Study Guide

Objectives

After completing the course, the student
- knows basic methods and exercises in actor direction.
- understands what information and approach an actor/ a performer needs to carry out a scene in a fresh and compelling manner
- assesses their interpersonal skills in an actor-director situation
- can construct a scene considering its related aspects: directing the actor, blocking, and choosing the filming location.
- can implement a shot and edited demo filmed with mobile devices according to a shooting plan and provide development suggestions based on it

Content

The theory of actor direction.
Practicing scenes and the actor/performer's role.
Improvisation exercises.
Self-assessment of actor direction and interaction.
Planning and demonstrating scenes.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student knows the basic methods, exercises, and practices of actor direction, as well as techniques for informing actors/performers. They can construct a scene with its various components under guidance. They are able to execute the filming and editing of a demo recorded with mobile devices according to the shooting plan.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student knows the basic methods and exercises of actor direction. They understand what kind of information actors/performers need to deliver a scene in a fresh and engaging manner. They can evaluate their interpersonal skills in an actor-directing situation. They can construct a scene considering its related aspects: directing the actor, blocking, and choosing the filming location. They can execute the filming and editing of a demo recorded with mobile devices according to the shooting plan and provide development suggestions based on it.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can apply the basic methods and exercises of actor direction. They can determine what kind of information actors/performers need to deliver a scene in a fresh and engaging manner. They critically evaluate their interpersonal skills in an actor-directing situation. They can construct a scene with careful consideration of its related aspects: directing the actor, blocking, and choosing the filming location. They smoothly execute the filming and editing of a demo recorded with mobile devices according to the shooting plan and provide development suggestions based on it.