Module #1 Introduction to Television Directing and Producing Overview of the roles and responsibilities of a TV director and producer, and the importance of their collaboration
Module #2 TV Industry Overview History of television, current trends, and the business side of the industry
Module #3 Script Analysis for Directors and Producers How to read and analyze scripts, identifying key elements and potential production challenges
Module #4 Developing a Visual Style Principles of visual storytelling, shot composition, and working with cinematographers
Module #5 Blocking and Rehearsal Techniques How to work with actors, block scenes, and run effective rehearsals
Module #6 Working with Actors Communication strategies, giving direction, and getting the best performances from actors
Module #7 Storyboards and Pre-Production Planning Creating storyboards, scheduling, and preparing for production
Module #8 Location Scouting and Management Finding and securing locations, permits, and logistics
Module #9 Casting for Television The casting process, working with casting directors, and casting strategies
Module #10 Television Production Crew Roles Key crew positions, their responsibilities, and how to work with them effectively
Module #11 Camera and Lighting Essentials Understanding camera and lighting techniques, and working with camera and lighting teams
Module #12 Sound Design and Recording for TV Importance of sound, recording techniques, and working with sound designers
Module #13 Directing for Multi-Camera and Single-Camera Productions Differences between multi-camera and single-camera productions, and directing strategies for each
Module #14 Working with Editors and Post-Production Collaborating with editors, understanding post-production workflow, and finalizing a show
Module #15 Television Scheduling and Budgeting Creating schedules, budgeting, and managing resources for a TV production
Module #16 Producing for Television Role of the producer, overseeing production, and managing teams
Module #17 Content Creation and Development Developing ideas, creating content, and pitching shows
Module #18 TV Genre-Specific Directing and Producing Strategies for directing and producing different genres, such as comedy, drama, and reality TV
Module #19 Working with Writers and Showrunners Collaborating with writers, showrunners, and understanding the writers room
Module #20 Television Industry Trends and Technology Current trends, new platforms, and emerging technologies in the TV industry
Module #21 Marketing and Promoting Your TV Show Strategies for marketing and promoting a TV show, including social media and publicity
Module #22 Case Studies:Successful TV Shows and Their Directors/Producers In-depth analysis of successful TV shows, their directors and producers, and what made them successful
Module #23 Building a Career in TV Directing and Producing Breaking into the industry, networking, and building a career as a TV director or producer
Module #24 Ethics and Responsibility in TV Production Ethical considerations, diversity, equity, and inclusion in TV production
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Television Directing and Producing career
