Introduction to Episodic TV Directing

FILM TV X 476.37

Find out how to translate your behind-the-camera film directorial skills to the world of TV, with insight into the landscape of cable and network television and the entire process of directing an episode.

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In-Person
Starting at $785.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn to watch TV episodes critically and how to identify the language of a series
  • Gain an understanding of basic directing techniques including script breakdowns, blocking actors, and more
  • Learn how to balance teamwork with the director's creative vision
  • Develop your own visual language for a TV pilot that tells a story with your unique creative voice

About this course:

What are the differences between directing a pilot and directing a TV episode? What makes a pilot succeed? How can I translate my film directing skills into TV directing? Get your questions answered as you gain insight in the landscape of cable and network television and you study the process of directing an episode for a television series, from the first draft to prep, production and editing. This class is primarily for directors who want to break into television, but writers who want to get involved in the visual concept of their teleplays will also benefit. You first learn how to watch TV episodes critically and how to identify the language of a TV series as it applies to TV directing. You gain an understanding of basic directing techniques, including breaking down the script into storylines and beats, blocking and working with the actors, designing an efficient shotlist and balancing teamwork with the director's creative vision. Class assignments require you to read and watch many teleplays and TV episodes. The ultimate goal of the course is to come up with an original visual language for a TV pilot that tells the story in your unique creative voice and can be efficiently replicated throughout many episodes.

Spring 2024 Schedule

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Saturday 1:30PM - 4:30PM PT
Canceled
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397100
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Notes

Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 19, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Sat Apr 6, 2024
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Lecture
Sat Apr 13, 2024
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Lecture
Sat Apr 20, 2024
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Lecture
Sat Apr 27, 2024
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Lecture
Sat May 4, 2024
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Lecture
Sat May 11, 2024
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Lecture
Sat May 18, 2024
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Lecture
Sat May 25, 2024
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Lecture
Sat Jun 1, 2024
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Lecture
Sat Jun 8, 2024
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209
Lecture
Sat Jun 15, 2024
1:30PM PT - 4:30PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 209

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