FP 638 - Master Class in Directing

Prerequisite, FP 665 with a grade of B- or better. An advanced study in communicating with actors and blocking the camera taught through class exercises for students already experienced in the fundamentals of directing for film and television. Students work to perfect their ability to analyze a script for the purpose of directing actors. Through the study of advanced directing techniques, they develop their ability to communicate that analysis to an actor in order to elicit the best possible performance. Equal class time will be devoted to helping students add to their fundamental understanding of how effective camera blocking heightens the drama of the story they are telling. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits