Sight & Sound: Studio

Catalog description

The course provides an in-depth exploration of the creative capabilities (technical, logistical, aesthetic) of producing narrative-based studio production work in a multiple camera television studio environment. Students will be trained in working with actors and learning how to connect script and performance to the production of three short studio based projects (each of increasing complexity). Students will have the opportunity to develop a single idea into a full-scale production that will be produced “live” in the studio at the end of the semester. Some post-production is possible for the final project. Supplementing Sight & Sound: Studio will be the internal companion component, Rehearsal Techniques, where students will learn the theory and practice of directing actors for the screen. In addition, a series of in-depth lectures, demonstrations and studio exercises will further expose students to the ideas, principles and practices of producing compelling studio-based production work. The fundamental skills learned in this class (script, performance, lighting, camera, art direction, coverage) will serve as a foundation for all narrative, experimental, and documentary-based production work and will be applicable in all intermediate and advanced-level production classes. Note: some casting and rehearsals will need to be undertaken outside of class. This course allocates as a Production Core for Film & TV majors.