This course is designed for student preparing to shoot their thesis projects. There are many elements that go into preparing to shoot an award- winning film or media production. This course will cover all pre-production elements, including the casting process, rehearsing with actors, scene preparation, location scouting, production scheduling, conducting test shoots, equipment preparation, blocking and lighting diagrams, and a variety of pre-visualization techniques. Guest speakers will join the class to discuss topics such as production design, sound design and color grading. By the end of the class, students will have all the elements in place to begin production of their thesis film.