Metro Screen Training Courses

Metro Screen + NSW Film and Television Office - Regional NSW

The New South Wales Film and Television Office in association with Metro Screen ran a number of courses for people working or volunteering as cinema projectionists in regional NSW.

The demand for projectionist training has coincided with the expanding revival of cinema activity in regional NSW, especially in community operated cinemas. High quality training in all aspects of projection + film maintenance is essential to the ongoing operation of any cinema, keeping both audiences + film distributors happy + ensuring a continuation of film activity in regional NSW.

To date Metro Screen has run two courses. The first at the Gunnedah Civic Theatre. The second course was held at the Lilac Cinema in Goulburn. 24 participants from all over regional NSW successfully completed the course. We have had great feedback from both the trainer and the participants.

CERTIFICATE III CINEMA PROJECTION

COURSE OVERVIEW :
The course is practically based, providing a comprehensive insight to all aspects of cinema projection from receiving and assembling through to screening and dispatching film. On successful completion of the course, students have the skills, knowledge and attitude required to work as a cinema projectionist.Course participants will receive hands-on training in a range of formats [16mm, 35mm twin projectors and platters and video equipment] as well as grounding skills such as making up and breaking down film, equipment maintenance and trouble shooting skills for when something goes wrong!
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UNITS:
• CUECIN1A – Receive + assemble film
• CUECIN2A – Prepare the film for screening
• CUECIN3A – Prepare film for dispatch
• CUEIN5A – Maintain projection equipment
On successful completion of this program, graduates will receive a nationally accredited Statement of Attainment from Certificate III in Entertainment [Cinema Projection].
As a nationally accredited full time course, students may be eligible for the common Youth Allowance, Austudy + Abstudy.
For further information contact Centrelink on 13 2490.
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On successful completion of this program, graduates receive a nationally accredited Statement of Attainment from Certificate III in Entertainment [Cinema Projection].

If you would like to know more about up coming courses in Cinema Projection to be held in Sydney. Contact the training department:

FURTHER INFORMATION:
Contact: Metro Screen Training Department
Phone: 02.9361 5318
Fax: 02.9361 5320
Email: training@metroscreen.org.au

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The Projectionist Training project is an initiative of the New South Wales Film and Television Office.

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COURSE LECTURER:
Allen Butterfield has been employed in theatres + cinemas all his working life. He has shown people to their seats, sold tickets, programmed film seasons, operated, maintained + installed film, video + sound equipment in the Sydney Opera house, Canberra’s national Library, Sydney’s State Theatre, the Australian Film, Television and Radio School + the Chauvel Cinema.

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2004 Training Program available online… see top left for more info...

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With over 22 years experience in fostering the development of emerging filmmakers + digital media practitioners, Metro Screen courses are ideal for people entering the industry or looking to do top up training.

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METRO SCREEN is a dynamic video, television + multimedia centre that is committed to access for independent + community-based screen practitioners. Metro Screen offers professional, flexible + accessible evening + day courses in all aspects of video, television production + digital media.

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