Course Description: This course is designed for advanced students who are interested in learning about the principles and practices of film production management and art direction. The course will cover topics such as pre-production planning, budgeting, scheduling, location scouting, set design, and post-production. Students will also learn about the role of the production manager and art director in the filmmaking process.

Course Objectives: 1. To understand the principles and practices of film production management and art direction. 2. To learn about the different stages of the filmmaking process, from pre-production to post-production. 3. To develop skills in budgeting, scheduling, location scouting, and set design. 4. To understand the role of the production manager and art director in the filmmaking process. 5. To gain practical experience in film production management and art direction.

Course Outcomes: 1. Students will be able to plan and manage a film production from start to finish. 2. Students will be able to create a budget and schedule for a film production. 3. Students will be able to scout locations and design sets for a film production. 4. Students will be able to work effectively with a production team. 5. Students will be able to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world film production projects.

Unit 1: Introduction to Film Production Management and Art Direction Lesson 1: Overview of Film Production Management and Art Direction Lesson 2: The Role of the Production Manager Lesson 3: The Role of the Art Director Lesson 4: Pre-Production Planning Lesson 5: Budgeting and Scheduling

Unit 2: Location Scouting and Set Design Lesson 6: Location Scouting Lesson 7: Set Design Lesson 8: Props and Set Dressing Lesson 9: Lighting and Color

Unit 3: Production Management Lesson 10: Crew Management Lesson 11: Equipment and Logistics Lesson 12: Safety and Risk Management Lesson 13: Post-Production

Unit 4: Art Direction Lesson 14: Art Direction and Visual Storytelling Lesson 15: Costume Design Lesson 16: Makeup and Hair Design Lesson 17: Special Effects

Unit 5: Advanced Topics in Film Production Management and Art Direction Lesson 18: Working with Actors Lesson 19: Marketing and Distribution Lesson 20: Emerging Trends in Film Production Management and Art Direction

Books: 1. Production Management for Film and Video by Richard Gates (2012) 2. The Art of Film Production: A Guide to Method and Organization by David K. Irving (2014) 3. Art Direction Handbook for Film by Michael Rizzo (2015) 4. Film Production Management by Bastian Cleve (2016) 5. The Filmmaker’s Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age by Steven Ascher and Edward Pincus (2019)

Videos: 1. The Art of Production Design: Crash Course Film Production #14 (2018) 2. The Role of the Production Manager: Film Production Management (2019) 3. The Art of Film Production Management: A Conversation with Richard Gates (2017) 4. The Art of Art Direction: Crash Course Film Production #15 (2018) 5. The Role of the Art Director: Film Production Management (2019)

Journals: 1. Journal of Film and Video Production (published quarterly) 2. Film Production Management Journal (published bi-annually) 3. Art Direction Journal (published quarterly) 4. Journal of Media Production (published bi-annually) 5. Journal of Film and Media Studies (published quarterly)

Organizations: 1. Producers Guild of America 2. Art Directors Guild 3. International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees 4. Directors Guild of America 5. Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists