Analysis and practice of directing the actor, shot execution, and camera placement as used in film, television, and digital-media entertainment. Students develop their voice and unique visual style.
Athena Title
Directing for the Screen
Prerequisite
EMST 3210 and EMST 3320 and permission of department
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will identify the power and importance of actors, their craft and contribution to the creative process.
Students will analyze the language of actors and acting for the purpose of getting stellar performances and capturing them on camera.
Students will exploit image, story, performance and sound to maximum effect in service of your vision.
Students will execute competencies in framing, composition, shot development and mise-en-scène.
Students will demonstrate competencies as a director working to discover and refine your cinematic voice.
Topical Outline
Communicating - Moment by Moment
Casting, Audition
Directing Actors and Audition Techniques
Breaking script into beats
In-class audition training
The Shot and Mise-En-Scène analysis
Essential Principles of Composition & Coverage
Storyboards
Shooting on set
Rough cut
Final cut
