COMS 295 - Directing Film and Video

3 Credit(s)

This course introduces basic theoretical and practical understandings of the pivotal role of the director in the creation of feature films and documentaries. Students learn to analyze the director’s input in the planning, scripting, shooting, and editing of film and video. They will understand how directorial decisions are made and what impact stylistic choices have in drama and documentary. They will also be equipped to think more critically about cinema language and the meaning of film texts.