This unit provides students with an in-depth understanding of
the artistic and technical role of the director for all screen
production. Students will be introduced to the creative
elements of directing such as script analysis, visualisation of
the story, directing performances, camera coverage,
production design, sound design, and casting. The
practicalities of being a working director will also be covered,
such as how to ‘pitch’ for a directing job, storyboard and
communicate with actors and crew while on set. Some class
time will be dedicated to the analysis of the work of an
acclaimed director which will deepen the students’
appreciation of the art of directing, and encourage them to
develop their own distinct directorial voice.