THTR 2753 - Directing I

Description
An introductory course in the fundamentals of directing a play for the stage. Students will examine various directing theories, script analysis, working with the creative team, and conducting rehearsals.

Pre-Requisite
NONE

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will:

Develop and apply skills in script analysis.
Demonstrate the ability to organize a play production.
Apply the basics of blocking and actor coaching.
Explain critical evaluation of plays and performers in rehearsal.

General Education Outcomes Supported
N/A

Standard Practices
Topics List
Dramatic criticism, genres, acting styles, directing theories, working with performers scenery, lighting, properties, costumes, publicity, social implications, cultural differences.

Learning Activities
N/A

Assessments

A minimum of 3 critical papers in script analysis.
A minimum of blocking 3 assigned scenes, one of which may be a monologue.
One in-depth semester research project, addressing one element of directing.

Grading guidelines
N/A