Directing Workshop I: Composition and Movement Course

Program Overview

This hands-on directing workshop teaches the fundamentals of narrative filmmaking through the creation of four short films. Students explore visual expression through composition, rhythm, and point-of-view, using their own video cameras and editing equipment. The course covers essential elements such as the shot, mise-en-scene, and montage.

Program Outline

Outline:

Directing Workshop I: Composition and Movement

This hands-on course is the first in a directing series where you complete four short films using your own video camera. Instruction focuses on the basic building blocks of narrative filmmaking:

• The shot
• Mise-en-scene
• Concept
• The actor
• Environment
• Sound
• Montage
Assignments explore aspects of visual expression through the use of composition, rhythm, and point-of-view; moving from black and white/silent compositions to the use of color; non-sync sound and editing.

Prerequisites:

Students must provide their own digital video camera and have access to editing equipment and software.

Schedule:

The schedule for this course can vary based on the term and instructor. Please refer to the specific course offering for the most up-to-date information.