CATS Academy Boston is a leading high school located on a brand new campus in the leafy
suburb of Braintree, just 10 miles from downtown Boston - and 10 miles from the beach!
About the Course
Through workshops, group projects and practical tasks, you will become acquainted with the skills and knowledge that will serve as a perfect starting point for future education and possible careers in the Film and TV production industry. Throughout the course you will become familiar with storyboarding, visual effects, special effects and animation along with relevant software such as Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
Develop skills in:
Cinematography | Editing | Lighting | Directing | Script writing | Modelling | Story Boarding | Animation | Character Design | VFX | SFX make up
Maximum class size of 10 students
Excursions to London (including gallery or museum visit)
Full board residential accommodation
This course requires an Upper Intermediate - Advanced Level of English
Package Includes:
Students will take part in at least 25 hours of practical lectures and skills workshops. They will f ilm, edit and present their f ilm to the class.
Full board Residential Accommodation in single, en-suite rooms
1 full-day excursion per week
4 half-day excursion per week
Evening activities
End of course Certificate awarded for the successful completion of the course
24 hour supervision and security
Placement test
Teaching materials
Comprehensive insurance
Return transfers from Boston Logan Airport (only on official arrival and departure days)
About the School
THE SCHOOL
CATS Academy Boston is a leading high school located on a brand new campus in the leafy suburb of Braintree, just 10 miles from downtown Boston - and 10 miles from the beach!
Residential accommodation
2 fitness areas
2 art studios
A theatre room
A yoga/dance studio
basketball court
This course will give you real insight into many aspects of film making and the world of film. Whilst being fun and informative you will leave with a real sense of achievement as the two weeks culminate in the screening of your films.
START DATES:
5 July
LEARN FROM PROFESSIONALS
Lecturers are all working professionals who will bring valuable industry experience to the programme
BROADEN YOUR SKILLS IN THE INDUSTRY
Through workshops, group projects and practical tasks, you will become acquainted with the skills and
knowledge that will serve as a perfect starting point for future education and possible careers in the Film and TV production industry. Throughout the course you will become familiar with storyboarding, visual effects, special effects and animation along with relevant software such as Photoshop, After Effects, and Premiere Pro,
DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS IN:
Cinematography | Editing | Lighting | Directing | Script writing | Modelling | Story Boarding
PROGRESSION AT CSVPA
Completion of the course can enable progression on to our University of the Arts London Awarding Body Extended Diploma or Foundation Diploma if you meet the UAL entry criteria for the course.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES:
1. You will have explored a range of practical and theoretical themes connected to the film, television and animation industries.
2. You will have had the opportunity to solve creative briefs through a range of techniques and skills guided by our highly experienced staff.
3. You will have had access to equipment including cameras and editing software such as Premier Pro.
4. You will have had the chance to present your films to staff and fellow students for critique.
