Topics in Acting for the Screen (369-0-20)

Topic

Devised Narrative

Instructors

John William Mossman

Meeting Info

Wirtz 215 Instruct Black Box 3: Thurs 3:00PM - 5:50PM

Overview of class

Through improvisation and workshops students will create a story from the ground up. Participating both behind and in front of the camera, students will focus on effectively developing and shooting highly dramatic stories while exploring elements of comedy within.

Learning Objectives

Students will:
* Create a highly dramatic script through improvisation and collaboration within an assigned group of filmmakers.
* Develop organizational skills necessary in the making of a film, including visualization, scheduling and communication.
* Develop a highly dramatic approach to visual style, performance and direction, while simultaneously exploring opportunities for comedy.
* Explore film as a personal and collective expression of vision and greater truth.
* Constructively critique and receive feedback on narrative cinematic scene work in various stages of development and the edit.

Class Attributes

No Freshmen

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Students must have completed RTVF 190-0 in order to register for this course (concurrent registration is not allowed) or be a student in Writing: MFA or Documentary Media: MFA programs