FS 381

In this studio course, students learn the fundamentals of directing actors, focusing on the skills needed to elicit authentic on-screen performances for film and TV through the exploration of the interplay between visual storytelling and performance techniques. In addition to breaking down and analyzing scenes, students will undertake a variety of hands-on shooting and improv exercises, gaining practical insight into the actors’ workflow. This approach emphasizes that effective directing of performers and collaboration between the two practices is rooted in a thorough understanding of the actors' workflow.