FILM 3316 Film Directing
This course explores the role of the director of narrative films throughout the different stages of the production process. Topics include film grammar, script analysis, previsualization techniques, staging, continuity, and camera coverage. Particular attention will be given to the creative collaboration between directors and actors during auditions, rehearsal sessions, and filming. Students will be expected to develop a directorial style by planning, shooting, and editing several silent and dialogue scenes from published or original screenplays.
Course overview
- Department
- Film
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Annually
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.04 / 5 · Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.27 / 5 · Good
- Terms evaluated
- 2
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Laimir Fano Villaescusa | 2.3 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 8 of 8 |
| Fall 2025 | Michael Rossi | 2.3 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 8 of 8 |
| Fall 2023 | Laimir Fano Villaescusa | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 of 10 |