Youth and Precollege Programs

Noncredit
High school writers create original works of fiction, memoirs, personal essays, poetry, and playwriting under the guidance of an accomplished, experienced instructor. The workshop-style format allows students to write and share their work in a fun and supportive atmosphere. The writers discuss their work in terms of technique and craft, including such elements as voice, character, plot, tone, dialogue, and point of view and produce polished pieces that can be submitted for college essays, awards, publication, and the course's online literary journal, The Purchase Review.

Dates: Saturday, September 14 - Saturday, November 2
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Type of Instruction: Traditional
Cost: $295

$25 discount for early registration, Purchase College matriculated students, employees, alumni, and Broadview Charter Members.

Noncredit
This four-week precollege program is for high school students interested in writing, directing, editing, and acting in original movies, while learning the art of visual storytelling. Begin with shooting exercises that strengthen framing and composition skills. Learn how to tell a dramatic and visually interesting story by writing short scenes and then more complicated scripts. Develop and write scripts using professional scriptwriting software. Learn the art of storyboarding and previsualization, gaining comfort with lighting equipment and directing actors. Gain practice working on a set, creating collaboratively, and learn how to “crew.” Editing and advanced editing techniques are taught using a professional digital editing system. Students will explore their creative aspirations that will ultimately be expressed on screen. They may work on specific genres of their choice, such as fiction, documentary, or experimental. Instructors provide guidance on creating a “calling card film,” which can be useful in the college application process. (Gratuitous violence, use of guns, and/or offensive language are not permitted.) •Students must supply their own MiniDV, internal hard drive, or Flash memory digital camcorders. DVD and Flip camcorders are not recommended. (Bring your manuals too!) •Family and friends are invited to a screening of selected works from each student on the last day of the Institute.

Dates: Saturday, September 28 - Saturday, November 9
Meeting Times: Sat @ 10:00 AM-02:00 PM
Instructor: Merolle, Julia
Type of Instruction: Traditional
Cost: $495

$25 discount for early registration, Purchase College matriculated students, employees, alumni, and Broadview Charter Members.