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Florida Film Academy Field Trips

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About The Florida Film Academy

The Florida Film Academy offers classes and field trips to students that blend STEAM courses, enriching arts, humanities, real-world skills. Offering classes such as: - Game Design -Prosthetics & Robotics Design -Film Making -Prop Design - Animation - and MORE! Where? 1- Florida Film Academy Studio 1261 Winter Garden Vineland Road 2- Universal Studios Behind the Scenes Film and Thrill-seeker experiences/classes 3- Walt Disney World- Behind the scenes animation and film design 4- Sea World- Broadcast Journalism on Location! Behind the scenes experience with FFA and SeaWorld staff on the Sea World Property 5- Kennedy Space Center Broadcast Journalism on Location!

What Do Field Trips Do They Offer?

Game Design:

The Game On! Carousel is the perfect field study for students who wish to combine their creativity with engineering, biomechanics, and math principles! The perfect STEAM day for groups. This day will have students studying the arts and science of games – from the board game to the video game – and allow them to create their own along the way! 1. Principles of Gaming Workshop The day will open with a gaming workshop for all students, allowing them to learn the principles of gaming. These principles relate to both physical and digital games. Story development, environment development, and character design will all be explored in this session. At the end of the session, groups will come together to apply these principles and create a game idea that they will translate throughout the day into a physical board game and a digital video game! Key Skills: Story structure for games, character design, environmental design, teamwork and collaboration. 2. Physical Gaming In this section, students take their story idea and apply it to their very own board game! A Florida Film Academy Instructor will open this section by explaining how they will use the materials provided for them, and instructors will meet with each team before beginning to ensure that their story is ready to go. From here, the work begins! Students will translate their stories, characters, and environment into a physical board game. They will have to consider the mathematics that goes into a physical game – will they use dice, cards, money, or all three? They will have to create a rule sheet for their players, the game pieces, the game board, and anything else they wish to create for a playable board game! Key Skills: Game-Math Principles, creative thinking, problem solving, teamwork and collaboration. 3. Digital Gaming In this section, students will now translate their story idea into a digital video game! Students will be given a “part-baked game” which will allow them to take their story and apply it to the digital realm. Students will learn about biomechanics, the movement of characters within their game, and how they can correctly program this. They will design the art elements of their game and select the best music for their story. Once they have finished, students will have created their very own video game that they are able to play! Key Skills: Programming, biomechanics, engineering, creative arts for video games, teamwork and collaboration. Once students have completed these three sessions, they will take a break before moving on to the next segment. Students can relax and be proud of all their hard work so far! 4. Quality Control and Testing After their break, students will have time to finish any elements from the previous sessions that they need to. For this next session, they need to have two fully completed games! Once their final tasks are complete, students will now switch projects with their peers and test their games! Quality Control and Testing is one of the final steps in game design and allows game developers to ensure that their games are up to standard and enjoyed by their customers. What does that mean for the students? It’s game time! Groups will play through each other’s games, beginning with their board games and then moving on to their video games, while providing their peers with constructive feedback to ensure that their games are ready to be finalized. Once the game time is over, and for their last task of the day, groups will implement feedback to ensure that their games are completed. Students will then receive a final talk from the Florida Film Academy team, which will allow students to ask any final questions and help them to understand how their day has come together. From here, students are finished and have become real world game developers! Key Skills: Quality Control and Testing principles, how to offer and receive constructive feedback.

Prosthetics & Robotics Design

Broadcast Journalism

Perfect for group field trips, this exciting program allows students to dive into the world of broadcast journalism, and what exactly goes in to creating a news broadcast. This program can be designed to suit various age groups from 1st through 12th grades. Students are divided into small groups according to age and will cycle through different sets, all centered on some of the different segments of a newscast. As each group enters each station, they will work with their Florida Film Academy Instructors to learn and complete their groups’ filming for each segment. 1. The Anchor Desk Students in this segment will learn all about the hosts of the news broadcast. As the first faces viewers see when tuning in to the news, anchors play a key role in any news broadcast. Their stories must be interesting, but also factual and to the point. Groups will work on crafting these stories so that the news anchors can hook the viewers from the first watch. Students will also be able to experience working with teleprompters, which guide their anchors through their segment. Once the preparation work is complete, groups will film their anchor segment before moving along to their next station. Key Skills: Newscast storytelling, delivering reliable news to viewers, teleprompter reading as an actor, teleprompter programming as the crew. 2. The Weather Report Students in this segment will focus on the role of the Meteorologist, the segment in any news cast that will guide the viewers through their day. Students will explore interacting with a green screen, not just as a background, but as an interactive part of their story. They will also learn key meteorological terms and phrases that can be heard in any newscast. The crew behind the scenes will also learn the nuances of directing someone who is being recorded live. After practicing with the green screen and learning the proper terms, groups will film their weather segment before moving along to their next station. Key Skills: Interactive green screen principles, the science behind weather, live direction skills. 3. The Special Interest Story Students in this segment will learn about another core segment of the newscast, the Special Interest Story. Often filmed in the field, or having been prerecorded before the show airs, these stories center on the current events that are occurring in the nearby towns. Crews will learn about filming in a public setting, how to craft a special interest news story, and what makes for an interesting story that viewers will want to tune in for. Once they have crafted a story that is fit for their newscast, groups will film their special interest story before heading to the next station. Key Skills: Filming in a public setting, story development for nonfiction topics, the nuances of filming live. Within these segments, there will also be topics and skills that students will learn and practice throughout the day. Each segment will see groups using cameras and audio when they are recording. Students will learn and practice composition, framing, audio recording, and how to conduct a film set. Each segment will also see students editing their work as they go along, allowing groups to learn and practice the elements of post-production. Green screens will certainly be used during the weather segment, but could also be used throughout the entire day, allowing students to practice filming on a green screen backdrop. Students will also be exposed throughout the day to the concept of nonfiction storytelling, and how it differs from a narrative film. Key Skills: composition and camera movement, the principles of recording external audio, editing skills and techniques, nonfiction storytelling versus narrative storytelling. Page 2 of 3 Upon competition of all of these segments, groups will finalize their edits and assemble their news broadcast. After a brief break, where students can relax after a job well done, they will then screen their individual newscasts to the rest of the group. Students will be able to see and appreciate the hard work of their peers, and groups will be able to show their works with pride after a successful day!

