This American Film and Television Industry course is designed to demystify the film and television business, and give students a sense of the process and structures in which films and television shows are made and brought to market. They will explore the roles of the key personnel on a movie or television show from conception to completion including cinematographers, editors, writers, producers and directors. They will learn from guests speakers including leading practitioners in the field as well as examine the roles of agents, managers, lawyers and executives and learn how decisions are made from greenlight to distribution.
Students will learn about the history of the entertainment industry from the studio system to present day and consider the disruptions of the film business today. . This three credit course aims to give a unique exposure to various aspects of the entertainment industry, building on Pitt Film and Media program’s desire to offer “a liberal arts education with professional outcomes.” For the class, students will be required to do a project which is reflective of what they learn about the world of film and television.
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1545
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