Syllabus

This Postgraduate certificate in Fiction Production and Acting Direction will be taught online for the student's convenience. This represents an advantage, since it will allow the theoretical knowledge to be put into practice almost immediately. 

Your career path will not be compromised by taking a program that fits your daily schedule"

Syllabus

The Postgraduate certificate in Fiction Production and Acting Direction at TECH Global University is an intensive program that provides students with a range of knowledge to face new work challenges. Take into account the critical thinking of a director.

The program is structured in such a way as to ensure the development of students' managerial competencies. Thus, they will create an appropriate strategy for the realization of a fictional program and will direct the actors to a credible and authentic characterization.

During the program, the processes of creation, realization and post-production of audiovisual works (cinema, television) will be studied, as well as the basic elements of narration (image and sound). In addition, the differences between directing for theater and directing for film will be analyzed in order to understand the particularities of the languages that actors must use.

Therefore, this program is focused on encouraging the student who aspires to become a prestigious director or producer. Thus, supported by innovative content and the best teaching methodology, it meets the needs and requirements of large production companies, providing the necessary skills to manage the actors and their work team.

This Postgraduate certificate is developed over 6 week and is divided into 1 module: 

Module 1. Fiction Production and Acting Direction

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers the possibility of taking this program completely online. During the 6 weeks of the training, the student will be able to access all the contents of this program at any time, which will allow them to self-manage their study time. 

Module 1. Fiction Production and Acting Direction

1.1. Fiction Production 

1.1.1. Introduction 
1.1.2. Process and Tools  

1.2. Optics and Camera 

1.2.1. Optics and Framing 
1.2.2. Camera Movement 
1.2.3. Continuity 

1.3. Theoretical Aspects of Light and Color 

1.3.1. Exhibition 
1.3.2. Color Theory 

1.4. Lighting in the Cinema 

1.4.1. Tools 
1.4.2. Lighting as Narrative 

1.5. Color and Optics 

1.5.1. Color Control 
1.5.2. The Opticians 
1.5.3. Image Control 

1.6. Work on the Set 

1.6.1. The List of Drawings 
1.6.2. The Team and its Functions 

1.7. Technical Issues in Film Directing 

1.7.1. Technical Resources 

1.8. The Vision of the Directors 

1.8.1. Directors Take the Floor

1.9. Digital Transformation  

1.9.1. Analog-Digital Transformations in Cinematographic Photography  
1.9.2. The Reign of Digital Post-Production

1.10. Direction of Actors 

1.10.1. Introduction 
1.10.2. Main Methods and Techniques 
1.10.3. Working with Actors 

Know the main methods for directing the characterization of actors"

Teaching Objectives

The program is designed to help students achieve their career goals. Therefore, this Postgraduate certificate is a complete superior training that will allow you to appreciate the work that a director does with actors in the field of world cinematography.

Acknowledge the actors' work and guide them to capture their feelings in their characters"

Your goals are our goals. 
We work together to help you achieve them.

Postgraduate certificate in Fiction Production and Acting Direction trains the student to: 

  1. Provide the student with the theoretical and technical foundations, as well as the instrumental skills to face, from a narrative and aesthetic point of view, the production of audiovisual fiction, in different media and technologies
  2. Study the processes of creation, production and post-production of audiovisual works (cinema, television), as well as the basic elements of narration (image and sound)
  3. Adequately handle the theoretical models of narrative construction, the mechanisms involved in the creation of stories and their articulation through staging, editing and post-production
  4. Knowing the integral staging of audiovisual productions for film and television, taking responsibility for the direction of actors and adjusting to the script, work plan or previous budget 
  5. Ability and skill in film directing/filmmaking according necessary to a schedule, script and shooting plan
  6. Relate cinema to other pictorial arts such as photography and painting
  7. Analyze the differences between directing for theater and for film in order to understand the particularities of the languages
  8. Know the interpretative methods and their origin in order to make actor-director communication more fluid 
  9. Examine the importance of the actor-director relationship in a production process in order to understand the importance it has on the quality of the result
  10. Appreciate the work of actors and directors in the field of world cinematography that allow to be a reference within the cinema, to develop a relevant judgment on what is a good actor, why, and the outstanding role of the director

Postgraduate Certificate in Fiction Filmmaking and Acting Directing

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of fiction filmmaking and directing actors with our Postgraduate Certificate. At TECH Global University, we offer specialized online classes that will allow you to acquire the necessary skills to create quality film and television productions. Our online classes give you the convenience of learning from anywhere and adapting your schedule according to your needs. You will be able to access the Postgraduate Certificate resources online, participate in interactive sessions and carry out practical exercises that will help you understand and apply filmmaking and directing techniques in the audiovisual field. In this Postgraduate Certificate, you will dive into the fundamentals of fiction filmmaking and directing actors. You will learn about narrative structure, character development, scene planning and mise-en-scene management. In addition, you will explore directing techniques that will enable you to elicit authentic and emotional performances from actors.

Your knowledge in Fiction Filmmaking 100% online

The Postgraduate Certificate will give you the opportunity to put your skills into practice through real audiovisual projects. You will work in teams with other students to create short films or scenes, applying the knowledge acquired and experiencing the creative process of directing and directing actors. Fiction filmmaking and directing actors are essential skills in the audiovisual industry. With our Postgraduate Certificate, you will be prepared to face challenges in the production of films, television series, commercials and other audiovisual projects. You will be able to express your creativity and tell captivating stories through cinematic language.

Join the Postgraduate Certificate in Fiction Filmmaking and Actor Directing at TECH Global University and unleash your talent as a filmmaker. Enroll now and enter the fascinating world of film and television!