Directing · Beginner
Introduction to Directing
Understand what a director does, from vision and script analysis to shot lists and running a set.
The director leads the creative vision of a film. This course introduces the director’s responsibilities, the preparation that makes a shoot run smoothly and the basic language of coverage.
What you will learn
- Describe the director’s role in each stage of filmmaking
- Break down a script and write a clear director’s vision
- Prepare a shot list and simple storyboard
- Plan scene coverage (master, medium, close-up)
- Communicate clearly with cast and crew on set
Course content
- What a director does14 min
- Script analysis and director’s vision18 min
- Shot lists and storyboards18 min
- Coverage and running the set20 min
- Final exam — 10 questions30 min · pass mark 75%
