Certification Programmes 2019/2020
RECOMMENDED - INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP
Intimacy Direction (ID)
(for live performance)
Intimacy Coordination (IC)
(for TV/film)
Pre requisites/
Check requirements on Intimacy Director Accreditation Page
Open to individuals interested in attaining an in-depth understanding of how to facilitate and choreograph intimacy for actors.
Part 01/
IDI-UK Intimacy Directors Programme
(starts November 2019)
This certification takes place in London over 6 weekends (one weekend every month) taught by Intimacy Directors and Industry Guest Speakers.
Part 02/
Mentoring for Intimacy Directors
During a 6-month mentoring period, you will have one-on-one tutorials, etc
Part 03/
Renewal of Intimacy Director Status
In order to maintain your status as an IDI-UK Intimacy Director, you will be required to renew your MHFA and First Aid certificates, attend CPD courses, etc.
Pre - requisites/
IDI-UK Certified Intimacy Director or
equivalent professional training/experience
See Intimacy Coordination Accreditation page for application details. See FAQ for questions.
Part 01/
IDI-UK Intimacy Coordinators Programme
(starts July 2020 dependent on COVID-19)
This certification takes place in London over a six-day intensive period taught by Intimacy Coordinators and Industry Guest Speakers.
Part 02/
Mentoring for Intimacy Coordinators
Assignments, tutorials, shadowing & assisting (dependent on Production agreement) and starting to work as a Cover Intimacy Coordinator.
Part 03/
Renewal of Intimacy Coordinator Status
In order to maintain your status as an IDI-UK Intimacy Coordinator, you will be required to renew your MHFA and First Aid certificates, attend CPD courses, etc.
FAQ
1 I'm already an IC Apprentice or IC with another training provider. Can I then enter straight into your Part 1 (intensive)?
Please go to the Intimacy Coordination Accreditation page and see the application process and what you will need to submit.
2 I've been working in the Film / TV industry for years can I enter Part 1 of the IC Programme?
If you have experience with movement choreography (choreographed simulates sex and managed nudity onset) then please see the Application Process on the Intimacy Coordination Accreditation page to view what you need to submit.
3 I'd like to train as an intimacy coordinator but I don't have a movement background. I only want to work in TV/Film so why do I need to do Part 1 (Intimacy Director Accreditation)?
Part 1 teaches you the INTIMACY FUNDAMENTALS in depth. We cover detailed exploration of Consent, Communication methods, Context & Scene Work, Choreography of simulated sex, nudity & sexual violence (three choreography modules) and Closure. Even if you just want to work in media you need the fundamentals to continue to Part 1 of the Intimacy Coordinator programme. We will not be covering those during the intensive. You will be expected to know how to fully choreograph scenes containing simulation & nudity and use a basic Intimacy Kit.
4 Why is the Intimacy Director programme so long? How long is the Intimacy Coordinator Programme?
The Intimacy Directors Programme is six weekends to allow independent study, assignments, practice and to ingrain concepts. Our current apprentices really appreciate the time between weekends.
The Intimacy Coordinator Programme is 6-day intensive followed by shadowing on set, assisting etc. Once all assignments and requirements are met they may certify. So this is up to them and the opportunities to shadow. This is why we only take a handful of participants on the IC Programme so they can get maximum contact time and experience the work first hand.