FGSC 7274G
Pre-production and Producing · 3 credits · Spring 2027
Requirements
MATRICULATION FOR THE M.F.A. IN CINEMA ARTS IS REQUIRED TO TAKE THIS COURSE.
About this course
60 hours; 3 credits Principles and practices of the line producer, production manager and assistant director during pre-production and production of a motion picture. Hands on preparation for upcoming productions is combined with learning from case studies to learn how to mount and manage movies at a variety of budget levels. Topics examined will include the script breakdown, scheduling, budgeting, casting, finding and securing locations and permits, working with unions, insurance, hiring crew, and negotiating cast and crew contracts, as well as myriad other pertinent facets of film production such as the use of music, special effects, stunt sequences and aerial photography. Prerequisite: Matriculation for the M.F.A. in Cinema Arts or permission of the program director.
No sections have been posted for this course in this term yet.