• TueH 8:30am–3:10pm — MAIN D1387
• TueH 8:30am–3:10pm — MAIN D1375
• TueH 8:30am–3:10pm — MAIN D1390

In this course students will be introduced to working effectively with a crew. Students will learn how to function in key crew roles - producing, directing, camera, lighting and grip, assistant directing, art directing, and location sound. Students will learn fundamentals and principles of casting, auditioning, blocking, production management, location management, budgeting, scheduling, organization of motion picture production, set orientation, set safety and protocol, and legal issues and releases. This practice-based course includes a rigorous instructor-led shoot over one weekend, with required prep days. Classes incorporate lectures, demonstrations, screenings, exercises, class discussions and hands-on workshops. Students will develop, manage and execute a creative term project, and are expected to collaborate and contribute creatively to peer work.