EDUCATION:

• Youth Program & Classes

• Screenwriting

• Film / DV / Audio

• Photography

• Web Design

• Instructor Profiles

• Conferences

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"The old Hollywood adage 'nobody knows nothin'' is true. Once you realize that, the only thing left to do is keep taking classes." – Ali Selim

IFP Minnesota offers over 25 classes and workshops per quarter on various aspects of filmmaking and photography for beginner to mid-career artists. IFP MN also offers annual educational events, such as the IFP MN Independent Producers Conference and the IFP MN Screenwriting Conference. To receive significant discounts on classes and workshops and many other great benefits, we encourage you to become a member of IFP MN. For your convenience, you may register for both by following the instructions below. Unless otherwise noted in course descriptions, classes are held at the IFP MN Center for Media Arts, 2446 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55114.

Classes are listed at left.  A PDF of our catalogue can be downloaded here.

Certification:
IFP Minnesota offers certification in select courses (indicated with an * after course title where applicable) in recognition of students' knowledge, skills, learning, participation and attendance, with eligibility determined by criteria established by a committee of IFP staff and instructors. Certification is entirely optional and is aimed at those seeking career enhancement or acceptance into college or other scholastic programs. Instructors will provide students specific criteria for receiving certification at the first class session.

Class Registration:
To register with a credit card (Visa/MC) call us at (651) 644-1912 or stop by the IFP MN Center for Media Arts during regular business hours (M-T-Th-F-Sa, 10-5:30). If you prefer to mail in your registration and payment (check/money order/credit card), print the Class Registration Form PDF.

Mail to:
Class Registration
IFP MN Center for Media Arts
2446 University Avenue West, Suite 100
St. Paul, MN 55114
(651) 644-1912

Include a $10 Late Fee if sending after the registration deadline. Credit card registrations can be faxed to (651) 644-5708.

Take any 3 or more classes and take $10 off the price of each!

Class Registration Guidelines:
• Registration deadlines are listed with course descriptions. Space is assigned on a first-come basis. Registrations must include payment in full to be valid. Registrations are accepted beyond the registration deadlines as long as space is available. Include a $10 late fee if registering after the registration deadline.
• If minimum enrollment has not been reached by four days prior to a course starting date, IFP MN may cancel the class. If so, students will immediately be notified and receive a full refund by mail or charge card credit within 5 business days.
• For students wishing to cancel a registration prior to the registration deadline, 100% of the tuition will be refunded minus a $15 administrative fee. For registration cancellations received after the registration deadline but prior to the first session, 50% of the tuition will be refunded minus a $15 administrative fee. Once a course has begun, no refunds will be given.
• Students who miss one or more class sessions may be allowed to schedule make-ups strictly at the discretion of the instructor. Tuition is not prorated for missed classes or class sessions.

IFP MEDIA ARTS/JEROME FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

With the support of the Jerome Foundation, IFP Media Arts is now able to offer scholarships for 12 free classes and 10 free memberships over the year.  Applications will be judged based on need and your artistic statment.  Limit one scholarship class and one membership per year, per person. Full-time students, and employees of the Jerome Foundation and IFP Minnesota are not eligible to apply.

Please complete the application and send in to: IFP Media Arts, 2446 University Ave. W., Suite 100. St. Paul, MN.