1.1 Describe areas for development in your current knowledge, understanding and skills
This needs to be completed at the beginning of the course and again at the end of the course. It can be completed as a blog or vlog provided you answer the prompt questions.
What is your current knowledge and understanding of film? (For example: watching film, reviewing, photography, making your own films, Youtube channel, film or media course, work experience)
Do you have specific areas of interest or skills in filmmaking?
Include links to film work, photos, music etc.
What role(s) would you see yourself taking on your Academy film?
What do you hope to gain from the BFI Film Academy?
How would you like to improve your skills or knowledge of film? Give reasons.
Do you have plans to further study and work in film?
1.2 Take a role in the production of a short film
What is your production role?
What planning will you do?
What will you do in pre-production, production and post-production?
What specific skills do you need?
What equipment will you use?
What documents will you use and how?
What other resources are needed in your film production? (For example locations, actors and anything else you will need)
2.2 Describe a range of key job roles and responsibilities in the film industry
Research 5 different roles in the production department and summarise them.
Explain how the roles work together.