ADVANCED FILM DIRECTING
- Social Sciences
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 140 pages
- 20 units
This course provides an in-depth exploration of advanced film directing techniques. It covers various aspects of filmmaking, including script analysis, story development, casting, pre-production, production, and post-production processes. Ethical considerations in filmmaking and budgeting are also examined. Students will learn to develop a director's vision, manage film crews, and navigate the complexities of film production from concept to final product. The course aims to equip students with the skills necessary to excel in the field of film directing.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 52 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Basic knowledge of film production
- Understanding of storytelling principles
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of FMC422, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
FMC422 · UNIT 2 FILM GENRES AND CLASSIFICATION
As a result of this, Nigerian content in theatres increased in the late 1960s into the 1970s, especially productions from Western Nigeria, owing to former theatre practitioners such as Hubert Ogunde and Moses Olaiya transitioning into the big screen.
What you should be able to do
- Analyze film scripts and develop a director's vision.
- Manage film crews and production processes effectively.
- Apply ethical principles to filmmaking.
- Create compelling storyboards and production scripts.
- Understand the financial aspects of film production.
- Identify and address issues in the Nigerian film industry.
What it prepares you for
- Film Director
- Producer
- Screenwriter
- Production Manager
- Cinematographer
- Motion Picture Industry
- Television Production
- Advertising
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Digital Media
- Screenwriting software
- Storyboarding software
- Video editing software
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Film Script
Unit 2: Structure of Film Script
Understanding the nuances of screenplay structure and adapting it to different narrative styles requires a strong grasp of storytelling principles.
- Module 3: Story Development and Writing
Unit 3: Casting and casting process
Balancing creative vision with practical considerations in casting and managing the casting process effectively can be challenging.
- Module 7: Ethical Considerations in Film Making
Unit 1: Ethics in Film
Applying ethical principles to complex scenarios in filmmaking requires critical thinking and awareness of potential consequences.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 54 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: General Overview of Film
Unit 1: Explaining the concept and history of film in Nigeria · 3 hours
Understand the concept of film and its history in Nigeria.. Identify key events and figures in Nigerian cinema.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
Unit 2: Film genres and classification · 2 hours
Explore different film genres and their characteristics.. Classify films based on generic structures.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 2Module 1: General Overview of Film
Unit 3: Functions and characteristics of film · 5 hours
Examine the economic, political, cultural, social, communication, educational, and entertainment functions of film.. Identify the characteristics of film, including intensity, intimacy, ubiquity, particularity, neutrality, luminosity, movement, realism, and montage.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 3Module 2: Film Script
Unit 1: What is Film Script? · 4 hours
Define film script and its importance in filmmaking.. Explain the principles of script writing.. Discuss the process of developing a successful script.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 4Module 2: Film Script
Unit 2: Structure of Film Script · 4 hours
Discuss the structure of a film script.. Explain the principles of script writing.. Compare different script writing styles.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2..
- Week 5Module 2: Film Script
Unit 3: Principles of Script Writing · 4 hours
Discuss the principles of script writing.. Apply the guidelines in real film projects.. List at least five applicable principles of script writing.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 6Module 2: Film Script
Unit 4: Storyboard · 4 hours
Explain storyboard in simple terms.. Identify the importance of storyboarding.. Prepare a good storyboard.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 3..
- Week 7Module 2: Film Script
Unit 5: Film Production Script · 4 hours
Explain film production script.. Highlight the details of a production script.. List the benefits of a production script.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 8Module 3: Story Development and Writing
Unit 1: Story writing ideas and development · 4 hours
Discuss the basics of story writing.. Explain the fundamentals of story development.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 9Module 3: Story Development and Writing
Unit 2: Writing the synopsis, logline and treatment · 4 hours
Discuss the basics for writing a synopsis.. Explain what a logline is.. Discuss how to design film treatment.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 2..
- Week 10Module 3: Story Development and Writing
Unit 3: Casting and casting process · 4 hours
Explain casting.. Explain everything involved in the casting process.. Enumerate key requirements for casting.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 11Module 4: The Art of Film Directing
Unit 1: What is film directing · 4 hours
Discuss every facet of film directing.. State who a director is in a film project.. Explain the importance of film directing.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 12Module 4: The Art of Film Directing
Unit 2: Responsibilities of a film director · 4 hours
Itemize the strong qualities of a film director.. Extensively discuss various responsibilities of the film director.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 13Module 4: The Art of Film Directing
Unit 3: Qualities of film director · 4 hours
Itemize the three facets that demand the director's attributes.. List some qualities of a good film director.. Highlight important tips of successful film directing.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all module summaries and learning outcomes.
- Create concept maps linking key concepts from different modules.
- Practice writing film synopses and loglines.
- Analyze case studies of ethical dilemmas in filmmaking.
- Prepare a sample film budget based on a given scenario.
- Familiarize yourself with the functions of the National Film and Video Censors Board.
- Study past exam questions and answers.
Questions students ask about this course
What is FMC422 about?
This course provides an in-depth exploration of advanced film directing techniques. It covers various aspects of filmmaking, including script analysis, story development, casting, pre-production, production, and post-production processes. Ethical considerations in filmmaking and budgeting are also examined. Students will learn to develop a director's vision, manage film crews, and navigate the complexities of film production from concept to final product. The course aims to equip students with the skills necessary to excel in the field of film directing.
How many units does FMC422 have?
FMC422, ADVANCED FILM DIRECTING, has 20 units across 7 modules, over 140 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is FMC422?
FMC422 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Social Sciences.
Is FMC422 hard?
FMC422 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does FMC422 take to study?
About 52 hours of study, spread across its 20 units.
How is FMC422 assessed?
FMC422 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What do I need before starting FMC422?
Basic knowledge of film production Understanding of storytelling principles
What can I do with FMC422?
Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Production Manager and Cinematographer.