Film Production and History of Spanish Film in Spain

Summer Session I 2012 - 6 credits

CMP 594 and

CMP 507

May 28 - to June 29, 2012

Description:
Study the History of Spanish Cinema, shoot a music video on a Red Camera Package and make your own HD short movie during your studies at the Centro de Estudios Ciudad de la Luz In Alicante, Spain.

This 6-credit course features the study and hands on use of a RED digital cinema camera package in the making of a group production. Additionally, each student will direct a short HD film (narrative or documentary) using actors and locations in and around the city of Alicante. Several workshops in advance production techniques will be held including lighting, sound, make-up and wardrobe. A historical examination of Spanish Cinema will immerse students in "European" cinema.

One excursion is included in the program fee.

Academic Offering:
CMP 594 counts toward a film majors' 36 hour required cap. For all non-majors, both courses count as Arts and Sciences elective courses above the 300-level

Professor:

Both courses will be lead by Professor Talavera of the University of Miami and a host of Spanish industry professionals.

Accommodations:

Students are provided with shared rooms (double occupancy) during their stay at Alicante. Each suite has two rooms and contains a common kitchen and clothes washer. The apartment building has both a pool and a hot tub and is walking distance from the school and the beach.

Meals: Meals are provided both at the apartment complex and at the school depending on class and film production schedules. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided each and everyday and are included in the program fee.

Schedule:
Students make their own travel arrangements to Alicante but it is recommended that they arrive on the following flight:

Any flight that arrives into Alicante on May 27th.

Program Costs:
The Program fee is $2600 and Includes the following:

-Accommodations

-All breakfast and Lunches

-All Dinners

-One Excursion

-Equipment for production

-Airport Transfers

-Pre-Departure Orientation

-On-site program support

The following are NOT included in the program fee:

-$9228 for 6 credits undergraduate tuition.
-International Airfare
-Passport
-Personal expenses

-Anything not mentioned above.

Payment Schedule:
Reservation fee (non-refundable)

$500 by Feb 1st

All fees should be made payable to the University of Miami.

Financial Aid:
Stipends may be available to some students. Student loans may also be available.

Deadlines:

A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required by Feb 1st, 2012. Please bring directly to Erica Moussa in Allen Hall.

Please note that the course has a maximum enrollment of 12 students and in all likelihood will reach capacity before February.

Eligibility:
Any student from the University of Miami or any institution of higher learning, who has completed at least the freshman year. Graduate students are also eligible.

For Further Information:

Professor Talavera at

305-321-0866

or etalavera@miami.edu

--To Apply to the Program--

1) Completed UM Course Abroad Application

Drop it off with

Professor Ed Talavera

4th Floor, Wolfson Building

Motion Pictures Office

2) Professor Talavera will review applications and accept applicants.

3) You will receive an email informing you that you have been accepted into the program.

4) Complete and return post-acceptance forms by the due dates listed on the forms:

Visit for more information and form that will be required:

Summer Abroad Programs

5) Full payment for program must be made before the start of the program.


	dds	Film Production and History of Spanish Film in Spain Summer Session I 2012 - 6 credits CMP 594 and CMP 507 May 28 - to June 29, 2012 Description: Study the History of Spanish Cinema, shoot a music video on a Red Camera Package and make your own HD short movie during your studies at the Centro de Estudios Ciudad de la Luz In Alicante, Spain. This 6-credit course features the study and hands on use of a RED digital cinema camera package in the making of a group production. Additionally, each student will direct a short HD film (narrative or documentary) using actors and locations in and around the city of Alicante. Several workshops in advance production techniques will be held including lighting, sound, make-up and wardrobe. A historical examination of Spanish Cinema will immerse students in "European" cinema. One excursion is included in the program fee. Academic Offering: CMP 594 counts toward a film majors' 36 hour required cap. For all non-majors, both courses count as Arts and Sciences elective courses above the 300-level Professor: Both courses will be lead by Professor Talavera of the University of Miami and a host of Spanish industry professionals. Accommodations: Students are provided with shared rooms (double occupancy) during their stay at Alicante. Each suite has two rooms and contains a common kitchen and clothes washer. The apartment building has both a pool and a hot tub and is walking distance from the school and the beach. Meals: Meals are provided both at the apartment complex and at the school depending on class and film production schedules. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided each and everyday and are included in the program fee. Schedule: Students make their own travel arrangements to Alicante but it is recommended that they arrive on the following flight: Any flight that arrives into Alicante on May 27th. Program Costs: The Program fee is $2600 and Includes the following: -Accommodations -All breakfast and Lunches -All Dinners -One Excursion -Equipment for production -Airport Transfers -Pre-Departure Orientation -On-site program support The following are NOT included in the program fee: -$9228 for 6 credits undergraduate tuition. -International Airfare -Passport -Personal expenses -Anything not mentioned above. Payment Schedule: Reservation fee (non-refundable) $500 by Feb 1st All fees should be made payable to the University of Miami. Financial Aid: Stipends may be available to some students. Student loans may also be available. Deadlines: A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required by Feb 1st, 2012. Please bring directly to Erica Moussa in Allen Hall. Please note that the course has a maximum enrollment of 12 students and in all likelihood will reach capacity before February. Eligibility: Any student from the University of Miami or any institution of higher learning, who has completed at least the freshman year. Graduate students are also eligible. For Further Information: Professor Talavera at 305-321-0866 or etalavera@miami.edu --To Apply to the Program-- 1) Completed UM Course Abroad Application Drop it off with Professor Ed Talavera 4th Floor, Wolfson Building Motion Pictures Office 2) Professor Talavera will review applications and accept applicants. 3) You will receive an email informing you that you have been accepted into the program. 4) Complete and return post-acceptance forms by the due dates listed on the forms: Visit for more information and form that will be required: Summer Abroad Programs 5) Full payment for program must be made before the start of the program.
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