THEA 307 - Directing III

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

THEATRE ARTS

Description:

An extensive seminar/workshop in which the student director enhances his/her knowledge of both the art and craft of directing. Though the emphasis is primarily the Raymond Laine One Act Festival , or similar one-act structures, the aspects of craft and the organizational tools necessary for the evolution of the dramatic process will be studied. Prerequisites: THEA 210/THEA 211 and permission of instructor and department chair. Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to: (1) Apply the fundamentals of directing. (2) Analyze scripts. (3) Utilize strategies of communication, develop an individual communication style between director and actor. (4) Demonstrate a systematic approach to a "realistic" one act. (5) Explore some of the perspectives of some of the world's leading directors. (6) Organize and prioritize budget items. (7) Synthesize management and technical skills to direct a 30 minute one act upholding the playwright's original intent.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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