Directing The Moving Image

Catalog description

This is an advanced course in single camera style film and television production. We will explore the role of the director in modern digital filmmaking. Students will participate in projects that will develop a language for talking with actors, communicating with the director of photography and production designer. We will look at the importance of casting, script notes and how to create a dynamic shot list and shot diagrams. This class will utilize all that they have learned in previous production classes and develop new skills that will deepen the student’s understanding of how to read a script, how to apply visual components to their story and how to transform these blueprints into a powerful film. Pre-requisites of MA 108 and MA 152 are required.