IT Academy

IT Academy for filmmakers

Responding to the needs of specialists, we launch the edition of the IT Academy for specialists in the film industry.
In the first stage of the study, the basics of the Python programming language will be discussed.
Then knowledge will be expanded with particular attention to aspects specific to the film industry. Lua's language will also be discussed.
Students will be acquainted with professional film equipment, and will also have the opportunity to participate in classes on conducting projects using agile methodologies, information security or image compression.

A detailed program can be found in the Academy Program tab.
The Academy students will visit at least one real movie set.

Currently, the recruitment for the Academy is in progress. The nearest edition will start in October 2019.
Programme:
L.p. Title Hours Type of classes Type of credit Lecturer
1 Basics of Python programming language 6 Lecture Test dr inż. Jakub Chłapiński
2 Basics of Python programming language 18 Workshop Project dr inż. Jakub Chłapiński
3 Python programming language extended course 4 Lecture Test dr inż. Jakub Chłapiński
4 Python programming language extended course 12 Workshop Project dr inż. Jakub Chłapiński
5 Using Python in Nuke the Foundry 4 Lecture Test mgr Miłosz Cieślikowski-Ryczko/
dr inż. Jakub Chłapiński
6 Using Python in Nuke the Foundry 12 Workshop
Project		 mgr Miłosz Cieślikowski-Ryczko/
dr inż. Jakub Chłapiński
7 The use of Git, GitHub and GitLab tools in software versioning 4 Lecture Test mgr inż. Tomasz Krym
8 The use of Git, GitHub and GitLab tools in software versioning 12 Workshop Project mgr inź. Tomasz Krym
9 Colour management systems 8 Workshop Project mgr Miłosz Cieślikowski-Ryczko
10 RED camera handling and operations 6 Workshop Project mgr inż. Przemysław Sztoch/ Jarosław Świerczyński
11 Phantom Flex camera handling and operations
 		 6 Workshop Project mgr inż. Przemysław Sztoch/
Jarosław Świerczyński
12 Introduction to agile approach in managing IT projects 4 Lecture Test mgr Jakub Wawrzyniak/
mgr inż. Tomasz Krym
13 Introduction to agile approach in managing IT projects 4 Workshop Project
 		 mgr Jakub Wawrzyniak/
mgr inż. Tomasz Krym
14 Open FountainCV format for filmmakers 8 Lecture Test mgr Jakub Wawrzyniak/
mgr Wacław Mikłaszewski
15 Planning stereoscopic shots 4 Lecture Test mgr Wacław Mikłaszewski
16 Planning stereoscopic shots 4 Workshop Project mgr Wacław Mikłaszewski
17 Lua script language 8 Lecture Test mgr inż. Przemysław Sztoch
18
Image compression methods and their optimization		 6 Lecture Test mgr inż. Przemysław Sztoch/
mgr Miłosz Cieślikowski-Ryczko
19 Image compression methods and their optimization 6 Workshop Project mgr inż. Przemysław Sztoch/ mgr Miłosz Cieślikowski-Ryczko
20 Introduction to PKI 8 Lecture Test mgr inż. Michał Drozd/
mgr inż. Przemysław Sztoch
The course:
The two-year course is divided into 4 semesters, each for 48 teaching hours. In the fourth semester students will complete a final project under the supervision of lecturers.
In each of the semesters, there are planned 4 two-day conventions (6 hours each), held on weekends. A detailed schedule will be available before the start of the Academy.
Workshops are conducted on professional film equipment.
All classes take place at the Institute of Science and Technology Stipendium, ul. Pabianicka 159/161, Łódź.
Director:
Jakub Wawrzyniak – president of the management board of The Institute of Science and Technology Stipendium; experienced in managing several IT projects (for a total amount of over PLN 100 million) based on the PRINCE2 and agile methodologies (AgilePM); participated in R&D teams; participant, lecturer and host of national and international conferences. Education: University of Lodz and Warsaw University of Technology
Applications:
In order to submit, please send an application form to the following e-mail address: info@stipendium.pl with the note Academy of IT for filmmakers.
Aplication form
The number of places is limited. The order of applications decides.