Video Production Day Camp (Ages 12 - 18)
July 9 - 12, 2010
9am - 3:30pm
July 9 - 12, 2010
9am - 3:30pm
Instructor: Mark Vonesch www.reelyouth.ca
Earlybird Fee: $189 (EARLY BIRD DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 15th 2010!)
Regular Fee: $210
Equipment Fee: $15
A four-day filmmaking and animation program for youth 12-18 years old!
In small teams participants will learn how to:
• use a video camera,
• set up lighting,
• compose a shot,
• create a plot around an issue of their choice
• do plasticine animation and
• translate these skills into the production of a powerful and insightful film.
• set up lighting,
• compose a shot,
• create a plot around an issue of their choice
• do plasticine animation and
• translate these skills into the production of a powerful and insightful film.
Students are introduced to Final Cut Pro editing software and work with a professional editor during the completion of their film. Youth leave the workshop with confidence in their filmmaking skills; excited about the film they created, and empowered to use media as a tool for creating positive social change.
The video shorts made during the course will be hosted on ReelYouth.ca and uploaded to You Tube. They will also be entered into the Reel Youth Film Festival, a youth juried film festival touring Canada and parts of the States in the fall of 2008.
Bio: Mark Vonesch is a film maker, a visual artist and the Founder and Director of Reel Youth. He has made over 200 films with young people over the last six years, which have been screened in Film Festivals across North America, broadcast on Television and distributed on-line. He develops film making programs and trains facilitators and teachers
around using the media to empower young people to share their stories and speak up about the changes the wish to see in the world. Mark has worked across Canada and parts of the States and just co-produced a film in Mysore, India working with children who live on the street. In October Mark is leading a CIDA funded film project in Nepal. For more information visit www.reelyouth.ca
Events Included:
More events TBA
~Thursday, July8, 7pm: Welcome Reception - IMA Gallery (2323 Pooley Street)-Meet your instructor and pick up your student information packages.
~Monday, July 12, 3:30pm: Video Screening of the films made during the course, School
IMA students also receive free admission to Barkerville Historic Town and many discounts to local businesses.
General Course Information for Young People
Classes are held in the Wells School and run from 9am - 3:30pm with a lunch break between 12 - 1pm.
Parents or guardians are responsible for child or youth supervision during lunch and before and after class hours.
IMA is not liable for any personal injuries occurring on property rented (or owned) by IMA, and IMA is not responsible for lost or stolen personal property.
At the discretion of the teacher or IMA staff, children or youth who consistently disrupt the class may be removed from the course without a course refund.
Course includes a Welcome Reception at the IMA Gallery at 7pm the evening before the course begins where students can meet with IMA staff and instructors. Some courses include special events such as readings, artists’ talks, student presentations and free BBQs.
An affordable breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase at the school.
Discounted accommodations, as well as discounts to restaurants and attractions in Wells/Barkerville are offered to IMA students from businesses.
REGISTRATION POLICY: A non-refundable deposit (approx. 25% of course fee unless otherwise stated) or full payment is required upon registration. Registration deadline is two weeks before course start date. Final payment is due no later than seven days before a course begins. Gift certificates are available.
REFUND POLICY: There are no refunds on course deposits. If full payment has been made and a student withdraws from a course, the fee less the deposit will be refunded.
NOTE: No refunds will be made during the final week before classes begin.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If Island Mountain Arts cancels a course due to insufficient registration, the entire fee will be refunded. Cancellation decisions are made two weeks before course start.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL-PAY NOW! You’ll save about 10% on summer course fees if you pay in full by June 15th.