RTF 367K Producing Film & Television-W

Unique No. 07360

Faculty: Pierson

Class Time: MW 3:30-5

Room: GEA 105

Writing Comp: Yes

Comm/Culture Req: No

Closing Limit: 60

Cross-listed: RTF 388T

Prerequisites

Must be an RTF major with a UT GPA of at least a 2.25 and have upper-division standing. Letter-grade basis only. Software costs borne by the student. The following prerequisites: RTF 305 and 3 additional semester hours of lower-division coursework in RTF with a grade of at least C in each course; and RTF 317 and 318 with a grade of B or better in each.

Consent requirements

This course does not require consent. Registration is open via TEX to all RTF majors.

First class day policy

Student must attend the first class day or will be dropped.

Course description

This course will concentrate on producing film and television, with a strong emphasis on television and documentary films as well. The class will include up to six separate case studies throughout the semester. Each case study will emphasize different aspects of the life cycle of a movie project: development, financing, pre-production, principal photography, post-production, marketing, and distribution. Each will be screened in class.

In surveying the function and duties of a producer, many sessions will feature active, real-life producers (matched with case study). Through lab workshops and exercises, particular emphasis will be placed on production management skills and mid-semester will concentrate on MovieMagic scheduling and budgeting.

Course Requirements

Please note: This is a "Substantial Writing Component" course with three 5-6 page papers and a final.