Presenting our first video offering:
a Full-time programme in cinematography for content creation.
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Our intensive, yearlong course of study is structured to develop technically refined creatives who are able to design and implement audiovisual content for online distribution. The course is for driven individuals who want the technical and conceptual knowledge to tell their stories in stunning visuals. They want to be YouTube famous and not Spielberg famous.
Students will be taught by highly qualified and experienced lecturers and industry specialists within a supportive learning environment. The course curriculum is content driven and student centred, drawing on the participation of both the individual and the group. Coursework will consist of weekly assignments, group critiques, class discussions, practical exercises, tutorials and individual mentoring sessions. Students are encouraged to be experimental with their project tasks, rigorous in their research and exploration, and professional in their conduct.
In addition to their coursework, students will be expected to attend weekly lunchtime lectures and take part in school field trips and quarterly exhibitions. Students may also attend Part-Time-Study photo walks, open critique sessions, evening seminars and a diverse range of alternative Winter School courses as at no extra cost. Orms Cape Town School of Photography students will have access to an impressive range of resources and facilities on the school premises and Orms Rental to complete their assignments and passion projects.
At the end of their studies, students will leave with Practical and Creative Showreel, a personalised website, a business vision and an Drone license (CAA/0406).
JOIN OUR NEXT OPEN DAYCourse Features
- Practical hands-on lectures in technical camera work & lighting
- Valid commercial Drone License included (CAA/0406)
- Master on-location sound recording
- Implement editing & colour grading skills using post-production software
- Design motion graphics using post-production software
- Use of various Canon Pro Broadcast cameras
- Talks by national & international industry leaders
- Orms Rental gear included for assignments & personal projects
- Printing discounts with Orms Printroom
- Build your own website & master online video presence,
- Create bi-weekly video content from concept to execution for online distribution
- Develop practical creative, and professional, showreel
- Develop a business vision & learn to monetize content on a digital platform
- Bi-weekly tech talks from Orms Pro Broadcast to keep up with local developments in their chosen field
2019 COURSE DATES
STARTING JANUARY 2019
- – Implement technical camera and lighting work
- – Develop heightened visual literacy
- – Valid commercial Drone License (CAA/0406)
- – Proficiency in location sound recording
- – Implementation of editing and colour grading skills using post-production software
- – Design motion graphics using post-production software
- – Video content for online distribution
- – Practical creative and professional showreels
- – A custom designed website and online video presence
- – A business vision
- – Demonstrate a knowledge of monetizing content on a digital platform
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
- – Digital Content Producer
- – Camera operator
- – Drone operator
- – Motion Designer
- – Video Editor
- – Audio Visual Artist
- – Social Media Content Producer
- – Video Journalist
- – Music Video Producer
Studio
A fully equipped studio with Elinchrom lighting gear, polyboards, a beauty dish and additional lighting equipment and lighting accessories, an infinity curve, green screen and a selection of paper backdrops.
Gear
All film, lighting and sound gear for classwork and assignments are provided by Orms CTSP and facilitated by Orms Rental. Students are encouraged to use gear for practice.
Mac Lab
Equipped with 27″ Apple Macintosh computers with the full Adobe Creative Suite and Da Vinci Resolve. Learn to use Premiere Pro, After Effects, Assimilate’s Scratch and Photoshop. Wi-Fi access is inclusive of course fees. The lab is also home to a dedicated film scanner.
Darkroom
Process negatives, print photographs and experiment with alternative photographic processes. Orms CTSP provides students with chemistry for their darkroom coursework, although additional printing is at your own cost.
Seminar Room
Equipped with air-conditioning, high-definition projector system & surround sound. Students are expected to attend weekly lunch-time lectures, hosted by various industry professionals and well-known South African and international photographers.
Gallery
The school has an active gallery space showing work by lecturing staff, alumni students, current students, our Artist in Residence and special Orms CTSP guests.
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MONDAY
Student planning
Practical Cinematography
1-on-1 Consultations
Lunch
Content
Creation
TUESDAY
Student planning
Visual
Literacy
Lunch
Lunchtime lecture
Post
Production
WEDNESDAY
Student planning
Practical Cinematography
Lunch
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Content Creation
Shoot
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THURSDAY
Student planning
Post
Production
1-on-1 Consultations
Lunch
Business Acumen
Workshop
FRIDAY
Student planning
Content
Creation
Lunch
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Practical Photography
Shoot
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ONLY IF YOU ARE....
Passionate
You love visuals and want to know more
Hardworking
The course will push you, and you need to keep up
Driven
You want to create and shoot content weekly.
