FILM 300V - Foundations of Hair for Film Micro-credential
Course Description
This 21-hour Micro-Credential for Red Seal and qualified hairdressers focuses on the skills essential to success on a busy film set. It introduces learners to the positions available in the Hair department; the hierarchy of a film set; the role of the union, and processes and strategies for joining; the concept of continuity and best practices for maintaining continuity during shoots and reshoots; script and scene breakdowns; and the mechanics of hair design and process for men and women.
Learner Outcomes
- Understand the workings of a film set and the role of hair departments in film productions
- Understand call sheets, script breakdowns, continuity and working with dispatch
- Learn the process of gaining union membership
- Learn the specific hair styling skills required on a film set
Prerequisites
This course is suitable for any individual who holds a current Red Seal Hairstylist Certification, a Certificate of Qualifications from the Beauty Council of Western Canada or a British Columbia Hair License.
If you do not have these prerequisites, please email prosit@camosun.ca for recommendations.
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