Introduction to Directing

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Code	Completion	Credits	Range	Language Instruction	Semester
311ITDA	exam	2	2 hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 32 to 42 hours of self-study	English	winter

Subject guarantor

Name of lecturer(s)

Priit POHJALA

Department

The subject provides FAMU International

An often overlooked part of the directors work is their „translation” of the narrative that has been written it the screenplay format into a full-bodied living expression of the story. This part of the directors work is far more than putting the text into pictures, rather it is a deep and nuance process which deals with everything from the broad thematical concepts that the director sees in the screenplay to filling in the nuances of acting, imagery and sounds that are in-between the lines. The end goal being an artistically rich living expression of abstract ideas and the functional words from the page.

The purpose of this class will be to go through the directors process from the moment of receiving a finished screenplay up until the work on set. This means a close reading of a screenplay which has not been written by the director, finding their own story within it and translating it into actionable moments that work as individual elements but also as a part of an overarching story being told. It will also go through the visual choices that a director can and has to make, both in terms of artistic aspirations as well and the realities of shooting. Then it will touch upon the practical matters of choosing a location and casting, ending up with the preparations that are required of a director right before going on set, as well as the work they need to do when they are there, including on-set etiquette.

Learning outcomes

The students will have a working knowledge of different directing approaches in all stages of a project.

Prerequisites and other requirements

Attendance is mandatory.

Literature

Evaluation methods and criteria

Assessment methods and criteria:

•Fulfill in-class assignments

•Fulfill homework assignment

•Fulfill final assignment

•Attendance

•Graded

Note

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Wed	room () POHJALA P. 12:20–13:55 (lecture parallel1) room 133
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Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Wed	12:20–13:55	Priit POHJALA		room 133	lecture parallel1

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