Directing Actors for the Screen Course

Program Overview

This program delves into script analysis, the Method approach to acting, and characterization. Through lectures, in-class auditions, rehearsals, and presentations, students gain practical experience in directing and acting. The program emphasizes collaboration between directors and actors, providing a comprehensive understanding of the filmmaking process.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Course Content and Structure:
• Learn how to analyze a script
• Understand the Method approach to acting, defining objectives, creating dramatic conflict, and the elements of characterization
• Gain experience auditioning actors for class scenes
• Course Schedule:
• Lectures and discussions on topics such as analyzing the script, the Method approach to acting, defining objectives, creating dramatic conflict, and the elements of characterization
• In-class auditions for actors for class scenes

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Lectures and discussions
• In-class auditions
• Rehearsals and presentations
• Faculty:
• Kelly Pike
• Nancy Hendrickson
• Unique Approaches: