Sunday, April 01, 2007

Temple Film School Review

If you are in search of a university whose film department places an emphasis on applying theoretical concepts to actual film making, then Temple University might be a good choice for you.

The film program at Temple begins as most film curriculum's do; the beginning courses in this department include an introduction to the aesthetics and theoretical concepts of media arts. This would include film, video, and television. However, what sets Temple apart from other universities are the opportunities that upper level film students have the chance to experience.

In their senior year, many film students have the chance to participate in the creation of a senior project. Admittance into this program is highly selective. Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) and must submit a proposal of their planned creative output.

Once approved, the student will work with a professor to complete the production of a film and an accompanying production book. These senior films are presented annually at an end-of-the-year event.

This particular program is considered to be very intense. It will help hone the student’s pre-production, production, and post-production skills. The goal of this program is to further prepare students for the film industry via the creation of a film that is aesthetically pleasing and makes a social statement.

Additional unique programs found in the film department include learning opportunities in other locales. The Los Angeles Internship program is a favorite amongst the student body. In this program, students will experience various network opportunities in the heartland of the film industry.

Guest lecturers and industry professionals will advise students on the methods they used to achieve success in the industry and can advise students on their proposed plans. It is an excellent way for students to get a head start on their careers.

The Temple film curriculum also offers a seminar in London. In this program, students will study British film and theatre under the tutelage of an international faculty. There are a number of film, television, and theatre-related internships available with this program. This program lasts five weeks and takes place during the summer.

As for film editing, Temple does not offer a specialization in this field; however, they do offer classes singularly devoted to nonlinear editing. This includes advanced classes as well. Another helpful course is “Experimental Film” where students will explore alternative approaches to filmmaking; this includes experimental forms of editing.

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