Film School

[madcowmovies]

So those who are at Film School or Are going too, are there grade requirements? I'm sure it varies from school to school, but for the most part do they look at your math and science grades? Or is just passing high school enough for the most part? My grades arent too bad, but they could be better, and my dream is too go to film school so I was just wondering. Thanks

[Pubicface]

It probably depends on what school your talkin about, but you should first off find out which one you'd like to go to, then call or email them so they can answer your question directly and so your not takin alot of guess or "well i think" answers.

[Epsilon]

Don't go for the minimum requirements... acheive the best grades you can, and you will need not to worry.

[Lawriejaffa]

Well I'm at a film school in Edinburgh, (about the only practical course on offer there, (theres 3 in the entire of Scotland)!

Its hard to say if ur in the USA mad but in the UK (and perhaps it applies to both places) if your talking university or (a technical college) however they work it.

In anycase its normally your portfolio (or showreel) as well as your grades that count a lot. Plus these courses i imagine are usually oversubscribed, meaning that you may well be competing against people older than yourself and with larger showreels. So uncle Epsilon is right in saying to achieve your best grades, but i would also suggest creating as wide a body of work as possible. Garner as much experience as you can and certainly read up on your film theory - art history and other fancy things.

Because there is also a 'language' of film and its associated theory. Some of the bumkins here remake nothing but what they've seen in a jerry bruckheimer production (or on Fox TV) you'll want to get way beyond that, and check lots of early b&w russian films, (ur getting the idea right)

Good luck mate

[redkorn]

Na they just want your money....

[Lawriejaffa]

jesus redkorn... welcome to LIFE!

[redkorn]

Ya i know when i was looking for a good film college, though i was smart I about it, im getting all my education for free, yeah!

[Lawriejaffa]

nothings free redkorn...

[youngfilmmaker]

:cuss: Why does grades need to matter in life!! they are just random letters LOL

[rhys]

Exactly youngfilmmaker. The only scores they look at from high school is the overall score in your final year, for example 124 would make you a doctor, etc. Im not sure what its called but its some number that is given to them and then u can get into anything, but u need to get a certain score. Its the certificate of education or something, I'm not sure, I'm 13.

[redkorn]

nothings free redkorn...

Ya your right i guess im working for education Im a Photographer/Videographer for the US Air Force so im learning and getting paid what i luv to do. Its pretty sweet. Im also taking college courses at no cost to me.

[Mr.Anderson]

Why does grades need to matter in life!! they are just random letters LOL

Amen. Especially in filmmaking. Grades in mathematics or science classes really have no bearing on a persons ability to interpret or create art on film.

[madcowmovies]

So I was looking at some film schools, LA Film school was one I liked. It's a one year program for around 30,000 would my grades matter a ton there as long as I can afford it? Im going to gradute easily its just that my science and math grades have been lacking...

[youngfilmmaker]

I really dont know

[blue_dirt]

I'm just finishing my first of three years at the Art Institute of Portland, in Portland, OR.

I submitted a portfolio with some works, but I hear that wasn't needed. If you can afford the school, they will accept you.

Our film program is called Digital Media Production, but really, it should be digital Motion Pictures. Anyhow, they've got some great facilities, and great teachers. Great proggys and great equipment. For example, Premiere Pro, Final Cut HD, Avid Xpress w/ Mbox, Pro Tools, etc. Dat recorders, booms, windscreens, DVX100's, DVX100a's, all 3ccd, field monitors, the works. Then there's all the other majors, cause it's not exclusive to Digital Video. I did not want to go to LA for film, or digital video. LA sucks. But my bro is going to the Art Institute of San Diego for Animation or something of that sort.

If you're really serious about developing your skills, or even talent in this field, a field which you hopefully enjoy, do go to a school with professors who work or have worked in the field; who can give you real life, in depth feedback, support, and most important--knowledge. I say 100 percent, that going to a film school is worth it, and worth the networking with other students, and the fun, and the joy of developing your skills, and impressing yourself, and yourself upon others.

[NPMAX]

Most private art schools film or otherwise don't care what previous grades you had as long as you can pay the tuition. I found this out when I was going to transfer with an AA in video production to a private Media Arts school for my BA in Film production ( Funny thing is most of the classes for the BA I already took for my AA), I'll say this though make sure they are accredited if you are looking for a degree, also most unaccredited schools do not offer financial aid or scholarship incentives.

[blue_dirt]

x2 on making sure they are accredited.

Yeah, they're a business first, and a school second.

[Nba185]

Yup. Private schools don't care about your studies,etc.

What are the best film schools?