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DIR 488 — DIRECTING ACTORS FOR THE CAMERA (FORMERLY FILM 488) (CUR-258)

DIR 488 — DIRECTING ACTORS FOR THE CAMERA (FORMERLY FILM 488) is a DePaul University catalog course in Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media. MFA Directors from SCA and acting students from TTS explore unique challenges and opportunities of collaboration between film directors, cinematographers, and theater actors. As preparation for their thesis film, emphasis will be placed on collaboration, with the director facilitating the relationship between camera and performer along with visual storytelling, blocking, and onset logistical considerations.

Summary 🟢 ✓

  • Resource type: course
  • College / school: Film and Television Directing
  • College/School: Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media
  • Curriculum section: Art, Media, and Design
  • Catalog: DIR 488
  • Last Verified: 2026-07-01

Course access

  • Access: 🟢 Green — Open or routine access
  • Rationale: No formal prerequisites listed in catalog description; open to any student meeting university registration rules.
  • Prerequisites: None listed in catalog description

Verification

Catalog description

MFA Directors from SCA and acting students from TTS explore unique challenges and opportunities of collaboration between film directors, cinematographers, and theater actors. As preparation for their thesis film, emphasis will be placed on collaboration, with the director facilitating the relationship between camera and performer along with visual storytelling, blocking, and onset logistical considerations. Through a series of in-class exercises students will rehearse and film scenes for 2 - 3 actors.

Resource relevance

Relevant applied coursework per catalog description review (labs, studios, instrumentation, media production, or similar).

Notes

Catalog course key: DIR 488.

Catalog context

  • Recent schedule: Not offered in the queried registrar terms