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FILM 151Film Directing

5 creditsGE PR-EUndergraduateStudent Option

Workshop that explores the director's involvement in film and video production. Topics include the manipulation of time and space, continuity, script planning and blocking, and working with actors and crew. Students participate in group and individual exercises in pre-production and scene direction.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): FILM 170B. FILM 20P is recommended.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01StudioAsynchronousR. YuOpen 0/20

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Studio
Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm
Commun Bldg 113R. YuClosed 25/20

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
Zhicong Yu2.0 / 53.5 / 50%2

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