2 English & Digital Media language courses Los Angeles

This course combines English language learning with the study of all aspects of filmmaking; including film history, script writing, acting and production. Students visit iconic film locations, studios and other industry-related venues. Each week students will have: 20 lessons of English and Filmmaking 8 Special Interest Group lessons in Cinema, TV and Popular Culture NOTE: the twelve-week course includes the production of a short film and a red carpet screening of the finished project.There are three 12-week sessions and three 4-week sessions of this program held each year. Start dates: - 4 weeks: 24 Jun, 24 Jul or 19 Aug. - 12 weeks: 08 Jan, 01 Apr or 23 Sep.Kings English Plus Film courses in LA (Hollywood) put you at the center of the most famous film location on the planet. You’ll work on all aspects of filmmaking, in front of the camera and behind it. You’ll develop English skills you can use within the creative sector and gain valuable real-life experience. These courses are perfect if you want to: - Live and learn in the world’s iconic film location, Hollywood - Use English within all aspects of filmmaking - Maximise your English fluency Course Structure: 20 lessons (15 hours) per week of English and Filmmaking 8 lessons (6 hours) per week Cinema, TV and Popular Culture SIG (Special Interest Group) Topics vary each week, but students receive in-depth instruction of pre-production, production, and post-production through lectures, interactive communicative activities, and hands-on participation. Group work is an essential element of this course, so attendance is critical to students’ success. The program includes: - Visits to iconic film locations, studios and industry-related venues - Film project and red carpet screening with special awards ceremony (12 week course only) - Acting workshops English and filmmaking lessons cover the following: - Screenwriting: story structure, concept development, visual storytelling methods, script formatting - Acting basics: techniques for role preparation, working within a frame, playing according to shot size, expression through body and language - Production: filming techniques, cinematic framing, lighting and sound - Post-production: video editing techniques and practice, color correction, sound editing - Contemporary filmmaking: the history of Hollywood — the business of making films, from blockbusters to independent film - Production of a short film and preparation for a film screening event (12 week course only) Cinema, TV and popular culture lessons can cover areas such as: - Media theory: scene analysis, themes and concepts - Group discussion: classic and contemporary films, TV shows and plays - Los Angeles culture, history, and significance in the film industry - Pop and celebrity culture, and references in the media - Acting, role-play and improv practice - Writing short scripts or skits Assessment: - Assessment is based on weekly assignments, group participation, and tests. - There is also a short film project for students taking the 12-week course. Filmmaking equipment available on site: - Classrooms are equipped with an interactive projector or smart television for an interactive learning experience - iMac desktops with user-friendly scriptwriting program software installed - Production equipment including prosumer DSLR camera, sliders and dollies, lighting tools, microphones, tripods - Professional, up-to-date film editing software Transfer agreements: - Kings LA offers transfer agreements with the New York Film Academy and the Musicians’ Institute.