"Like our film classes, our music classes will be taught by industry professionals that could potentially connect students to the industry."
New film classes are finally here, and they come with a twist.
The film industry is returning after the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes. In addition to new film classes, audio effects, and music classes add to the many ways people can get into this exciting industry.
Many skill sets can translate over to the fast-paced, exciting environment of film and TV production. Francis Tuttle offers several classes that can help turn those skills into assets for a career in film.
"We have a new Location 102 class taught by Luke Helms that is a continuation of a similar class he previously offered," said Amanda Fortney, Program Developer for Workforce and Economic Development. "We also have three new classes taught by Ben Richardson, who has taught our Film 101 classes. These classes cover how to make a short film, screenwriting, and how to navigate film festivals as a filmmaker.
"Previously, we focused more on crew position classes, but we are expanding into the more creative side of things. So, there is a little bit of something for everyone."
As a program developer, Fortney has set up several Francis Tuttle classes that guide people to enter the film industry. She’ll share these classes and more at Film and Music Day at the Capitol on March 25.
Now, that list of classes includes training for sound. Francis Tuttle is adding classes that could also help someone land a job in the music industry.
This new brand of industry training includes Basics of Audio Engineering, taught by singer/songwriter Stephen Salewon, and Music Business for the Modern Day Musician, taught by another local singer/songwriter, Maggie McClure.
"Like our film classes, our music classes will be taught by industry professionals that could potentially connect students to the industry," Fortney said. "We’re also planning classes in songwriting, as well as some music production classes in partnership with the Academy of Contemporary Music at the University of Central Oklahoma."