Course Info

FILM 488: Directing Actors for the Camera (Formerly DC 450)

Directing students from SCA and acting students from TTS enroll in the same course and explore unique challenges and opportunities of collaboration between film directors and theater actors. Emphasis will be placed on the actor/director relationship, the relationship between the camera and performer, casting for film/TV, blocking for the camera and on-set technical considerations. Students will work toward the creation of a final, polished short film, using scripts written by screenwriting students. PREREQUISITE(S): None

Spring 2023-2024


Section 601

Class number 32590

Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
Meeting time: W 1:45PM - 5:00PM
Location: CINES P0201 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
Meeting time: W 1:45PM - 5:00PM
Location: CINES P024A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus


Spring 2022-2023


Section 601

Class number 40460

Meeting dates: 3/25/2023 - 6/9/2023
Meeting time: W 1:45PM - 5:00PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 3/25/2023 - 6/9/2023
Meeting time: W 1:45PM - 5:00PM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus


Spring 2021-2022


Section 601

Class number 42457

Meeting dates: 3/26/2022 - 6/10/2022
Meeting time: W 1:45PM - 5:00PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 3/26/2022 - 6/10/2022
Meeting time: W 1:45PM - 5:00PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED