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The Art Department is responsible for creating the visual look and feel of the movie.
ARTS
The Art Department in a film production is responsible for creating the visual look and feel of the movie. This team designs, builds, and decorates sets, as well as selects props, furniture, costuming and other visual elements that bring the story’s world to life. Key roles include the Production Designer, Art Director, Set Decorator, Food Stylist, Vehicle Wrangler, Animal Wrangler, Props Master, Hair, Makeup & Wardrobe Artists, and Costume Designer, all working to ensure that the film’s aesthetic aligns with the director’s vision. The Art Department plays a crucial role in shaping visual storytelling, from large set pieces to the smallest details in props and décor.
LEVEL 3
Costume Assistant Course
DURATION
Classroom
5 Days Online
11 Days Christchurch
Workplace
30 Days Christchurch*
START DATE
Classroom
10 - 28 October 2024
Workplace
29 October - 9 December 2024*
COURSE FEES
Classroom
$600
Workplace
$600
* Workplace training component only available to Canterbury residents. Must have drivers licence (restricted at minimum)
* After completion of all of the above learners will receive a Certificate in Screen Industry Craft Skills issued by Share The Knowledge/Takitimu.
* A NZQA recognised Certificate (NZQA approval pending) may also be issued via a recognition of prior learning process.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Dive into the world of costume design with our comprehensive Costume Assistant training course. Learn everything you need to support the costume department effectively, including:
Role & Structure: Understand your role and the hierarchy within the costume department, including key relationships with makeup, art, ADs, talent, and production.
Communication & Collaboration: Master the art of coordinating with various departments and interpreting production documents like scripts and schedules from a costume perspective.
Costume Management: Gain hands-on experience with costume maintenance, including sewing, steaming, ironing, laundering, and aging for authenticity.
Research & Sourcing: Learn how to research and source costumes, conduct fittings and alterations, and manage costume continuity.
Administrative Skills: Handle costume documentation, stock control, petty cash, and returns, while maintaining set etiquette and workplace professionalism.
Ethical & Safety Considerations: Embrace ethical considerations, cultural sensitivity, health and safety practices, and sustainability in your role.
By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the skills to contribute confidently to any costume department, ensuring that every detail aligns perfectly with the film’s vision.
LEVEL 3
Makeup Assistant Course
DURATION
Classroom
5 Days Online
11 Days Christchurch
Workplace
30 Days Christchurch*
START DATE
Classroom
10 - 28 October 2024
Workplace
29 October - 9 December 2024*
COURSE FEES
Classroom
$700
Workplace
$700
* Workplace training component only available to Canterbury residents. Must have drivers licence (restricted at minimum)
* After completion of all of the above learners will receive a Certificate in Screen Industry Craft Skills issued by Share The Knowledge/Takitimu.
* A NZQA recognised Certificate (NZQA approval pending) may also be issued via a recognition of prior learning process.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Build your understanding of what it takes with our comprehensive Make Up assist training course. Learn everything you need to support the Make Up department effectively, including:
- Role of makeup assistant
- Structure, relationships and roles within the makeup department
- Relationship with other departments: costume, art, AD, cast, extras, stunts departments, production office
- Communication: talent, makeup and other departments
- Production size – how it determines roles and responsibilities
- Terminology used in the makeup department
- Call sheet and makeup map interpretation
- Script and schedule breakdown from a makeup perspective
- Mood boards, story boards, treatments
- Makeup and hair techniques/styles, equipment and products
- Relationship of makeup and hair to character and period
- Administration and stock control for the makeup department
- Workspace preparation and maintenance
- Workplace etiquette, punctuality, PPE/attire
- Ethical considerations and cultural sensitivity
- Health and safety, hygiene
- Waste management and sustainability
By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the skills to contribute confidently to any Make Up department, ensuring that every detail aligns perfectly with the film’s vision.
LEVEL 4
Set Dressing Assistant / Prop Assistant / Specialist Course
DURATION
Classroom
5 Days Online
13 Days Christchurch
Workplace
30 Days Christchurch*
START DATE
Classroom
10 - 28 October 2024
Workplace
29 October - 9 December 2024*
COURSE FEES
Classroom
$700
Workplace
$700
* Workplace training component only available to Canterbury residents. Must have drivers licence (restricted at minimum)
* After completion of all of the above learners will receive a Certificate in Screen Industry Craft Skills issued by Share The Knowledge/Takitimu.
* A NZQA recognised Certificate (NZQA approval pending) may also be issued via a recognition of prior learning process.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Step into the world of Art Department and train to become an Assistant Set Dresser, Prop Assistant & Specialist (vehicle wrangling, animal wrangling and prop food). This multi-role course offers in-depth training on:
- Core Roles: Discover the responsibilities of props and set dressing assistants, understand the art department’s structure, and learn key terminology.
- Practical Skills: Gain hands-on experience with script and schedule breakdowns, lighting, colour theory, texture and spatial relationships, dressing and set plans, and sourcing processes. Master practical skills in storage, transportation, inventory, and tool use.
- Specialist Knowledge: Learn about specific roles such as Vehicle Wrangler, Animal Wrangler, and Prop Food Specialist, including their unique challenges and requirements.
- Operational Excellence: Develop skills in continuity, software, documentation, ethical considerations, health and safety, and effective communication with teams and suppliers.
By completing this course, you’ll be well-prepared to support various aspects of set dressing and prop management, contributing to a seamless and visually captivating production.
