PRODUCTION PRACTICES IN CONTEMPORARY FILMMAKING
| Title | ΠΡΑΚΤΙΚΕΣ ΠΑΡΑΓΩΓΗΣ ΣΤΟΝ ΣΥΓΧΡΟΝΟ ΚΙΝΗΜΑΤΟΓΡΑΦΟ / PRODUCTION PRACTICES IN CONTEMPORARY FILMMAKING |
| Code | E-B3 |
| Faculty | Fine Arts |
| School | Film |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Despoina Kaklamanidou |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600017065 |
Programme of Study: PMS Kinīmatografikés kai Tīleoptikés Spoudés
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600287619
|
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600287619
Language of Instruction
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will have expanded your knowledge of the business side of producing, and know the specific tactical approaches to producing, including discussions of advanced negotiations, understanding the relationship between the Producer and various production roles, and recognizing the changing nature of how money flows in the business.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in an international context
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course is an overview of all aspects of film production from script to screen, centering on basic theory and its application. Students will learn the art and craft of producing from pitch to delivery; the role of producer, assistant director and unit production manager, as well as script breakdown, location and scheduling concerns.
Major topics include drafting, set design, budgeting, construction, negotiate with locations and vendors, manage relationships with the director and the crew, find solutions to budgeting and scheduling concerns, and develop the marketing strategy to create buzz for the film.
Keywords
film production, marketing, budget
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 20 | 0.7 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 50 | 1.7 | |||
| Artistic Workshop | 40 | 1.3 | |||
| Project | 40 | 1.3 | |||
| Total | 150 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Description
Students are evaluated based on a written essay (100% of the grade)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Honthaner, Eve Light. The Complete Film Production Handbook, Fourth Edition. NY: Focal Press, 2010.
Ryan, Maureen. Producer to Producer: A Step-by-Step Guide to Low-Budget Independent Film Producing. 2nd Edition. Michael Wiese Productions: Studio City, 2017.
Last Update
22-12-2023
