교수 정보 (Faculty Information)

이름 (Name)

James Savoca

Institution

University of Southern California

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• Associate Professor of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California
• Affiliated Faculty in Division of Film & Television Production
• Director, Notable works include the independent films Sleepwalk and Around June
• Experienced in writing and directing for Broadway productions

프로그램 개요 (Program Overview)

“Next-Gen Filmmaking: Script, Screen, and the Future of New Media”

— This program introduces students to modern filmmaking through digital media. Focusing on scriptwriting, directing, and editing, students will gain practical skills and explore creative low-budget filmmaking. With hands-on projects and studies of films like Parasite and Oldboy, students will learn to bring their own stories from script to screen..

*Last updated on November 1, 2025. The professor will adjust the final version based on the actual student backgrounds and interests.

프로그램 상세 설명 (Program Details)

Program Objectives

• Over three weeks, explore the intersection of digital media and filmmaking, guided by USC’s esteemed cinematic arts faculty, to master storytelling, scriptwriting, directing, and production techniques for modern film.
• Gain hands-on experience in filmmaking essentials, from script development and storyboard creation to directing and editing, with a focus on the creative opportunities of low-budget production.
• Develop a research paper with customized guidance from professor, focusing on a film topic or director, and apply these insights to produce a detailed film analysis research report.

Program Duration: July 28, 2025 - August 7, 2025, Seoul, Onsite

Key Learning Content

• Lecture Session - Learning
  • Fundamentals of Cinematic Storytelling
  • Defining Scene Purpose and Building Emotional Narratives
  • History and Impact of Independent Cinema
  • Analyzing Iconic Films (Parasite, Oldboy) for Directorial Style and Technique
  • Scriptwriting, Scene Structuring, and Visual Storytelling Techniques
• Research Project Activities - Practice & Application
  • Collaborate with professors on a research paper: select a research question, conduct a literature review, outline and draft a paper, and present findings. Apply insights to develop a storyboard or script, direct scenes, and create a final short film or presentation.

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