At the British Academy For Training And Development, directing is inseparable from creativity and vision. While visual works involve various professionals such as editors, photographers, scriptwriters, and lighting directors with defined roles, the director's role is unique. The director's task is to harness all the creative elements and unify them to bring their visual vision to life. They lead and manage the project through every stage of production.

While specialized tasks like lighting, sound, and presentation follow clear guidelines, studio directing focuses on adjusting these elements with a creative approach. There is no single formula or method for directing. Each program requires a distinct style, from entertainment shows to talk shows, dramas, news, and satire, making studio directing a versatile and dynamic field.

Who Should Attend?

• Those who wish to know the studio directing from those with technical experience inside the studio.
• Workers in television directing.
• Workers in studios.
• Those who wish to experience working in the television field.
• Students of media and interdisciplinary specializations in the field of media and journalism.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• The characteristics and personal traits of the television director.
• The tasks of the television director and his main roles in the program production process.
• The director's familiarity with the creative and artistic aspects of television sound and image production.
• Television directing for different formats: (news / dialogues / documentaries).
• The culture of the television director and his familiarity with the affairs of his society and the characteristics of the target audience.
• The methods and mechanisms of the television director's management of the different stages of the program production process.
• The interactive relationships between the director and the technical cadres working inside the studio, and understanding the nature of each worker and technician.
• The ethics of professional performance for the television director and assistant directors.
• Quality standards and procedures for achieving them.
• Recurring problems and how to overcome them.
• Elements of the visual language that make up the studio, and how to employ those elements to serve the content provided.
• Control and management of technical personnel, and the method of arranging priorities.
• Directing television programs inside the studio through one or more cameras.
• Knowing the available television technologies that are used in directing news and programs.

• Introduction to Television Directing
  • The concept of television directing and its importance
  • The history of television directing and its developments
  • The role of the director in the television production process
  • Studio tools and equipment
• Studio planning and preparation
  • Studio design and planning
  • Lighting and sound settings
  • Camera preparation and basic settings
• Basics of television photography
  • Understanding the frame and composition in photography
  • Lighting techniques and using light effectively
  • Choosing the appropriate cameras and lenses for different scenes
• Directing techniques
  • Working with cameras
  • Live broadcast management
  • Directing in complex scenes
• Scene management and directing actors
  • Analyzing texts and interpreting characters
  • Directing and dealing with actors effectively
  • Scene management and timing to achieve maximum impact
• Coordination and communication
  • Coordinating work with production teams
  • Communicating with broadcasters and actors
  • Dealing with emergencies and technical problems
• Producing a television program
  • Television production processes from idea to broadcast.
  • Planning and organizing production processes effectively.
  • Managing the budget and resources and ensuring the quality of the final product.
• Criticism and technical analysis
  • Developing the ability to analyze television works and appreciate art.
  • Critical thinking and self-evaluation of directing performance.
  • Searching for new trends and innovation in the field of television directing.