DCIN 342 - Assistant Directing & Production Management

4 credits
Students develop and practice the DGA-designated skills and responsibilities expected of Unit Production Managers, First Assistant Directors, and Second Assistant Directors in feature films and television, as well as such support roles as the Location Manager and Script Supervisor, including but not limited to coordinating, facilitating, and overseeing the preparation of the production unit, preparing a script breakdown and stripboard, production scheduling, budgeting, locating scouting and permitting, negotiating with locations and personnel, securing releases, preparing call sheets and production reports, unit communication, continuity and record keeping, and overseeing the daily operations of the set. Prerequisite(s): DCIN 203 or DCIN 250 or DCIN 450.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.