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  Course: FVM 207
  Title:Directing Workshop
  Long Title:Directing Workshop
  Course Description:This class is a workshop focusing on the directing process, specifically: interpretation of the script, working with actors, rehearsal, blocking for camera, preparation for shooting, camera motivation and dynamics. Our focus will be on directing actors, playable direction, script analysis, scene breakdown and rehearsal, actor preparation, improvisation as a tool and shot selection.
  Min Credit:3
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  Course Notes: Previously FVT 207
  Origin Notes: CCA
  Status Notes: Revisions made 10/23/09 s@

 ¿ Identify a scene to shoot as a project and different elements of a scene that contains compelling characters.
 ¿ Identify the key moments and revelations of character and plot within a scene.
 ¿ Analyze the scene and characters to create a directorial plan.
 ¿ Cast and direct a scene for presentation to the class.
 ¿ Critique other student¿s directorial work and the work of the performers.
 ¿ Create a shot list, shooting plan and aesthetic base for the scene.
 ¿ Direct the scene for camera, and edit it for presentation
 ¿ Evaluate other student¿s work and one¿s own work for presentation of compelling characters.


 I. Script Analysis
 a. Creating charts for characterization & story
 i. First impressions
 ii. Facts & images
 iii. Imaginative choices
 iv. Events
 b. Finding the characters based on evidence and relationships
 c. Discarding stage direction
 d. Using verbs, images, facts, events & physical life
 II. Scene study workshop
 a. Working with actors
 i. Casting
 ii. Communication
 1. Allowing the actors to contribute
 2. Throwing away preconceptions
 iii. Rehearsal
 1. Process
 2. Blocking
 3. Presentation to the class
 b. Directing with cameras
 i. Shot listing/storyboarding
 ii. Script lining
 iii. Shooting for transitions
 iv. Multi-camera shoot
 c. Directing with single camera technique
 i. Revised shot list/storyboard
 ii. Location/studio shooting
 iii. Inserts, accents and Points of View
 iv. Shoot and edit scene



 Course Offered At:

  Community College of Aurora CCA
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