
NFTS Scotland: Introduction to Working in the Assistant Directors' Department Online
Location Glasgow
Duration 4 days
Commitment 10.00 - 16.00
Course dates Register your interest
Application deadline Register your interest
Overview
Delivered in the NFTS Scotland Virtual Classroom accessed via Zoom This intensive practical course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a successful future career in the Assistant Directors department. The course will be taught by industry 1st AD and NFTS AD Course Leader, Richard Lingard. Richard is also Vice Chair of the Assistant Directors' Guild. The course will cover: - An overview of the current UK Film and HETV industry. This course is for anyone wishing to work in the Assistant Director’s department.
-The roles and responsibilities of each member of the ADs’ department in pre-production and during the shoot
-Where the department fits in with production and how to work collaboratively with other departments
-Paperwork used by the production, including department-specific documents
-Set protocol, etiquette and communication skills
-How to use and break down a script
-How to produce a shooting schedule
-The skills required to be a capable and successful Assistant Director
-Health & Safety from the 1st Assistant Director’s perspective and COVID-19 protocols
How to apply
Application deadline: Register your interest
This course is not currently open for applications. Please register your interest to be advised of future dates as they become available.