ARTS 285(S) Directing Movies

The art of directing narrative film. Using a variety of genres - the romantic comedy, the western, the thriller and film noir -students will shoot and edit a series of short projects and, in the process, consider issues of performance, perspective, framing, movement, juxtaposition, rhythm, compression and dialogue.
No previous filmmaking experience is required but in order to complete video assignments students will need a working knowledge of video cameras and Final Cut Pro. Both creative and analytic writing will also be required.
Enrollment limit: 10 (expected: 10). Permission of the instructor required.

Hour: COCHRAN