Video and Film Art Department Fundamentals

Name: Video and Film Art Department Fundamentals
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Working in the Art Department on a Film or Video set

Created byAcademy of Film Fashion and Design

Last updated 9/2017

English

What you'll learn

Proper etiquette and equipment usage for the art department on a film or video set
The tools you need to step on to the set for your first day as a general Art PA, Props PA or other introductory Art Positions on set with full confidence.

Course content

1 section • 15 lectures • 3h 11m total length

Introduction to the Art Department - Part 111:20
Introduction to the Art Department - Part 210:48
First Day on Set - Part 112:41
First Day on Set - Part 212:41
Learn on-set prep for the film art department: pack gloves, a Leatherman multi-tool with belt clips, a lighter, headlamp, a sharp blade, and rain gear to handle heavy items safely.
Tape Roll19:39
Power Tools11:03
Hand Tools18:39
assemble a portable art department hand tool kit in a bin with essentials like scrapers, levels, clamps, screwdrivers, and Exacto blades to handle on-set fixes quickly.
Sprays19:34
Explore essential art department sprays for film, including 3m super 77 spray, spray foam, primers (black gray white), dulling and rust sprays, and cleaners for on-set fixes.
Specialty Items15:33
Greeking - Part 113:00
Greeking - Part 211:52
Paints7:03
Computers and Software8:07
Transport7:44
Conclusion12:05
Build a ready art department kit with essential tools. Use tape, beedle, bailing wire, Velcro, and magnets to fix set elements quickly and keep the story polished.

Requirements

There are no prerequisites or previous knowledge needed for in order to take this course.

Description

In this course we explore the basic concepts, equipment and conduct associated with a role in the many tears of the Art Department on a film or video set. This introductory course will give you all of the tools you need to step onto set for your first day as a general Art PA, Props PA or other introductory Art Positions on set with full confidence. This seminar includes detailed discussions of set protocol and etiquette, equipment demonstrations and other helpful information for working on set.

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in a role within the art department on a film or video set.
Anyone interested in acquiring the tools, equipment and knowledge needed to start a career in the film and video set art department