COMM 314 - Directing for the Screen

4 credits
Addresses the skills essential to working as a director in film and video, including script analysis, casting, rehearsal techniques, blocking, directing actors, visual storytelling through shot selection and mise-en-scene, and communicating a cohesive vision to the crew. Students will workshop and shoot scenes with actors in order to hone their craft. Prerequisite(s): COMM 214 or both COMM 215 & COMM 215R or both EMDA 202 & EMDA 202R or COMM 216 or TA 246 or instructor permission.