Course Description
Designed for students who have chosen directing as their emphasis and those who plan to direct a thesis film. Delivered in a workshop format, the course allows directing students to apply the competencies learned in Directing I and Directing II to their thesis film.
Athena Title
Directing III
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in FILM 7010
Prerequisite
EMST 6010 and EMST 6042
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This course prepares directing students to direct their thesis film through preproduction, production, and post-production. Weekly course assignments fulfill the steps necessary to plan and successfully complete their film.
Topical Outline
I. Script Breakdown: Line the thesis film script and break the script down into beats and objectives. II. Audition Prep: Choose sides and liaise with thesis film producer to plan and crew auditions. III. Location Scouting and Tech Scouting: In conjunction with the producer and location manager, the director will scout locations and design a plan for shooting. IV. Rehearsal: Strategies, rehearsal goals, and trust between the cast and the director. V. Storyboards, Shot Lists, and Production Meetings: Communicating the vision and designing a strategy for each day of principal photography. VI. On Set, Reshoots, and Pickups: In conjunction with the first Assistant Director, the director will plan each day of principal photography and develop an approach for reshoots and or pickups. VII. Post Production and Distribution: Plan and execute the third phase of the production process.