DIRECTING ACTORS   [Archived Catalog]
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog
   

FILMST 1120 - DIRECTING ACTORS


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course explores the communication between directors and actors and how a director's vision translates into playable action on the screen. Class sessions will provide examples and practical experience in successful director/actor collaboration. Students will learn how to judge a good performance and will practice directing techniques that lead to better performances by actors. It is a laboratory class and students will direct each other. The format combines hands-on exercises, taping, screening and lecture. Grading is based on exercises, homework, taped scenes and participation.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: FILMST 1130
Course Attributes: Film Studies


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