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SCRW 325 Film Set: Rules, Etiquette, and Survival Tips

This 8 week course will introduce students to the realities of working on a film, TV, or other media production set, unique in so many ways being an integral part of what is both a highly artistic and a light manufacturing industry. Students will learn about the various departments (camera, art, sound, etc.,) learn the skills, rules, and etiquette of "set life" culture, and gain real world experience by applying newfound skills and training on an actual set. Upon completion, students will be comfortably prepared to work as a "PA" (Production Assistant - the entry-level position on a film or TV or digital media production set) on local, regional, or national film, TV or other media production sets.

Special information

Note: This course counts as Elective Credits for Screenwriting Majors and Minors.
2 Undergraduate credits

Effective December 11, 2023 to May 1, 2024

Learning outcomes

General

  • Understand the different departments, crew roles and positions on a film or TV or other media production set
  • Understand the basic skills, rules and etiquette expected on a film or TV or other media production set
  • Apply skills and training on an actual film or TV or other media production set
  • Understand where to find experience/work as a production assistant (PA) the entry-level position on a film or TV or digital media production set
  • Improve communication skills

Spring 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 Film Set: Rules, Etiquette, and Survival Tips Bandow, Jeremy David Books for SCRW-325-01 Spring 2024 Course details for SCRW-325-01 Spring 2024