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FILM 283: Directing I: Script Analysis for Directors

Script analysis informs a director's creative decision making. Through a series of practical exercises, students will learn the process of analyzing a script based on the film's narrative elements. In doing so they will uncover their unique vision for the story that will aid in collaboration with actors and crew.

Fall 2025-2026

  • Section: 403
  • Class number: 13473
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00924 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Jeff Griggs | View syllabus

Winter 2024-2025

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 22534
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00924 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Rachel Bass | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Section: 502
  • Class number: 22557
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Jeff Griggs | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Fall 2024-2025

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 14366
  • Meeting time: M 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: CDM 00924 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Olivia Lilley
  • Section: 402
  • Class number: 14368
  • Meeting time: M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00924 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Rachel Bass | View syllabus
  • Section: 403
  • Class number: 15359
  • Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00924 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Rachel Bass | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Winter 2023-2024

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 22468
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00924 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Olivia Lilley
    • CLOSED
  • Section: 502
  • Class number: 22495
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Michael Smith | View syllabus

Fall 2023-2024

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 13536
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00924 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Rachel Bass | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Section: 402
  • Class number: 13570
  • Meeting time: M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01515 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Rachel Bass | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Winter 2022-2023

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 29184
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00924 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Rachel Bass | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Section: 502
  • Class number: 31535
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS LL107 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Ambarien Alqadar | View syllabus

Fall 2022-2023

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 24077
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00924 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Shayna Connelly | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Section: 402
  • Class number: 24835
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: LEWIS 01515 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Rachel Bass | View syllabus

Winter 2021-2022

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 28949
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: CDM 00924 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Shayna Connelly | View syllabus
    • CLOSED

Spring 2020-2021