Acting and Production in Film I (2020 - 2021)

Creating

Performing

Responding

Connecting

organize, design, and refine film work

develop scripts through screenwriting techniques

act and direct by communicating and sustaining roles within a variety of situations and environments

execute artistic and technical elements of film

engage actively and appropriately as an audience member

critique various aspects of film using appropriate supporting evidence

explore how film connects to life experience, careers, and other content

examine the role of film in a societal, cultural, and historical context

use script analysis in the development and presentation of film performances

examine various theories of dramatic structure

engage in and apply meaningful cultural, literary, and historical research to create acting choices and/or directorial concepts

identify the differences between acting in theatre and acting in film

identify the differences between directing in theatre and directing in film

examine film industry practices regarding the development, structure, layout, and format of screenplays

use improvisation, personal experiences, heritage, imagination, literature, and history to develop screenplays

develop shot lists and/or storyboards to help realize film productions

examine and implement the voice, body, observation, and imagination as tools of the actor when filming

research and assess the development of acting skills for character creation and performance including historical movements, personal experience, and cultural influences

act by developing, communicating, and sustaining roles within a variety of situations and environments

identify and examine the responsibilities and tasks of an actor in relationship with directors, designers, and technical crew

use the skills and tools of a director to conduct rehearsals on and off location

identify and define the various collaborative roles and relationships of technical production personnel (e.g., sound, lighting, location, costume, assistant directors, production assistants, marketing, business aspects) in relation to the directors, technicians, and performers

identify and apply the various aspects of directing, framing, location, and on-set management

recognize and apply the basic elements and procedures involved in the production design for a film including lighting, sound, costumes, and props

formulate effective production designs in order to support the script and directorial concept

utilize post-production skills in creating a film (e.g., editing, color correction, scoring)

examine and reflect on the relationship between actor and audience in historical and contemporary film

develop and utilize meaningful structured criteria for assessing the work of an actor, director, and technician

examine multiple facets of the business of film

examine and demonstrate the methods of pursuing various film careers including audition etiquette and techniques

examine and apply theories, performances, and conventions from a variety of films, historical periods, and cultures