TV Studio Introduction and Excersise

Subject guarantor:

Tomáš DORUŠKA

Name of lecturer(s):

Tomáš DORUŠKA

Learning outcomes of the course unit:

Directing students will learn how to work with actors in a dialogue driven dramatic situation. Filmed upon original script which can be executed with a continuous take in a three camera set-up. In working with actors, emphasis should be placed on conveying the appropriate dramatic beats and moments through blocking and action choices that have been adequately rehearsed.

Students will also become familiar with establishing and directing within a three camera set-up. Also, while assisting on other projects, they will gain experience with live switching, according to the pre-established technical script of the director.

Students should also strive to properly manage the time of their cast and crew, both in pre-production and during production. And, as in live TV situations, will be expected to complete shooting within established time limits.

Cinematography students will learn to light in a TV studio and to establish and work with a three camera set-up, while managing three camera operators simultaneously. When assisting on other student?s projects, Cinematography students will work as camera operators.

Screenwriting students will experience how to develop a sitcom situation and framework and how to participate on realisation.

Mode of study:

Practical Exercise

Prerequisites and co-requisites:

None

Recommended optional programme components:

none

Course contents:

A series of up to five minute sync-sound dramatic exercises occurring on a sound stage, shot with three cameras in a continuous take under live conditions. (No parallel recording.)

The story content should include three actors (teen / youth age ? preferably roles for DAMU students) involved in a dramatic situation. The short TV drama should put an emphasis on dramatic situations delivered primarily through acting and dialogue.

Recommended or required reading:

none

Planned learning activities and teaching methods:

None

Assessment methods and criteria:

Exercise is collectively evaluated during the Fall term project projection in February.

Course web page:

Note:

Shooting: 2nd half of January

Schedule for winter semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

Schedule for summer semester 2013/2014:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans:

• Cinema and Digital Media - Cinematography (qualification subject)
• Cinema and Digital Media - Screenwriting (qualification subject)
• Cinema and Digital Media - Directing (qualification subject)