KD College a Subsidiary of KD Studio, Inc.’s Associate of Applied Arts Degree in Motion Picture Production was created in response to the increasing demand for trained professionals within the filmed entertainment industry. The program is a four semester curriculum spanning fifteen months.Students gain proficiency in the skills and crafts of filmmaking in a hands-on environment, focusing on screenwriting, directing, producing, and post production (editing, mixing, music and delivery).
In the first three semesters each student produces, writes, directs and crews on several short films. In the fourth semester students form production teams. Each team produces a Motion Picture Production Final Project for their professional portfolio, film festival entry, or internet distribution.
Students are introduced to the many different formats currently available in film and digital, but all “films” are produced in digital format.
Collaboration and deadlines simulate a professional filmmaking environment while leaving room for creativity, exploration and discovery. Students learn the business of filmmaking and how the industry works for independent films, the major studios, over-theair and cable TV networks.Classes are taught by industry professionals and supplemented by visiting filmmakers from the international film community.
Included in tuition is an Apple laptop computer; pre-loaded with screenwriting, editing, and production software which is utilized in KD College’s Motion Picture Production Program and throughout the filmed entertainment industry.
