive feedback from the first-year class, allowing them to broaden their perspective beyond their study discipline. Team members then adjourn for one-on-one analysis with the NW faculty member.

EDT 511 and 512: Editing Analysis
FIRST AND SECOND TERMS
4 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL

Editing Fellows analyze and assemble dramatic scenes under a variety of conditions and narrative strategies. These are analyzed by faculty and Fellows. Editing theories, techniques and procedures, issues of continuity, effects, movement and sound are examined as they relate to the fundamentals of cinematic montage and visual storytelling. All first-year productions are deconstructed and analyzed by Editing faculty in order to develop a versatile and confident understanding of editorial principles and techniques.

EDT 525 and 526: The Art and Craft of Editing
FIRST AND SECOND TERM
4 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL

The tools and techniques of the editor’s craft are presented through a series of topic-based seminars, workshops and hands-on training sessions.

EDT 584: The Producing of Post-Production
SECOND TERM
3 CREDIT HOURS

This course will examine and explain the main elements of Producing post production for Film/Television/Streaming and learn how it relates to AFI thesis projects.  Fellows will learn about the fundamental Post Production producing skills from pre-production through final delivery.

CON 521 and 522: American Approaches to Film
FIRST AND SECOND TERMS
2 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL

An American narrative, live-action screening series of classic and contemporary feature and short films, highlighting the work of each discipline, in order to explore the aesthetic, cultural, historical and social phenomenon of the motion picture arts.

EDT 611 and 612: Advanced Editing Workshop
FIRST AND SECOND TERMS
2 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL

This workshop is led by senior Editing faculty and master guest artists, who present a variety of topics and experiences that are designed to broaden the Fellow’s understanding of the art of cinematic storytelling and montage. Work on thesis projects is integrated into the workshop as a means to understanding advanced editing tools and techniques.

EDT 621 and 622: Advanced Art and Craft of Editing
FIRST AND SECOND TERMS
4 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL

This seminar presents a variety of topics relating to specialized aspects of editing and post- production. Picture and sound post-production techniques and tools are presented through a progression of training that builds upon and advances the first-year experiences.

EDT 683: The Producing of Post-Production
FIRST TERM
3 CREDIT HOURS

This course will examine and explain the main elements of Producing post production for Film/Television/Streaming and learn how it relates to AFI thesis projects.  Fellows will learn about the fundamental Post Production producing skills from pre-production through final delivery.

EDT 670: Internship Practicum
ANY TERM
1–3 CREDIT HOUR(S)
ELECTIVE

The objective of this course is to provide working experience in the film/TV industry as it pertains specifically to the Fellow’s degree/certificate requirements. Specific duties and requirements will be outlined and supervised by the faculty mentor. This internship qualifies an international Fellow for Curriculum Practical Training; approval must be obtained by the international advisor, as well as the faculty mentor prior to enrolling in the course.

EDT 690: Thesis Portfolio – Editing
8 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL

Each Editing Fellow prepares a personal portfolio of work demonstrating their editorial skills and talents. The portfolio is a culminating summary of the AFI Conservatory experience, which is reviewed, evaluated and approved by the senior faculty for graduation.

CON 621 and 622: World Approaches to Film
FIRST AND SECOND TERMS
2 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL

A non-American narrative, live-action screening series of classic and contemporary feature and short films, highlighting the work of each discipline in order to explore the aesthetic, cultural, historical and social phenomenon of the motion picture arts.