Discipline: Broadcasting Technology (Film/Television) Degree Credit  [X]
Non Credit  [ ]
Nondegree Credit  [ ]
Comm Service  [ ]
 

Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Film/Television 69


COURSE DESCRIPTION
69 Script Supervising for Film and Television Units: 3.00
 
Prerequisite: None.
 
Introduction to the theory and practice of script supervising for film and television production. Includes techniques of continuity, timing, script breakdown, edit logs and editing notes for feature films, television shows, commercials, shorts, infomercials and documentaries. May be taken a total of three times. 45 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Introduction to the theory and practice of script supervising for film and television production.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.   Identify elements of script continuity and timing requirements in 
      a variety of film and television productions.

2.   Operate the tools used in script supervising, including a digital 
      stop watch and camera.

3.   Format a script breakdown and time a script for use in developing 
      a shooting schedule.

4.   Maintain continuity of scenes, screen direction, costuming and 
      dialogue throughout a variety of production projects.

5.   Complete and assemble editing notes, logs and reports for 
      budget development on location shooting.  

6.   Demonstrate teamwork and effective communication skills in 
      working with production crew and talent.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Responsibilities of the Script Supervisor
    1. Preserving continuity of scenes, dialogue, wardrobe
    2. Timing scenes and rehearsals
    3. Assigning scene numbers to film and sound takes
    4. Producing edit notes, logs and reports
    5. Preparing information for budget reports
    6. Monitoring the direction of movement and direction of looks
  2. Script Formats
    1. Film
    2. Television
  3. Tools Used in Script supervising
    1. Image capture software
    2. Digital camera, Polaroid camera
    3. Stop watch
    4. Logs and notes
  4. Studio and Location Production
    1. Production language
    2. Job responsibilities of production workers
    3. Industry etiquette for studio and location shooting
  5. Types of Productions and Script supervising Requirements
    1. Feature film
    2. Short film
    3. Television programs
    4. Video
    5. High Definition
    6. Shorts

Students are also assigned reading, writing and other outside assignments equivalent to two hours per one hour lecture.
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Present class lectures in order to introduce students to the theory, background and concepts of script supervising.
  • Demonstrate techniques and tools used in script supervising in order to prepare students to practice these skills.
  • Conduct field trips in order to give students exposure to the television and film production environments.
  • Invite guest lecturers in order to enable students to engage in dialogue with industry professionals and to develop industry contacts.
  • Assign individual and/or group projects that may require students to work with other production classes in order to give students practice in script supervising in a production environment and to familiarize them with the production environment. 
  • Show films and videos that can expand students’ understanding of basic concepts as well as to demonstrate elements of production.
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Quizzes and exams that assess students’ understanding of production language and script supervising concepts.
  • Practical exercises that demonstrate the students’ ability to utilize the tools required of script supervisors.
  • Studio and location performance in the role of script supervisor in order to assess students’ ability to analyze the requirements of script continuity in a real and/or simulated environment.
  • Final project that demonstrates students’ ability to produce the written communication, edit logs and reports that are typical requirements of the script supervisor.
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Miller, Pat P. . Script Supervising and Film Continuity. 3 ed. Focal Press, 1998.
  • Rowlands, Avril. The Continuity Supervisor. 4 ed. Focal Press, 2000.
  • Zettl, Herbert. Television Production Handbook. 8 ed. Wadsworth Publishing, 2002.
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