COURSE OVERVIEW
This course will give you the tools and confidence to begin your career as a script supervisor and become an indispensable member of any crew.
This part-time course is delivered both in-person at our base in Leeds (1 Friday and Saturday per month for 5 months) and online for tutorials and 1-2-1s. This course has been created in response to high industry demand. It is designed to thoroughly train you in becoming a Script Supervisor, so on leaving the course, you’ll have all the knowledge you need for starting out in the professional world.
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When people start working in film and television, very few consider a career as a script supervisor. Most people haven't even heard of the role and many people working on set have no idea what the job entails. They may see someone sitting with the director, furiously taking notes, being at the heart of those creative discussions and wonder what they are doing. Well, that is the script supervisor, the editor's eyes on set, a technical and creative role, overseeing onset continuity, advising on film grammar, working with talent and keeping extensive notes of the whole project to make sure we avoid those costly errors.
This course will give you the tools and confidence to begin your career as a script supervisor and become an indispensable member of any crew.
In this course, you will learn what a script supervisor does and why they are invaluable to a production. You will learn about pre-production, creating breakdowns and timing scripts. You will learn to think like a director and how to support their vision. Understand film grammar, the 180-degree rule and when continuity matters. You will learn what information the editor wants and how to work with actors. You will learn note-taking and tracking continuity. You will also learn how to write production reports, negotiate your deal and survive in the industry.
Module 1 - Introduction & Pre-Production:
- Role of a Script Supervisor.
- Brain Training.
- What is Continuity?
- Pre-Production.
- Prep.
- 8th a Script.
- Breakdowns.
- Timings.
Module 2 - Note Taking & Film Grammar:
- Note-Taking & Lining the Script.
- Daily Production Reports.
- Workflow.
- The Slate.
- Film Grammar.
- 180 Degree Axis.
- Thinking like a Director.
Module 3 - Editing Theory - When Does Continuity Matter:
- Basic Editing Theory.
- Note-taking and tracking actions and movements for the edit.
- Filming and editing a scene.
Module 4 - Working with Actors, Being on Set & Trainee Roles:
- Working with Actors.
- Set Etiquette.
- Roles of Trainees and Assistants.
- Who's Who in Production.
Module 5 - Work Experience & Your Career:
- Negotiating your Deal.
- Interviewing your Director.
- CV Writing.
- Surviving the Business.
This course is open to UK applicants and EU/EEA Nationals with UK pre-settled/settled status (subject to meeting residency requirements) and applicants who are currently in the UK on a valid visa for the full duration of the course.
This course is for anyone with an eye for detail and a passion for filmmaking who wants to learn script supervision. No previous experience is necessary but some on-set knowledge may be beneficial.
If you have any questions, please email NFTS Leeds
You just need to complete the application form. No other additional materials are required for this course.
Tutors
Graduate Success
Practical experience earnt on this course allows students to step directly and confidently into roles in the industry.
Recent credits include...
Teju's Tale
Script Supervisor Katie-Ann McDonough
NFTS Main Campus graduate
Graduate Success
Practical experience earnt on this course allows students to step directly and confidently into roles in the industry.
Recent credits include...
Father Brown
Series 9 Continuity Merryn Rae Peachey
NFTS Main Campus graduate
