| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explain the main stages of film production and the relationships among these stages.
- Plan the pre-production process of a film project.
- Explain the artistic and technical responsibilities of the director during the filmmaking process.
- Evaluate script, cinematography, sound, acting and editing in accordance with a directorial approach.
- Prepare the shooting schedule, budget, crew structure and production calendar of a film project.
- Organise the division of responsibilities and communication processes within a film crew.
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to the course; aims, scope, learning outcomes, assessment criteria and an overview of the filmmaking process. |
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2nd Week |
Main stages of film production: project development, pre-production, production, post-production, distribution and exhibition. |
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3rd Week |
Developing a film idea; relationships among theme, story, synopsis, treatment and screenplay. |
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4th Week |
Analysing the screenplay from the director?s perspective; dramatic structure, character, conflict, setting, time and visual storytelling possibilities. |
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5th Week |
Duties and responsibilities of the director; developing the director?s vision, narrative style and visual approach. |
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6th Week |
Building the production crew; responsibilities of the producer, director, cinematographer, production designer, sound crew, editing crew and other crew members. |
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7th Week |
Pre-production preparations; script breakdown, shooting script, storyboard, shooting schedule, location scouting and casting. |
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8th Week |
Midterm Examination. |
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9th Week |
Budgeting, production scheduling, equipment planning, transportation, permissions, copyright and preparation of the production dossier. |
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10th Week |
Collaboration between the director and cinematographer; planning framing, camera movements, lens selection, lighting and colour. |
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11th Week |
Casting, rehearsals, directing actors and communication between the director and actors. |
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12th Week |
Managing the shooting process; set organisation, allocation of duties, shooting order, continuity, time management and problem-solving. |
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13th Week |
Post-production; picture and sound editing, colour grading, music, sound effects and the director?s role in the editing process. |
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14th Week |
Exhibition and distribution; film festival applications, digital platforms, promotional materials, posters, trailers and press kits. |
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