Filmmaking Development & Pre-Production

Catalog description

This course provides students with an overall concept of the process and the role of the producer when creating a film. Students examine the role of the independent producer focusing on narrative filmmaking. Guest speakers cover other topics that independents face in production to give students an idea of the similarities and differences between the types of media production. Location surveying, scripts, budgeting, and client communication skills are all important facets every producer needs to learn. The class uses industry standard software to analyze, schedule, and budget a script for production.