Join us as we dive into the exciting world of filmmaking as students learn how to write, plan, and shoot their own short films. They will explore storyboarding, camera techniques, and the basics of lighting and sound to bring their creative ideas to life. Working in teams, students will have hands-on experience in every step of the filmmaking process, from writing scripts to performing in front of and behind the camera. By the end of the course, students will have created their own movie, gaining valuable skills in teamwork, storytelling, and film production. Students will present a showing of movie clips for their families on the last day of class and receive a link to the finished movie when editing is complete.
Class Requirements
Detailed information about the requirements for each class can be found in the "About" section of the respective course.
Dress Code
All students are required to wear closed-toe shoes. Sandals, flip-flops, Crocs, and other open-toed footwear are not permitted.
Carpool Information
For safety and security purposes, DCT Academy utilizes a carpool system for drop-off and pick-up.
Sick Policy
The health and safety of our students are a top priority. To prevent the spread of illnesses, we ask that sick students remain at home. If a student becomes ill during class, they will be isolated from the other students, and their caregiver will be contacted immediately to pick them up. Students must be symptom-free before returning.
COVID-19 Considerations: In addition to general illness prevention, we recommend the following for students experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or exposure:
- Stay home: Students who exhibit symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should isolate at home.
- COVID-19 testing: If your child has had symptoms or has been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should consider giving them a COVID-19 test before returning to class.
- Follow local guidelines: We will adhere to local and state health department guidelines regarding COVID-19 protocols.
Late Policy
Students must be picked up promptly at the end of each session. Late fees may apply for late pickup.
Refunds
- Fall, Spring, and Summer Sessions:
- Full payment is due at enrollment.
- Partial refunds are available if withdrawal is requested at least two weeks before the session begins. No refunds will be issued after this deadline.
- Mini Sessions:
- Payments for mini-sessions are nonrefundable.
Class Cancellation Policy
DCT reserves the right to cancel any class due to unforeseen circumstances. In the case of inclement weather, DCT cannot guarantee that missed classes can be made up.
Questions or Additional Information
Contact the Education Team at 214.978.0110 ext. 171 or email academy@dct.org.