Robotics, Movie Making, Roller Coaster Engineering

A fun blend of science, robotics, art, and moviemaking with a dash of entrepreneurial spirit! Students design a ride or attraction and bring it to life through robotics, story creation, a unique mascot, and merchandise. They'll also dive into the exciting world of filmmaking to explore how movies transform theme park experiences, as they create a short film inspired by their ride design. Rotation 1A: Thrill Engineer Objective: Begin designing your own Attraction, focusing on layout and theme and whether or not the theory will work in practice. Instructor: FFA STEM Team: Engineering Activities: Brainstorm rollercoaster themes and concepts Sketch the track layout and key ride features Work together as a Team to brainstorm the physics Program small robots as ride vehicles Refine the design with feedback from peers and the instructor Rotation 1B: Mascot Creation & Rollercoaster Art Objective: Bring your rollercoaster design to life by creating a unique mascot, color scheme and artwork. Instructor: Animation Art Instructor Activities: Learn principals of Animation and Art Develop and design a mascot that matches your ride’s theme Create character sketches and refine the design Add final details mascot ready for your T-Shirt Production Rotation 2: Filmmaking – Story to Screen Objective: Every great ride needs a story. Students create a short film telling the story behind their ride. Instructor: FFA STEM Team: Film & Production Activities: Storyboard and script a short film based on your theme Shoot and edit your film using basic film techniques Review and refine the final product Rotation 3: Custom Airbrushed T-shirt Design Objective: Design and airbrush a custom T-shirt representing your personal Thrill Engineers brand. Instructor: Creative Arts Instructor Activities: Plan your T-shirt design, including the mascot or logo Practice airbrushing techniques Create your final custom T-shirt with personalized touches.

Film Making

Perfect for group field trips, this exciting program allows students to dive into the world of filmmaking. This program can be designed to suit various age groups from 1st through 12th grades. Students are divided into small groups according to age and throughout the day, they'll explore key elements of movie production: 1. Introduction to Storytelling & Scriptwriting Students will kick off the day by learning the essentials of storytelling, focusing on plot structure, character development, and dialogue. Through interactive exercises, they will brainstorm and craft their very own scripts, developing the narrative and characters that will shape their short film. Key Skills: Story structure, creating characters, writing dialogue, building conflict and resolution. 2. Directing 101: Vision & Leadership Next, students will step into the director’s chair, learning how to guide a film from script to screen. They'll discover the role of the director in visual storytelling, blocking scenes, and communicating their vision to actors and crew members. Through hands-on practice, they’ll experience what it means to manage a set and bring the story to life. Key Skills: Directing techniques, scene composition, communication, leadership, working with actors. 3. Camera Work & Cinematography In this session, students will be introduced to the world of cinematography, learning the basics of camera operation, framing, and shot composition. They'll explore how different camera angles and movements can enhance the emotional impact of a scene. Key Skills: Camera operation, shot composition, framing, understanding camera angles and movements. 4. Green Screen Magic & Special Effects Students will dive into the exciting realm of green screen technology and special effects. They’ll explore how green screens are used in movies to create everything from fantastical worlds to action-packed sequences. With hands-on practice, students will shoot scenes in front of the green screen and learn how to incorporate special effects in post-production. Key Skills: Green screen technology, special effects basics, visual storytelling enhancement. 5. Lights, Camera, Action! Filming the Scenes Now it’s time to bring it all together! Students will break into teams to film the scenes they’ve written, with each student having the opportunity to experience different roles on set—whether as a director, actor, camera operator, or part of the production crew. They’ll put their newly learned skills to the test as they bring their scripts to life. Key Skills: Collaborative filmmaking, teamwork, practical application of directing, acting, and cinematography. 6. Post-Production & Editing The final phase of the day is all about post-production. Students will learn how to edit their footage, incorporating transitions, music, sound effects, and visual effects to enhance their film. By the end of this session, they’ll have a completed short film ready for viewing! Key Skills: Video editing, adding sound and visual effects, working with transitions and timing, polishing the final product. PRICE $75.00 USD Page 3 of 4 7. Movie Premiere & Showcase To wrap up the day, students will showcase their completed short films in a mini-premiere, sharing their hard work and creativity with their classmates. This is a great moment for them to celebrate their accomplishments and reflect on the teamwork and effort that went into creating their project. Key Skills: Presentation, feedback, team reflection. This immersive, educational day encourages teamwork, creativity, and technical skills, making it a perfect blend of fun and learning! This program is designed not only to teach students the fundamentals of filmmaking but also to inspire creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. From scriptwriting to editing, each student will experience the full spectrum of what goes into making a movie, gaining skills that will serve them in any creative or technical field.

