Snr Lecturer - Data and Colour Grading

Location:	Johannesburg, Auckland Park
Education level:	Honours
Company:	AFDA

Roles and responsibilities

The incumbent will be an excellent organiser and communicator with a proactive, highly professional and friendly attitude. The incumbent will have the multi-tasking ability and flexibility to work in this dynamic and ever-evolving environment, and will work well with prioritising under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

The following tasks are expected to be fulfilled:

Administration:

• Teaching in digital media management with an expert understanding of workflows, cameras formats, codecs and content delivery specifications
• Digital footage management
• Teaching in colouring grading for visual content using Davinci Resolve with an expert knowledge and experience using all the functions in Davinci Resolve including fusion
• Knowledge of networking and management of Nas servers
• Oversight of post-production assessments
• Postproduction schedule management
• Assist in editing department with administration
• Assist in marking data grading academic and practical assignments
• Technical assistance in motion picture school when needed

Key competencies

• Relevant administrative experience
• Understanding of tertiary education requirements and understanding of a research/practical environment
• Proficient in Davinci Resolve (pref has completed the Black Magic Davinci Resolve End User Certification)
• Proven experience in colour grading within Davinci Resolve
• Extensive knowledge in digital workflows including the understanding of Codecs
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with digital cameras and on set digital media management
• Comprehensive understanding of the Microsoft Office Package(I.e Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Teams)
• Excellent professional communication (English) and organisational skills
• Knowledge of networking and Server management
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent time management

Personal attributes 

• Assertive
• Emotionally intelligent
• Focused
• Professional
• Responsible
• Internally motivated and independent

Selection criteria:

• Hons or masters preferable / NQF Level 8 Qualification
• Industry and / or knowledge of the film/television and / or performance industries
• Davinci Resolve End User Certification

AFDA employs candidates in line with the Employment Equity Act and as such preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups.

Company Description

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.

Posted on 26 Jun 14:25, Closing date 25 Aug