Directing and Producing 2

FTV2102

Students will build upon the directing and producing essentials received in the 1st year with more intermediate level work, using the creative process to communicate ideas through writing and dramatization.

This course will take a deeper look into theoretical and practical aspects within the role of both the director and producer. Students will gain further insights into the function and execution of communicating structure, character, action, descriptions, themes and subject. 

Students learn the following disciplines:

Formatting and applying loglines, treatments and screenplay properly.
Mastering structure and story.
Creating fully fleshed out characters and engaging narratives.
Directing for actors for film and television.
Visualization tools.
Professional casting processes, contracts.
Communication with actors.
Table readings, read-throughs, blocking, rehearsals and recording.
To become aware and then make use of the actors on-camera strengths.
To revisit and review classic acting technique.

Students learn the following disciplines:

Formatting and applying loglines, treatments and screenplay properly.
Mastering structure and story.
Creating fully fleshed out characters and engaging narratives.
Directing for actors for film and television.
Visualization tools.
Professional casting processes, contracts.
Communication with actors.
Table readings, read-throughs, blocking, rehearsals and recording.
To become aware and then make use of the actors on-camera strengths.
To revisit and review classic acting technique.

Producing & Directing 1

On successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Skills:

Demonstrate an improved understanding of story structure and plot development
Be able to develop a character arc across a short film
Demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas within a production crew as well as to the audience

Knowledge:

Identify and interpret meaning and drama, and portray it with precise intent and narrative clarity
Demonstrate the decision making process of being the creative leader of a production team
Demonstrate different types of writing for film and tv

General Competence:

Demonstrate an understanding of good structure for a short film by writing a screenplay
Demonstrate the use of dialogue by writing convincing dialogue within the screenplay
Gained a further understanding of artistic considerations and technical limitations when acting for the camera by working on various genres within film and tv

No tuition fees. Semester fees and cost of course literature apply.

Mandatory

Lectures and practical exercises

Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.

Portfolio:

2 assignments (group or individual) 1 reflection paper (individual)

Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:

FTV2030 - Storytelling and Directing 2 - 5 credits