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PRF 314 — THE ACTOR IN TV & FILM (CUR-498)

PRF 314 — THE ACTOR IN TV & FILM is a DePaul University catalog course in The Theatre School. Initiates a comprehensive five course sequence by immersing students in the actor's role within film and television production, exploring various on-set roles beyond acting, and introducing basics of professional preparation for the screen. Whenever possible the course includes visits to Cinespace Studios' professional sound stages, providing a real-world context and experiencing a mock set environment.

Summary 🟡 ✓

  • Resource type: course
  • College / school: Performance
  • College/School: The Theatre School
  • Curriculum section: Theatre School
  • Catalog: PRF 314
  • Last Verified: 2026-07-01

Access (availability): 🟢 Green — open or routine · 🟡 Yellow — appointment or affiliation · 🔴 Red — restricted · ⚪/⚫ White/Black — not yet classified

Verification: ✓ confirmed · ~ likely · ? needs review · ✕ archived

Course access

  • Access: 🟡 Yellow — Needs an appointment or affiliation
  • Rationale: Catalog lists formal prerequisites, co-requisites, or program-status requirements.
  • Prerequisites:
  • Program: Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre

Verification

Catalog description

Initiates a comprehensive five course sequence by immersing students in the actor's role within film and television production, exploring various on-set roles beyond acting, and introducing basics of professional preparation for the screen. Whenever possible the course includes visits to Cinespace Studios' professional sound stages, providing a real-world context and experiencing a mock set environment. Status as an Undergraduate or Graduate Theatre student is a prerequisite for this class.

Resource relevance

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

CDM-016

Notes

Catalog course key: PRF 314.

Catalog context

  • Recent schedule: 2026-2027 Autumn — Ryan Kitley