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about Us
TELFILM accepts applications from all members of the public. Restrictions are not placed on admissions except when:
- A program is clearly oriented to a particular group;
- Students need specialist support we can not provide.
TELFILM may refuse to admit applicants who have documented behavioural or psychological problems that may put students or staff members at risk.
Applicants have to submit their applications using
- Printed form, faxed or mailed
- By registering online
- By telephone in conjunction with a school official
Applicants have to submit a deposit which is non-refundable (MIP, $100.00; IMPP, $300.00; PDTP, $40.00) when accepted into the program. Registrations will only be held for 14 days without the deposit before they are cancelled.
Applicants have to put their signature to the “Agreement to Rules of Residence”, and if they are under 19 years of age are required to have the signature of a guardian.
Applicants must read and sign the Release Form which grants TELFILM a non-exclusive right to use student videos etc., and if under 19 years old must obtain a guardian signature as well.
Applicants have to complete the “Student Information & Medical Form” before the course begins, detailing any medical or dietary needs they have along with emergency contact numbers.
Personal details given by students are held in complete privacy and securely.
Students with special needs must have a qualified support person. Support people have to purchase lodgings for the session.
Media Intensive Programs (MIP)
MIP admissions are sorted by ages. The age groups are: Adult MIP: 19 years or over; Youth MIP: 14 to 19 years inclusive; Pre-teen MIP: 10 to 14 years inclusive. In some cases, courses may be run as mixed Adult/Youth MIP.
Independent Media Producer’s Programs (IMPP)
IMPP courses are for students 18 years or older.
Applicants have to have completed a previous TELFILM MIP course in any production stream, or have similar experience which will be assessed.
Professional Development Programs (PD)
PD courses are mainly intended for professional media educators. Applicants have to be 19 or over.
Special Programs
TELFILM runs special programs from time to time which are aimed at a particular grouping of people (e.g. ethnicity or sexual orientation) or a certain set of interests (for example environmental or health issues). Admission may be restricted in these cases.
STUDENT DISMISSAL
TELFILM may need to dismiss students from a course at the discretion of the management team. The circumstances under which a dismissal may take place, are:
- A student using or possessing controlled substances or alcohol whilst on the premises, or indisputable evidence of intoxication while in residence
- A student engaging in sexual activity with other students or staff while in residence
- Threatening, and flagrantly disrespectful behavior. Behavior which may cause danger to others
- A student using or possessing anything deemed to be a weapon
- Absenteeism from the school premises for more than a two hour period without signing out
- Theft or damage of property
- Violating the TELFILM codes of conduct or policy
REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS
Withdrawal or Dismissal
The Course Fees include room, board, and tuition. The following calculations are derived from full course fees.
Before the course
If TELFILM receive written notice of less than 7 days after enrolling and before beginning of the course, TELFILM will keep 10% of the fees, to a max of $100.
If notice is received by TELFILM more than 29 days before the beginning of the course, TELFILM will keep 10% of the fees. If notice is received less than 30 days before the start of the course, TELFILM will keep 20% of the fees paid.
During or after the course
If written notice is received, or a student has been dismissed, within 10% of the duration of the course, TELFILM will keep 30% of the fees paid.
If written notice of withdrawal is received, within 30% of the duration of the course, TELFILM will keep 50% of the fees paid.
No refunds are given if 30% or more of the course has been completed.
Cancellations
Full refunds are offered for any course cancellation. The option of credit towards another course may also be presented.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
This process for resolving disputes applies equally in circumstances where students are in conflict with each other, when they may be in conflict with TELFILM staff or TELFILM itself, or if staff are in conflict with each other or TELFILM management.
TELFILM is founded upon mutual respect and trust, and has a mentoring system designed to forsee and resolve conflicts before they occur. In the event that this is not successful, we encourage people to solve their own differences. Formal methods are the next step.
The following protocol is followed, and stops whenever it succeeds.
- Speak to the people involved, whilst being alert to the dangers of the conflict growing
- Taking a written account of the conflict to the Office Manager or Session Coordinator and also describing the conflict verbally. Submissions will then be requested from everyone involved, including any witnesses. An investigation will begin within 48 hours, bringing all involved parties to a meeting.
- Take any documents to the Director of TELFILM , who will call another meeting
- All parties can appoint an outside mediator inside 96 hours. TELFILM will bear the cost of mediation. If a mediator is not available or unacceptable to either side of the dispute, an arbitrator may be chosen.
STUDENT FOOTAGE
TELFILM places an emphasis on working in collaboration whilst on the programs. As such,
- Any footage taken during a TELFILM course is the property of TELFILM
- Raw footage masters must remain in the school
- The final production has non-exclusive distribution rights shared between students and TELFILM
