Directing for the Filmmaker

For adults 18 years +

Level: Beginner

Develop the fundamentals of screen direction. Identify how to develop a concept and collaborate with a creative team. Explore how to tell a story visually, how to construct scenes and develop your camera skills with your fellow students.

Course components

• Explore cinematic story telling including how sound, image and time converge to create powerful stories.
• Develop your understanding of pre-production, production and post-production processes.
• Build your skills in constructing scenes and directing actors for the screen.

Outcomes

• An ability to cast, rehearse and direct film scenes.
• Awareness of visual story telling components such as shot size and staging.
• Understanding of cinematic conventions such as concept and premise, diagetic vs non diagetic elements and cinematic styles.

Important information

• Please read our Cancellation and Transfer Policy.
• Flights and Accommodation: From time to time we may need to cancel an advertised course. Before booking flights and accommodation for travel to attend a NIDA Open course, please contact the NIDA Open office to confirm if your course will proceed as planned. NIDA does not accept liability for any associated costs of attendance or cancellation.
• Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in for all drama and performance related courses. Clothing that restricts movement is inappropriate.
• Please wear closed-in shoes. Shoes may be removed in the rehearsal room on the direction of the class tutor.
• Please bring along a pen, notebook or electronic device and a bottle of water to all classes.