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PFA 340: Rudiments Of Directing

2 credits

The directing student is introduced to script analysis, directorial concepts, dramaturgy, blocking action, casting and designing the recording book of the production. Consideration is given to the director’s role as a coordinator of all theatre action and design in a production, including budgeting and rehearsal scheduling. (Distribution Reqs:Arts)

Learning Goals

0192-340: RUDIMENTS OF DIRECTINGStudent will:1) be introduced to the process of stage direction and the specific duties of producing a play;2) practice the techniques of script analysis and their use to derive a directorial concept;3) learn such essential and basic techniques as blocking movement and aiding actors to find meaning in their texts;4) learn how to create a production budget, audition procedures and a rehearsal schedule;5) learn how to deal sensitively with design staff, actors and management.

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

Sections Offered: Fall 2024

Rudiments Of Directing
0192-340-001 TBA Tue 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm GC - PAC 064 2

 
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