Film Programs at Boarding Schools

[jackpa]

<p>I was wondering about how good film programs are at boarding schools, specifically Andover, Exeter, Groton, Hotchkiss, and St. Paul’s. If you have any information whatsoever regarding any of these programs (classes, clubs, equipment, etc.), then please share. Thanks!!</p>

[PxAlaska]

<p>Second this post!</p>

[mountainhiker]

<p>Interlochen has a Motion Picture Arts major - the best high-school level program in the country.</p>

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The Motion Picture Arts program provides students with a progressive interdisciplinary education through writing, critical studies, and hands-on curriculum. Students in the motion picture arts program benefit from challenging college-preparatory academics and a comprehensive experience in cinema.</p>

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<li>Screenwriting workshops develop storytelling skills and help students understand the narrative structure of a film.</li>
<li>Production classes explore directing, editing, cinematography, lighting, music and sound.</li>
<li>Film history and critical analysis encourage filmmakers to investigate the medium of film, its evolution, and the rapidly changing roles of technology. </li>
<li>Electives from other disciplines, such as acting and photography, give students a deeper understanding of the components of motion pictures.</li>
<li>Students will graduate with experience in each area of cinema with opportunities to write, produce, direct and edit projects. Student work is screened at a yearly campus-wide festival.</li>
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<p>The Aaron and Helen L. DeRoy Center for Film Studies was designed and built to house the motion picture arts program. It is the only facility of its kind in the country, dedicated to film studies and production at the high school level. At every step of their education, students in the motion picture arts program have access to professional-grade facilities and equipment.

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<p>Here’s a link to information about the program, as well as information about six-week and three-week summer programs:</p>

<p>[Motion</a> Picture Arts Opportunities at Interlochen | Interlochen Arts Academy High School](<a href=“http://academy.interlochen.org/motion-picture-arts-opportunities-interlochen]Motion”>http://academy.interlochen.org/motion-picture-arts-opportunities-interlochen)</p>

[photodad]

<p>Concord has a three-year progression of filmmaking classes, starting with shooting with both Super 8 and digital in filmmaking I. The highest level class can be repeated for credit. They also have a screenwriting class, a film history class, and an independent studies that you can repeat for credit. Completed film projects are shown to the entire school at an assembly each semester. There are also periodic film screenings on Friday nights.</p>

[jackpa]

<p>Thanks! Bumpppp?</p>

[MA2012]

<p>I looked at a few websites - you can go look through course catalogs. Andover has many video classes. Exeter has a film (making I think) club. One class at Groton.</p>