Course Description
Basic methods and procedures of the art of dramatic directing.
Athena Title
Play Direction
Prerequisite
Permission of major
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
To practice the rudiments of directing for the stage, with particular focus on realistic plays.
Topical Outline
I. The Stage Director's craft a. Duties and Responsibilities b. Directing in the professional setting c. Directing in the academic setting II. The Script a. Breaking down the script b. Conceptualizing the production III. Communicating ideas a. Thinking about design 1) You're the designer; 2) Making a floor plan; good obstacles b. Communicating with actors IV. The Final Project a. The prompt book b. Casting c. Rehearsals d. Performance V. Analyzing the Work a. Insights from directors b. Production post-mortem
Syllabus
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