Character Carousel - Design & Storytelling

The Character Carousel is a great way for students to experience the principles of character design in storytelling in three different creative mediums! Groups will get the chance to rotate throughout the morning, working with three different concepts, before putting it all together in the afternoon in the short film style! For their morning rotations, groups will experience the following: 1. Character Design and Storytelling In this session, students will learn all about where character design fits into the realm of storytelling. Groups will learn all about narrative storytelling, and just how characters fit into the principles within it. If they have not already, students will also work on creating their own characters for the story they wish to produce in the afternoon. By the end of this session, students should have their basic story planned out for the afternoon, and how and where their characters fit into this story! Key Skills: narrative storytelling principles, character development, character design within a story, teamwork and collaboration. 2. Character Design and Visual Arts In this session, students will take their character ideas and bring them to life with our Animation Arts Instructor! They will learn the principles of physical and visual character design, from their physical form, the clothes that they wear, and the colors that they are associated with. Once they have learned the basics, students will then get to practice with their own characters that they have created for this day! Key Skills: visual design, color theory, physical character design, basic art principles. 3. Character Design and Prop Production In this session, students take their character ideas and think about what makes them “them” with props and costumes! With our Expert Instructor, students will go beyond just the physical attributes of the character and think about how their personality manifests in their props , and costumes! After learning the core principles for this type of design, students will apply these to their very own characters, getting one step closer to bringing their characters to life in the afternoon! Key Skills: Prop design, and costume design. These three sections will take students to midday, where they will then take a break before jumping into their next task. In the afternoon, it’s time to bring their characters to the big screen! 4. Lights, Camera, Action! Using all of the information that they have crafted in the morning, and their story that they have crafted specifically for their characters, groups will now film their stories! Groups will have some time before filming to finalize any story components. From here, they will be given 1-2 hours of filming time with Florida Film Academy Instructors. Instructors will open this time with a composition workshop, so that students can be sure that they are creating the best- looking films possible! Groups will also have instructors with them for all aspects of the filmmaking process. This will encourage students to practice their teamwork and communication skills in order to bring their characters to the screen! Page 3 of 4 Upon completion of their filming, groups will then receive a post-production workshop so that they can assemble their clips in order to bring their stories to life. With their last hour of the course, students will work together to edit their stories. Students will then have the opportunity to present their hard work to the rest of the group, introducing everyone to their characters, and showing off their hard work to their peers. Key Skills: Filmmaking principles, composition, teamwork and collaboration, communication skills, post-production principles, editing skills.

Where?

1- Florida Film Academy Studio at 1261 Winter Garden Vineland Road 2- Universal Studios Behind the Scenes Film and Thrill-seeker experiences/classes 3- Walt Disney World- Behind the scenes animation and film design 4- Sea World- Broadcast Journalism on Location! Behind the scenes experience with FFA and SeaWorld staff on the Sea World Property 5- Kennedy Space Center Broadcast Journalism on Location!

Cost?

On Campus

The programs operated from our Campus in Winter Garden, Florida all range from $90 per student to $140, this is for a full day 9am-5pm and includes lunch.

Off Site- Universal Studios, Disney World, Sea World, Kennedy Space Center

If we take programs off site, for example Thrill Engineers or Filmmaking at Universal studios you are looking at around $230-260 per student, this does include workshops from the Universal Youth team and Florida Film Academy and park passes for the day. Disney would be a similar price range with an Imagination Campus workshop and park passes included. We generally have a one to 10 student/chaperone ratio, while we have some flexibility with this at our studio, it is fixed for programs operated from Universal or Disney. Kennedy Space Center & Sea World- Broadcast on Location! Guide prices for each of these, based on 50 students and 5 chaperones, would be around $140.00 per person. That includes entry fees and all education, it doesn't include lunch.

Robotics, Movie Making, Roller Coaster Engineering

Ages - Ranges from 1st grade to 12th grade Different educational trips are available for different groups. The Broadcasting Journalism on Location and in their studio is great for ages 2nd to 6th grade. Thrill Seekers/Roller Coaster Design is geared more for middle and high school learners.

More Information:

https://flfilmacademy.com/

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