Job description

Background

AFDA (The School of the Creative Economy) is the leading school of its kind in South Africa, offering higher certificates, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Motion Picture Medium, Live Performance, Business Innovation and Technology. AFDA is a full member of CILECT, the association of the world’s major film and television schools. The AFDA values are passion, self-discipline, integrity, reliability and humility.

AFDA is inviting applications for the position of Cinematography / Data Management Lecturer

Roles and responsibilities

• To deliver lectures in Cinematography, Data Management and Colour Grading to undergraduate students.
• There is also a strong emphasis on cultural relevance within the teaching, and so the incumbent will help students to identify and develop a distinctive African voice for their productions. In this way, we hope to be able to contribute to nation building and build the foundations for a sustainable local film industry.
• Top prepare lecture content and lesson plans for each term
• To compile assessment registration for the term’s assessments
• To work with counter-parts to ensure parity across all campuses on term outcomes
• To administer attendance registers and manage classroom learning and teaching activities.

Key competencies [role associated]

• Ability to deliver lectures based on Canon 5D and the Arri Alexa
• Competency in film and lighting gear
• Knowledge of lighting and film theory
• Proficiency in Data Management
• Proficiency in Colour Grading using Davinci Resolve.
• Ability to mark treatments, final review and monitoring assignment hand-ins
• Availability to respond to students’ questions and one-on-one meetings (to be arranged by lecturer)
• Ability to conduct student consultations and reflective meetings

Personal Attributes [role associated]

• Good grasp of time management
• Ability to motivate students and guide them into the world of cinematography, data management and colour grading
• Highly developed organisational skills
• Maturity to handle a range of situations
• A meticulous and thorough nature
• An ability to work to tight deadlines
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Loyalty and a high level of confidentiality
• Honest and trustworthy – committed to high integrity of excellence.
• Culturally aware and sensitive.

Selection criteria

• Minimum qualification: a relevant Honours degree in Film and/or Media Studies with specialization in Cinematography or Data Management & Colour Grading.      
• At least five years’ experience in the film and entertainment industry with practical competency in post-production
• Industry and / or knowledge of the Film/Television and / or Performance industries
• Established work experience in tertiary education.

Application procedure

Closing date: 30 September 2020

Applications must be submitted by email to Dr. Mahoro Semege (az.oc.adfa@soroham) by the closing date. Applicants wishing to apply for this position are required to submit:

1. A covering letter indicating his/her suitability for the position.
2. A comprehensive and up to date curriculum vitae with contact details included.
3. A list with three contactable references.

All applications will be treated as highly confidential. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.

Requirements

• Ability to deliver lectures based on Canon 5D and the Arri Alexa
• Competency in film and lighting gear
• Knowledge of lighting and film theory
• Proficiency in Data Management
• Proficiency in Colour Grading using Davinci Resolve.
• Ability to mark treatments, final review and monitoring assignment hand-ins
• Availability to respond to students’ questions and one-on-one meetings (to be arranged by lecturer)
• Ability to conduct student consultations and reflective meetings

Posted on 15 Sep 16:18