Directing Workshop

Catalog description

Prerequisites: FMA 121, FMA 131, FMA 141, FMA 151, FMA 261, FMA 252, and FMA 253. A workshop focusing on the directing process within single scenes: interpretation of the script for performance, working with actors, rehearsal, blocking for camera, preparation for shooting, camera motivation and dynamics. Our focus will be on directing actors (playable direction), script analysis, scene breakdown and rehearsal, actor preparation, improvisation as a tool, shot selection, and scene structure.