Emnebeskrivelse for 2024/25
Intermediate Directing
FTV1022
Emnebeskrivelse for 2024/25

Intermediate Directing

FTV1022
Students will build upon the directing fundamentals received in the 1st year with more intermediate level work, using the creative process to communicate ideas through writing and dramatization.

This course will take a deeper look into theoretical and practical aspects within the role of the director. Students will gain further insights into the function and execution of communicating structure, character, action, descriptions, themes and subject. 

Students learn the following disciplines:

  • Mastering structure and story.
  • Visualization tools.
  • Lighting for film and television.
  • Professional casting processes.
  • Read-throughs, blocking, rehearsals and recording.
  • Review classic acting techniques.
Only for students accepted at the Bachelor program Film and TV production

Directing Fundamentals

On successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Skills:

  • Demonstrate an improved understanding of story structure and plot development
  • Recall how to develop a character arc across a short film
  • Recognise the ability to communicate ideas within a production crew as well as to the audience
  • Identify the visualisation of an idea from a director’s perspective

Knowledge:

  • Identify and interpret meaning and drama, and portray it with precise intent and narrative clarity
  • Recognise different types of writing across various genres.

General Competence:

  • Recognise structure within films and tv
  • Identify further understanding of artistic considerations within film and tv
No tuition fees. Semester fees and cost of course literature apply.
Mandatory
Lectures and practical exercises
Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.

Portfolio:

Grade: A-F