57890 ADG: Directing for the Screen
8cp; independent research, online learning through weekly texts and viewing materials posted on Canvas; on campus (face to face) classes - 30 hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture in week 1; 6 x 4 hour studios in weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11; 3 x 1.5hr guest lectures in weeks 3, 7, 10; 1 x 1 hour lecture in week 12; no class week 5There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 57236 Experiential Media AND 57690 ADG Directing for the Screen
Elective
Postgraduate
Description
In this subject students explore industry-focused practices of screen directing for film and television in conjunction with the Australian Directors Guild (ADG). Students develop an understanding of screen directing through practice orientated exercises and workshops with a focus on five key areas: screen development, screenplay analysis, directing performance, screen language (directing the camera) and directing post-production. Early sessions focus on the screen director and ideation during creative project development and screenplay analysis. Students learn strategies to purposively direct actors, for an emotional audience experience, and hone their directorial voice using screen language adapted for cinematic storytelling. In later sessions, students examine the role of the screen director in post-production which completes the cycle of directorial management of a screen story. Through a series of guest lectures, provided by ADG screen directors, students are exposed to a diversity of industry practices in the field today.
Typical availability
Autumn session, City campus
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