Complete an Application Form (including a copy of your ID / passport, all relevant educational certificates, signed Payment Agreement, and motivational essay).
Upon success of your application, we will schedule a time for you to come in for an interview.
Please note:
- Visa requirements are to your own accord and are recommended to be settled well before the commencement of this programme.
- Only applicants who submit all the required information will be considered.
On acceptance, applicants will need to register as a student at Orms Cape Town School of Photography to secure their place. This process will be set in motion by the school.
MOTIVATIONAL ESSAY
250 – 500 word essay on the following topic: Why is cinematography important to me?
R 89 000 for the year.
STEP 1 | APPLY ONLINE
Course OVERVIEWS
PRACTICAL CINEMATOGRAPHY
Practical Cinematography aims to develop technically strong individuals so that they can implement and create visually pleasing content.
For at least six hours a week, students will receive hands-on and intense technical experience using cameras, lights, sound equipment, and post production software.
These contact hours will be supported by additional bi-weekly tech talks from Orms Pro-Broadcast to keep up with local developments in their chosen field. The course’s approach to post-production is that production will aim to shoot as flat as possible so that creative choices can be taken in post-production. This is in keeping with modern filmmaking.
CONTENT CREATION
Content Creation focuses on the various ways video is used to tell a story with a particular focus on modern technology and mediums. Instead of a standard scriptwriting course, it will focus on developing a story for vlogs, online news, commercials, music videos, documentary, social media marketing, branding and other short format videos.
READING THE MOVING IMAGE
Visual Literacy consists of a combination of lectures, discussions, critiques, films, gallery outings and other events dedicated to establishing the student’s understanding of the photographic medium within the broader context of image production, including the visual languages ubiquitous in news, scientific research and popular culture, for example. During the year the student will learn to make informed decisions about the analyses and interpretation of the image as a signifier.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Students will attend facilitated workshops, throughout the course of the year, dedicated to providing them with the necessary skill set to draw up and establish a business plan tailored to their particular interest. In addition to addressing their business vision, students will learn how to manage a business, develop and market their products and services, draw up service agreements, invoices, contracts, monetise their content and manage their tax return.
WEB DEVELOPMENT
Creating a platform for housing work online is an essential skill, enabling students to manage their web presence and image interface. In the Web Development component of their studies, students will learn how to build their own website
CREATIVE & PROFESSIONAL SHOWREELS
The last term of the year is dedicated exclusively to developing and shooting concepts that will be used to form two separate showreels. We believe that a successful showreel should be able to showcase diverse projects that the student has contributed to.
The Creative Showreel is for experimental projects that do not necessarily fall within known video genres or concepts. The Professional showreel is a product tailored for the student to pitch for commercial work once he or she has completed their studies.
FAQ'S
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- How to apply technical camera work
- How to apply technical lighting work
- Be proficient in location sound recording
- How to edit, colour correct and grade
- How to create motion graphics using relevant software
- How to create video content from concept to distribution
- Conceptualise and produce creative projects towards a Creative Showreel
- Conceptualise and produce commercial projects towards a Professional Showreel
- Creating a custom designed website and online video presence
- Develop a business vision
- Learn to fly a drone commercially and receive an RPL license
- Demonstrate a knowledge of monetising content on a digital platform
- Develop heightened visual literacy
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- Digital Content Producer
- Camera operator
- Drone operator
- Motion Designer
- Video Editor
- Audio Visual Artist
- Social Media Producer
- Video Journalist
- Music Video Producer
Although we do not currently offer bursaries or scholarships, this is definitely something we’ll do in the future. Please contact us if you’d like to be notified of any such opportunities in the future.
The school does not offer accommodation, although there are ample apartment blocks and living quarters in our surroundings.
The interview will be an opportunity to talk, ask questions and get to know each other. Come as you are!
Firstly, ensure that you have submitted all the required documents and materials as stated below. We will notify you via email or telephonically to congratulate you upon acceptance within the first 2 weeks after your review.
Documents required
- Online application (found under the “Apply” tab above)
- Motivational Essay: 250 – 500-word essay on the following topic: “Why is cinematography important to me?”
- A copy of your ID/passport
- All relevant educational certificates
Please note: Only applicants who submit all the required information will be considered.
On acceptance, applicants will need to register as a student at Orms Cape Town School of Photography to secure their place. This process will be set in motion by the school.
Yes – please send us your latest results to review.
Innovative approach to learning and an incredibly beautiful space!
Anakin Warren
Fantastic! Learnt so much, was inspired, have returned for second course!
Sophia Mortakis
This school helped me build incredibly valuable contacts, I still collaborate with some of them on projects.
Jason