FILM 3316 Film Directing

Name: Film Directing
Rating: 3.04 (26 reviews)

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

Film Studies: At least two production courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

3.04 / 5

Based on 26 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Laimir Fano Villaescusa
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2023 · Official rating 3.17/5
Michael Rossi
Fall 2025 · Official rating 3.50/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Laimir Fano Villaescusa · Devlin Hall 13 Tu 10:00AM-01:00PM · Offered