English Plus Film in Hollywood

Program Overview

The English Plus Film program combines English language learning with an introduction to filmmaking and film theory. Students develop practical filmmaking skills while enhancing their English proficiency through a dedicated Special Interest Group exploring the Hollywood film and TV industries. The program includes hands-on camera work, acting, scriptwriting, and post-production techniques, and offers transfer agreements with prestigious film institutions.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This course is ideal for students who want to combine English language learning with an introduction to filmmaking and film theory. You'll develop practical filmmaking skills while enhancing your language proficiency and knowledge through a dedicated Special Interest Group exploring the Hollywood film and TV industries.

Key Facts:

• Available in: Los Angeles
• Start dates:
• 12-week course: 8 January, 1 April, and 23 September 2024
• 4-week course: 24 June, 22 July, and 19 August 2024
• Entry level: Lower Intermediate (Kings Level 4)
• Age: 16+
• Duration: 4 or 12 weeks
• Class size: Maximum 15
• Lessons per week:
• Total: 28 lessons (21 hours)
• English: 20 lessons (15 hours)
• Filmmaking, Film History, and Films in Popular Culture: 8 lessons (6 hours)
• Included in the price:
• All lessons and materials
• Placement test, assignments, group participation, and progress tests
• Use of computer learning center and film production equipment
• Free Wi-Fi
• Kings social program (including 2+ free activities per week)
• Access to Kings school clubs and societies
• Optional weekly lecture program
• End-of-course certificate (90% attendance required)

Outline:

Course Structure and Content:

• 20 lessons (15 hours) per week of English:
• General English lessons focus on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
• Topics include communication skills, vocabulary building, pronunciation, grammar, study skills, cultural awareness, and teamwork.
• Classes are leveled based on your current proficiency and progress.
• 8 lessons (6 hours) per week Cinema, TV and Popular Culture SIG:
• Explores film theory, history, and its role in popular culture.
• Includes topics like media theory, film analysis, classic and contemporary films, Los Angeles culture and film industry, hands-on camera work, acting, scriptwriting, and post-production techniques.
• Short film project for 12-week course students.
• Filmmaking equipment access:
• Classrooms with interactive projectors/smart TVs
• iMac desktops with scriptwriting software
• Production equipment (prosumer DSLR camera, sliders, lighting, microphones, tripods)
• Professional film editing software

Sample Timetable:

| Day | Time | Morning | Break | Afternoon | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mon | 09:00 - 10:30 | General English | 10:30 - 11:00 | Progress test, review | | | 11:00 - 12:30 | General English | 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch | | | 13:30 - 15:00 | Cinema, TV and Popular Culture | | Free time | | Tues | 09:00 - 10:30 | General English | 10:30 - 11:00 | Grammar, Pronunciation | | | 11:00 - 12:30 | General English | 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch | | | 13:30 - 15:00 | Cinema, TV and Popular Culture | | Free time | | ... | ... | ... | ... | ... | | Fri | 09:00 - 10:30 | General English | 10:30 - 11:00 | Vocabulary, Discussion | | | 11:00 - 12:30 | General English | 12:30 - 13:30 | Lunch | | | 13:30 - 15:00 | Cinema, TV and Popular Culture | | Free time |

Transfer agreements:

• Kings LA offers transfer agreements with the New York Film Academy and the Musicians' Institute.

Online content:

• Student-produced short films and scenes can be viewed on the Kings YouTube channel.

Assessment:

• Weekly assignments, group participation, tests
• Short film project for 12-week course students

Teaching:

• Teaching methods: Interactive, project-based, hands-on
• Faculty: Experienced film professionals and English language instructors
• Unique approaches:
• Focus on practical filmmaking skills
• Dedicated Cinema, TV and Popular Culture SIG
• Transfer agreements with prestigious film institutions
• Online platform showcasing student work

Careers:

• Film production
• Scriptwriting
• Directing
• Editing
• Film criticism
• Journalism
• Media studies
• Teaching English as a foreign language

Other:

• Sample timetable is subject to change
• Placement test, induction, locality walk, and ice breaker activities are included in the weekly hours.