FILM TV X 476.95B - Directing Workshop II: Storytelling
Course Description
In the second part of the Directing Workshop series, participants complete short narrative films using their own digital video camera. Focusing on storytelling, instruction teaches participants how to apply the principles and essential elements of dramatic structure and character development to the filmmaking principles explored in X 476.95 Directing Workshop I: Composition and Movement. Through increasingly complex filmmaking assignments, participants discover how to combine key elements, such as casting, working with actors, shot selection, sync-sound, and music to communicate the themes, conflict, and story arcs that create compelling narrative for a visual medium. Student work is screened and critiqued by the instructor and class.Course Outline
In the second part of the Directing Workshop series, participants complete short narrative films using their own digital video camera, focusing on essential elements of dramatic structure and character development.Prerequisites
X 476.95 Directing Workshop I: Composition and Movement or previous directing experience. Students must provide their own digital video camera and have access to editing equipment and software.Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Acting : Elective Courses
- Cinematography : Elective Courses
- Directing : Required Courses, Elective Courses
- Entertainment Studies : Directing, Elective Courses
- Film and TV Development : Elective Courses
- Post-Production : Elective Courses
- Producing : Elective Courses
- Study Abroad at UCLA Program : Required