TEACHING
Ashton also works as a teacher having been a guest lecturer and full time lecturer at the
University of Rhode Island teaching film studies, film production, film history, directing
and facilitating a mentorship program for students to work with industry professionals on set.
University of Rhode Island teaching film studies, film production, film history, directing
and facilitating a mentorship program for students to work with industry professionals on set.
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
HARRINGTON SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION & MEDIA
LA MENTORSHIP SHOOT IN RHODE ISLAND facilitated by Ashton Avila
Description:
Students and recent alumni from the University of Rhode Island team up with Los Angeles and New York Industry Professionals for mentorship through a production and networking opportunities after.
SUMMER 2019: SHORT FILM
LAKE FOREST ROAD
MENTORS: Producer Vanessa King (NY), Cinematographer Monty Sloan (LA),
Gaffer Connor Vickers (LA) and Special Effects Makeup Artist Celeste Maxwell (LA)
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UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND HARRINGTON SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION & MEDIA Spring 2019 - FLM 351 Film Production Topics: Directing Course Description: In this course students learn leadership skills required to direct, how to work with different departments within production, script analysis, script development, screenwriting, scheduling, set protocol and experience working with professional actors. |
Photo Credit: Arianna Rizzo
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Class Profile in School Newspaper:
http://rhodycigar.com/2019/03/21/taking-a-slight-break-from-the-west-coast-life/
http://rhodycigar.com/2019/03/21/taking-a-slight-break-from-the-west-coast-life/
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UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND HARRINGTON SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION & MEDIA Spring 2019 - FLM 110 Introduction to Film Media Production Technologies Course Description: Introduction to single-camera field production styles and aesthetics with emphasis on camera operation, lighting and editing by means of fundamental critical studies, field projects, studio supervision and experience. Students learn screenwriting, editing, how to use the camera, lights and sound equipment. |
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UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND HARRINGTON SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION & MEDIA Spring 2019 - FLM 206 History of Film III: The 21st Century Course Description: A survey of world cinema in the 21st century, examining the production, distribution and exhibition of narrative, documentary and experimental among other forms of film. Discussion about how audiences have evolved since the early 2000s and how content has adjusted over time. |
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UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND HARRINGTON SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION & MEDIA Spring 2019 - FLM 101 ONLINE Introduction to Film Media Course Description: Introduction to techniques of film practice, film history, genres, analysis of film texts, and reading of film images in their aesthetic, cultural, and literary context. |
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UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND HARRINGTON SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION & MEDIA Summer 2019 - FLM 101 & FLM 110 Talent Development Program Introduction to Film Media & Introduction to Film Media Production Technologies FLM 101 Course Description: Introduction to techniques of film practice, film history, genres, analysis of film texts, and reading of film images in their aesthetic, cultural, and literary context. FLM 110 Course Description: Introduction to single-camera field production styles and aesthetics with emphasis on camera operation, lighting and editing by means of fundamental critical studies, field projects, studio supervision and experience. Students learn screenwriting, editing, how to use the camera, lights and sound equipment. |
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