This modular program is for working professional filmmakers and is offered at the Karamanos Studio. The film/video program is designed in four sections over a period of twelve weeks. This modular program is for an AOC Certificate of Completion, it is not for American college credit. The student can select no more than two courses per three week period. The course will be for three hours per day, five days a week, for three weeks. In addition, there are film/video workshops over the course of the two semesters, in which anyone can enroll.

A student can enroll for the full twelve weeks or select one or more of the four modular periods. The student can select no more than two courses per three-week modular period. The course will be for three hours per day, five days a week, for three weeks, for a total of forty-five hours.

Tuition, undergraduate or graduate	$12,000
Individual courses: $3500 per course
Students are responsible for arranging their own housing.
Total Tuition, Four Courses:	$12,000

Does not include air fare, meals, medical insurance and misc. expenses.
Students have the option of arranging their own housing and can deduct $3,500 from the tuition.

College credit can be arranged at the student’s home university or college.
College credit can also be provided by the University of Indianapolis in Athens,
via a transcript for most of AOC’s courses. Graduate students must be registered at an American college in the United States to receive credit.

Please visit www.uindy.gr for more information about University of Indianapolis in Athens and the list of liberal arts courses.

Students have the option of arranging their own housing and can deduct $3,500 from their tuition. AOC can assist the student with finding accommodations with the following organizations in Athens; University of Indianapolis and Athens Studios. On the island of Paros, where certain courses will be conducted during the month of September, the student can find housing with Anthippi Studios. The student is responsible for payments to these organizations directly. Please visit the link page on the AOC website for more information.

For admission to any of AOC's programs, a student must be interviewed by telephone or in person before acceptance. The film/video programs are intensive and provide hands- on experience. Space is limited and prospective students are selected on merit. No pervious film/video experience is necessary. All courses are taught in English.

Production of Student Video/Film:

Students have the option of filming their project by using a digital video camera or film. If a student selects to film using either a 35mm or 16mm camera, there will be an additional charge for camera equipment, film stock, developing & printing. Digital camera will be supplied by AOC without charge.
The course includes post production & editing. A student has the option of using final cut pro on Apple computers or Avid.

Historical Tour of the Aegean:

The tour includes a ten day tour of the Greek Islands. This course concentrates on the ancient civilizations of the Athenians in Delos, the Minoans in Crete and Santorini, and the Cycladic civilization in Paros and Mykonos.
Students are responsible for their housing and meals. Transportation will supplied by AOC.

Production Set Experience:

For students who qualify, to observe and act as interns on an actual production.

Documentary Video/ Filmmaking:

For students who do not wish to produce a short screenplay, but instead produce a documentary. A student has the option of filming their project by using a digital video camera or film. If a student selects to film, using either a 35mm or 16mm camera, there will be an additional charge for camera equipment, film stock, developing & printing. Digital camera will be supplied by AOC without charge.

The course includes post production & editing. A student has the option of using final cut pro on Apple computers or Avid.

American Producing & Financing/Distribution:

How to produce programming for features, television, cable, dvd and the internet. This course will cover the roles of managers, agents, studios, lawyers, distributors, and how to produce and distribute.
Instructors: Ted Baer, Norman Cohen and special guests.

Additional Opportunities:

Photography and Painting instruction are available from Greek artists. Payment is directly to them. AOC will assist any student who wants to study with Greek professionals.

All courses are taught in English and have limited space. Certain courses are offered only in the fall semester.

Individuals who do not want college credit can enroll in certain selected courses, if space is available at $3500 per course and receive a Certificate of Completion from the Academy Of Cinema.

NOTE: All students must be interviewed by telephone or in person, before acceptance.

academyofcinema@aol.com

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