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This course will concentrate on narrative/dramatic elements of cinematic storytelling for the director. Directors will practice pitching projects and receiving pitches from writers. Directors will work closely with actors in the rehearsal process to practice effective communication of objectives and...

This introductory course offers a critical approach to the art of the short film through the screening and analysis of great short films. In critiquing various award-winning films, students will understand what makes for a great short film, both from the perspective of its art and its craft, and...

On-camera blocking, rehearsals and final taping will be practiced, including heightened and more sophisticated camera awareness. Physical and emotional continuity will be added, including work on the arc of a character within scenes, from scene to scene, and working out of sequence. A demo signature...

Techniques for narration, commercial slots, and animation.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Certificate in Film Arts (Acting).Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C-" grade in FLMA 1120.

The on-camera interview and audition process, learning how to prepare, and audition quickly and effectively, how to handle cold readings and call backs. Through filmed mock auditions and directorial adjustment, students will acquire a specific and effective approach to auditioning for film and...

This course will start with the pitch and learning about what makes a good idea for a series. Students will develop a one-hour pilot script along with character biographies, character arcs and brief outlines for a further 12 episodes to complete their series bible. Students may choose to complete a...

Using examples of literary works, plays, and their adaptations as films, students will learn the principal differences between the forms, learn to abstract the visual from the literary and adapt a short story or play for filming. The course will include a study on writing for children's television...

From script to screen: lectures and seminars on produced films with emphasis on scene construction. Beginning with the films original screenplays, students will apply their knowledge to visualize the films by way of design materials, storyboards, and short lists prior to viewing films. They will...

Formerly FLMA 1260In preparation for shooting their final grad films and for continued career success, directing students partake in hands-on workshops to practice and explore myriad cinematographic tools including cinematography, lighting, advanced camera operation, production design, blocking...

Formerly FLMA 1260In preparation for the completion process on their summer films and future work in the film industry, directing stream students will execute the technical post-production process that includes: picture legalization, colour correction, sound editing, lab finishing, encoding, and...