Elon in LA - Elon University

Course Information

The Business of Hollywood

This class will be an exploration of how the creative process intersects with the business practices in the Los Angeles entertainment industry. It will serve as a general introduction to common practices and processes that are generally accepted in the industry. Topics will include development, production, contracts, guilds, unions, representation, budgeting, distribution, marketing, and delivery of creative works.

Entertainment Public Relations

This course focuses on creating effective publicity for creative artists in a variety of entertainment fields such as musicians, artists, filmmakers, sports professionals/teams and entertainers. Using traditional and emerging media public relations theory, students will analyze publicity strategies for film, television, music, and live theatrical events and develop case histories, as well as examine the inner workings of the entertainment side of the public relations business. This course includes in-class assignments, writing projects, and guest speakers. Prerequisite: COM 232 or by permission of instructor for non-majors.


Advanced Acting for Cinema


This class will focus on the demands presented to an actor in Hollywood and how the creative process intersects with the business practices in the entertainment industry. It will serve as a general introduction to common practices and processes that are generally accepted in the industry with an emphasis on the actor’s role in the filmmaking process and in the television industry. This is an intensive, professionally oriented class, preparing actors for auditioning and acting on camera. The three major areas of focus are: 1) Developing your acting technique by bringing an in-depth personalization to the work; 2) Making the transition from acting on stage to acting for the camera; and 3) Understanding the first demand of camera acting--coming to terms with and understanding your specific “actor type” and learning to present yourself accordingly. Material will include a stage monologue (from a contemporary realistic play) which will be adjusted for the camera, an “open scene”, and film and television scripts.
 

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