This class is designed to introduce the actor to SAH systematic acting technique known throughout the world as the Method. Students train in this technique to develop the actor’s ability to respond with real behavior to imaginary stimuli. This Three hour class consists of two parts: work on one’s self and work on the character.
The first part of each class begins with SAH relaxation technique and moves to his sequence of sensory exercises which train the actor’s concentration, ability to respond to imaginary objects, and organic expression. The relaxation exercise is done each week to ensure that the physical and mental tension within the body, which inhibits the actor, diminishes throughout the duration of the course. The sensory exercise starts with the actor’s ability to recreate objects which s/he encounters every day. The exercises become more complicated when additional objects of concentration are added and when the frequency with which the actor encounters the objects of concentration diminishes. Besides our online classes right through adult students can learn theater history and theory d elas acting techniques.
The second part of each class is devoted to improvisation, scene work, and monologues where students apply what they have learned in the exercise work and online class to fulfill the demands of a play and the creation of a role.
Digital Edition
Film Animation
The Film Production and Editing career conceives cinema as a professional sector in clear growth and specialization. We train innovative audiovisual artists with reflective and critical thinking, who apply the psychological and emotional effects of editing to their stories. Our students learn to integrate specialized knowledge, talents, skills, and abilities with multiple aesthetic approaches to audio and video editing. Our students learn to apply concepts such as temporal continuity and spatial continuity to their work, as well as the traditional techniques of discontinuous editing, matte effects, synchronization, and dialogue editing, and they learn advanced techniques of sound mixing and color correction with the in order to offer the industry qualified professionals to face the challenges of image and sound editing in audiovisual projects.
1. Introduction to Film and Video
2. Fundamentals of Production & New Media Tools
3. Storyboard
4. Editing Level 1: Introduction to Editing
5. General production
6. Drama Therapy
7. Elective I
8. Editing Level 2: Intermediate Editing and Visual Effects
9. Cinematography. (Lights, sound, camera, action) II
10. Digital Photography and Lighting
11. Scriptwriting Techniques
12. Elective II
13. Editing Level 3: Advanced Editing: Color Correction and Finishing
14. Final project
1. Introduction to Film and Video
The Introductory Film and Video course provides an overview of the art and technique of film and video production. The historical and aesthetic aspects of cinema are discussed and the structure and technique of film narrative is taught. Also included are lessons on production, including planning, directing, cinematography, sound, and post-production
2. Fundamentals of Production & New Media Tools
This course is of a theoretical and practical nature, it covers the basic concepts of film production, it covers the entire production process from planning, financing, logistics and post-production. It includes the use of digital tools and technologies and emerging technologies.
3. Storyboard
This course aims to train the apprentice in the techniques of creating a storyboard which is a visual representation of a sequence of images for a film or video production. It teaches how to create a storyboard from scratch, including how to plan and draw the images and how to write a script to complement the images. Additionally, different storyboard styles and formats are discussed and how to use them to communicate ideas and concepts to team members and funders.
4. Editing Level 1: Introduction to Editing
This course provides an overview of the basic concepts and techniques of video editing in film production. The use of video editing software, such as Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro, is taught, and the basics of editing are discussed, such as image sequencing and the use of transitions and effects to create a narrative flow. The importance of music and sound effects in video editing is also discussed.
5. General production
6. Drama Therapy
The drama therapy course focuses on the use of dramatization and acting as a therapeutic technique. It teaches how to use role play to help people explore and process their emotions, relationships, and internal conflicts. In addition, the different techniques and approaches used in drama therapy are discussed, such as free drama, structured drama, and therapeutic theatre. This course aims to sensitize and channel emotions into artistic expressions
7. Elective I
This elective allows students to choose a course from a list of available options, these options are not mandatory requirements for the major program but provide the opportunity to delve into an area of interest or gain additional skills and knowledge. in areas related to their programs and personalize the learning experience, thus expanding your knowledge and preparing you for professional success.
