Prague, Czechoslovakia

2009 PRAGUE SUMMER FILM PROGRAM

8 Undergraduate OR Graduate Credits
June 19 - July 20, 2009

PragueTHE CLASSROOM - PRAGUE
 Emerson College offers a rewarding and unique film experience in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. One of the finest cities in Europe, Prague lies in the heart of Europe. Rich in history, culture and beauty, Prague’s attractions and landmarks will be the classroom for students’ learning and experiences.

Students will study on the campus of the Academy of Performing Arts for Film and Television (FAMU), one of the top three film schools on the European Continent.

THE EXPERIENCE
 This four-week program offers students 8 credits of undergraduate or graduate coursework. The first course is a film studies course on the history and development of Czech and Slovak cinema with emphasis on the Czech New Wave, one of the most influential film movements of the post World War II era. Special tours and lectures are planned at Barrandov Studio’s Jiri Trinka animation studios and additional discussions will feature Czech film directors. Past guest speakers have included Jiri Menzel, Jaromil Jires, Alice Nellis, Jiri Barta and Jan Nemec.

The second course in Cinematic Language is a production course which involves an intensive, weeklong lighting and cinematography workshop on a sound stage and the scripting, casting, location scouting, acting, shooting, directing and editing of a 5 to 7 minute DV production. Students will be evaluated by FAMU and Emerson College faculty as they are given an intensive experience in production, scripting and editing at the Academy.

THE FACULTY
 An Emerson College faculty member will supervise students in their academic studies and travel. In addition, lectures are scheduled with film historians Dr. Michal Bregant, Dean of FAMU, and Dr. Jan Bernard and cinematography professor Michal Gahut.

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
 Travel is a meaningful part of the educational experience in this program. Students will attend the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, as well as tour the historic North Bohemian district. They also spend a day visiting the Terezin concentration camp and the village of Litomerice, home to a number of extraordinary museums.

ADMISSION
The online application will be available beginning Saturday, November 15, 2008.  The application deadline is Friday, February 27, 2009.  Enrollment is limited to 16 and applicants will be considered for acceptance as applications are received.  Students' film studies or production background will be considered as well as their academic standing.  Once accepted to the program students must submit a $300 nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit to secure enrollment.  Please note that admission may close before the published application deadline.

Undergraduate and graduate applicants must have the following credentials to apply:

  • A completed online application.
  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 (Non-Emerson applicants must submit an official college transcript).
  • Non-Emerson applicants must submit two letters of recommendation from faculty.
  • An interview (a phone interview for long-distance applicants will satisfy this requirement).

PROGRAM DATES

  • Arrive in Prague............ June 19, 2009
  • First day of class.......... June 22, 2009
  • Last day of class............ July 16, 2009
  • Leave Prague............ July 17-20, 2009

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  • Undergraduate students................ $10,688
  • Graduate students............................ $14,101

The cost of the program includes:

  • Tuition (8 undergraduate or graduate credits)
  • Housing
  • All scheduled excursions (travel, room and food costs)
  • Class supplies and use of equipment
  • Admission into art galleries and museums
  • Daily breakfasts
  • Some lunches and dinners
  • A welcome and farewell dinner
  • A theater event

Individual participants will be responsible for:

  • Obtaining a passport
  • Round-trip airfare (A round trip ticket is estimated at $1,250 - $1,500)
  • Medical insurance (mandatory)
  • Personal spending money
  • Some meals
  • International Student ID (mandatory)

For more information call or e-mail:

or visit:

International Study and External Programs
The Little Building
80 Boylston Street
Room 121
Boston, MA  02116-4624

The College reserves the right to withdraw this offering if it fails to generate sufficient enrollment. Participants should be guided by this policy when making travel arrangements. Emerson College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.

Students who wish to participate in any Emerson sponsored program or activity, including Emerson's external programs at Castle Well and in Los Angeles and Prague, must be physically and mentally able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to fully and safely participate in the program or activity. Students who suffer from a physical or mental disability, and wish to request accommodations that might enable them to fully and safely participate should contact Dr. Anthony Bashir at Emerson's Disability Services Office.

(as of 10/16/2008)