THR 370 - Fundamentals of Directing

Institution:

Muhlenberg College

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Description:

This class introduces the art form of theatre directing. Students learn key directorial concepts, focusing especially on issues of plot, character, space, and sound. A series of compact, supervised projects give students the opportunity to develop their abilities with these and other tools. In addition to teaching the basics of craft, the course presumes that directing is an expressive art form. Subsidiary concerns of the class will include the history of directing, models of rehearsal, directorial text analysis, and contemporary directing theory. Meets four hours per week. Prerequisite: THR 251 Acting II: Scene Study

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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