8. Editing Level 2: Intermediate Editing and Visual Effects
This course aims to train the apprentice on the concepts and techniques used in film and television post-production. The intermediate editing process is studied, which is an important step in postproduction, in which different takes are combined and technical details are adjusted before final editing. In addition, different visual effects techniques and tools are studied, which include the creation of special effects, animation, and the superimposition of graphics and digital elements in a scene.
9. Cinematography. (Lights, sound, camera, action) II
The cinematography course aims to train in techniques and skills to capture visual and sound images in a film production. The use of cameras, lighting, sound, and other technical equipment that allow creating a desired visual and acoustic aesthetic is addressed. In the same way, the course covers the study of techniques to compose shots and shoot sequences, as well as to control light and sound on a film set. Also included are lessons on editing and post-production, including enhancing and managing images and sound to create the desired result.
10. Digital Photography and Lighting
This course allows the student to train on the basic techniques and concepts of photography and digital lighting. Composition, exposure, focus and other technical aspects of photography are studied. In addition, topics such as lighting in photography, including how to use different light sources to create different effects and atmospheres.
11. Scriptwriting Techniques
This course offers training in screenwriting techniques for film and television, includes practical exercises and individualized feedback from instructors with the purpose of strengthening and developing students’ writing skills, and a solid understanding of scriptwriting techniques. scripts and how to apply them to a real project in a collaborative learning environment with other developing writers.
12. Elective II
This course corresponds to the second elective, like the previous one, it allows the student to choose a course from a list of options. These courses are not mandatory but allow the personalization of each student’s training and explore their interests, offering the opportunity to expand knowledge and skills in specific areas. It makes it possible to focus learning on complementary areas to the main field of study, and to diversify training, in addition to helping to improve skills, such as communication and specific techniques in related areas.
13. Editing Level 3: Advanced Editing: Color Correction and Finishing
This course aims to train the student in more advanced techniques and concepts in video editing. During the course, students learn how to use more complex tools and techniques to create richer and more striking video productions. Topics covered in the course include Multi-camera editing, color grading, transitions and special effects. Additionally, students will learn to use editing to convey emotion, and will develop an effective structure for their production. In addition to these topics, students will also practice and apply their skills in hands-on projects and in collaboration with other students. By the end of the course, students will have a deeper knowledge and skills highlighted in the advanced edition and will be better prepared to face more complex challenges in their career.
14. Final project
This course aims for students to put into practice the knowledge acquired throughout their study programs to develop a significant project. In this course, students apply the skills and knowledge acquired in their previous courses to develop a product, it may also include the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. Students can work in teams or individually and must present their project to an audience for evaluation. This course is the opportunity for students to put their skills into practice and demonstrate their knowledge in a realistic situation.
The Film animation program trains Graphic Designers for professional practice and intellectual development and promotes the interaction of the different design processes with the creation of animated short films, whether 2D or 3D animation and their relationships. with the environmental and artistic context that guide the designer to project himself with entrepreneurship in the film industry with ethics and responsibility.
1. Scriptwriting Techniques
2. Fundamentals of Production & New Media Tools
3. Introduction to Film and Video
4. Body Mechanics & Locomotion
5. Drawing Preparation & Animation Principles
6. Elective I
7. Model Creation
8. Shading and Lighting
9. 2D or 3D Animated Film Preproduction.
10. 2D or 3D Layout
11. 2D or 3D Animated Film Production
12. 2D or 3D Animated Film Postproduction.
13. Elective II
14. Final Proyect
1. Scriptwriting Techniques
This course offers training in screenwriting techniques for film and television, includes practical exercises and individualized feedback from instructors with the purpose of strengthening and developing students’ writing skills, and a solid understanding of scriptwriting techniques. scripts and how to apply them to a real project in a collaborative learning environment with other developing writers.
2. Fundamentals of Production & New Media Tools
This course is of a theoretical and practical nature, it covers the basic concepts of film production, it covers the entire production process from planning, financing, logistics and post-production. It includes the use of digital tools and technologies and emerging technologies.
