Studying at York
Directing for Film & Television - TFT00057M
Module summary
This module provides an in-depth exploration of the director's method for single-camera film and television production. Students work through all phases of production from script analysis and visualisation, through to rehearsing and working with actors on set, to managing production crews.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
To provide a theoretical and practical framework with which students can explore the creative and technical aspects of contemporary filmmaking as they relate to directing
To develop a critical understanding of, and an ability to respond to, performance - both among actors in drama and contributors in documentary.
To develop collaborative skills and relationships in preparation, production and postproduction.
To develop and encourage professional production values through technical expertise and reflective learning.
To emphasise the importance of creative and technical collaboration for the effective management of the production process in terms of use of time, working with other crew members and problem solving.
Module learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module students are expected to be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the multiple creative, technical and managerial roles of the director
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the script and means by which it can be analysed to fulfil the director's interpretation of story
Support their creative output with comprehensive and reasoned technical documentation
Demonstrate an ability to project-manage, organising all required elements in a systematic way and managing time effectively to complete the project to schedule
Demonstrate an ability to reflect critically on the directing process, including discussion of aesthetic and technical aspects of film production.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 25 |
| Essay/coursework | 75 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
Practical sessions involve exercises where detailed feedback will be given as students work through different aspects of the directing process.
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 25 |
| Essay/coursework | 75 |
Module feedback
Marks and feedback will be available to students within the standard 20-day turnaround.
Indicative reading
Katz, S 'Film Directing Shot by Shot' Michael Wiese Productions, 1991, ISBN 0-941188-10-8
Katz, S 'Film Directing Cinematic Motion' Michael Wiese Productions, 1992, ISBN 0-941188-14-0
Proferes, N 'Film Directing Fundamentals' Focal Press, 2005, ISBN 0-240-80562-3
Pepperman, R 'Setting Up Your Scenes' Michael Wiese Productions, 2005, ISBN 1-932907-08-4
Wilkinson, C 'The Working Director' Michael Wiese Productions, 2005, ISBN 1-932907-02-5
Dancyger, K 'The Director's Idea' Focal Press, 2006, ISBN 0-240-80681-6
Weston, J 'Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances for Film and Television' Michael Weise Productions, 1999, ISBN 978-0941188241