COMM 435 - Directing for The Camera

4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduction to processes and skills required to plan, design and direct drama for the television/film medium. Study the formalistic elements of the medium and complete the required projects designed to provide practical experience in planning and then directing material that persuades, informs and entertains audiences. Fundamentals of the language of television/ film are stressed: aesthetics and their application. Emphasis on the communication between directors and actors, effective use of the audiovisual language, camera blocking and visual storytelling.
Three hours per week with enhancement.
Prerequisites C or better in COMM 343.
May Not Receive Credit for Both COMM 435 and CMAT 435