3. Introduction to Film and Video
The Introductory Film and Video course provides an overview of the art and technique of film and video production. The historical and aesthetic aspects of cinema are discussed and the structure and technique of film narrative is taught. Also included are lessons on production, including planning, directing, cinematography, sound, and post-production
4. Body Mechanics & Locomotion
This course aims to train the apprentice in concepts and techniques that allow him to draw movements, postures and poses with precision and detail, combine body mechanics and drawing technique to create dynamic and realistic works, as well as the use of visual references, such as photos or videos, to draw the human figure in motion.
5. Drawing Preparation & Animation Principles
This course aims to train the learner on the different types of cameras, lighting equipment (spotlights and reflectors), how color affects lighting, how to select and use different types of color filters, studio lights and their characteristics, as well as the filming techniques and the basic laws of lighting, the use of natural and artificial light, and the control of light on the film set for different types of scenes and situations, such as exteriors, interiors, and night.
6. Elective I
This elective allows students to choose a course from a list of available options, these options are not mandatory requirements for the major program but provide the opportunity to delve into an area of interest or gain additional skills and knowledge. in areas related to their programs and personalize the learning experience, thus expanding your knowledge and preparing you for professional success.
7. Model Creation
This course covers learning how to draw objects with precision and detail. As well as techniques to create 3D models using specialized software applying textures and lights to the models to create realistic images through practical projects in which students can apply the concepts learned.
8. Shading and Lighting
This course allows learners to gain proficiency in the process of adding shadows, highlights, and textures to create depth and realism in an image. These effects are achieved by applying rendering techniques, light and shadow, and material and texture adjustments. This course teaches the application of these techniques using digital art programs that offer tools to create shading and lighting effects, such as 3D Studio Max, Maya, Blender, Photoshop, among others.
9. 2D or 3D Animated Film Preproduction.
The Pre-production in animated films is an important stage in the production of an animated film. In this course, you will learn to develop characters and plan the pacing of the story, create concept art and storyboards to plan the look and action of the film, and plan the technical process of production, including animation, composition, and visual effects.
10. 2D or 3D Layout
The 2D or 3D Layout course focuses on teaching skills in graphic design and animation, it aims to train learners in the use of tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create vector designs and two-dimensional graphics as well as in the use of software such as 3D Studio Max, Maya and Blender to create three-dimensional models and animations. Additionally, modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation techniques are studied, as well as rendering techniques to create realistic images and smooth animation.
11. 2D or 3D Animated Film Production
This course is of a practical nature, it aims to teach students the technical and creative aspects of the production of animated films, in this course, it teaches the following aspects: Creation of a solid script, the production schedule and the planning of the necessary resources to complete the movie. Additionally, the course allows the study of animation techniques, either in 2D or 3D, and how to use animation tools such as Toon Boom, Maya and Blender, among others.
12. 2D or 3D Animated Film Postproduction.
This course is of a practical nature and aims to train the apprentice in technical and creative aspects of the postproduction of animated films. In this course, study topics such as video editing by using editing tools like Adobe Premiere or Final Cut to edit animation and create a smooth, coherent rhythm. As well as the creation of visual effects, sound and music and audio mixing and adjusting the audio to create a balanced and highquality sound experience.
13. Elective II
This course corresponds to the second elective, like the previous one, it allows the student to choose a course from a list of options. These courses are not mandatory but allow the personalization of each student’s training and explore their interests, offering the opportunity to expand knowledge and skills in specific areas. It makes it possible to focus learning on complementary areas to the main field of study, and to diversify training, in addition to helping to improve skills, such as communication and specific techniques in related areas.
14. Final Proyect
This course aims for students to put into practice the knowledge acquired throughout their study programs to develop a significant project. In this course, students apply the skills and knowledge acquired in their previous courses to develop a product, it may also include the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. Students can work in teams or individually and must present their project to an audience for evaluation. This course is the opportunity for students to put their skills into practice and demonstrate their knowledge in a realistic situation.