Colorado Film School | Regis Classes

CLASSES &

PROGRAMS

Acting for the Screen

The following classes are available at CFS through the Regis University.

FAFV 300. 21st Century Global Cinema (3)
Contemporary films are analyzed for the qualities that make them standout artistically and technically. Students research, analyze and evaluate the work of specific film makers.

FAFV 305. Film and Video Production as a Business (3)
Introduces basic business principles as they apply to video and film production enterprises. Includes new venture start-up, accounting, finance, marketing, and intellectual property.

FAFV 325. Film and Video Scriptwriting (3)
Introduces the basic skills and constructs for developing and writing a feature screenplay. Students apply course concepts to a final three act treatment and first act of a feature screenplay.

Prereq: Completion of basic production, acting, short script writing/analysis, film expression, post production courses, or permission of instructor.

FAFV 330. Feature Script Analysis (3)
Writer’s works in development are analyzed, critically evaluated and assessed based on a conceptual rubric. Students will read, analyze and compare several writers’ with production decision (recommendation for production/not recommend) and feedback.

FAFV 425. Media Ethics (3).
”With great power, comes great responsibility.” (Spiderman’s uncle) Various ethical systems which may inform the use of powerful media tools will be studied. Students will investigate practical ethical issues of the media.

FAFV 429/COM 429. Storytelling: Capturing Meaning and Metaphor (3).
Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of entertainment, education, and transmitting and solidifying community values. Students will learn the analytical skills and theories needed to discover the real message behind the story.

FAFV 440. The Documentary (3).
Students will study the non-fiction genre of storytelling. Researching, interviewing and shooting of a project will be emphasized, with a goal of using this project as a social development agent.

FAFV 442. Documentary Post Production (3).
This is a continuation of FAFV 440 The Documentary. Students will be expected to develop their production skills and to demonstrate them in the completion of a practical project.

FAFV 445. Feature Screenwriting I (3).
Students will write the treatment and first act of a feature screenplay. This course build upon prior coursework and experience. Prereq: FAFV 325, FAFV 330, and coursework in short script writing and analysis or equivalent; or permission of the instructor.

FAFV 446. Feature Screenwriting II (3).
Students will develop and write the essential and most difficult second act of the screenplay initiated in FAFV 445. Pacing and use of action, turning points, and character development will be emphasized. This course expands the film project started in FAFV 445. Prereq: FAFV 445.

FAFV 447. Feature Screenwriting III (3).
Students will develop and complete the third act of their feature script, then polish the entire script, making it ready for marketing. This course completes the film project started and developed in FAFV 445 and FAFV 446.

FAFV 450. Theories of Acting & Directing (3).
Students will study major theories governing performance and direction in visual media. Students will research, analyze, and apply concepts to their work.

FAFV 451. Shakespearian Influence on Acting (3).
Provides an overview of the influence of Shakespeare and his works on dramatic storytelling and characterization. Explores the verse, rhythm and poetry of the text and how the subtitles of the language translate to action on the screen, both historically and in contemporary scripts.

FAFV 460. Advanced Cinematography (3).
This project-based course enables students to build on existing camera skills. Students will demonstrate and evaluate the analytical rationale behind the technical choices made to communicate the story.

FAFV 465. Shooting & Editing Action & Effects (3).
Students will analyze extant action scenes, break them down and recreate them, then collaborate on original group projects. Course examines the best practices for creating visual excitement on the set and in the computer.

FAFV 467. FX, Animation & Graphics I (3).
Use of animation and graphic elements will be examined. Students will investigate not only the skills used to create these production facets but also the aesthetic theories needed to use them effectively.

FAFV 469. Editing Aesthetics (3).
Through discussion and film clips, students will learn the theory and practice of editing. Course projects require application and integration of key concepts.

FAFV 485e-w. Production Preparation (3).
This course begins the three-course sequence comprising the Senior Capstone. Depending on the chosen specialization, students will research, write and revise screenplays or documentaries targeting a specific community audience.

FAFV 485g. Advanced Pre-Production: Role and Audience Research (3).
This is the first of three capstones classes for the BFA in Acting for the Screen. Students will research and analyze the works of Anton Chekhov and will compare and contrast various styles applied to his plays historically. Students will then select one play and choose a scene to perform in class throughout the capstone series. They will analyze the scene based on Stanislavski's acting theory and compare and contrast with another style of their choice from their work in FAFV 450 Advanced Theories. Students will prepare the scene for fully realized performance in both styles for both stage (FAFV 486g) and screen (FAFV487g).

FAFV 486e-w. Advanced Production (3).
Students will commence and complete principle photograph on the actual production commenced in FAFV 485. Teamwork will be emphasized.

FAFV 486g. Advanced Production: Acting Performance (3).
Students will rehearse and perform the scene they analyzed in FAFV 458g. They will apply the skills learned throughout the acting program to their rehearsal process. Scene and monologue work will be prepare outside of class and both workshopped and polished in class. Students will explore their scene in both styles analyzed in FAFV 485g and present them in a live theatrical performance for class.

FAFV 487e-w. Advanced Post Production (3).
Students will build on their previous skills to continue the project (FAFV 485 and FAFV 486) through to completion. Cutting for performance, sound mixing and sweetening, scoring, transitions, effects, internet delivery, and more will be studied and employed.

FAFV 487g. Capstone Master Class: Performance Critique(3).
In this final capstone class of the BFA in Acting for the Screen, students will realize their performance from 486g for the screen; analyzing the differences in style and in practice between stage and screen. Performances will be filmed and students will critique their own and others' performances, synthesizing the research and practice from the previous classes and evaluating the success of final projects both on stage and on screen.

FAFV 477. Acting for Commercials & Broadcast (3).
Based on Stanislavski system, students will study actor improvisation for the creation of realistic, believable, and convincing performance for the camera.

FAFV 490. Professional Reel Preparation (3).
Students integrate professional work into a reel. Students prepare and present a series of presentations designed for different audiences, employers, and contexts.