Intro to Filmmaking
Intro to Filmmaking is a 4-part, hands-on introductory workshop for artists who are interested in learning how to work with video.
About DARC's Workshops
Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC) provides training in a varied range of disciplines related to filmmaking and media art while making a dedicated effort to create a pathway to an intersectional education. We aspire to be a platform for creative support and community building through active participation and exchange of knowledge. Our workshops and courses explore the ways in which technical and conceptual frameworks can be used as tools to improve your creative practice. DARC’s educational offerings are open to members and the general public engaged in the creation of non-commercial, independent productions and work.
Intro to Filmmaking is a 4-part, hands-on introductory workshop for artists who are interested in learning how to work with video.
The Playbook is an engaging, hands-on workshop designed to help creative individuals understand how to turn their ideas into sustainable businesses.
Presented in partnership with the National Capital Scriptwriting Institute, this intensive workshop guides emerging writers through the process of creating a complete short film script (2–10 pages).
Script to Screen is a seminar-style workshop that looks at the big picture of film production – an overview of how to bring a film from pre-production through to final delivery.
Designed for artists of any discipline who are curious about using music to support storytelling, this workshop will give participants the tools and understanding to identify why and how musical sounds affect us emotionally the way they do.
Through an exploration of how music is used in 10+ film scenes from the past 65 years of international cinema, Inside the Notes: How Music Works in Film will give filmmakers, musicians and film lovers new tools to interpret film music. By understanding the categories of sound and types of musical instruments heard in film, and unpacking the eight common functions of music in film, you’ll gain new ways to hear how and why film music is so emotionally powerful.
Video Camp for Youth is a 2-week program that provides youth aged 13-17 with hands-on video production training. Topics include camera and audio basics, filming techniques, lighting techniques, and an introduction to video editing in DaVinci Resolve.
Join us for an orientation session on May 21st from 6 to 8 pm, and become familiar with the recording studio‘s control room and recording booth.
Workshop Pricing
A reduced or waived fee is available if workshop fees present a financial barrier. We understand that everyone’s situation is different. When registering for workshops, we ask that you honestly examine your privilege (i.e. education, generational wealth, parental or community support, partnership status, and other circumstances that may provide a safety net when financial setbacks occur). For more information, please email please email us.
Who Is Eligible to Register for Workshops?
Workshops are open to Digital Arts Resource Centre members and the general public engaged in the creation of non-commercial, independent productions and work (Non-commercial, independent productions are productions for which the director retains copyright and artistic control, and for which the production is neither being produced for a client nor for the purpose of advertising or promotion).
Who Is Ineligible for Workshops?
Digital Arts Resource Centre does not offer our workshops to persons employed by any government body or any major corporation if the resources are being used to facilitate benefit for one’s employer or for corporate professional development within one of these kinds of organizations. Our workshops are heavily subsidized as they are available only for independent artists/learners who cannot typically afford to take corporate rate workshops. You can find non-subsidized workshops from our friends at SPAO or Henry’s.
Cancellation
DARC is unable to provide course attendee refunds for cancellations. DARC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses if necessary.