Direction (Assistant Director)
About This Course
This course covers the production element requirement based on the project details by breaking down the script, production schedules, formats of screen grammar, shot breakdown, shot design, scene design, and the Creative and technical requirements of a production.
Participants will also learn the technical, budget, and time constraints applicable, the organisational structure of the production and the roles and functions of every crew member, camera control and operations, and continuity principles.
At the end of the module, participants will understand the content production and workflows concerning cinematography, celluloid and digital, audiography, location sync recording, dubbing, track laying, sound mixing, and music recording and arrangement, and editing, synchronising, splicing, stitching, and structuring.
What You'll Learn
- Break down the script to identify all production elements for each scene
- Document the day-wise shoot schedule, including the scenes and shots to be covered, type of shoot, and key characteristics for each shoot
- Facilitate the team to develop shoot sequences based on the breakdown of the script into a storyboard
- Direct secondary cast and extras on set to support the production
- Supervise the cast and crew on set to ensure that the production progresses according to the schedule and aligned with the creative vision
- Explain the details of any shot such as camera angle, stance, motion in the scene, usage of props to the actors
- Foresee technical issues that may arise during production and post-production and recommend options to modify the script and resolve issues proactively
- Follow the plan closely to ensure continuity during production
Entry Requirements
- Minimum Age: 18
- Academic Requirement: Obtain Pass Grade in GCE N-Level subjects including English (or IELTS overall band score 5 and above or equivalent) and 2 other subjects or equivalent
- Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements may still apply and will be considered based on: At least 1 year working experience in any industry; and/or Oral interview or evaluation test by Singapore Media Academy to determine suitability for the course
- Applicants may be called for interview at the discretion of Singapore Media Academy.