TMA 318

Download as PDF

Approaches to Screen Directing

Theatre and Media Arts College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Practice, view, study, and analyze various cinematic techniques and elements in order to create emphasis for film audiences. The course helps students identify and express the multiple storytelling points of view associated with fiction film direction.

When Taught

Fall; Winter.

Min

3

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

4

Fixed

0

Recommended

TMA 123, TMA 384R

Title

Point of View

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate the ability to direct using the narrative, character, and storyteller points of view.

Title

Directing Performance

Learning Outcome

Students will collaborate with classmates to stage scenes from existing scripts.

Title

Text and Subtext

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate the ability to express text and subtext through camera, sound, design, performance, and editing.

Title

Narrative Directing

Learning Outcome

Students will create finished scenes demostrating the ability to express intenion through point of view, composition, subtext, rising action, performance, movement, blocking, and contrast/affinity across cinematic elements.