Casting

Catalog description

The course will define and analyze the importance of casting in the complex structure of contemporary film, television and media. A true blend of theoretical and practical, COM 257 students will explore the interplay between casting director and key players in production, including the partnership of casting director and talent agent, film director and actors. Students will arrive at an understanding of the collaborative nature of media production, the importance of establishing a casting concept, and the critical and creative skills needed to cast a production. Students will study and analyze the casting of recent films and television shows, study interviewing techniques involved in casting, meet with professionals in the field, and develop original casting plans.