Production Operations (Assistant Director) (Classroom and Synchronous E-Learning)
About This Course
This course covers the budgets, schedules, and desired standards of the production. Participants will learn about the key limitations on budgets, resources, time availability, and detailed technical requirements for different genres and content types. They will also learn about the interlinkage across the various content production stages and the possible factors that typically impact the production schedules. The course will also cover the approval processes for deviations, relevant health and safety guidelines, and the statutory and regulatory compliances.
What You'll Learn
- Prepare call sheets for scheduling the cast for the shoots Break-down the production schedule into a daily task list
- Manage the production activities on a day-to-day basis, including coordination with all the creative and technical teams
- Use appropriate techniques to identify production requirements to determine the production schedules
- Identify additional factors which may impact the production schedules but are not apparent from the script
- Provide the director and producer with daily schedules detailing every aspect of production, including delay in timelines and deviation from budgets
- Review paperwork and contracts to ensure all permissions are obtained for the use of content that is subject to copyright law
- Identify special approvals required and guidelines to be followed in exceptional circumstances
- Comply with health and safety regulations in all job tasks
Entry Requirements
- Minimum Age: 18
- Academic Requirement: Obtain Pass Grade in GCE N-Level subjects including English (or IELTS overall band score 5 and above or equivalent) and 2 other subjects or equivalent
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements may still apply and will be considered based on: At least 1 year working experience in any industry; and/or Oral interview or evaluation test by Singapore Media Academy to determine suitability for the course
- Applicants may be called for interview at the discretion of Singapore Media Academy.