Basic Directing Workshop for Screenwriters 1

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Learning outcomes of the course unit:

The goal of this workshop is for screenwriting students to learn some of the basic crafts and tools of film directing through theoretical and practical consultation with a directing mentor and through their own practical exercises.

Mode of study:

Workshop and seminar, including some indivudual mentoring.

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

No

Recommended optional programme components:

No

Course contents:

In this workshop students prepare small film and video exercises (Eyes Wide Open) under the supervision of a directing instructor.

Recommended or required reading:

Michael Rabiger: Directing Film Techniques and Aesthetics, Focal Press 2003.

Steven D. Katz: Film Directing Shot by Shot, Michael Weiss Productions 1991.

Pavel Jech and Mary Angiolillo: Seven Minute Screenplay, NAMU 2009.

Mick Hurbis-Cherrier: Voice and Vision, Focal Press 2007.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

No

Assessment methods and criteria:

Students will be evaluated for each individual project.

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Note:

No

Further information:

No schedule has been prepared for this course

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Cinema and Digital Media - Screenwriting (qualification subject)