Studying at York
Directing for Film & Television 1 - TFT00057M
Module summary
This module provides an in-depth exploration of the director's method for single-camera film and television production. You 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 | Semester 1 2024-25 |
Module aims
This module aims:
- To provide a theoretical and practical framework with which you 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 you 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 your 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 | 50 |
| Essay/coursework | 50 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
Formative feedback will be given directly through the practical teaching and exercises delivered through teaching throughout the assessment, inc. "boot camp" shooting work, script analysis and working with actors.
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
You will receive written feedback in line with standard University turnaround times.
Indicative reading
Aristotle. (1996). Poetics. ISBN 9780140446364.
Dancyger, K. (2006). The Director's Idea' Focal Press. ISBN 0-240-80681-6.
Katz, S. (1991). Film Directing Shot by Shot. Michael Wiese Productions. ISBN 0-941188-10-8.
Katz, S. (1992). Film Directing Cinematic Motion. Michael Wiese Productions. ISBN 0-941188-14-0.
Pepperman, R. (2005). Setting Up Your Scenes. Michael Wiese Productions. ISBN 1-932907-08-4.
Proferes, N. (2005). Film Directing Fundamentals. Focal Press. ISBN 0-240-80562-3.
Weston, J. (1999). Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances for Film and Television. Michael Weise Productions. ISBN 978-0941188241.
Wilkinson, C. (2005). The Working Director. Michael Wiese Productions. ISBN 1-932907-02-5.